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Practical Methods for the Strength and Conditioning Coach to Develop Student-Athlete Leadership—Part II
June 20, 2018by Michael Kasales, MA, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-2, FMS
This article is the second part of a two-part series that considers the potential role strength and conditioning coaches have in developing student-athlete leadership.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 12: Katie Fowler
Katie Fowler, from the University of South Carolina, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about being part of a National Championship team/culture, successful intern qualities, being a female strength and conditioning coach in a male dominated profession, and the influence of data in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Professional Development
The Importance of Training for Power in the Senior Population
July 8, 2025by Allen Hedrick, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article shares considerations to counteract the decline of muscular fitness in older adults. Visit NSCA online to read more on corrective exercises, health, and fitness
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What’s Our Standard of Care?
May 4, 2018by Reed Wainwright, JD, CSCS, RSCC*D
Gain an understanding of the legal concept of negligence and how to avoid being negligent in daily strength and conditioning settings. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, attorney and coach Reed Wainwright also explains how the “standard of care” concept affects the potential liability of a strength and conditioning coach and how this perception is affecting the profession.
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Proper Alignment of Expectations for Strength and Conditioning Practitioners
September 22, 2023by Craig DeAngelis, EDD, CSCS
The purpose of this article is to briefly identify the expectation dynamic for strength and conditioning practitioners and to provide a practical mode for operational thought.
Coaches Professional Development
What Strength and Conditioning Coaches Need to Know to Prevent Sudden Death in Sports
November 26, 2018by Courteney Benjamin, MS, CSCS
Courteney Benjamin discusses the importance and warning signs a strength and conditioning coach should know to help prevent sudden death in their athletes.
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Start Early—The Key to Preparing Athletes for the Rigors of High School Strength and Conditioning
April 20, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article suggests how high school strength and conditioning coaches can not only prepare high school athletes for sports and fitness, but also help with the process of improving fitness and athleticism of all youth.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
What You Really Need to Know as a Strength & Conditioning Coach
August 27, 2018by Ronnie J. McKeefery, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
In this video from Coaches Conference 2014, Coach Ron McKeefery, MA, CSCS,*D, discusses what strength and conditioning coaches need to know. Sometimes, the most important lessons are not those learned in school. One of our most popular talks!
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
UFC Career Connection Session
July 25, 2021by Bo Sandoval, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
Bo Sandoval, Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute, shares his journey into strength and conditioning, future developments in the UFC program, and training principles around fighters.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
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September 19, 2019by Loren Chiu, PhD, CSCS
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