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Determinants of Running Speed
May 21, 2018by Developing Speed
Two factors that determine running speed are stride cadence and stride length. Because athletes propel themselves forward only when their foot is in contact with the ground, the stance phase of the running stride should be the focus of speed enhancement programs.
Coaches Exercise Science
7 Line Drills to Improve Agility
May 23, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
Line drills can be an excellent way for athletes to improve their footwork, speed, and coordination. This article contains examples of several easy-to-implement line drills.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Integration of Clean Variations, Progressions, and Application in Strength and Conditioning Programs
July 28, 2023by Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Marc Tangeman, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D
The purpose of this article is to provide the strength and conditioning coach with a template on how to integrate the clean and power clean into athletic training programs.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Intensity and Volume by Drill Type
June 8, 2018by Developing Agility and Quickness
Coaches can use drills to improve quickness and agility. The training session can improve the specific areas needed to increase performance results by setting up appropriate intensity levels, duration of drills, recovery periods, and volume of drills.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Soccer-Specific Speed Drills
May 22, 2018
One common thread that provides an advantage for all soccer players at any position is to be faster than the opponent. Incorporate these drills into your next speed session.
Coaches Exercise Science
From the Field – Transitioning from Military Service to Strength and Conditioning Coach
January 2, 2022by Gabe Bain, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC
This article provides recommendations and advice from a former active-duty Infantry/Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army on the transition to becoming a tactical strength and conditioning coach.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development
Developing Load Monitoring Systems and Strategies
September 22, 2023by NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science
This excerpt briefly discusses different assessments of internal and external load measures.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
Assessment Batteries—Practical Decision Making for Firefighter Fitness Batteries
April 24, 2018by John R. Bennett, MS, CSCS,*D
In addition to standard health, fitness, or sport assessment guidelines, several guidelines exist for the fire service. Since each agency is different in its preferences, capabilities, and philosophies, applying a standard recommendation may not be possible. This article introduces basic decision-making considerations for fire service assessment batteries.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Safety
Implementing Ability Based Conditioning Programs for Team Sports
May 4, 2018by Mick Stierli, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Learn how to individualize a group training session to ensure that all athletes are training at the same intensity. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, Mick Stierli explains how to prescribe individual training for athletes at differing levels of fitness, and the importance of prescribing individual training intensity during conditioning sessions.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
A Coach and Trainer’s Challenge – Individual Variables in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition
March 11, 2019by Charlie Hoolihan, CSCS
There are many factors, both personal and environmental, that play a role in the success of a training and diet program for an individual client. This article looks at the factors to be aware of and some solutions to finding the best fit program for an individual client.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Client Consultation|Assessment
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