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Case Study: 3 Smart Questions Every Concerned Parent of a Teen Athlete Should Ask
The proper age-specific program may improve your teenager’s sports performance and reduce their risk of injuries.
Trainability of Neuromuscular Power in Youth
December 29, 2023
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses neuromuscular training for youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Power Neuromuscular
What is the Catch? Clarifying Weightlifting Exercises and Terminology
January 1, 2013
This article covers commonly used terminology from United States of America Weightlifting (USAW), plus it contains illustrations of the basic positions for weightlifting exercises.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Olympic-style weightlifting power snatch squat weightlifting clean and jerk snatch
An Applied Five-Week Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program for Collegiate Female Volleyball
October 22, 2018
This article provides a narrative of the effects of a five-week strength and conditioning program on collegiate female volleyball athletes and shows the potential benefits that may occur in lower-body performance.
Coaches Program design Volleyball Off Season Training Female Athletes
An Applied Five-Week Off-Season Strength and Conditioning Program for Collegiate Female Volleyball
October 29, 2018
This article provides a narrative of the effects of a five-week strength and conditioning program on collegiate female volleyball athletes and shows the potential benefits that may occur in lower-body performance.
Coaches Program design Female Athletes Volleyball Off Season Training
Men’s Lacrosse Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
August 6, 2021
The purpose of this article is to present a sample injury prevention program with a specific emphasis on lower body posterior chain development throughout competitive and non-competitive college lacrosse seasons.
Coaches Program design Lacrosse Injury Prevention Posterior Chain ACL Neuromuscular Training Plyometrics
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 30: Maura Bergan
Maura Bergan, Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Sports Studies at Springfield College, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about social media in the exercise science field, key career decisions, and qualities and values that help you as a coach.
Coaches Professional Development
Incorporating Developmental Psychology to Enhance High School Strength Training
September 22, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach explores how developmental psychology enhances coaching in high school strength settings. Visit us online to learn more on high school strength training and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Social Relationships Personal Identity Psychology Sport Performance Mental Health Athlete Development Model High School Athletes
From the Field Two-Part Series: Part 2 – Perspectives on Alternative Licensure Programs (ALP) from a Current Full-Time High School Strength and Conditioning Coach and Former ALP Participant
April 26, 2024
This article focuses on providing first-hand insight into the alternative licensure program (ALP) route from a current coach in the field.
Coaches Professional Development Alternative Licensure Program High School Physical Education
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