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A Closer Look at the 10 Pillars of LTAD: The Programming Pillars of LTAD for Strength and Conditioning Professionals – Part 1
January 10, 2022by Rick Howard, DSc, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
This article describes the long-term athletic development programming pillars and suggests practical applications for strength and conditioning practitioners.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
Motivating Youth Athletes Ages 10 – 13: From the Field
December 23, 2021by Will Mullins and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Do you understand the youth athlete? In order to train youth athletes effectively, coaches must have an understanding of how to motivate youth athletes. This article will explain how to do just that, as well as how to use age-appropriate developmental cues for this population.
Coaches Exercise Science
Examining the Connection between Training the Core and Performance
November 28, 2021by Douglas Tvrdy, DPT, CSCS
This article examines how training the core and performance are connected. This article seeks to help propose how to best use the literature to maximize understanding and use of the current concepts.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Integrating Plyometric Training for High School Soccer Athletes – Part 2
June 7, 2021by Rui Liu, CSCS, Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Clayton Kuklick, MA, PhD, CSCS
In the second of this two part series, this article will discuss program design with an emphasis on integrating lower limb plyometric training into soccer training to enhance power actions, as well as, consider high school athletes’ biological characteristics and long-term athletic development (LTAD).
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design
Integrating Plyometric Training for High School Soccer Athletes – Part 1
March 27, 2021by Rui Liu, CSCS, Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, and Clayton Kuklick, MA, PhD, CSCS
In the first of a two part series, this article will briefly highlight the main components of a needs analysis and apply it to the context of soccer.
Coaches Program design
A Mindful Lift – Benefits of Mindful Meditation in Strength and Conditioning – Part 1
January 3, 2021by Elizabeth Hope, Meagan Wilson, and Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
In the first of a two part series, this article explores the possible benefits for strength and conditioning coach development and discusses how mindful meditation can improve reflective practice and the coach-athlete relationship.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
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
Importance of Hip-Shoulder Separation in Baseball
March 27, 2026by Macy Greene, and Jeffrey Hartman, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
This NSCA Coach article examines the importance of hip-shoulder separation on performance in baseball pitching. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sport science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
The Role of Resistance Training in Enhancing Mental Health and Self-Esteem in Youth – A Guide for Educators and Coaches
February 23, 2026by Josh McMillian, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
This NSCA Coach article summarizes key findings on coach-focused strategies to help educators use resistance training to support healthy youth development. Visit NSCA online to read more on mental health and youth sports.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
What is an Arm Care Program, and How Should it be Implemented for Pitchers?
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
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