This episode features Corliss Fingers, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Bethune-Cookman University. She talks with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about her journey in a predominantly male strength and conditioning profession. This episode speaks to the value of a strength and conditioning coach at the college level, as Fingers shares about preparing athletes in the extreme heat and humidity of Florida during pre-season football. She also recaps her presentation at the 2022 NSCA National Conference in New Orleans, LA, discussing representation around diversity, equity, and inclusion for athletes and coaches. You can reach out to Corliss on Twitter: @CorlissFingers or by email at fingersc@cookman.edu | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

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The purpose of this article is to explore physical training interventions and their impact on military combat-centric roles for female soldiers.

In this video from the NSCA's Personal Trainers' Conference 2013, Alan Aragon, MS, discusses the Paleo diet and provides his perspective on the validity of its nutritional claims.

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This infographic highlights the effects on performance measures from separate vertical or horizontal jump training programs in elite handball players.

This article explains how training age, training frequency, limb length, height, and relative strength relate to concentric barbell velocities at varying loads.

This infographic reviews the current research of both complex and contrast training methods and their effect on performance measures.

This infographic outlines a three-step process to determine the efficacy of selected jump metrics and the ability to use them in practice.

This book excerpt provides examples of quickness drills that may improve the ability to identify a specific stimulus and to respond quickly and appropriately.