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All American Athlete of the Year
If you are a current NSCA member and a strength coach at the high school or collegiate level, you may nominate one male and/or one female athlete, per sport for this prestigious award.
NSCA's Coaching Podcast | Season 8
This is the NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, where strength and conditioning coaches share their experience, lessons learned, and advice about how to thrive in a highly competitive profession.
The Thermal Outdoor Environment in Track and Field – Best Practices Recommendations for Minimizing Risks
July 12, 2021by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS,*D, D’Angela Lucero, Paola Barrera, Baylee Endsley, Jose Ramos Jr, and Jung Il-Oh
The purpose of this article is to help disseminate information on the thermal environment during track meets, risk management, and thermal reducing approaches coaches, athletes, and sports medicine personnel can employ for improved athletic performance in a hot environment.
Coaches Program design Safety
NSCA’s Commitment and Action to Advance the Strength and Conditioning Profession
NSCA President Greg Haff shares the key takeaways from recent strategic plan meetings and outlines the organization’s commitment to advancing the strength and conditioning profession.
Sports Medicine/Return to Performance Specialist Award
The Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist Award is given to a sports medicine professional whose work and contributions have significantly impacted the field of sports medicine or rehabilitation for athletes.
How Hypertrophy and Strength Training Differ: Make Sure You Get the Best of Both
Mike Israetel discusses where strength training overlaps with hypertrophy training, and how you can get the best of both training methods.
Fitness aboard a Canadian Patrol Frigate
December 26, 2023by Yannick Laflamme, MHK, CSCS, and Étienne Chassé, MSc, CSEP-SEP
This article will focus primarily on the physical fitness considerations of sailors aboard Canadian Patrol Frigates while out at sea.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Anti-Doping Resources
The NSCA is committed to provide helpful resources by partnering with the experts in Anti-doping to ensure athlete safety and promote safe sports.
How to Launch a Successful Strength Coach Career
January 26, 2018by Allen R. Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA
Allen Hedrick provides a detailed introduction to launching a successful career as a strength and conditioning coach. If you're looking to become a strength coach, or are interested in learning more about this competitive yet fulfilling career, read this article. From obtaining the right degree(s) to providing appropriate references, Coach Hedrick's words provide insight into building a long-lasting strength and conditioning career.
Coaches Professional Development
High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year
The High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award is awarded to a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) who has demonstrated excellence the field of high school strength and conditioning.
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