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Proper Alignment of Expectations for Strength and Conditioning Practitioners

by Craig DeAngelis, EDD, CSCS
NSCA Coach September 2023
Vol 10, Issue 2

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The purpose of this article is to briefly identify the expectation dynamic for strength and conditioning practitioners and to provide a practical mode for operational thought.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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Craig DeAngelis is currently serving as a strength coach at the interscholastic level, physical education teacher, and as Adjunct Faculty at Liberty U ...

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