Football is a high intensity collision based sport that has an inherent risk of injury in both competition and practice. The focus of ACL injuries and the development of injury prevention programs have been key in the development of youth athletes to keep them participating in sport with reduced risk of injury.

NATCON 2022

Dr. Lorena Torres Ronda, co-editor of the new NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science textbook, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about creating the textbook and how the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist® (CPSS®) certification will benefit the field. Topics under discussion include the use of technology in sport and the specific role that strength coaches play in supporting better performance and recovery decisions. Find Dr. Lorena Torres Ronda on Twitter: @lorenatorres07 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

This article describes the various strength training processes that can be implemented to build a soldier’s ruck march capacity.

This article will provide some conditions and standards with specific tools personal trainers may consider using in their initial interview with potential clients.

CC 2020

CC 2020

This article discusses the importance of a creative and open mind in strength and conditioning coaches, as well as tips to develop it.

This article describes the long-term athletic development programming pillars and suggests practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners.