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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 7: Clayton Kuklick
Clayton Kuklick, coaching researcher at the University of Denver, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about what it truly means to be a master coach. Topics under discussion include motor learning, practice design, mentorship in coaching, and coaching standards.
Coaches Professional Development
Practical Methods for the Strength and Conditioning Coach to Develop Student-Athlete Leadership—Part II
June 1, 2017
This article is the second part of a two-part series that considers the potential role strength and conditioning coaches have in developing student-athlete leadership.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development NSCA Coach leadership role model
Sample Job Description - Full Time Strength and Conditioning Coach
This sample job description is intended to be used as a starting point for creating a job description that is appropriate for your situation.
Creation and Implementation of Impactful Strength and Conditioning Program Statements
January 21, 2022
This article discusses the importance of a strength coach in their institutions and how to effectively design and implement program mission, vision, and core values.
Coaches Professional Development Core Value Program Mission Program Vision
Creatine Supplementation for Athletes
November 15, 2019
The purpose of this article is to discuss creatine supplementation for athletes by addressing supplementation for athletic performance, recovery, cognition, brain function, safety, contraindications, and other special considerations.
Coaches Nutrition Creatine Supplementation Sports Nutrition Glycogen ATP PCr Creatine
Repeated Sprint Capability in Soccer Players
November 1, 2013
This article will examine the physical demands of soccer players and discuss why repeated sprint ability (RSA) is considered highly important in the performance of these athletes.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design soccer workout repeated sprint ability football fitness fitness drills soccer drills Soccer fitness
Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players
May 23, 2025
The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Injury Risk Agility Balance Training Modalities Functional Movement Soccer Performance Isometric Exercise Abdominal core
OK Coach, So I Got My CSCS; Now What?
May 1, 2015
OK Coach, So I Got My CSCS; Now What?
Coaches Professional Development CSCS Strength and Conditioning Coach Career in Strength and Conditioning Bryan Mann Boyd Epley Mike Bugielsk David Szymanski
Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents
March 1, 2013
Strength and conditioning professionals who incorporate a properly designed and supervised training program can help their young athletes train, compete, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
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Athlete Safety
The top concern of strength coaches should always be athlete safety. For this reason, the NSCA has compiled a list of resources to raise the standard of care when working as a strength coach at any level. By reading and sharing these examples of standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, position statements on vital topics, mental health best practices, and more, strength coaches can push to increase the safety of athletes around the world.
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