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Sleep Health in High Performance Populations—Considerations to Optimize Athletic Potential

May 28, 2022by Matthew Crawley, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC and Bridget Ann Frugoli Melton, EdD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D

Article

This article aims to provide a good understanding of sleep health and the way it affects high performance populations.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science

Muscle Extensibility Testing for the Lower Extremity – A Review for the Personal Trainer

June 5, 2020by Dr Scott Cheatham, DPT, PhD, ATC, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

Article

The purpose of this article is to provide personal trainers with a review of common muscle extensibility tests of the lower extremity.

Personal trainers Client Consultation|Assessment

Bridge: Incorporating strong man training with your every day athlete, with Matt Mallard

November 12, 2018by Robert M. Mallard, CSCS

Video

Matt Mallard, Director of Education and Master Trainer at Gainesville Health and Fitness demonstrates strongman training for the personal training client.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design

Beyond the Pool – Improving Swimming Performance with Dryland Training

July 29, 2025by Lawrence W. Judge, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, RSCC*E, FNSCA, and Aidan Biddle

Article

This article in NSCA Coach shares a research-driven framework for dryland training in competitive swimming. Visit us online to learn more on sport performance and exercise science.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 88: Ryan Metzger

Podcast

Ryan Metzger, Senior Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Clemson University, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about their internship program going virtual amidst the pandemic to provide young strength coaches the education they need to grow despite the lack of in-person training. Topics of discussion also include early sport specialization and burnout, as well as being a role model for female athletes. Find Ryan on Instagram: @clemsonolystrength or @coach_metz | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

Coaches Professional Development

Why Youth Strength and Conditioning Matters

June 11, 2018by Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, USAW

Article

Providing a safe and effective youth strength and conditioning program is only the foundation of their long-term athletic development.

Coaches Exercise Science Program design

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October 4, 2018by Dawn Weatherwax, ATC, RD, CSSD, CSCS

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Advances in Sports Nutrition: The Latest in Nutrition, Supplementation, Relative Blood Work and Gene Testing on All Aspects of Athletic Performance

Personal trainers

Diane Homan on Volleyball, Confidence, and Coaching Full Circle

October 8, 2025by NSCA

Article

NSCA Member Spotlight: Diane Homan shares her journey from club volleyball to coaching youth and professional athletes, built on NSCA credentials and community.

Personal trainers Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development

Agility and Coordination Training in a Pediatric Athletic Population

June 3, 2019by Jacqueline Alferez, David Valdez, Jesus Alejandro Saavedra, Roel Rolando Ruiz Jr, Francisco Xavier Ayala, and Kassidy Jean Argulles

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A fundamental training program at a young age gives the athlete the opportunity to develop many skills needed to succeed. The implementation of agility and coordination training can help reduce the risk of injury and elevate a young developing athlete.

Coaches Program design

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September 19, 2019by Keith Scruggs, PhD, CSCS,*D

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