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Latest Articles

Volleyball
By Developing Agility and Quickness | November 17, 2023

This excerpt from Developing Agility and Quickness aims to provide a snapshot of programming volleyball-specific agility and quickness sessions.


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Integrating Anaerobic Speed Reserve, Intermittent Fitness Test, and Maximum Aerobic Speed Tests for Comprehensive Fitness Evaluation in Soccer
By Varun Ghosh, MSc, CSCS | November 17, 2023

This article aims to explain why integrating multiple tests such as Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR), Intermittent Fitness Test (IFT), and Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) can provide a comprehensive evaluation of soccer players’ fitness levels and help to design effective training programs tailored to their individual needs.


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Understanding Stress and Training
By Richard Scrivener, MSc, CSCS | November 10, 2023

This article seeks to help personal trainers understand the physiological effects of stress and helpful ways they can drive positive changes for their clients through exercise.


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Performance under Pressure – Coping Skills and Mitigation Strategies for Tactical Personnel
By Whitney Tramel, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, and Robin Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D | November 03, 2023

This article will discuss specific measures of stress that can be monitored, as well as coping skills to mitigate the negative effects of stress.


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Certification

Advance Your Career With an NSCA Certification

NSCA certifications are for dedicated, knowledge-hungry, hardworking strength and conditioning professionals. When you have an NSCA credential on your resume you elevate yourself. You become the standard that employers seek when hiring strength and conditioning positions. NSCA certifications can help differentiate you from the competition while joining the ranks of some of the top experts in the industry. If you’re ready, rise to the occasion. Equip yourself with the tools needed to apply evidence-based research to positively impact the health, lives, and athletic performance of others. .

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CEU Opportunities

Find live, in-person events and home study learning opportunities that qualify for NSCA-approved CEUs. These are valid toward recertification for all four NSCA certifications.

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Professional Development

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One of the greatest benefits of joining NSCA’s community of strength and conditioning professionals is access to a growing network of top strength coaches, personal trainers and others who share your passion for evidence-based best practices.

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Special Interest Groups

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Scott Charland, MA, CSCS

Why be an NSCA Member?

"I stay an NSCA member for the relationships I have made and for opportunities to mentor young coaches."

NSCA Highlights

NSCA Gift Cards are the perfect stocking stuffers! Loved ones can use them on anything the NSCA offers — from Membership and swag to CEUs and events.
NSCA Members, nominate your colleagues now for 2024 Peer and Tactical Awards! Winners will be recognized in 2024.
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Make your mark as an NSCA Volunteer. Give back to your community, meet like-minded NSCA members, and earn valuable CEUs for your service.
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