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NSCA History
The National Strength and Conditioning Association was founded in 1978 with 76 strength coaches from across the country with the common desire to network, collaborate and unify the profession of strength and conditioning. Since its inception, the NSCA has grown to nearly 30,000 members in 72 countries and become the leader in the research and education of strength and conditioning professionals. Take a tour of the NSCA’s past and learn more about how it became the institution that it is today.
Upper Body Power for Law Enforcement Officers
February 9, 2023by Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS, RSCC, and Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of an upper body power program for law enforcement officers and how to program this effectively.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Trainability of Neuromuscular Power in Youth
December 26, 2023by Developing Power
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses neuromuscular training for youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
How to Utilize Contrast Training for Strength, Power, and Performance
January 3, 2021by Charley Gould
The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to contrast training, including how it is defined, what variables are utilized, and examples of how to use it in training.
Personal trainers Program design
The Importance of Boundaries and Roles for Coaches
June 19, 2023by Dr Andrew Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D
The purpose of this article is to provide some actionable topics for communication that can increase the frequency and effectiveness of communication for strength coaches with their sport coaches.
Coaches Professional Development
Practical Application of Velocity-Based Training in College Football
September 2, 2026by Conor McNally, MS, CSCS, Quincy Johnson, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, Yang Yang, and Andrew Fry, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA*E
This article provides a practical framework for implementing velocity-based training (VBT) in the college football setting, including strategies for autoregulation, load monitoring, training specificity, and the development of strength and power. Visit NSCA online to read more on sport performance and strength development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Measurement and Evaluation in a Microdosed Training Program
February 9, 2023by Ian Bonder, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA
This article seeks to provide insight on a training method based around prescribing small amounts of training to achieve a large amount of physical improvements.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
The Role of Rate of Force Development in Bench Press Performance
February 19, 2026by Joseph Giandonato, PhD, MBA, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article discusses training modalities in bench press training and incorporating accessories to improve rate of force development (RFD) among athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Upper Body Power in Mixed Martial Arts
June 21, 2023by Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Ian Bonder, MS,CSCS
The purpose of this article is to justify the importance and advantage to properly incorporate upper body power (UBP) training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
NSCA's Coaching Podcast | Season 3
This is the NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, where strength and conditioning coaches share their experience, lessons learned, and advice about how to thrive in a highly competitive profession.
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