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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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Feasibility and Difficulties of Conducting Research on Professional Firefighters
April 23, 2021
The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss the difficulties that can arise when performing physiological-based research with firefighters.
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TSAC Research Column – July 2021
April 29, 2022
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
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Sleep Improvement Programs for Firefighters – A Critically Appraised Topic
June 18, 2021
The research reviewed in this article provides a baseline snapshot of clinically-relevant tools to screen, diagnose, and provide treatment that can improve behavior surrounding sleep, as well as quantity and quality of sleep in occupational firefighters.
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TSAC Research Review, Issue 38.3
April 1, 2014
This research review covers topics such as the effects of police officer equipment loads, military occupational specialties, and the effects of protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighters.
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NSCA Announces 2017 TSAC Awards
Colorado Springs, CO – MAJ Donald Bigham and Mark Stephenson named the 2017 TSAC-Facilitator and TSAC-Practitioners of the Year at NSCA’s TSAC Annual Training April 3-6, 2017 in Orlando, FL.
Strength and Conditioning for Golf – A Framework for the Higher Handicap Player
October 13, 2023
This article discusses components of a comprehensive pre-design process that aims to help coaches build an effective golf training program.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 97: Jason Soileau & Mandy Nice
NSCA Tactical Program Managers, Jason Soileau (Military) and Mandy Nice (Public Safety), talk to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about supporting those in the tactical professions over the course of their careers. Topics under discussion include the U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program and developing a new tactical strength and conditioning program tool kit for public safety agencies.
Find Jason and Mandy on Facebook: NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning SIG | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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Blood Biomarkers of Overtraining Syndrome
September 2, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article discusses blood biomarker monitoring as a vital tool in overtraining syndrome diagnostics and recovery. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness news and exercise research.
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