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Standardizing the Use of Series Elastic Bands in Acceleration Training – Practical Strategies for the Coach
November 19, 2025by Jonathan Anning, PhD, CSCS,*D , FNSCA, Christopher Hughes, PhD, PT, OCS, CSCS, Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT, and Chris Hays, MS, CSCS
This NSCA Coach article provides a proposes a framework for standardizing SEB resistance training based on principles of kinetic and potential energy. Visit NSCA online to read more on exercise science and sport performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development
Resistance Exercise Considerations for Load Carriage
May 8, 2020by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article addresses three main areas of resistance exercise that best prepares tactical personnel for load carriage.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Training Program Considerations for Endurance Runners
May 22, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
This article contains examples of how to periodize training programs to help aerobic endurance athletes reach their peak condition at the appropriate time of the year.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Stop Hiring Personal Trainers and Start Building Them—Developing an Internship Program at a Fitness Facility
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
Finding a well-educated and open-minded employee is, in most cases, simply luck of the draw. Instead of hoping for the perfect new hire to come walking through the door, a business owner could try a different technique in which they shed their business owner mindset and transition into a mentorship role. Using an internship program, the mentor can ideally build themselves the near-perfect employee.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Practical Programming Strategies for Minimizing Training-Related Injury
April 11, 2018by Nick Tumminello, NSCA-CPT and Jason L. Silvernail, DPT, CSCS
This article examines ways that personal trainers can take steps in order to effectively reduce the risk of clients suffering a training-related injury.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
Motivational Climate and Strength and Conditioning Coach-Athlete Relationships in the Weight Room
June 4, 2018by Maura Bergan, MS, CSCS, and Jasmin Hutchinson, PhD
The four components of the coach-athlete relationship are closeness, commitment, complementarity, and co-orientation. Coaches should seek to deeply understand the value of each category and how to maximize these reciprocal characteristics with their athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Organization and Administration
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 33: Steve Rassel
Steve Rassel, Associate Athletic Director and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Webber International University, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about how to develop staff and interns to help them be successful coaches, and about work-life balance.
Coaches Professional Development
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coaches—Apply for Jobs with the Best Strategy: A Personal Perspective
June 11, 2018by Robert K. Alejo, CSCS, RSCC*E
Looking for a job is an art and a skill. Not looking at it that way may cost a strength and conditioning coach a great opportunity. This article provides one experienced coach’s perspective on what is important as a strength and conditioning coach looks to climb the ladder or change positions in the profession.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
How to Ask for a Raise in Strength & Conditioning
March 5, 2025by NSCA
Feeling uneasy about asking for a raise? Discover practical strategies to showcase your worth in strength & conditioning and build a solid case for better pay.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
Thoracic Mobility
April 19, 2018by Gregory Spatz, PT, DPT, PRC, CSCS and Nathan J. Shaw, ATC, PRT, CSCS,*D, RSCC
The loss of required thoracic spine ranges of motion for sport movements can be problematic for the elite athlete, as well as the weekend warrior. The purpose of this article is to explore biomechanical causes for thoracic mobility restriction as well as provide easily applicable techniques to restore mobility.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
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