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How to Launch a Successful Strength Coach Career
January 26, 2018by Allen R. Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA
Allen Hedrick provides a detailed introduction to launching a successful career as a strength and conditioning coach. If you're looking to become a strength coach, or are interested in learning more about this competitive yet fulfilling career, read this article. From obtaining the right degree(s) to providing appropriate references, Coach Hedrick's words provide insight into building a long-lasting strength and conditioning career.
Coaches Professional Development
Performance Considerations for the UFC Fighter during Fight Camp
May 8, 2021by Matthew E. Crawley, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Matt Crawley, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Internship Coordinator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute, discusses performance considerations around testing and programming for UFC fighters, as well as the role of the strength and conditioning coach within the interdisciplinary team.
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Velocity Based Training, from Theory to Application: Profiling
October 2, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic explains how to build a load-velocity profile for velocity-based training (VBT), and is the second of a three part series explaining the theory behind and application of VBT.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Concurrent Training Intensities: A Practical Approach for Program Design
July 5, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic explains concurrent training and some recommended applications for it.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design
How to Improve Change-of-Direction Speed in Junior Team Sport Athletes
March 13, 2021by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic briefly explains the effects of horizontal jump training, vertical jump training, maximal strength training, and explosive strength training on change-of-direction ability in junior team sport athletes.
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The Intensity of Hockey Games in the NHL: Speeds and Distances Covered in Experienced NHL Players
January 26, 2020by Adam Virgile, CSCS
This infographic presents data of the speeds and distances that experienced National Hockey League (NHL) players traveled over the course of 11 seasons.
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Scientific Basis for Eccentric Quasi-Isometric Resistance Training
July 17, 2020by Yann Le Meur
This infographic briefly reviews the application and training adaptations of eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training.
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Advanced Programming Methods in the Transfer of Training for the Tactical Athlete
April 4, 2020by Calvin Dietz, MEd, CSCS
Cal Dietz, Head Olympic Strength and Conditioning Coach for the University of Minnesota, explains how training is a process that takes time. He shares his insight into the most applicable adaptation and the most effective applications for tactical performance at the 2019 NSCA Tactical Annual Training.
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Tapering and Peaking
April 22, 2019by Developing Endurance: pp. 51-52
This excerpt from Developing Endurance goes over tapering and peaking in aerobic training for competition.
Coaches Program design
Sleep Health in High Performance Populations—Considerations to Optimize Athletic Potential
May 28, 2022by Matthew Crawley, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC and Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article aims to provide a good understanding of sleep health and the way it affects high performance populations.
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