Southeast Missouri Assistant Director of Sports Performance Todd Riedel was one of 23 individuals presented with a Master Strength & Conditioning Coach Award at the 2025 Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) Conference in Indianapolis.
 
The title of Master Strength & Conditioning Coach is the highest honor that can be achieved as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, representing professionalism, knowledge, experience, expertise and longevity in the field. 
 
"I want to sincerely thank the CSCCa for this prestigious honor," said Riedel. "I'm incredibly grateful to have received this distinction at this year's national conference. It was truly an honor to have the jacket presented to me by my mentor, John Stephanski, who dedicated more than 30 years of service to Western Kentucky University. His guidance helped shape the coach I am today."
 
Riedel joined Evan Barr, Andrew Bates, Andre Bernardi, Bradley Bichey, Adam Biehl, Brady Collins, Brice Cox, Jonathan Dean, Joseph Guarascio, Adam Hall, Robert Harris, Anthony Hibbert, Chris Jurek, Kevin McCadam, Yuki Miyazawa, Cody Roberts, Erika Rogan, Adam Smotherman, Ben Steenrod, Sean Teter, Joel Welsh Jr. and Troy Williams in the 2025 Master Strength & Conditioning Class.
 
To be eligible for the award, an individual must be an active member of CSCCa and Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified. Individuals must be a full-time collegiate and/or professional strength & conditioning coach for a minimum of 12 years, as well.
 
Riedel oversees the men's and women's basketball and baseball programs at SEMO.