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Clarifying High Performance
January 25, 2024by Adam Virgile, MS, CPSS, CSCS, RSCC
This infographic provides key takeaways from an article that describes the high-performance environment, allowing for a more accurate definition and representation of a modern high-performance director (HPD) in North American professional sport.
Coaches Professional Development
Selecting a Specialty—What Will You be Known for?
April 12, 2018by Robert C. Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RCPT*D, FNSCA
This article examines potential reasons why the “specialist” personal trainer may be able to thrive over the “one-stop shop” personal trainer.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Special Edition Episode: Korey Stringer Institute
Courteney Benjamin and Yasuki Sekiguchi, from the Korey Stringer Institute, talk to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about preventing sudden death in the heat and how coaches can plan ahead, create, and respond with an emergency action plan.
Find the Korey Stringer Institute on Twitter: @K_S_Institute | Find Scott on Instagram: @coachcaulfield
Coaches Professional Development
Simple Physics of Acceleration
May 16, 2018by Jim Kielbaso, CSCS
Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, gives a brief explanation of some simple coaching cues that can be used to teach athletes proper acceleration mechanics.
Coaches Exercise Technique
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
From Inspiration to Passion, the Five Constructs of the Motivation Process
January 22, 2019by Mike Israetel
In this 2018 NSCA Personal Training Conference video, Mike Israetel describes how to create and develop motivation in your clients, and how to understand the process of motivation in people.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development
The 5 Stages of a Fitness Business Owner’s Journey
February 18, 2019by Ryan Ketchum
Ryan Ketchum describes the five stages of a fitness business owner’s journey as an individual transitions from a fitness professional to a fitness business owner.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development
Beyond Sets and Reps: Creating, Mastering, and Evaluating Your Coaching Behaviors
May 10, 2021by Mary Kate Feit, CSCS,*D
From the virtual 2021 NSCA Coaches Conference, Mary Kate Feit, Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College, goes beyond the sets and reps of strength and conditioning and focuses on how to reflect inward to evaluate and maximize coaching behaviors.
Coaches Professional Development
Gatorade Performance Partner Career Panel: Launching Your Strength and Conditioning Career during Challenging Times
May 23, 2021by Jonathan Jost, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E, Andrea Hudy, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, Dr. Pat Ivey, PhD, MEd, CSCS, RSCC*E, and Joseph Kenn, MA, CSCS, RSCC*E
Join Jon Jost, Andrea Hudy, Dr. Patrick Ivey, and Joe Kenn on this engaging roundtable discussion about launching your career in strength and conditioning during challenging times.
Coaches Professional Development
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