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The Application of Systematic Goal Setting for Strength and Conditioning Coaches
June 17, 2018by Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D
Research on the benefits of using goals to increase athletic performance has shown that performance generally increases for athletes that use goals consistently. Learn how to move beyond generalities and see how a systematic goal setting approach can be paired with training athletes.
Coaches Program design
Advanced Programming Methods in the Transfer of Training for the Tactical Athlete
April 4, 2020by Calvin Dietz, MEd, CSCS
Cal Dietz, Head Olympic Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Minnesota, explains how training is a process that takes time. He shares his insight into the most applicable adaptation and the most effective applications for tactical performance at the 2019 NSCA Tactical Annual Training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Creative Coaching Practices to Enhance Athletic Performance
July 15, 2019by Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Clayton Kuklick, MA, PhD
This NSCA Coach article describes how to manipulate movements, lifts, and rest periods in a way that controls time, space, and flow efficiently to creatively enhance athletic performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration
Diversity and Inclusion in Athletics: The Role of a Strength Coach
May 7, 2018by Korrey Hammond, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Strength coaches play a pivotal role in the performance of athletes. In this session from the 2016 NSCA Coaches Conference, Korrey Hammond explains the importance of diversity and inclusion for athletes at any level, as they are factors that should not be overlooked.
Coaches Exercise Science Organization and Administration
Polarized Endurance Training (PET) for Cardiovascular Endurance Optimization
June 25, 2018by Jay Hydren, MS, CSCS,*D and Bruce Cohen, PhD, CSCS
There is growing evidence that polarized endurance training is a promising method for optimizing a tactical athlete’s cardiovascular system, preparing for physical performance tests, allowing for a more full recovery during deployment, and allowing for safer return to duty after injury or deployment.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science
Keeping Clients for Life—Three Long-Term Retention Strategies that Work
April 1, 2019by David Crump, NSCA-CPT
David Crump describes strategies on client retention and how to make memorable experiences for your client as a personal trainer.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
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May 14, 2018 - May 12, 2025by Loren Landow, CSCS,*D
Unlocking Rotational Power
Coaches
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September 19, 2019by Brad Schoenfeld, PhD, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
PT 2022
Personal trainers Coaches
Developing Your Simple Personal Training Marketing Plan
June 22, 2018by Ryan Ketchum
There is a formula for attracting more clients into your gym and it can work for you if you commit to following the right steps. This article will explain how to set marketing goals, create a marketing action plan to bring in new clients based on your strengths as a trainer, provide examples of how to implement your marketing plan, and discuss why tracking the success of your plan is important.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Be Legendary: 10 Steps for Leading an Impactful Life
August 12, 2019by Bert Sorin
Bert Sorin, President and Co-Owner of Sorinex Exercise Equipment, discusses his road map to staying relevant in a growing field of competition, provides alternate views of success and the long-term impact as a trainer, and offers insight into effective leadership qualities in this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Personal Trainers Conference.
Personal trainers Coaches Professional Development
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