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A Holistic Approach to Leadership—Part 1: Understanding Leadership
October 8, 2018by Mike Kasales, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Given the numerous approaches and variables which contribute to leadership effectiveness, it is unlikely any single approach is sufficient. This article briefly discusses the leadership approaches most commonly associated with team sports with the intent of providing a foundational understanding of leadership to strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Professional Development
Lessons Learned as a National Basketball Association Strength and Conditioning Coach
April 21, 2018by Stephen B. Hess, MEd, MATS
It is important in a coach’s journey to be motivated to find solutions instead of just unimportant problems. Steve Hess shares some of the lessons he has learned in his 21 years with the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Kids Must Strength Train – A Call to Action
November 8, 2020by Jonathan Kilian, CSCS, CSPS and Justin Kilian, MEd, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the impact and importance of resistance training with kids on their mental and physiological health and well-being.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
The Effects of Altitude on Training and Racing Performance in Endurance Athletes
November 14, 2020by Ryan Eckert, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
The goal of this article is to define some of the basic physiological responses to acute and chronic altitude exposure and to provide some evidence-based, practical guidelines when approaching training and racing at higher altitudes.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Physical Training Considerations for Ice Hockey
June 11, 2018by Daniel Meinz, MA, CSCS
In order to effectively prepare an ice hockey player for the season, it is necessary to have a thorough understanding of the specific demands of the sport.
Coaches Program design
Foot Conditioning for Athletic Performance
September 30, 2022by Jennifer Wilson, MSC, CSCS
The aim of this article is to highlight the functional importance of the foot, and to provide recommendations for foot conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
The Current State of the Sport Science Field and Careers – Integration, Data, and Professional Pathways
March 12, 2024by Luke Pelton, PhD, CSCS, CISSN, and Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D
This article aims to describe the development of the sport scientist role and clarify the common qualifications and responsibilities therein.
Coaches Professional Development
An Integrated Approach to Becoming an Effective Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Intern—for the Exercise Science Student
April 21, 2018by Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS, USAW, and Seth Furman, CSCS, USAW
An internship is a good way for the exercise science student to start getting some valuable experience in the field of strength and conditioning. The purpose of this article is to present an integrated approach to becoming an effective intern in the collegiate setting.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration Professional Development
Passion in Coaching: The Importance of Having a “Sonic Boom”
April 21, 2018by Stephen B. Hess, MEd, MATS
Passion, while imperative to training, must be paired with energy, enthusiasm, intention, and knowledge to truly make a difference and create your “sonic boom.” Being an effective strength and conditioning coach is a lifestyle, not a job, and with continued passion, you can affect many lives positively.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development
Training for Pickleball
March 10, 2024by Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
The purpose of this article is to provide an example of a resistance training program for improving performance and reducing the possibility of injury for pickleball players.
Coaches Program design
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