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Ted Rath | Winning the Little Details in the NFL
Football is evolving fast, and the coaches who keep pace are the ones who control what they can and win the little details. Ted Rath, Director of Sports Performance for the New Orleans Saints, reflects on over 15 years in the National Football League (NFL). He explains how training times, availability, and sheer athleticism have shifted with the game's expansion. Rath makes the case for gaining a well-rounded experience by coaching different sports, seeking knowledge, and being patient on your path. He also shares his linear progression approach to sport science that keeps new tools actionable and avoids technology overload. With players now arriving more educated and invested in their data, creating understanding and buy-in remains essential. Rath reveals that his coaching philosophy and culture starts with “leading yourself,” emphasizing ownership and helping others. Apply his perspective to protect availability, dial in the little details, and integrate sport science with purpose.
Reach out to Ted on Instagram: @tedrathstrengthcoach | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs and LinkedIn: @ericmcmahoncscs
Catch Ted’s session, “The Future of Training in Professional Football,” at the 2026 NSCA National Conference in New Orleans, July 8–11. Sign up early and save at NSCA.com/NSCACon.
Coaches Professional Development
Practical Application for Long-Term Athletic Development
June 11, 2018by Larry Meadors PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*E, USAW-2
Learn about the framework for practical, functional, and sequential skill development for a “best practices” model. This model is designed to develop a movement vocabulary, physical literacy, and movement skills for improved athleticism.
Coaches Exercise Science
Common Pitfalls in the Execution and Integration of Performance and Corrective Strategies in Developing Tactical Athletes
May 8, 2018by Jose A. Cruz, CSCS
"Pay attention to the details and the corrective exercises because they set the conditions for the success you're going to have executing the big lifts," Jose Cruz says in this hands-on lecture from the NSCA's 2014 TSAC Conference. Jose identifies and discusses missteps when executing and integrating performance and corrective strategies in the tactical athlete.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Client Assessments—Posture Assessment
June 24, 2019by Daniel Flahie, MSEd, CSCS
Correct spinal alignment is key to many lifts and can help prevent back pain form everyday activities. This is an overview of the anatomy and methods to help identify and correct common postural imbalances.
Personal trainers Program design Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Bridge: Shoulder Function during Overhead Lifting Tasks
May 4, 2018by NSCA
This video demonstrates optimal joint kinematics at the shoulder complex for overhead lifting tasks as well as a screening process to provide coaches with a tool to assess an athlete’s suitability for overhead lifting.
Coaches Exercise Technique
Thurs0800DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Lecture: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
Thurs1300DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Practical: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
Thurs0800DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Lecture: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
Thurs1300DeWeese
May 17, 2018by Brad DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Bridge the Gap Practical: Programming Tactics for Speed/Power Athletes Training Toward the 2018 Games
Coaches
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