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The Art of Coaching and Its Effect on Performance: Becoming a Better Coach
January 28, 2013
In this lecture from the NSCA's 2013 Coaches Conference, Dr. Brian Gearity talks about the impact that coaching can have on athletic performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development Athletic Performance Coaching Coaching Philosophy Coaching Performance Impact of Coaching 2013-Coaches-Conference
Nutrition for Athletes bundle, from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference
July 31, 2016
This video bundle includes six nutrition lectures from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference. Topics include supplementation for strength, aerobic training, and body composition; alcohol and exercise; recovery nutrition for the high school athlete; and nighttime feeding.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Professional Development Supplementation for strength Aerobic Training Body Composition Nutrition Recovery hs-coaching
The Men, the Mission, and (Then) Me
April 24, 2017
Learn to design programs that prioritize a soldier’s needs above all else. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Nate Palin explains how to develop an athlete assessment and training continuum that reduces bias.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development TSAC tactical athlete athlete assessment solider readiness
Bridge: Creating Systems to Provide the Best Customer Experience, with David Crump
June 1, 2017
David Crump, Owner of Spark Fitness and a business consultant, discusses the importance of utilizing systems to improve the customer experience.
Personal trainers Professional Development personal training business
Creatine and Cognitive Function
September 29, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach explores the potential cognitive benefits of creatine supplementation across diverse populations and conditions. Visit us online to learn more about nutrition and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Supplements Nutrition mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) Brain Bioenergetics Neurological diseases Memory Cognitive Performance
Principle-Based Program Design—A Practical, Step-By-Step Guide
April 1, 2015
Although most resources on program design review the foundational scientific principles of training, they often fail to provide practical strategies that strength and conditioning professionals need in order to apply these principles successfully. To help bridge the gap between science and application, this article provides a simple and practical, step-by-step system for applying the scientific principles of training into the program design process.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design strength and conditioning exercise science personal training program design
Considering the Mental Health of Athletes
February 19, 2021
The purpose of this article is to explore some phrases that strength and conditioning coaches may hear or behaviors they may witness, and provide some direction to identify which allied healthcare and performance professionals may need to get involved to best help the strength and conditioning coach and athlete elevate their performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development Mental Health Pandemic Relationships Psychology
How to Utilize Contrast Training for Strength, Power, and Performance
January 1, 2021
The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to contrast training, including how it is defined, what variables are utilized, and examples of how to use it in training.
Personal trainers Program design Contrast Training Postactivation Potentiation Power Complex Training
Jun6/2013: 2013 Strength of America Award Winners
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition announced the winners of the 2013 Strength of America Awards. These awards recognize high schools that have represented the gold standard in strength and conditioning programs.
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