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Overcoming Challenges Associated with Training Youth Athletes
April 1, 2014
Strength and conditioning professionals must be proactive in fighting the challenges associated with time constraints and overtraining with their youth athletes. By applying the strategies explained in this article, a strength and conditioning professional can help a youth athlete perform at a high level when it matters the most.
Coaches Program design sports performance weight training overtraining strength training youth athletes hs-coaching
NSCA Announces 2024 Peer Awards
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Peer Awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Each individual was nominated by the NSCA community and will be formally recognized at the 2024 NSCA National Conference in Baltimore, MD, this July 10-13.
Strategies Aimed at Optimizing Mental Recovery from Training and Occupational Performance
April 30, 2021
The purpose of this article is to provide education surrounding the importance of recovery in tactical populations, identify key aspects of the mental recovery process, and identify strategies Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitators® (TSAC-F®) can implement to promote mental recovery when working with athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Mental Recovery TSAC-F Tactical Athletes Relaxation Stress Management
Take Rotational Training to the Next Level
July 1, 2014
This article explains what rotational suspension bodyweight training is and how it is different from traditional suspension bodyweight training.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design core training exercises exercises for the core Rotational training
Microdosing – Resistance Training Frequency and its Implications for Sports Performance
October 21, 2022
The following information provides an overview of what microdosing (MD) is, the limitations in utilizing it as a programming method, and the structure of an MD training session along with examples of in-season and off-season training microcycles.
Coaches Program design Resistance Training Superset Drop Set Competition
Approaching Group Fitness Using a Classroom Framework – An Examination of Best Practices in a Collegiate Physical Education Activity Strength and Conditioning Course
July 14, 2023
The purpose of this article is to describe the content and format of a collegiate introductory strength and conditioning course to induce behavioral changes in college students for lifelong physical activity and fitness.
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The Role of Nitric Oxide in Tactical Performance
September 1, 2016
Supplements that claim to boost nitric oxide have not been proven to be all that effective since the actual conversion in the blood cell is rather complicated and requires oxygen, which is usually in short supply during exercise or at high altitude. So how does an athlete boost their nitric oxide production?
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Case Study: Should your high school have a CSCS on staff?
High school administrator discusses the considerations for athletes, non-athletes, faculty and the school budget.
Creating a Strength and Conditioning Policies and Procedures Manual
August 21, 2020
This article contains a non-exhaustive list of items that should be included in a strength and conditioning department policies and procedures manual.
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