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Programming Considerations for the Tactical Officer in Law Enforcement – Focusing on Fundamentals
by Charles Kornhauser, TSAC-FOctober 29, 2018
In the final stage of the gym opening process everything starts to feel very real. Once a location has been chosen, the next steps are to negotiate and sign a lease, create an opening timeline, and plan the grand opening event for the facility.
The Growth and Maturation of the Female Pediatric Athlete
by Amanda Martinez, Raul Hernandez Castillo, and othersNovember 06, 2018
Growth and maturation are two important processes that occur throughout an individual’s childhood and adolescent years. The purpose of this article is to review the dimensions, proportions, stature, body mass, and maturational events of all female pediatric athletes in general. It also serves to identify how early sport specialization and different modes of training of the female pediatric athlete affects her growth and maturation.
Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet for Weight Management
by Dr. Carmine R. Grieco, CSCS,*DOctober 22, 2018
The ketogenic diet, while controversial and a highly polarizing subject, has demonstrated promise as an alternative dietary strategy for weight management.
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The Need for Speed—Improving Sprinting Performance in Football Players
By Kenneth P. Clark, PhD, CSCS | April 01, 2019Acceleration and maximal velocity are two factors that are key for any position in football and can determine success in many situations out on the field. This article will review several aspects of sprint mechanics and training to enhance linear (straight-ahead) speed for football players.
Effects of Psyching up on Sprinting Performance
By Dr.Yann Le Meur | March 18, 2019Psyching up can be an effective technique for improving confidence and getting an individual ready for a sporting performance. This infographic shows that psyching up can affect the performance of short-distance sprinting.
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Reducing the Risk of ACL Injuries in American Football Players— Early Investment for Long-Term Gains
By Rhodri S. Lloyd, PhD, CSCS,*D, Paul J. Read, CSCS,*D, Jason Pedley, John Radnor, Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS,*D | March 18, 2019Football is a high intensity collision based sport that has an inherent risk of injury in both competition and practice. The focus of ACL injuries and the development of injury prevention programs have been key in the development of youth athletes to keep them participating in sport with reduced risk of injury
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TSAC—Reducing the Risk of Injury
By Rod Pope PhD | March 18, 2019This article is part of a new, continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning. The focus of this article is on how to reduce non-contact ACL rupture injuries from turf and artificial fields.
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