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High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
The High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award is awarded to a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) who has demonstrated excellence the field of high school strength and conditioning.
Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition
October 30, 2020
This article aims to offer guidance on the effects of certain medications, as well as help personal trainers and their clients in the consultation process with qualified physicians and pharmacists.
Personal trainers Nutrition Supplements Resistance Training Statins Beta Blockers ACE Inhibitors Blood Sugar Medications NSAIDS Acid Blockers
Nutrition Research Column – April 2025 – Adaptogens and Nootropics – Nutrients to Improve Stress Management, Mental Health Outcomes, and Cognition
August 8, 2025
This TSAC Report column examines the use of adaptogen and nootropic supplements to aid in favorable stress-related and cognitive outcomes. Visit NSCA online to discover more about nutrition research.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Macronutrients Micronutrients Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ashwagandha Caffeine Nootropics Adaptogens Supplements Nutrition
Determination of Resistance Training Frequency
May 1, 2017
Factors such as the types of exercises used, the number of muscle groups trained per session, the structure of the program, and the client’s training status and overall fitness level dictate training frequency.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Training frequency how often should I lift weights resistance training strength training workout plans workout routines
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 57: Eric McMahon
July 8, 2019
Eric McMahon, Assistant MLB Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Texas Rangers Major League Baseball (MLB) team, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his path to becoming an assistant strength and conditioning coach in MLB. Topics under discussion include utilizing the NSCA in helping his career development, velocity-based training, and managing a wide range of player profiles in the MLB.
Find Eric McMahon on Twitter: @EricMcMahonCSCS or @rangerstrength and on Instagram: @rangerstrength | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfield
Coaches Professional Development
Factors Determining Agility: Speed
June 1, 2017
Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity, so this phase of sprinting is critical for changing directions as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Optimal technique for linear sprinting in the acceleration phase involves four factors that maximize stride length and frequency.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique speed agility strength and conditioning
Communication—Interviews from Experts in Personal Training
March 1, 2014
In this article, three outstanding fitness professionals share their thoughts and experiences on the importance of communication in the personal training field.
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How the Member Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line
October 1, 2014
At the end of the day, remember one thing: it is all about the member/client experience. Provide your clients with the best member experience and they will stay and continue to pay.
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