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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.
Creation and Implementation of Impactful Strength and Conditioning Program Statements
January 21, 2022
This article discusses the importance of a strength coach in their institutions and how to effectively design and implement program mission, vision, and core values.
Coaches Professional Development Core Value Program Mission Program Vision
Case Study: Certified Coach Gives Young Athletes Skills that are Bigger than Sports
Coach Jay Spearman’s mission is to have a positive, lifelong impact on his students.
Getting to and Through Selection: The Differences/Similarities in Training Preparation for the Special Operations Candidate and the Active Student
November 26, 2018
In this NSCA 2018 TSAC Annual Training video, Stew Smith explains the differences and similarities of the preparation in the training for a special operations candidate and an active student.
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Special Recognition
The NSCA is proud to present awards that recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen profession.
Athlete Safety
The top concern of strength coaches should always be athlete safety. For this reason, the NSCA has compiled a list of resources to raise the standard of care when working as a strength coach at any level. By reading and sharing these examples of standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, position statements on vital topics, mental health best practices, and more, strength coaches can push to increase the safety of athletes around the world.
Member Awards
The NSCA is proud to recognize the outstanding work of our professionals around the world. Please take time to nominate your peers when you see excellence that deserves recognition.
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 10: Jim Davis
Jim Davis, Director of the Good Athlete Project, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about developments in high school coaching, options for how to structure and fund a high school position, coaching for kindness, and the application of cognitive neuroscience to fitness and exercise.
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A Holistic Approach to Leadership—Part 1: Understanding Leadership
October 8, 2018
Given the numerous approaches and variables which contribute to leadership effectiveness, it is unlikely any single approach is sufficient. This article briefly discusses the leadership approaches most commonly associated with team sports with the intent of providing a foundational understanding of leadership to strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Professional Development Leadership
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