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The Need for Speed—Improving Sprinting Performance in Football Players
April 22, 2019
Acceleration and maximal velocity are two factors that are key for any position in football and can determine success in many situations out on the field. This article will review several aspects of sprint mechanics and training to enhance linear (straight-ahead) speed for football players.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Sprinting Speed Sprinting Mechanics Acceleration Football
Standardizing the Use of Series Elastic Bands in Acceleration Training – Practical Strategies for the Coach
November 19, 2025
This NSCA Coach article provides a proposes a framework for standardizing SEB resistance training based on principles of kinetic and potential energy. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Force–Velocity Profile Series Elastic Bands (SEBs) Resisted Sprinting Sprint Mechanics Progressive Resistance Acceleration Training Potential Energy
Preparatory Period
September 4, 2020
This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning outlines what training typically looks like in the preparatory period, or off-season.
Coaches Program design Preparatory Period Off-Season Hypertrophy Strength Endurance Basic Strength
Gravitational Running and the Tactical Athlete
February 4, 2020
The purpose of this article is to review various gravitational running (GR) techniques from an evidence-based approach, then recommend whether to include GR techniques in the training of tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Cardiovascular Fitness Running Efficiency Tactical Athletes
Exercise Technique—A Simple Approach to Teaching the Power Clean in a Group Environment
June 1, 2017
There are numerous complexities involved in teaching the Olympic-style lifts. This article explains one way to teach the power clean progression and some coaching cues that can be used to teach sport or tactical athletes in a group setting.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Olympic lifts how to teach the Olympic lifts strength training weightlifting
Integration of Visual Flash Reflex Technology for Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Professionals in Agility Training Programs for Collegiate Baseball Players
This article in NSCA Coach explores the role of agility training in college baseball. Learn more on sports performance and exercise science online at NSCA.com
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Sport Specific Stimuli College Baseball Sport Performance Technologies Running Drills Sprinting Agility training
Not Adding Up – Why Gravitational Running Techniques May Not Biomechanically Equal Speed
December 3, 2021
This article seeks to provide some insight to optimal biomechanics in running technique and why normal gravitational techniques may not suit tactical athletes while load-bearing.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Tactical Athlete Kinematics Running Technique Gravitational Running Techniques Biomechanics
Plyometric Exercises
August 26, 2019
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses implementing plyometric training in a program to develop lower body power.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Plyometric Training SSC Jumping Lower Body Power
Physical Training Considerations for Police Academy Recruits
June 16, 2023
This article discusses the benefits of utilizing evidence-based training approaches supported by current strength and conditioning research with law enforcement officer recruits.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Law Enforcement Officers Police Academy Recruits Physical Training
Acceleration and Deceleration Mechanics
June 5, 2020
This excerpt breaks down the optimal positions of the body during acceleration and deceleration.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Acceleration Deceleration Ground Reaction Forces Agility Change of Direction
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