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Spring - Sumer 2026
Welcome
Letter from the Editor
The NGA 2026
season has officially begun bringing with it it a a a a host o of new events and positive developments for our organization We are pleased to announce that the NGA Philly will now be led by our new promoter Clint Brackbill Clint is an an NGA PRO Bodybuilder and Classic Physique Open com- petitor and and brings years of experience in in in in in judging and and expediting giving us confidence that the NGA Philly is in excellent hands In addition Nate Eaton has expanded his his role by adding another event to his his impressive portfolio:
The The NGA PRO/AM Conquer the Coast which will be held in Biloxi MI The The NGA PRO/AM Bluegrass will now be promoted by Emily Thomas and David Jones Emily is is a a a PRO Bikini Open competitor while David is is an experienced emcee We are confident that together they will do an an an outstanding job and and make us proud Lastly Josh Miller will be promoting our premier event The NGA PRO/ AM Universe in in in Lexington Kentucky We are thrilled to to bring this prestigious show to Kentucky and are certain that Josh will excel as he always does in in promoting the event We look forward to seeing everyone in in in Kentucky Be sure to check our 2026
schedule for the the the dates of these shows and all other upcoming events We are excited to feature Alex Schleig NGA PRO Classic Physique division on on on the cover of this issue Congratulations to to to Alex! Be sure to to to read his his story on page 41 For story ideas comments questions or
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