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Concussion Prevention – Does the Strength and Conditioning Coach Have a Role?
May 7, 2018by Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS,*D, FACSM
In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Greg Myer discusses current concussion prevention strategies as well as possible innovative strategies of the future. By learning how nature may provide a key piece of information to reduce concussion injuries, the strength and conditioning professional may be able to help prevent sports related concussions.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease
Bridging the Gap between Traditional Strength Training and Sports Science
December 23, 2021by Kelly Dormandy, MEd, CSCS
From the 2021 NSCA’s Coaches Conference, Assistant Athletic Director for Loyola Marymount University and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Sparks Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, Kelly Dormandy, discusses how wearable sports technology can help coaches make more informed decisions for programming and training.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
Introduction to Dynamic Warm-Up
June 8, 2018by NSCA's Guide to Program Design
Interest is growing in warm-up procedures that involve dynamic activities and sport-specific movements that maximize active ranges of motion at different movement-specific speeds while preparing the body for the demands of sport training and competition.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique
Boots on the Ground: Realizing Physical Potential while Combatting Reality
June 25, 2018by Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, Ryan Holmes, TSAC-F, and Charles Kornhauser, TSAC-F
Most law enforcement officers are physically taxed, mentally exhausted, and emotionally overwhelmed. As such, a complexity exists with a requirement to match the need for physical fitness in a demographic that lives their lives in a potential state of general exhaustion.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
TSAC Report -- MIlitary Column -- October 2024
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Developing Linemen from the Ground Up
February 18, 2019by Patrick McHenry, MA,CSCSD
Linemen often do not get the same attention of the skill positions like a quarterback or wide receiver. However offensive and defensive linemen can control much of a football games tempo and outcome. This article goes over key areas to develop a well-rounded program for football linemen.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
The Bilateral Deficit—Plausible Explanations and Solvents
April 20, 2018by John M. McNamara, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, USAW, and Max Barnhart, CSCS
By adhering to the basic principles of training, including progressive overload, periodization, and a safe lifting environment, the bilateral deficit can be improved by the amalgamation of unilateral force production, maximal effort, and repeated effort training.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Dryside Training for Swimmers—Using Ropes to Increase Muscular Endurance
June 20, 2018by Chris Myers, MS, CISSN
The exercises mentioned in this article are a small sampling of the drills available to the strength and conditioning coach when using rope drills. By adding these movements to a swimmer’s dryside training, swimmers can gain muscular endurance that will complement wetside training.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
Building Strength in the Fire Academy—Sample Training Program from Personal Perspective
April 23, 2018by Brice Long, CSCS
Through a well-designed resistance training program, firefighter recruits can gain the movement skills, confidence to exercise, and foundational strength/physiological adaptations that they need for a long and healthy career.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design
From Flag to Friday Night—Long-Term Athlete Development in Youth American Football
February 11, 2019by Joe Eisenmann, PhD and Clive J. Brewer, MS, CSCS
Approximately 2 million youth from 6 - 12 years of age participate in football every year. This article discusses the importance of long-term athletic development (LTAD) for youth football athletes and the significance of a player development pathway for long-term success and longevity in the sport.
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