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Position Statements
Position statements are official statements of the NSCA on topics related to strength and conditioning and exercise science. All NSCA Position Statements are published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research® and free to the public.
Importance of Rate of Force Development
May 8, 2018by Mike Stone, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
In this session from the 2017 NSCA National Conference, Mike Stone explains what rate of force development (RFD) is, how it is derived, and the underlying mechanisms affecting RFD.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
A Mindful Lift – Benefits of Mindful Meditation in Strength and Conditioning – Part 1
January 3, 2021by Elizabeth Hope, Meagan Wilson, and Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
In the first of a two part series, this article explores the possible benefits for strength and conditioning coach development and discusses how mindful meditation can improve reflective practice and the coach-athlete relationship.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
Global Positioning System
March 14, 2022by NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science
This excerpt from the NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science, discusses some of the benefits and validity of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
NSCA Welcomes New Executive Director
Colorado Springs, CO - A seasoned professional with a history of leading nonprofit, membership-based associations, Michael Massik joins the NSCA as Executive Director effective in January 2016.
Trust: Getting Them to do What They Don't Want to and Like it
May 8, 2018by Marisa Viola, CSCS
Motivation techniques derive from building relationships of trust and honesty. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, Marisa Viola, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at Rutgers University, teaches how to connect and impact this generation of athletes.
Coaches Professional Development
Monitoring Training Load in American Football
February 4, 2019by Andrew Murray, CSCS
Monitoring training load is essential for determining if athletes are adapting positively or negatively to their training program. This article goes over the various measurement metrics and includes recommendations to monitor training load for football athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
2018 Hammer Strength California Clinic
Access the video collection for the 2018 Hammer Strength West Regional Clinic.
RSCC Course Materials 2023
Purchase the 2023 RSCC renewal course. - Achieve a minimum of 70% to renew your RSCC designation and earn 0.6 CEUs towards your certification.
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