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Training the College-Level Volleyball Athlete
August 25, 2022by Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, RSCC*E
The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader to methods of training collegiate volleyball athletes.
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Nutrition for Competition Cycle
August 12, 2019by Developing Endurance: pp. 70-71
This book excerpt from Developing Endurance goes over nutritional strategies for pre-competition and during competition phases to maximize performance.
Coaches Nutrition
Workload Dependence of Injuries
January 31, 2024by NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science briefly explains workload and injury risk factors.
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How to Develop Power—A Look into the Preparation of a 2015 NBA 2nd Round Draft Pick
June 11, 2018by Erik Kaloyanides, CSCS
This article describes a five-week training program that was used to prepare an athlete for the NBA Combine.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Examining the Connection between Training the Core and Performance
November 28, 2021by Douglas Tvrdy, DPT, CSCS
This article examines how training the core and performance are connected. This article seeks to help propose how to best use the literature to maximize understanding and use of the current concepts.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 99: Matthew Ibrahim
Matthew Ibrahim, Co-Owner of TD Athletes Edge, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about using setbacks as a learning opportunity. Topics under discussion include creating a holistic approach to a client’s training by collaborating with other professionals, and the importance of deceleration technique and eccentrics in his programs for skill acquisition.
Find Matthew on Instagram: @matthewibrahim_ | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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Physiological Variability and Training Considerations Across the Menstrual Cycle – Guidelines for Fitness Professionals
November 20, 2025by Kanchana Paromita Venkatesh, MSc, CSCS, USAW, and Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*EArticle Members OnlyCEU Eligible
This article from Personal Training Quarterly looks at training plans based on menstrual health to help personal trainers better support female clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance, health, and fitness.
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Trainability of Neuromuscular Power in Youth
December 26, 2023by Developing Power
This excerpt from Developing Power discusses neuromuscular training for youth athletes.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Should You Be Training Your Personal Training Clients like Athletes
August 29, 2018by Jim Kielbaso, CSCS
Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 Personal Trainer Conference about finding balance between working with personal training clients vs athletes.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 79: Dr. Paul Comfort
Paul Comfort, program leader for the Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his desire to continuously learn through practical application and research in the field. Topics under discussion include creating the post graduate program for the University of Salford, being a founding member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), and the complexities of technology in the weight room.
Find Paul on Twitter: @PaulComfort1975 or Instagram: @PaulComfort1975 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
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