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The Myth of the Grind - How to Get into Baseball and What to Expect When You Get There
May 17, 2018by Rachel Balkovec, MS, CSCS, RSCC
In this first of a five-part series, Rachel Balkovec—the first female strength and conditioning coach in the history of professional baseball—provides an overview of her journey and how she got into professional baseball. This video starts with her recruitment by the University of New Mexico and includes her journeys to the Dominican Republic.
Coaches Professional Development
Programming Considerations for the Tactical Officer in Law Enforcement – Focusing on Fundamentals
October 29, 2018by Charles Kornhauser, TSAC-F
By examining a practical approach to programming fundamentals based on a needs analysis and training objectives relative to the program, a foundational plan can be laid that may lead not only to the appropriate progression of a given officer but also to the mutual satisfaction of the trainer and trainee alike.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Learning from Legends
March 4, 2020by Boyd Epley, MEd, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Meg Stone, MA, CSCS, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Al Vermeil, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, and Johnny Parker
Learn from those who were there from the beginning, at the forefront of strength and conditioning, as they provide a historical perspective on the field’s evolution and share lessons learned during this question and answer session from the 2019 NSCA Coaches Conference with Boyd Epley, Meg Stone, Al Vermeil, and Johnny Parker.
Coaches Professional Development
Considering the Mental Health of Athletes
February 22, 2021by Dr Andrew D. Gillham, PhD, CSCS,*D and Jennifer Pirkl
The purpose of this article is to explore some phrases that strength and conditioning coaches may hear or behaviors they may witness, and provide some direction to identify which allied healthcare and performance professionals may need to get involved to best help the strength and conditioning coach and athlete elevate their performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development
TSAC Research Review, Issue 42
April 24, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is the seventh in a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Strength and Conditioning for Collegiate Trampolinists
November 14, 2020by Callum Blades, CSCS
This article provides guidance on designing strength and conditioning programs for male collegiate trampolinists by combining the available sport science with practical coaching experience.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation
Rebel Sport: Integrating Strength and Conditioning into Non-Traditional, Freestyle Sports
August 27, 2018by Jeremy M. Sheppard, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*E
Learn how to evaluate the performance model of non-traditional, freestyle sports, and subsequently design the preparation framework that will positively influence performance. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 National Conference, Jeremy Sheppard explains how to provide an effective training environment that is embraced by the athletes, as well as the mindset of athletes who are rule makers and rule breakers, not rule followers.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 29: Vernon Griffith
Vernon Griffith, co-owner of Virginia High Performance and high school strength and conditioning coach, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about opening Virginia High Performance, transitioning from the military to strength and conditioning, and impacting youth athletics.
Coaches Professional Development
Introduction to Sport Psychology
June 20, 2018by Andy Gillham, PhD, CC-AASP, CSCS
Similarities and overlaps exist between the realm of sport psychology and the profession of strength and conditioning coaching. This article provides a basic introduction to sport psychology and provides some guidance for preliminary directions; ideally, it will help strength and conditioning coaches find effective people and resources to help them in their coaching pursuits.
Coaches Exercise Science
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