“Don’t spend your precious time asking: “Why isn’t the world a better place?” It will only be time wasted. The question to ask is “How can I make it better?” To that there is an answer.”

                                                                - Leo F. Buscaglia

Announcing the IFPA Faculty Instructor of the Year for 2004

The individuals who are the recipients of these IFPA honors have all asked themselves the question posted above: “How can I make the world better?” They have each made a commitment to utilize all their knowledge, skill, talent, time, energy and resources to accomplish that goal, and through sheer tenacity and perseverance have achieved success.

I am honored to know each and every one of them, ecstatic to have their immeasurable talent in the fitness industry and proud to have them on the IFPA team! Faculty Instructor of the Year for 2004 is David Sandler, PhDc (Candidate). David is an exercise science and strength and conditioning professor at Florida International University where he developed, and currently directs, the Strength and Conditioning Curriculum. He is the former strength and conditioning coach at the University of Miami, and proudly wears his NCAA championship ring as a testament to the “Mastery of His Craft.” David has been a strength and conditioning consultant for more than 15 years. He has presented more than 50 international, national, and regional lectures, authored 2 books, and published over 15 scientific abstracts and more than 30 articles on power and strength training. He is the chairman for the Arnold Strength Training Summit, hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, at the Arnold Classic every year. He is the founder of Strength Pro and enjoys faculty and developmental positions with several organizations. He is a consultant and member of the Advisory Board for Muscle and Fitness Magazine. David is also a former champion powerlifter.

The IFPA is proud to have him as a member of our Faculty. David will be returning to the IFPA Fitness By the Bay Conference this year, July 28-30, 2005. David was an outstanding presenter last year who shared many valuable training secrets with the conference attendees. He promises even more valuable trade secrets this year.

You are cordially invited by David to go to the IFPA conference website to view the details about the conference and David’s presentations at Fitness By The Bay 2005.

Keep an eye for the announcements on:

IFPA Fitness Director of the Year Award

IFPA Personal Trainer of the Year Award

IFPA Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Award

 

Sincerely,

Jim Bell, PhDc

President, IFPA