Traveling overseas to administer a strength and conditioning program can be an immensely beneficial experience for both the coach and the athlete. It can help build a strong rapport, which can ultimately build more trust and adherence to the training program.

From the virtual 2021 NSCA Coaches Conference, Mary Kate Feit, Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College, goes beyond the sets and reps of strength and conditioning and focuses on how to reflect inward to evaluate and maximize coaching behaviors.

This article discusses how strength and conditioning coaches can improve communication with healthcare professionals and apply shared concepts across performance and health settings. Visit NSCA online to read more on professional development and coaching strategies.

The primary responsibilities of the NSCA Board are to oversee the activities of the Association, to set goals, and to provide the means to accomplish these goals in accordance with the Mission Statement and the needs of the membership.

Andrew C. Fry, Mel Siff, and Mike Arthur recognized for their career accomplishments.

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This article encompasses some of the necessary experience, education, certifications, and personal development needed to become a strength and conditioning coach.

The Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) is a practitioner with training and applied experiences across the scientific disciplines applicable to sport science and athletic performance (i.e., generalist) or predominantly within a select few (i.e., specialist). These scientific disciplines, as related to sports performance, include, but are not limited to: biomechanics, data science, nutrition, physiology, psychology, research methods, and strength and conditioning. A CPSS demonstrates competency in the application of scientific disciplines, assessment, training theory and process, needs analysis, monitoring, communication, and education with the primary goal of safely and effectively improving athletic performance.

The purpose of this article is to provide clarity and give an overview of sports burnout as it pertains to both athletes and coaches.

Great S&C coaches do more than design programs—they lead people to achieve their best and most consistent performances.