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Training Philosophy

October 25, 2019by Developing Power

Article

When considering applying advanced methods to affect and augment maximal power output, this excerpt from Developing Power explains three key points to consider.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 114: Joe Kenn and Peter Kenn

Podcast

Learn about pursuing strength and conditioning roles from father and son, Joe Kenn and Peter Kenn. Joe “Big House” Kenn brings perspectives on program leadership from over 35 years in the strength and conditioning profession. Joe’s son Peter, a recent graduate in the field and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at United States Military Academy West Point, shares his story of learning the profession from a young age with his dad coaching in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Football League (NFL). Tune in to hear dinner table conversation, as Joe and Peter connect with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, in an episode that bridges coaching generations. Find Joe on Instagram: @bighousepower or Twitter: @bighousepower | Find Peter on Instagram: @peterkenn1 or Twitter: @peterkenn1 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

Coaches Professional Development

What is in Your Smoothie?

April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS

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Not all smoothies are made the same, and due to the nature of process (i.e., mixing of ingredients), oftentimes the nutritional information provided may not be exactly reflected

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Balancing the Autonomic Nervous System by Breathing

June 11, 2018by Brian T. Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Gabrielle Smith, MA

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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

Special Training Considerations for Strength, Specificity, and Energy Systems for Year-Long Planning

May 10, 2018by Cal Dietz, MS

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In this session from the 2015 NSCA Coaches Conference, Cal Dietz, MS, presents the best applications in training of several sports that can be applied to most sports at various times of the year. The systematic approaches and the reasoning behind the step-by-step approach to block training, and the application of specific needs in the sport and energy system training also are covered.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

TSAC Research Review, Issue 39

April 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD

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This article is the fourth of a continuing series that examines pertinent and recent tactical strength and conditioning research reviews.

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Run to Daylight

March 20, 2022by Developing Speed

Article

This excerpt from Developing Speed demonstrates a fun drill aimed to develop the ability to make a cut step in response to a stimulus and to accelerate from this direction change.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Core Strength and Functionality with Loaded Carries

April 20, 2018by Scott J. Butcher, PHD,PT and John State Rusin, DPT, PT, CSCS

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What training approaches are efficient and effective at developing functionality and resiliency at the core? The answer lies within an intelligent, systemic, multi-method approach to training the core, including an eclectic set of training tools to individualize specific needs of athletes.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports

May 22, 2018by Developing Speed

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Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique

Omega-3 Intake—Its Impact on Health and Muscle

April 9, 2018by Dawn M. Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSCS, CSSD

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Omega-3 fatty acids not only have positive impacts on the eyes, heart, brain, and joints, but also on muscle tissue. Omega-3 is a very important nutrient that can help an individual achieve optimal health and performance.

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