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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Awareness and Management Strategies
May 7, 2018by Breton Asken, MS, ATC and Tristen Asken, CSCS
It is paramount for tactical facilitators to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, as well as grasp when it is safe to return to normal activities after an injury such as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). This session from the 2015 TSAC Conference covers the foundational knowledge that tactical facilitators should know in order to help minimize potential complications associated with traumatic brain injuries.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Safety
What Coaches Need to Know About the NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
April 20, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
It is incumbent on all youth coaches to provide youth with the very best opportunities to succeed and develop to the best of their potential. The 10 pillars of long-term athletic development and recommendations provide coaches with the information they need to help all youth reach their potential.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration
Instilling a Warrior Culture – A Guide for Developing a Unit Combatives Program
March 15, 2024by MAJ Mark Holt, MS, TSAC-F, and CPT (P) Joseph Clegg, MS
The purpose of this article is to guide tactical leaders in their development of a unit combatives program (UCP).
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development
Firehouse Injury Prevention Strategies
August 29, 2018by John I. Hofman, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
John Hofman, CSCS, MS, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 TSAC Conference on preventing injury when providing firefighters with an in-house training program. In this hands-on presentation, John demonstrates exercises and prevention strategies.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Lesser-Known Careers in Health and Fitness
February 7, 2022by Amanda McKee
This article highlights some untapped opportunities within the healthcare industry, where personal trainers can still make a meaningful impact and promote health and fitness.
Personal trainers Professional Development
Programming for Law Enforcement: Principles First
May 22, 2020by Matt Thompson, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
From the 2019 Tactical Annual Training, Matt Thompson, explains the principles that have helped guide his program design process and how coaches can utilize similar principles to help filter systems and methods to create a more effective training program.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development
Performance Considerations in Programming for the Tactical Population
May 8, 2018by Cal Dietz, CSCS
Learn how to design programs with maximal effect within the tactical population. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Cal Dietz explain differences between tactical and conventional athletes and identifies the six performance qualities needed by tactical athletes. CEUs available.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Hierarchical Structure of Periodization Cycles
August 24, 2018by Developing Power
The periodization of training is facilitated by a hierarchical structure that allows for several distinct interrelated levels that can be used in the planning process. Each level of the periodization process should be based on the training goals established for the athlete or team.
Coaches Program design
Enhancing Motor Learning with Sled Training
April 20, 2018by Joel M. Bergeron, MS, CSCS,*D
Sled exercises provide a training stimulus that closely mimics real-world physical demands of sports. This article provides examples of how to implement sled training into a program.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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