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How to Develop a Training Philosophy Using Basic Training Principles
September 11, 2026by Jesse Padgett, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
This article discusses how strength and conditioning coaches can create an effective training philosophy by combining core values, coaching beliefs, and evidence-based programming principles. Visit NSCA online to read more about professional development and coaching strategies.
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Fundamental Principles of Upper Body Training: Pushing, Pulling, and Pressing
August 27, 2018by Lee Burton, PhD, CSCS
Identify common misconceptions related to shoulder function and learn about the process of improving shoulder mobility, stability, and strength. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Lee Burton, PhD, provides easy-to-prescribe screens and exercise progressions to improve and maintain shoulder function.
Personal trainers Coaches
UFC Career Connection Session
July 25, 2021by Bo Sandoval, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
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
What Works: Based in Science, Grounded in Reality
March 4, 2019by Ashley Jones, MSC, CSCS, RSCC*E
This 2018 Coaches Conference video features rugby Strength and Conditioning Coach Ashley Jones discussing how his training and coaching philosophies have changed over time based on experience and science based principles.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
General Physical Preparation Requirements for Swimmers
August 27, 2018by Keenan Robinson
Learn training principles for general physical preparation of swimmers, and understand how to utilize weekly planning to best aid in the expression of physical performance. Keenan Robinson also discusses how to differentiate between readiness strategies to best apply stress in this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Interventions for a Stable Shoulder Complex—Building a Solid Foundation
October 15, 2018by Jeremy J. Snyder, DPT, CSCS
Learn to perform and demonstrate proper shoulder complex exercise techniques for varied populations. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Personal Trainers Conference, Jeremy Snyder, DPT, CSCS, examines basic shoulder anatomy and kinesiology including pathomechanics of the shoulder complex and exercise principles associated with a stable shoulder complex.
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Monitoring and Force Plates Use and Applications
August 28, 2018by Cory Kennedy, CSCS
Learn how the use of force plates can provide daily insights in the training process, and how to adapt these principles for other methods that do not involve force plates. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, Cory Kennedy also discusses the prerequisites for developing a coaching “intuition.”
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation
Taking Research to Practical Application
May 17, 2018 - September 13, 2018
During the 2013 Coaches Conference, Dr. Carwyn Sharp presented on how fitness and coaching professionals can better apply research to real life. In this first of four videos, Sharp presents an overview and abstracts. The rest of the series discusses methods, the results and realities of performing training studies, and the concept of remaining true to training principles and conclusions.
Coaches
Developing a Full, High-Performance Program from the Ground Up
May 9, 2018by Charlie Weingroff, DPT, ATC, CSCS
A high-performance program brings a team of rehabilitation and performance professionals together under a common set of principles directed toward success. In this session from the 2015 TSAC Annual Training, Charlie Weingroff discusses how to create a high-performance program that can be highly successful and valuable.
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