PULLMAN, Wash. –David Lang, Washington State Athletics' director of strength and conditioning, was recognized as a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, earlier this summer.

Lang was one of 21 coaches recognized at the 2015 CSCCa National Conference for his service to the development of intercollegiate strength and conditioning. The title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach is the highest honor that can be achieved as a strength and conditioning coach in the CSCCa, representing professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise, as well as longevity in the field.

“I am honored to have received my Master Strength and Conditioning Coach Certification through the CSCCa,” Lang said. “This award is considered the highest honor in my field and I am humbled by this induction. I'm also grateful for all the athletes, coaches, and staff I've worked with through the years. I have been fortunate enough to spend the past 17 years at Washington State and they have been incredibly memorable.”

As the director of strength and conditioning at Washington State, Lang oversees the health, development, and growth of WSU student-athletes in their pursuit of athletic achievement.