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Integrating Safer Tackling Cues in the Weight Room
April 20, 2018by Jace A. Derwin, CSCS, RSCC
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
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Land-Based Strength and Conditioning for Swimming
June 11, 2018by Chat Williams, MS, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D
Incorporating land-based strength and conditioning into a training regimen can give a swimmer a competitive edge. As with every sport, there are sport-specific exercises the athlete should perform in order to mimic the specific sport movement they are trying to improve.
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Importance of an In-Season Strength Training Program: A Reminder to Sport Coaches
June 21, 2023by Adam Virgile, CSCS, CPSS
This infographic reminds coaches of the importance of in-season strength training programs for maintaining physical capabilities and sport performance, while decreasing the overall risk of injuries in athletes.
Coaches Program design
Microdosing – Resistance Training Frequency and its Implications for Sports Performance
November 13, 2022by Ian Bonder, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA
The following information provides an overview of what microdosing (MD) is, the limitations in utilizing it as a programming method, and the structure of an MD training session along with examples of in-season and off-season training microcycles.
Coaches Program design
A Holistic Approach to Leadership—Part 1: Understanding Leadership
October 8, 2018by Mike Kasales, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Given the numerous approaches and variables which contribute to leadership effectiveness, it is unlikely any single approach is sufficient. This article briefly discusses the leadership approaches most commonly associated with team sports with the intent of providing a foundational understanding of leadership to strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Professional Development
Strongman Training for Youth
April 20, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
Strength and conditioning coaches can safely and effectively integrate strongman training into youth strength and conditioning programs by following established programming guidelines and available research recommendations.
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Sports Concussion: The Role of Neck Strength and Risk Reduction
May 7, 2018by Tad Seifert, MD
Despite an incidence of approximately 3.8 million sports-related concussions per year, prevention of this injury remains quite challenging. Neck strengthening may limit transmitted forces to the head and mitigate trauma to the brain. In this session from the 2015 NSCA Coaches Conference, Tad Seifert reviews current evidence-based data in neck strength and its association with concussions.
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The Role of Cervical Musculature and Upper Trapezius Isometric Contractions in the Reduction of Concussions
April 20, 2018by P.J. Gardner, MS, ATC, CSCS
The evaluation, treatment, and management of concussions are an ongoing evolution in sports injury management and medicine. Strengthening the neck and shoulder region has been one way of trying to reduce head and neck injuries.
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Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents
April 6, 2018by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Strength and conditioning professionals who incorporate a properly designed and supervised training program can help their young athletes train, compete, and reduce the likelihood of injury.
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Incorporating Training Load Monitoring into Fitness Programming: A Review of Practical Tools for Fitness Providers
October 8, 2018by Grayson Elmore, MAEd, ATC, LAT
In recent years, performance and prevention strategies have grown to include monitoring training load (TL) to understand fatigue and the potential effects of fatigue on training adaptation and performance.
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