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Concurrent Activation Potentiation – Inconsequential Event or Viable Ergogenic Strategy
January 18, 2020
This article aims to discuss concurrent activation potentiation (CAP) and the proposed mechanisms underlying it, summarize the available research examining the phenomenon, and provide strategies for its implementation.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Potentiation Maximal Muscular Effort Weightlifting Concurrent Activation Potentiation
Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 2 – Strength Training for Performance
June 12, 2020
This article is the second of a series of articles on strength training practices for rowing and seeks to provide information on periodization strategies for rowers of different competitive levels and schedules, as well as include sample periodization plans and sample programs.
Coaches Program design Rowing Periodization Strength Training Stroke Motion
Dietary Fat and Performance
May 1, 2017
Dietary fat has both long-term and short-term effects on an athlete and athletic performance. “Fat loading” as a strategy to improve athletic performance remains unproven.
Coaches Nutrition dietary fat fat loading exercise nutrition
Deceleration, Change of Direction, and Reacceleration: Teaching Steps to Optimize These Qualities
September 9, 2019
In this Bridge the Gap Lecture from the 2019 National Conference, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Oregon, Jimmy Radcliffe, discusses the specifics of deceleration, change of direction, and reacceleration through ground negotiation, postural control, and specific running mechanics.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration Running Mechanics Deceleration Hip Displacement Power Cut Speed Cut Change of Direction
Prepare, Work, Recover (Repeat) – The Process for Optimal Athletic Development
July 31, 2015
Donovan Santas, former Head Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball (MLB) organization, explains the process for optimal athletic development by taking a look at the day-to-day practices and techniques used at the professional baseball level.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design rehab injury sports medicine Optimal Development Recovery
The Central–Peripheral Model—A Total Approach toward Developing Optimum Power as Applied to the Game of Football
January 30, 2016
Jeff Connors, Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning at East Carolina University, shares insights regarding a successful and comprehensive training program that places emphasis on speed development. Originally presented at the NSCA 2016 Coaches Conference.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design velocity-based training speed development football posture
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
Coaches Professional Development
Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?
July 11, 2025
This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Protein Carbohydrates Tactical Personnel Athletic Performance Supplements Creatine Occupational Performance Nutrition
Lactate Threshold and Maximal Exercise Performance
August 13, 2018
Scientific research has identified lactate threshold (LT) and maximal exercise performance as being very important contributors to endurance performance. A well-designed endurance training program can lead to improvement in both LT and maximal exercise performance within a single season and from season to season.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Endurance Developing Endurance Lactate Threshold
Active Resistance Training for the Tactical Athlete
April 30, 2016
Learn about the various forms of active resistance training and how to create active resistance devices that are inexpensive and reduce injury risk compared to traditional log bars and kegs. In this session from the NSCA's 2016 Annual TSAC Training, Jay Dawes also discusses how to progress, regress, and program active resistance into a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design TSAC-F tactical strength and conditioning active resistance training resistance training
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