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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 35: Darnell Clark
Darnell Clark, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, NC, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his path to becoming a high school strength and conditioning coach, the structure of his high school (Charlotte Country Day) strength and conditioning program, and giving back to the industry.
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Working Back From Sunday
July 28, 2014
Look at the end result and work back - not only in training your athletes, but in your career, says Mark Uyeyama, head strength and conditioning coach for the San Francisco 49ers. In this lecture from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Coach Uyeyama talks about his career trajectory and how he, as a coach, ultimately got to game day in professional football
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The Myth of the Grind - How to Get into Baseball and What to Expect When You Get There
May 1, 2015
In this first of a five-part series, Rachel Balkovec—the first female strength and conditioning coach in the history of professional baseball—provides an overview of her journey and how she got into professional baseball. This video starts with her recruitment by the University of New Mexico and includes her journeys to the Dominican Republic.
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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.
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Case Study: How safe is your teen’s strength and conditioning program?
Acclaimed Wisconsin-area high school strength and conditioning coach advises parents to ask these 10 important questions.
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The Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award is given to an outstanding Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) with RSCC distinction, for their dedication to improving the performance of athletes with safe and effective science-based programs.
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 8: Ron McKeefery
Ron McKeefery, Vice President of Performance and Education for PLAE, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how he got started with the Iron Game Chalk Talk, his involvement with the NSCA, the value in attending and putting on events, the future of the profession, decision paralysis, and creating culture in the weight room.
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Creation and Implementation of Impactful Strength and Conditioning Program Statements
January 21, 2022
This article discusses the importance of a strength coach in their institutions and how to effectively design and implement program mission, vision, and core values.
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