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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 13: Matthew Van Dyke
Matthew Van Dyke, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Denver, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about professional development, working as part of a comprehensive sports performance team, and developing additional knowledge in the field.
Coaches Professional Development
Proximal Position Dictates Hip Performance and Health
June 20, 2018by Greg Spatz, PT, DPT, PRC, CSCS, Trevor Rappa, DPT, PT, PRC, CSCS, and Doug Kechijian, DPT, MA, PT, PRC
This article provides strength and conditioning coaches with strategies to address hip mobility limitations that may lead to lumbar spine and femoral acetabular issues.
Coaches Exercise Science
Attentional Styles
June 11, 2018by Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning-4th Edition With Web Resource
Understanding attentional styles can improve coaching effectiveness by allowing the coach to provide appropriate cues or methods for each athlete.
Coaches Exercise Science
Anthropometrical Considerations for Customizing the Squat Pattern
February 25, 2019by John State Rusin, DPT, PT, CSCS and Ryan Debell
Proper form and biomechanical execution of the squat has been a long-debated subject in the fitness and sports performance industries. The following article describes a method to help determine an individual’s preferred squatting foot position, setup, and depth based on their unique hip anthropometrics for smarter, safer, and more optimized squatting.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation
The FMS™ Trunk Stability Push-Up – Breathing and Corrective Exercise Considerations
July 18, 2025by Grayson Elmore, PhD, ATC, CSCS
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article examines a client's ability to maintain pelvic and trunk stability during a dynamic fitness screening. Visit NSCA online to read more on corrective exercises, health, and fitness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
Tactical Facilitators in Firefighting
May 17, 2018by John Hofman, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
John Hofman speaks at the 2014 NSCA National Conference about being a tactical facilitator in firefighting.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development
Diane Homan on Volleyball, Confidence, and Coaching Full Circle
October 8, 2025by NSCA
NSCA Member Spotlight: Diane Homan shares her journey from club volleyball to coaching youth and professional athletes, built on NSCA credentials and community.
Personal trainers Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Influence of Perceptual-Cognitive Function on Movement Output
August 30, 2020by Developing Agility and Quickness, Second Edition
This article briefly describes the importance of training perceptual-cognitive skills for faster performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design
The Importance of Creatine Timing for Muscle Size and Strength
September 22, 2023by Adam Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN
This article provides a discussion around the evidence on creatine timing and supplementation.
Personal trainers Nutrition
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
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