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Cupping Therapy – An Effective Recovery Method
November 24, 2025by Jeffrey Jacome, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This NSCA Coach article examines the effectiveness of cupping therapy and assesses whether its benefits are evidence-based. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.
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Training Specialized Law Enforcement Units - A Proven Approach
August 18, 2018by Jason Dudley, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
In this video from the NSCA's 2014 TSAC Conference, Jason Dudley, CSCS, discusses the importance of recognizing the skills that are unique to specialized law enforcement units. Coach Dudley talks about using knowledge and a proven approach to train these tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration Professional Development
Raising Awareness about the Positive Influences of Strength and Conditioning Coaches
September 17, 2018by Dr. Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D
If the strength and conditioning field largely keeps to itself, or the knowledge base is not seen to transcend the training facility, it seems reasonable to think that this will present a problem for strength and conditioning coaches. This article examines some actions strength and conditioning coaches can take to increase the awareness of the good work they do on a daily basis.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Mental Wellness Is Part of Performance Model
May 4, 2026by NSCA
Mental health is changing across sports and human performance. See how strength and conditioning professionals can recognize, respond, refer, and use resources.
Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Safety Professional Development
From College to Command—Human Performance Optimization and the Army ROTC Cadet
November 19, 2018by Jared Hornsby, PhD, CSCS, Nicholas D. Barringer, PhD, RD, CSCS,*D, Donald Patrick Meckley, and Bret D. Hamilton, CSCS
Soldiers in today’s Army should be exposed to realistic and stressful training scenarios. Additionally, they should be educated on the physical, psychological, and cognitive effects of combat and fatigue. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) cadets are an ideal training audience since they are already immersed in an academic environment.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Professional Development
Five Strategies for Developing your Clients' Mindset for Success
August 18, 2025by Amanda Wheeler Gryffin, PhD, CSCS, and Heidi Rigsbee
This Personal Training Quarterly article shares ways that personal trainers can help clients develop a growth mindset for success in their physical fitness. Visit NSCA online to read more on health science and fitness news.
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TSAC Report - Military Column - January 2025
June 10, 2025by Kathryn Bell, MS, CSCS, and Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS
This article in TSAC Report 76, explores fitness testing methods in military training spaces. Visit NSCA online to read more on tactical populations, and performance training
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Use of the FMS Screening Tool and Exercise Templates to Help Reduce Injuries and Improve Performance for Large Groups and Individual Military Members – A Personal Perspective
January 15, 2021by Patrick Conway, MS, CSCS
This article is a personal perspective on utilizing the Functional Movement System (FMS) as a tool to identify potential problems and function efficiently on a large group scale to reduce the risk of injuries.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
Periodization Approach Utilizing Progressive Overload Method for Physical Training Program in ROTC Cadets
April 24, 2018by Casey Metoyer, CSCS and Kimberly Allen, CSCS, TSAC-F
The Physical Readiness Training Manual includes many exercises intended to keep military personnel in optimal physical condition while staying at a low risk to injury. Additionally, the application of progressive overload may be beneficial to periodization programming in ROTC cadet preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Achilles Recovery in Soccer – Best Practices for Regaining Full Speed
December 8, 2025by Valeria Ruffo, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This NSCA Coach article outlines the best practices for Achilles recovery in soccer. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.
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