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Career Awards
The NSCA Board of Directors determines the recipients of these three prestigious awards - the Boyd Epley Award for NSCA Lifetime Contributions, the Alvin Roy Award for Career Achievement, and the NSCA Impact Award.
Training the Arm Swing for High Performance
May 17, 2024
This article explains the connections between the upper and lower body and their influence on performance and recovery strategies in sprinting.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Sprinting Arm Swing Myofascial Chains Aerobic Anaerobic
Muscle Activation and Strength Training
June 1, 2017
Periodization of training is based on the principle that different loads (e.g., light, moderate, or heavy) or power requirements recruit different types and numbers of motor units. Recruitment order is important from a practical standpoint for several reasons.
Coaches Exercise Science kinetic select strength and conditioning strength training
NSCA Announces 2025 Salary Survey Results Conducted by Employers Council
The NSCA announces 2025 Salary Survey results conducted by Employers Council, showing a 6.7% annual growth rate since 2018 and $68,089–$98,564 average salaries.
Integrating Safer Tackling Cues in the Weight Room
April 1, 2014
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Safety coaching cues safe tackling football strength and conditioning weight training
Case Study: Should your high school have a CSCS on staff?
High school administrator discusses the considerations for athletes, non-athletes, faculty and the school budget.
NSCA Announces 2019 Annual Awards
Colorado Springs, CO — National Strength and Conditioning Association recognizes several professionals for their outstanding achievement at the National Conference in Washington D.C.
Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System by Breathing
April 1, 2015
Decompressing after a workout, practice, or competition is a beneficial habit that can be achieved through breathing. This article provides an overview of the autonomic nervous system and guidelines for how to use breathing to calm, or balance, the brain and body.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design strength coach autonomic nervous system strength training recovery
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