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Optimization of the Critical Speed Concept to Tactical Professionals and Load Carriage
July 5, 2020by Nathan Dicks, PhD, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
From the NSCA’s 2019 Tactical Annual Training, Nathan Dicks explains the Critical Speed Concept. He presents the normative data, parameters for tactical professionals, and how it can be modeled with load carriage for use in prescribing high-intensity interval training.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation
A Strength Coach’s Approach to Athlete-Centered Nutrition Coaching
May 8, 2018by Adam Feit, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Learn how to design an effective nutrition coaching program for all types of athletes without supplements, support staff, or expensive training tables. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference, Adam Feit compares the awfulness- versus awesomeness-based nutrition coaching models.
Coaches Nutrition Program design
Development of Phase Potentiation for Strength and Power Athletes
August 23, 2018by Brad H. DeWeese, EdD, MHS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Power and strength translate into force, the key behind any push athlete's success. In this lecture from the NSCA's 2015 Coaches Conference, USOC Coach Brad DeWeese discusses periodization and the need to develop phase potentiation for push athletes.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Inside Spartan Performance: A Holistic, Integrated Approach to Developing Youth Sports Performance
August 28, 2018by Joe Eisenmann, PhD
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference, Joe Eisenmann explains how to identify the components of an integrated holistic youth sports performance program and takes a look at the unique challenges of training the youth athlete.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration
Max Effort Training for Tactical Populations
May 4, 2018by Matthew Wenning, MS
Examine the benefits of heavy effort training and where it fits in a tactical training program. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 TSAC Annual Training, Matt Wenning explains a safe and effective approach to training tactical athletes using maximum effort training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Age-Appropriate Dynamic Warm Up
December 28, 2019by Kelli Selman, MS, CSCS
In this hands on session from the NSCA’s 2019 Coaches Conference, Performance Specialist from the Michael Johnson Performance Headquarters, Kelli Selman, defines the elements of an effective, efficient, and ethical dynamic warm-up. This session also provides practical and age-specific examples to target all elements of athleticism.
Coaches Program design
Utilization of Weightlifting for Sports Performance
May 4, 2018by Bo Sandoval, MS, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-2
Learn how to identify the performance benefits associated with weightlifting and effective teaching progressions for weightlifting. In this session from the NSCA’s 2016 National Conference, Bo Sandoval discusses effective weightlifting methods to address common training errors and common concerns practitioners have with weightlifting.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
A Practical Guide to Workload Management and Injury Prevention in College and High School Sports
August 22, 2018by Francois Gazzano and Tim Gabbet
Managing workload and optimizing athlete performance while promoting injury-free participation is simplified using the eight tips in this article.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Establishing Confidence and Buy-In Into – A New Performance Program in Non-Traditional Settings
March 29, 2024by Mark Walker, MAEd, CSCS
This article is a personal perspective that focuses on methods that can be used to establish confidence in the performance program in non-traditional environments.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: What is Too Much?
December 3, 2018by Ben Gleason, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC
In this session from the 2018 NSCA Coaches Conference, Ben Gleason brings awareness to the circumstances that lead to rhabdomyolysis syndrome, and some of the exercise programming that can cause this condition. Ben offers recommendations for preventing exertional rhabdomyolysis when training athletes at a variety of preparedness levels.
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