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Movement Skill Acquisition for American Football— Using “Repetition without Repetition” to Enhance Movement Skill
March 11, 2019
Football requires very fast, high-intensity, and high-impact movement patterns with each position requiring various movements and speeds. This article reviews how coaches are currently observing movement, and offers a framework on how to identify and improve movement in each player without over-coaching movement patterns.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Football Movement Movement Patterns Movement Skill Acquisition
From the Lab to the Weight Room: How to Bring the Cutting-Edge Science into Your Programs
January 29, 2018
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, Bryan Mann discusses the latest research presentations from the NSCA National Conference that have immediate implications for the strength and conditioning coach.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Strength and Conditioning Exercise Science in Programming Athlete Monitioring Training Load Training Volume 2018-Coaches-Conference
Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome
September 2, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article discusses blood biomarker monitoring as a vital tool in overtraining syndrome diagnostics and recovery. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Athlete Performance Overtraining Catecholamines Testosterone Blood Biomarkers Prolonged Physical Training Hormones
Considerations for Squat Depth
October 1, 2021
The purpose of this article is to compare the effects of quarter, parallel, and full depth squats on muscle activity, joint stress, athletic abilities, and potential injury risks for the consideration of all strength and conditioning professionals.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Squat Depth Front Squat Back Squat Countermovement Jump Squat Jump Sprinting
Is the Log Press a Viable Alternative to the Clean and Jerk? An Analysis and Thoughts on Available Literature
February 18, 2022
This article presents evidence why the log press may be a viable alternative exercise for the clean and jerk for some populations.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Clean and Jerk Log Press Power Mobility Strongman
The Effects of Neck Training on the Reduction of Injury in Contact Sports
December 1, 2025
This NSCA Coach article explores how neck training programs can reduce the severity of sport-related concussions. Visit NSCA online to read more on sports science and athletic performance.
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 and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Concentric Exercises Strength Training Recovery Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Brain Health Concussion Injury Prevention Athlete Safety
How Much Protein Do Resistance Training Athletes Need?
January 15, 2019
Consumption of dietary protein by athletes is a common intervention to maximize gains in muscle and strength, and to improve body composition. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current research on the optimal amount of dietary protein for resistance training athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Protein Nutrition for Athletes Protein Amounts Strength Training
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
The Growth and Maturation of the Female Pediatric Athlete
November 6, 2018
Growth and maturation are two important processes that occur throughout an individual’s childhood and adolescent years. The purpose of this article is to review the dimensions, proportions, stature, body mass, and maturational events of all female pediatric athletes in general. It also serves to identify how early sport specialization and different modes of training of the female pediatric athlete affects her growth and maturation.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Female Athlete Youth Training Youth Development LTAD Long Term Athletic Development Strength Training hs-coaching
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (Reds) – Awareness, Identification, and Management
November 19, 2025
This NSCA Coach article aims to equip coaches, athletic trainers, and support staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage REDs among college athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and sport performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Immune Function Hormones Strength and Conditioning Athletic Performance Bone Density Low Energy Availability (LEA) Mental Health
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