COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - Campbell infielder Keeli Michael (Welcome, N.C./North Davidson) has been chosen as one of 247 student-athletes from schools nationwide to be named an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

The award recognizes student-athletes that show dedication in the areas of strength training and conditioning. Michael was one of two Campbell athletes to earn the award along with football's Mike Stryffeler. The 247 athletes that were recognized by the NSCA represent 96 schools. Michael was selected by Campbell's strength and conditioning coach Andrew Carter, MS, CSCS.

"Keeli is our strongest female athlete," Coach Carter explained. "Her hard work in the weight room has carried over to the softball field as our starting second and third baseman the last four years. Keeli is the type of student-athlete that as a coach you want all your female athletes to train like."

Alan Kinniburgh, NSCA's Executive Director added, "The advantage of strength training and conditioning cannot be denied in collegiate athletics. Both Keeli and Mike attest to this understanding, and are to be applauded for their hard work and dedication."

The NSCA's All-American Athlete of the Year Award program is in its 33rd year and is made possible by a grand from Power System, Inc. For a complete list of All-American Strength and Conditioning, check out the organization's website or email the NSCA at nsca@nsca-lift.org.

Michael has had noteworthy 2011 season and is batting .307 with 50 hits, 12 doubles, 15 RBIs, 24 walks, 67 total bases and 13 steals. Michael's double total places her second on the team and sixth in the conference. She is also eighth in the league in walks and ninth in stolen bases.

Michael is currently fifth all-time in walks (72), sixth in stolen bases (40) and tied for eighth in games (226) played, while hitting at a .284 clip and totaling 157 hits.

She was an All-Freshman Team selection as a rookie and was chosen for the 2010 Atlantic Sun All-Tournament Team as a junior.

As a clinical research major she has also stood out in the classroom and has been selected to the Atlantic Sun's All-Academic Team three times and also earned NFCA Scholar Athlete honors three times.