Student
Mercyhurst University Department of Sports Medicine
Nicholas K. Carso, BS, CSCS, is a current graduate of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Nick was also a 4-year college athlete at Mercyhurst, competing as a member of the rowing team, where he raced successfully in numerous regattas, including the National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational, Dad Vail Regatta Championships, Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships, and Turn of the Bear at Cornell. He was a four-time winner of the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association Scholar Athlete Award.
Nicholas is a student member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and recently earned the NSCA credential of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Nicholas aspires to be a strength and conditioning coach working with many populations (athletes, youth, adults, elderly) to improve performance, function, and quality of life for individuals and teams. The 2023 NSCA Conference will be the first that he attends.