Credentials / Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association

Master Strength and Conditioning Coach

MSCCprofessional designationverifiedby Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association· Compare
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 7 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
professional designation
Status
active
Target professional
Experienced collegiate and professional strength and conditioning coaches
Country
US
Official page
https://www.cscca.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=408309&module_id=611973
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Professional Development, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
No education requirement stated specifically for MSCC; the prerequisite SCCC certification requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution plus academic credit in Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics/Kinesiology, and Nutrition (or an Exercise Science/Kinesiology bachelor's from a CAAHEP/CASCE accredited program).
Degree required
yes — Bachelor's degree (required via the prerequisite SCCC certification)
Degree field
Any field, provided the four required science courses are completed; alternatively a bachelor's in Exercise Science or Kinesiology from a CAAHEP/CASCE accredited program (SCCC requirement)
Experience
Minimum 12 years (144 months) as a full-time collegiate and/or professional strength & conditioning coach, verified by formal employer verification letters. Part-time/dual-role, intern, resident, graduate assistant, practicum student, or private trainer years do not count. Must apply within 3 years of active full-time employment as a collegiate/professional S&C coach.
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
Active CSCCa member with current annual dues; hold Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential from CSCCa; submit completed MSCC application by deadline; pay MSCC application fee; attend the National Conference and MSCC Dinner and Ceremony to receive the award.

Degree and CPR/AED/First Aid requirements are inherited through the required SCCC certification (SCCC requires a valid CPR, First Aid and AED card from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association). Applications open August 2, 2025 and close November 28, 2025; 144 months of verified employment must be met by December 31, 2025; application fee due December 1, 2025. No examination is required to earn this credential (per official source).

Examination

No examination details on record.

Initial certification costs

$175
application fee

$175: Applicants must also be active CSCCa members (dues paid separately)

Renewal & CEU requirements

3 yr
renewal cycle
45
CEUs per cycle
$75
renewal member
$120
renewal nonmember
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
CSCCa CEU (non-CSCCa/non-approved events credited at 0.5 CEU per contact hour, max 8 CEUs per event)
Ethics requirement
yes
CPR/AED at renewal
yes
Deadline rule
All requirements must be completed on or before the last day of the 3-year CEU cycle; current cycle runs August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2028 (deadline July 31, 2028). CPR/AED and First Aid must be valid on/after July 31, 2028.

MSCC is maintained by (1) maintaining SCCC certification, which requires each 3-year CEU cycle: 45 CEUs, current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, passing the Health & Safety Quiz, signing the CSCCa Code of Conduct, and paying any outstanding account fees; (2) paying annual CSCCa membership dues (required for MSCC, though not for SCCC alone); and (3) maintaining good standing under the Code of Conduct. 15 CEUs per year recommended. Retired MSCCs who no longer maintain SCCC may apply for MSCC-Emeritus status. Failure to meet requirements results in loss of SCCC certification; reinstatement possible in the following CEU cycle (effective Jan 1, 2026: $75 members / $100 non-members), otherwise the written SCCC exam must be retaken.

CEU recognition

  • Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) — petition accepted
    Attendance at approved non-CSCCa conferences/meetings earns 0.5 CEU per contact hour (max 8 CEUs per single event) with official itinerary and completion certificate; university courses taken/taught (max 20 CEUs each per cycle, syllabus submitted in advance) and CSCCa-approved mentoring (max 20 CEUs per cycle) also accepted. All materials are subject to Education Board approval.

Pathway

What this credential requires

All of:

Formal prerequisite: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) — source · verified 2026-09-06.

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Latest verification activity: reverification → confirmed (2026-10-03) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06)

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