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Horizontal Trumps Vertical for Acceleration and Speed Development
August 24, 2018by Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS,*D
In this video from the NSCA's 2014 National Conference, Bret Contreras discusses how moving horizontally - quick breaks and agility drills vs. hopping - can result in explosive acceleration and speed.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Development of Phase Potentiation for Strength and Power Athletes
August 23, 2018by Brad H. DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Power and strength translate into force, the key behind any push athlete's success. In this lecture from the NSCA's 2015 Coaches Conference, USOC Coach Brad DeWeese discusses periodization and the need to develop phase potentiation for push athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Importance of Rate of Force Development
May 8, 2018by Mike Stone, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
In this session from the 2017 NSCA National Conference, Mike Stone explains what rate of force development (RFD) is, how it is derived, and the underlying mechanisms affecting RFD.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Bridge: Snatch Balance Progression Assessment and Mobility Correction for Athletes, with Matthew Delancy
June 10, 2019by Matt DeLancy, CSCS
Matt Delancy, Strength Coach for the University of Florida, coaches mobility progress from a snatch balance assessment.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique
Acute Effects of Progressive Sled Loading on Resisted Sprint Performance and Kinematics
December 19, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic briefly reviews the differences in sprint velocity and technique, including stride length and hip, knee, and ankle flexion during a 20-meter resisted sprint.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Assessing Speed and Agility Related to Sport Performance
May 23, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
This article presents information about assessing speed and agility in a controlled environment with a test that is similar to the actual demands of a specific sport.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Diversity and Inclusion in Athletics: The Role of a Strength Coach
May 7, 2018by Korrey Hammond, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Strength coaches play a pivotal role in the performance of athletes. In this session from the 2016 NSCA Coaches Conference, Korrey Hammond explains the importance of diversity and inclusion for athletes at any level, as they are factors that should not be overlooked.
Coaches Exercise Science Organization and Administration
Selling the Screen - Keys for Creating an FMS Culture in Your Environment
August 18, 2018by Geralyn Coopersmith, MS, CSCS
Geralyn Coopersmith, MS, CSCS, presented during the NSCA's 2014 Movement Performance Clinic on the Functional Movement System (FMS), and discussed how one can create a healthier culture built around movement screens.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Population-Specific TSAC Research Column
January 30, 2024by Kathryn Bell, MS, CSCS, and Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS
The purpose of the following article is to discuss current interventions surrounding prevention of musculoskeletal injury and improved physical fitness across military, fire, and police populations.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
TSAC—Reducing the Risk of Injury
March 18, 2019by Rod Pope PhD
This article is the first of a continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning. The focus of this article is on how to reduce non-contact ACL rupture injuries from turf and artificial fields.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
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