Casie is an outstanding student-athlete who has demonstrated a commitment towards her strength and conditioning training. Her athleticism, work ethic and positive attitude have allowed her to make excellent gains in strength, power, quickness, and fitness. Casie's success in the weight room has also carried over to the volleyball court. This 2007 season she posted career highs in kills, hitting percentage, and points. Her work ethic and skills have made her a pivotal part in the success of the St. John's Volleyball team achieving a season best record in program history at 33-4, a Big East Conference Championship title and an NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance.
- Robert Basile, MA., Director of Strength & Conditioning

Tom embodies those qualities that a strength and conditioning coach hopes to find in every student-athlete. His intensity, dedication, and positive attitude towards training have allowed him to make tremendous gains in strength and power. Since his freshman year, he has made steady improvements in the weight room, which have directly impacted his Lacrosse performance. Because of his size, strength, and skill, Tom has become one of the most feared attackmen in the ECAC. Michaelsen's presence at the attack position causes opponents to change their defensive schemes in order to minimize his impact on the game.
- Robert Basile, MA., Director of Strength and Conditioning

Latoya is an outstanding student-athlete who continually does a tremendous job during each strength and conditioning training session. Not only has her work ethic and enthusiasm allowed her to make excellent gains in strength and power, but has also motivated her teammates to train with intensity and passion. Her success in the weight room has carried over to the court. This 2006 season she posted career highs in kills and hitting percentage. Her work ethic and skills earned her second team All-Big East honors and made her a pivotal part in the success of the St. John's Volleyball team's perfect
14-0 record and Big East Conference regular season title.
- Robert Basile, MA., Director of Strength and Conditioning

Brendan has done a tremendous job with his strength and conditioning training. His hard work, dedication, and positive attitude towards training have allowed him to make significant gains in strength and power. Since his freshman year, he has made steady improvements in the weight room, which have directly impacted his baseball performance. The success that he has achieved in his training has carried over to the diamond and has significantly improved his throwing and hitting power. Monaghan has been a starter behind the plate for each of the last two seasons.
- Robert Basile, MA., Director of Strength and Conditioning

Blessing has done an outstanding job with her strength and conditioning training. She brings an intensity and enthusiasm each training session, which has allowed her to make extraordinary gains in strength and power. Her success in the weight room has carried over to the throwing circle and has transformed her into one of the top throwers in the Big East. In the 2005 Big East Outdoor Championship, Blessing earned all Big East Honors with a first place throw in the hammer.
- Robert Basile, MA., Director of Strength and Conditioning