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NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
June 1, 2017
The official position statement of the NSCA on long-term athletic development.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design LTAD long-term athletic development youth training youth sports physical literacy youth physical development
Catch-22—Why Fundamental Motor Skills are so Important
December 1, 2012
The purpose of this article is to highlight the 22 fundamental motor skills and offer practical suggestions for implementing fundamental motor skill training into an activity plan.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design fundamentals of movement youth training developing motor skills Motor skills
RSCC Course Materials 2025
Purchase the 2025 RSCC renewal course. - Achieve a minimum of 70% to renew your RSCC designation and earn 0.6 CEUs towards your certification.
Using LTAD to Program for a Middle School Athlete and a High School Athlete: Part 1—Generating an Athletic Profile
October 29, 2018
This article applies LTAD principles to guide the process of generating an athletic profile (part 1) and sample program design (part 2) for a middle school athlete and a high school athlete.
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2026 NSCA Performance Summits
Choose your path with new 2026 NSCA Performance Summits on March 28, 2026. Join us at
one of four specialized strength and conditioning events across the U.S. and earn
0.8 CEUs.
Why Strength and Conditioning Coaches Should Take Play Seriously
March 13, 2018
Athletic performance can be enhanced through the use of implementing various unstructured, semi-structured, and structured play from the 12 types of play. These can be performed in the weight room, at a sports practice, or even at home.
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Case Study: How safe is your teen’s strength and conditioning program?
Acclaimed Wisconsin-area high school strength and conditioning coach advises parents to ask these 10 important questions.
NSCA Releases Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
Colorado Springs, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recently released a position statement in reference to the growing interest in long-term athletic development for youth.
A Quarterback-Specific Movement Program
April 1, 2019
The football quarterback (QB) is a unique position in sport. To throw or pass the ball, the QB needs to incorporate nearly every muscle in the body in a very precise sequence to optimally release the ball with the right amount of power, spin, and precision. Specific movement patterns are suggested to optimize the performance of a QB.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Quarterback Football Movement Specificity Movement Programming
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