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NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
June 11, 2018by NSCA
The official position statement of the NSCA on long-term athletic development.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design
Plantar Fasciitis – Stepping in the Right Direction
December 28, 2020by Juan Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, Andrea Hernandez, Erika Hernandez, D’Angela Lucero, Andrea Barrera, Sandra Vega, and Sarahi Suarez
The purpose of this article is to show athletes and coaches how plantar fasciitis is diagnosed, treated, and transitioned back to athletic training for the athlete.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation
Dynamic Warm-Ups for the Land-Based Athlete
August 24, 2018by Julia Triano MS, CSCS Julian Lim
One way to potentially lower an athlete’s susceptibility to injury is a proper warm-up protocol. Warm-ups can potentially aid in injury prevention as a result of optimized movement preparation, and it can also reduce muscle soreness and improve performance.
Coaches Program design
Dumbbell Training and the Competitive Athlete
August 7, 2023by Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, RSCC*E
This article provides a first-hand account of the usage and benefits of dumbbell training programs with athletes.
Coaches Program design
The Recovery Process
June 11, 2018by Anthony J. Harvey, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC
Many processes and applications are used for recovery programs but there are certain factors that must be taken into consideration before determining the optimal course of action.
Coaches Program design
Quadrathlon – A Test to Measure Improvements in Athletes
November 2, 2022by Joshua McMillian, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This article explains the quadrathlon and how it can help strength coaches measure linear speed, speed-strength (power), and elastic or reactive qualities efficiently.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation
Pick Your Protein
April 25, 2018by Trisha B. Stavinoha, MS, RD, CSCS
How can tactical athletes ensure they are getting enough protein, what is the best timing for protein intake, and what should they look for in a protein supplement?
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition
Determinants of Running Speed
May 21, 2018by Developing Speed
Two factors that determine running speed are stride cadence and stride length. Because athletes propel themselves forward only when their foot is in contact with the ground, the stance phase of the running stride should be the focus of speed enhancement programs.
Coaches Exercise Science
Year-Round Strength Training for Collegiate Female Cross Country Runners— Sample Program
January 22, 2019by David Granato, CSCS
Strength training is an often neglected aspect of training for distance athletes. This article gives an overview of the importance of strength training for collegiate female distance runners by providing a sample of an annual training program and considerations to increase performance and avoid injury.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Program design
Research as a Strength and Conditioning Tool: How to Interpret Published Research for the Benefit of your Athletes
August 27, 2018by Brian K. Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA, spoke at the NSCA's 2013 National Conference on the topic of interpreting strength and conditioning research and data for real-life application.
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