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The Recharge Skate – A Tool for Expressing In-Season Repeat Sprint Ability
March 14, 2022by Dr Brian Hickey, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D and Patrick Murphy, CSCS
This article features the recharge skate—an in-season hockey conditioning drill, designed by the authors, to maintain hockey-specific energy system fitness throughout the competitive season.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Improving Recovery for Tactical Athletes
September 16, 2019by Kimberly Allen, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
The purpose of this article is to help provide recommendations of overall recovery modalities for tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Program design
TSAC Research Review, Issue 46
June 25, 2018by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is the eleventh 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.
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Microdosing – Resistance Training Frequency and its Implications for Sports Performance
November 13, 2022by Ian Bonder, CSCS, Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Dr Michael Waller, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA
The following information provides an overview of what microdosing (MD) is, the limitations in utilizing it as a programming method, and the structure of an MD training session along with examples of in-season and off-season training microcycles.
Coaches Program design
Physical Training Considerations for Police Academy Recruits
August 7, 2023by Timary Malley, CSCS, Alyssa Yetter, and Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
This article discusses the benefits of utilizing evidence-based training approaches supported by current strength and conditioning research with law enforcement officer recruits.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Combining Physical and Mental Training
June 19, 2018by Andy Gillham, PhD, CC-AASP, CSCS
Much in the same way that a single movement or a single workout does not make or break a training cycle, the same holds true for mental skills. The challenge is that the strength and conditioning coach will likely need to reach out to another professional trained in sport psychology to help establish the plan and construct the appropriate interventions.
Coaches Exercise Science
Occupational Physical Fitness Tests for Police Officers—A Narrative Review
January 8, 2019by Eduardo Frio Marins, MSc, Pedro Henrique Silva, Fabricio B. Del Vecchio, PhD, Airton Rombaldi
Occupational police tests described in the literature can serve as indicators of the occupational performance of their employees. In addition, practitioners in charge of police training should develop and employ obstacle courses composed of critical work tasks, as they may be strongly related to tests of aerobic endurance, strength, muscular endurance, and agility.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation
Exercise Programming in a Police Academy – Sample Program and Logistical Considerations
September 29, 2023by David Brelinski III, TSAC-F
This article provides an overview of a resistance training program for tactical strength and conditioning facilitators in large law enforcement academy settings.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Maintaining Physique and Physical Fitness in Parenthood – A Guide for New Parents
August 6, 2025by Adam Gonzalez, PhD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Andres Avesta, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, and Guillermo Escalante, DSC, MBA, ATC, CSCS,*D, FISSN
This Personal Training Quarterly article presents time-efficient fitness strategies to maintain physical and mental health during early parenthood. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health science, and fitness news.
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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.
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