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The Fighter Pilot – A 21st Century Tactical Athlete
November 15, 2021by Richard Evans, CSCS
Between the physiological, cognitive, and tactical skill demands, this article explains why fighter pilots should be considered tactical athletes and have access to resources like a professional sport athlete.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design
Prescription Exercise Programming in Preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test
March 3, 2023by Jennifer Lentz
This article discusses the importance and impact a qualified fitness professional on the fitness and readiness of soldiers for the United States Army.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Functional Firefighter High-Intensity Training—A Case for Optimizing Performance and Injury Prevention
October 2, 2020by Nicholas Martinez, T.J. Resinger, Chris Ellis, Austin Jacobsen, and Minervino Labrador
This article explains the use of structured functional fitness programs for injury prevention and enhanced job performance in fire service personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Integrating Mental and Physical Strength and Conditioning for the Tactical Athlete: What the Research Says
April 24, 2018by Katie Sell, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, Tyler J Christiansen, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, RSCC*D, and Michael Asken
The path to actual integration of mental and physical training for the tactical athlete is paved with growing empiricism. The current challenge is to sustain creative development of functional approaches and demonstrate that integration can deliver potential benefits.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design
Practical Program Considerations when Designing a Training Program for Firefighters
November 28, 2021by Matthew Sokoloski, CSCS, TSAC-F, Chris Irvine, CSCS, Ryan Gordon, CSCS, Isaac Rowland, CSCS, and Dr Brandon Rhett Rigby, PhD, CSPS, NSCA-CPT
The purpose of this article is to identify considerations that are to be taken into account when designing and implementing an annual training program for firefighters, as well as to discuss strategies for implementation.
TSAC Facilitators Program design
Injury Mitigation in Career Firefighters Using an Athletic Trainer in a Direct Access Care Model
July 23, 2024by Susannah Reiner, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Jennifer Tinsley Kubala, MS, LAT, ATC, Jacob Jelmini, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Alyssa Eastman, MS, Nicholas Heebner, PhD, ATC, Phillip Gribble, PhD, ATC, FNATA, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F
This article explores the process and reasoning behind integrating an athletic trainer within a fire department to provide clinical care and injury prevention protocols.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition, Disorder, or Disease Professional Development
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Season 6 Episode 9: Lacey Jahn
Hear from Lacey Jahn, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Marine Corps East School of Infantry. Jahn shares her unusual path into strength and conditioning with NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, including stops in curriculum development and working as a lifeguard. Learn more about tactical strength and conditioning jobs, athletic qualities as they relate tactical performance in the military, and the how to approach attending strength and conditioning education events as a young coach.
You can reach out to Lacey on Instagram: @laceylyrla | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Performance Considerations for the UFC Fighter during Fight Camp
May 8, 2021by Matthew E. Crawley, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Matt Crawley, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Internship Coordinator for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute, discusses performance considerations around testing and programming for UFC fighters, as well as the role of the strength and conditioning coach within the interdisciplinary team.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment
WED0800_Daigle
May 17, 2018 - May 13, 2025by Karen Daigle, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Soldier Readiness Test Pilot: Overview of Combat Relevant Testing and Embedded Resources on Military Readiness
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