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Integrating Anaerobic Speed Reserve, Intermittent Fitness Test, and Maximum Aerobic Speed Tests for Comprehensive Fitness Evaluation in Soccer
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.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Soccer Fitness Intermittent Fitness Test Speed
Integrated Perspectives on Tactical Preparation—Adding Mental Skill Training to Physical Fitness during Police Training Scenarios
January 15, 2019
This article shares various options for integrating mental skills training into existing strength and conditioning programs. Such simultaneous, dual-training approaches may better prepare officers for the realities of occupational performance.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Mental Skills Training
Bridge: Speed and Agility Training for Baseball/Softball with Paul Chandler
December 31, 2018
University of Florida’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for baseball and softball, Paul Chandler, speaks about warm-up and mobility patterns used for his athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Speed Agility Baseball Softball
Case Study: The Significant Change Quietly Taking Place in High School Athletics
Strength and Conditioning Coaches who are NSCA-Certified are preparing youth for training, using proven strategies that improve their safety and competitiveness.
Training Considerations for Rowing Athletes
October 1, 2014
This article looks at the four phases of the rowing stroke: the catch, drive, finish, and recovery. A sample resistance training program that addresses all four phases is included.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design rowing strength training weight training Training for rowing
NSCA Announces 2017 TSAC Awards
Colorado Springs, CO – MAJ Donald Bigham and Mark Stephenson named the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator and TSAC-Practitioners of the Year at NSCA’s TSAC Annual Training April 3-6, 2017 in Orlando, FL.
Adaptations of Cartilage to Anaerobic Training
December 20, 2019
This article summarizes the adaptations of cartilage via anaerobic training.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Cartilage Anaerobic Training Synovial Fluid Articular Cartilage
NSCA Endorses Project Play’s National ACL Injury Coalition Pledge to Support Safer Youth Sports
Read the NSCA’s commitment to safer youth sports as we endorse Project Play’s ACL Pledge, advancing evidence-based education and training to reduce injury risk.
UFC Career Connection Session
July 23, 2021
Bo Sandoval, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute, shares his journey into strength and conditioning, future developments in the UFC program, and training principles around fighters.
Coaches Program design Professional Development UFC MMA Wrestling Boxing Injury Prevention Power Strength
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