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Early Sport Specialization Versus Diversification in Youth Athletes
April 21, 2018by Thomas H. Caruso, CSCS, RSCC
The purpose of this article is to discuss the different opinions regarding the validity of early sport specialization as opposed to diversification, specifically the effect these two methods have on injuries, motor development, skill acquisition, and social and psychological aspects.
Coaches Program design
Risk Factors Requiring Wellness Interventions
November 8, 2020by NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning
This excerpt from NSCA's Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning explains the importance of wellness programs for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Common Medications that Lifters Over 40 Take, and How they Affect Exercise and Nutrition
October 30, 2020by Igor Klibanov
This article aims to offer guidance on the effects of certain medications, as well as help personal trainers and their clients in the consultation process with qualified physicians and pharmacists.
Personal trainers Nutrition
Common Injuries in Ice Hockey – Strength and Conditioning Considerations
October 15, 2023by Tammy Kovaluk, MS, CSCS, FMS-2
This article will focus on three common areas of injuries that occur with ice hockey players and some recommended strategies for the strength and conditioning professional.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Developing Athleticism is the C.O.R.E. of Positive Youth Development
April 21, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article breaks down youth training. To develop athleticism for youth, coaches should follow the C.O.R.E. principles: context in which to apply movement patterns, opportunities to develop proper movement, recognition of physical attributes required, and environments in which youth explore movement.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Assessing Speed and Agility Related to Sport Performance
May 23, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Tests and Assessments
This article presents information about assessing speed and agility in a controlled environment with a test that is similar to the actual demands of a specific sport.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
SAT0900SCRUGGS
September 19, 2019by Keith Scruggs, PhD, CSCS,*D
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Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches
Clarifying High Performance
January 25, 2024by Adam Virgile, MS, CPSS, CSCS, RSCC
This infographic provides key takeaways from an article that describes the high-performance environment, allowing for a more accurate definition and representation of a modern high-performance director (HPD) in North American professional sport.
Coaches Professional Development
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