Focusing on developing the core muscles in a strength and conditioning program for ice hockey players can improve performance of movements on the ice.

Brett Bartholomew talks about the risks posed to athletes who are partaking in randomized and unstructured training practices often supervised by non-certified professionals. This session from the NSCA’s 2017 Coaches Conference will help you identify ways in which a “skills not drills” approach towards movement training design can not only lead to enhanced transfer of training to the competitive environment, but also better retention on behalf of the athlete as they progress through future training.

This article from Developing Agility briefly discusses the importance of age-appropriate speed and agility drills.

This TSAC Report article discusses incorporating stress inoculation to help first responders reduce stress response and expedite recovery. Visit NSCA online to learn more about exercise research.

This article explains the connections between the upper and lower body and their influence on performance and recovery strategies in sprinting.

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This infographic reviews the relationship between the National Football League (NFL) Combine and its ability to predict the subsequent five-year game performances.

This article briefly describes the importance of training perceptual-cognitive skills for faster performance.

This article details the rationale for making the eight main movements the foundation of tactical strength and conditioning.

The purpose of this article is to guide tactical leaders in their development of a unit combatives program (UCP).