April 3, 2006

College Park, Md. - Brendan Healy, a senior on the University of Maryland men's lacrosse team, has been named a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American, team strength and conditioning coach Marc Heinecke announced today.

Healy, a 2005 third team USILA All-American, was selected as a 2006 NSCA All-American after turning in the following performances during the team's winter conditioning program:

Bench Press: 320 lbs.
Squat: 570 lbs.
Power Clean: 280 lbs.
Vertical Jump: 31.5"
40-yard Dash: 4.6 sec.
Pro Agility: 4.25 sec.

The native of Great Falls, Va., is one of four team captains on this year's Terrapin men's lacrosse team and is a three-time winner of the team's Iron Terp award. Healy is currently fifth on the squad with 10 points on the season on five goals and five assists.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit educational association founded in 1978. Evolving from a membership of 76, the association now serves nearly 30,000 members in 52 countries. Drawing upon its vast network of members, the NSCA develops and presents the most advanced information regarding strength training and conditioning practices, injury prevention, and research findings.

Healy and the Terps return to action on Friday night, April 7, when they host No. 8 Navy in an 8:00 p.m. game at Byrd Stadium.