High School Coaches’ Resources
High school coaching is a rapidly-growing area of strength and conditioning, and can be an exciting career choice for strength and conditioning professionals who want to have a lifelong positive impact on young people. Join NSCA's High School Coaches Professional Development Group and get connected to strength coaches and other professionals working in youth athletics.
How to Launch Your Career as a High School Strength and Conditioning Professional
Resources to Help You Advocate for a Position at a School
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Why Your High School Needs a Qualified Strength and Conditioning Professional
Position Proposal Packet
Download sample documents and information to use when you propose a new position.
Printed Info Packet
Request a free information packet designed to be shared with ADs and school administrators.
Free Evaluation Worksheet
Identify areas of risk and liability in a weight room.
Competencies
What are the Competencies of a Qualified Strength and Conditioning Professional?
Legal Benefits
Legal Benefits of Certified Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Case Study
Are outdated weight training techniques increasing your child’s injury risks?
Case Study
Certified Coach Gives Young Athletes Skills That Are Bigger Than Sports
Improving Your Existing Program
Standards and Guidelines
Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines
Preventing Sudden Death
The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in Secondary School Athletics Programs: Best-Practices Recommendations
Articles, Videos, and Podcasts
Articles, videos, and podcasts for high school coaches.
Position Statement
NSCA Position Statement on Long-Term Athletic Development
Information for Parents
Early Sport Specialization
LTAD, Youth Resistance Training, and Early Sport Specialization: What It All Means
Case Study
3 Smart Questions Every Concerned Parent of a Teen Athlete Should Ask
Case Study
Youth who play multiple sports tend to be healthier, become better athletes, and have a lot more fun
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