The importance of sprinting in many sports has resulted in the search for the most appropriate training methods to improve sprint performance. Authors of recent reviews conclude that resistance training is an effective means to improve sprint performance. Others, however, have reported that resistance training is not as effective as simply engaging in sprint training.

Velocity-based training (VBT) has been generating a lot of buzz lately. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Dr. Bryan Mann explains how and why VBT works, how different devices work, and how to account for them in training.

Identify methods of prioritization and individualization within the training week plans to make training specific for individual athletes within the team setting. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference, Ashley Jones explains how to design effective week plans for each of three major phases of a training year, and describes the format and content of key training areas of speed, strength, and fitness within each training phase.

RSCC Eccentric Training Methods- Benefits, Shortcomings, and Implementation

In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Personal Trainers Conference, Brad Schoenfeld talks about integrating science into training programs to optimize an individual’s genetic potential to see the best results from training.

This article addresses the implications and clinical applications of eccentric training. It also provides general exercise guidelines and future directions of eccentric training.

This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.

This infographic explains concurrent training and some recommended applications for it.

Program Design & Implementation for Large Group Training

Matt Rhea, PhD, CSCS,*D, speaks at the 2013 Personal Trainers Conference on strength training for endurance athletes.