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Kevin Neeld - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 11
Kevin Neeld, Head Performance Coach of the Boston Bruins National Hockey League (NHL) team, joins the NSCA Coaching Podcast to share about strength and conditioning practices in the NHL. Neeld connects with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, on his path to working in professional hockey, the involvement of strength and conditioning at the annual NHL Draft Combine, and the partnership between the Strength and Conditioning Association of Professional Hockey (SCAPH) and the NSCA. The discussion includes perspectives for aspiring coaches about working in professional hockey, on-ice and off-ice training, and the recent growth of performance staffs.
Connect with Kevin on Instagram: @kevinneeld or Twitter: @KevinNeeld| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
June 11, 2018 - January 8, 2020by Reiley Bergin, CSCS and Courteney Benjamin, CSCS
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
Coaches Nutrition Program design
Overtraining Among Endurance Athletes – Factors and Recommendations for Prevention
June 12, 2026by Joseph Giandonato, PhD, MBA, CSCS
This article discusses overtraining risk factors in endurance athletes and provides strategies for optimizing effective programming. Visit NSCA online to learn more about athletic performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Using Intensity Based on Sets and Repetitions – Over 50 Years of Experience: A Brief Overview of Load Setting and Programming Strategy
December 15, 2025by Michael Stone, PhD, CSCS,*D, FUKSCA, FNSCA, William Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA, Jacob Reed, PhD, CSCS, Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*E, Marco Duca, PhD, CSCS, Satoshi Mizuguchi, PhD, CSCS, and Kyle Pierce, PhD, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article offers a brief description on the various methods for setting resistance training loads. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and program development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development
The Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
June 4, 2018by Claire Siekaniec, MS, RD, CSSD
The effects of alcohol on athletic performance vary depending on quantity, demographics, and type of exercise, making it difficult to determine specific recommendations. From an athletic performance standpoint, the acute use of alcohol can influence motor skills, hydration status, aerobic performance, as well as aspects of the recovery process.
Coaches Nutrition
Physical Fitness Initiatives in the Fire Service – Barriers and Benefits
January 3, 2020by Emily Langford, Ronald Snarr, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Bridget Melton, CSCS, TSAC-F, and Greg Ryan, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F
The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss some barriers and benefits of training initiatives among professional firefighters.
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Adam Parr - NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 7 Episode 7
Learn about expanding developmental pathways and career opportunities within Major League Soccer (MLS) in this episode of the NSCA Coaching Podcast. The Charlotte FC Head of Performance, Adam Parr, shares his experience with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including the key relationships between strength and conditioning coaches, sport scientists, and international influences on the growth of soccer within North America. As athletes today become more accustomed to data feedback on their performance, Parr explains the process of effectively embedding technology in the team setting. Listen in to learn more about how you can break into a growing area of the field in professional soccer.
You can connect with Adam on Instagram: @aparrfitness or LinkedIn: @adamcparr| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
How CASCE Accreditation Will Elevate Your Strength and Conditioning Program
CASCE accreditation is designed to help your program recruit more high-caliber students and prepare them for fulfilling careers in the strength and conditioning industry.
First Responder Research Column – The Importance of Adequate Sleep for First Responders’ Mental Health
October 2, 2025by Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS,*D, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This TSAC Report article discusses the training load of GPS technology and blood lactate monitoring for first responders. Visit NSCA online to learn more about tactical fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast Special Episode – Being an Inclusive Leader with Matt Frakes, Bryan Doo, and Co-Host Jon Jost
Matt Frakes, Director of Sports Nutrition at Notre Dame Athletics, and Bryan Doo, former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Boston Celtics National Basketball Association (NBA) team and owner of Optimal Fitness, join as guests with the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon. Also returning is guest co-host Jon Jost, a 27-year veteran college strength and conditioning coach and the Team Sports Manager for Gatorade. This Gatorade Performance Partner Special Episode highlights the value of being an inclusive leader; the current level of support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the performance community; and how to foster inclusivity within your programs.
Find Matt on Twitter: @SuperiorFrakes or Instagram: @superiorfrakes | Find Bryan on Twitter: @bdoo22 or Instagram: @bdoostrength | Find Jon via email: jonathan.jost@pepsico.com | Find Jon on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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