Antonio Squillante

Antonio Squillante is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. He earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Southern California.
With nearly two decades of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, Antonio has worked across collegiate athletics and professional sport in Europe and North America. His background in both applied practice and research has shaped his approach to teaching, striking a unique balance between theory and practice.
 
In addition to his academic and applied work, Antonio is a published author and a highly sought-after international speaker and lecturer. Since 2023, he has served on the NSCA Board of Directors, contributing to the organization’s strategic growth and global impact. His international involvement has played a key role in expanding the NSCA’s reach, supporting global affiliates, and coordinating continuing education initiatives across both established and emerging chapters.
 
In 2025 alone, Antonio presented at major NSCA events across the United States but also in Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Korea. He lectured for the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine proudly representing the NSCA and its mission. In 2026, he concluded a three-year run marked by multiple keynote presentations, extensive contributions to NSCA state clinics, regional conferences, and national events, as well as the delivery of numerous CSCS exam preparation clinics nationwide. He continues to  serve as a mentor for the NSCA Leadership, Inclusion, Fellowship, and Training initiative which he has proudly supported since its inception. 
 
Antonio is a visiting professor at the School of Physical Therapy, University of Rome (Italy). As a member of the NSCA Board of Directors, he played a key role in building a strategic collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association, advancing integration between the two professions.