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Strength, Speed Strength, and Power Transfer from the Weight Room to the Field for Football
May 8, 2018by Peter Bommarito, MS, MATS, CSCS, USAW
Learn how to coach various weight room exercises and understand the differences of “intention” between the various levels of football. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, Pete Bommarito dives into the details of building strength in the weight room for youth and early high school football players, how to maximize all aspects of speed-strength and power by heavy variable loading, and advanced techniques at the elite and professional levels.
Coaches Exercise Technique 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
From the Field – The Journey to Building a Sports Performance Facility: From Head Trainer to Business Owner
December 11, 2025by Jonathan Blakely Jr., CSCS,*D, RSCC
This PTQ article shares a real-world story to give inspiration and practical advice on creating your own sport performance business. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and professional development.
Personal trainers Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Professional Development
Employee or Independent Contractor? Guidelines for Classifying Workers
November 29, 2020by Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS and Manuel Escalante
Some positions within the fitness industry can be tricky to classify. This article helps businesses decipher the difference between a hired employee and an independent contracted position.
Personal trainers Legal Issues Professional Development
A Creative Mind in the Professional Development of a Strength and Conditioning Coach
June 21, 2024by Gary Stebbing, PGDIP, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the importance of a creative and open mind in strength and conditioning coaches, as well as tips to develop it.
Coaches Professional Development
Practical Guidelines for Accurate Body Fat Measurements
November 14, 2022by Christian Rodriguez, CSCS and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS
This article seeks to explain monitoring body composition, including how to assess it properly for an accurate evaluation to minimize errors in body fat estimation and maximize physical training.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
Client Assessments – Movement Assessment
December 20, 2019by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
This article builds upon two other client assessment tools (breathing and posture, as seen in Personal Training Quarterly Issues 5.3 and 6.1, respectively) and discusses ways to assess client movement.
Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment
A Simple System for Managing Quality in Small and Medium Fitness Centers
April 17, 2026by Xiao Ren, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, and Yu Yang, CSCS
This PTQ article discusses a Mini Quality System (MQS), an ISO 9001-inspired framework designed to help small and growing fitness centers establish better operational control. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness management.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Legal Issues Professional Development
7 Line Drills to Improve Agility
May 23, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
Line drills can be an excellent way for athletes to improve their footwork, speed, and coordination. This article contains examples of several easy-to-implement line drills.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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