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Error Correction: Five Tips to Help “Fix It”
June 1, 2017
Five evidence-based motor learning practices can bridge the gap between knowing what correction needs to be made and developing effective strategies to facilitate skill acquisition.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design NSCA Coach motor learning coaching cues
Proper Alignment of Expectations for Strength and Conditioning Practitioners
September 1, 2023
The purpose of this article is to briefly identify the expectation dynamic for strength and conditioning practitioners and to provide a practical mode for operational thought.
Coaches Professional Development Expectations Facilities Funding Equipment Professional Development Staffing
Is Live High/Train Low the Ultimate Endurance Training Model?
January 1, 2013
Live high/train low: what changes can be expected, what dose is required, and is it preferable to other training models for improving performance in endurance sports such as running, swimming, and cycling?
Coaches Exercise Science Program design hypoxia altitude acclimatization altitude training altitude; endurance training train high live low train low Live high
A Closer Look at the 10 Pillars of LTAD – Part 3: The Participant Pillars of LTAD for Strength and Conditioning Professionals
July 8, 2022
As the final article of the three-part series on long-term athletic development (LTAD), this article will focus on enhancing physical fitness and participation in LTAD programs that promote physical fitness and physiological wellbeing, regardless of age, ability, and aspirations.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Professional Development LTAD Participant Pillars Youth Resistance Training Wellbeing
Integrating Plyometric Training for High School Soccer Athletes – Part 1
March 26, 2021
In the first of a two part series, this article will briefly highlight the main components of a needs analysis and apply it to the context of soccer.
Coaches Program design Needs Analysis Soccer Plyometrics Bounding Kicking Sprinting hs-coaching
Building Better Athletes Through Increased Self-Confidence
July 1, 2016
Planning and designing training programs for a new group of athletes (e.g., a new recruiting class or a new coaching job) can be problematic without a base level understanding of the athletes’ current skill levels. This article describes one system that can be used to determine an athlete's self-confidence on different exercises.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design strength training strength and conditioning program design self-confidence Sports Psychology hs-coaching
Integration of Clean Variations, Progressions, and Application in Strength and Conditioning Programs
May 5, 2023
The purpose of this article is to provide the strength and conditioning coach with a template on how to integrate the clean and power clean into athletic training programs.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Olympic Lift Power Clean Weightlifting Basketball
Exam Preparation
The NSCA certification exams are based on the analysis of tasks needed to be competent in a specified job or role. The exams measure a candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) compared to a predetermined level of competence. It is not a test that recalls information from a textbook like a college course. Before you start preparing ensure you have chosen the right certification for you.
Eccentric and Movement-Specific Training for the Aging Racquetball Player
June 1, 2017
Racquetball consists of various movements and has different training styles and techniques that target particular skills that can affect an aging player’s performance. The drills in this article are designed to strengthen and coordinate the lower extremity muscle groups for the aging racquetball player.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design NSCA Coach Racquetball strength and conditioning mature athletes
Considerations for Increasing Speed of an In-Season Soccer Athlete
January 27, 2023
The following article is an example training program that was built based on personal experience and research for an in-season soccer athlete.
Personal trainers Program design Soccer In-Season Speed Power Metabolic Training
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