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Introduction to Dynamic Warm-Up
June 1, 2017
Interest is growing in warm-up procedures that involve dynamic activities and sport-specific movements that maximize active ranges of motion at different movement-specific speeds while preparing the body for the demands of sport training and competition.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 87: Kelly Dormandy
Kelly Dormandy, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Performance at Loyola Marymount University and Head Strength Coach for the Los Angeles Sparks Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about championship culture. Topics under discussion include constantly seeking new challenges, training WNBA athletes, and being proactive about networking in the field.
Find Kelly on Instagram: @kdormandy | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Cryotherapy vs. Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) - A Contemporary Perspective for Strength and Conditioning
July 15, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach shares exercise science comparisons between photobiomodulation therapy and cryotherapy. Visit us online to learn more on muscle recovery and red light therapy.
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Effect of Varying Self-myofascial Release Duration on Subsequent Athletic Performance
May 20, 2019
Self-myofascial release (SMR) treatments can enhance joint range-of-motion and restore movement function. This infographic summarizes the results of a study that looked at the effects of different durations of SMR on athletic performance.
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Activation of Gluteus Maximus during Performance of the Back Squat, Split Squat, and Barbell Hip Thrust, and the Relationship with Maximal Sprinting
August 27, 2021
This infographic describes the type of muscle activation three exercises elicited and their relationship to maximal sprinting performance.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Infographics Back Squat Split Squat Barbell Hip Thrust Maximal Sprinting EMG
Bridge: Sleep and Recovery, with Jeff Nichols
May 1, 2015
Sleep and recovery can be key to athletic performance. Jeff Nichols from Virginia High Performance discusses strategies to encourage athletes to improve their sleep habits.
Coaches Exercise Science recovery sleep habits athletic recovery athletic performance
Inside Spartan Performance: A Holistic, Integrated Approach to Developing Youth Sports Performance
July 31, 2017
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference, Joe Eisenmann explains how to identify the components of an integrated holistic youth sports performance program and takes a look at the unique challenges of training the youth athlete.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration Youth Athletes Spartan Performance Long Term Athletic Development LTAD youth sports performance
NSCA’s Southwest Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state level. NSCA’s Southwest Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state directors. Members in the Southwest Region can connect at local and regional events as well as on Facebook to others in this area.
Position Statements
Position statements are official statements of the NSCA on topics related to strength and conditioning and exercise science. All NSCA Position Statements are published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research® and free to the public.
Breaking into the Performance Training Arena as a Personal Trainer
April 15, 2019
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Personal Trainers Conference, Mark Roozen describes his experience working as a strength and conditioning coach and his transition to doing performance training in the private sector.
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