This article presents information about assessing speed and agility in a controlled environment with a test that is similar to the actual demands of a specific sport.
CoachesTesting and Evaluationperformance testagility testspeed testingassessment
This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.
TSAC FacilitatorsExercise ScienceProgram designTesting and EvaluationLower-body StrengthTriple HopBody CompositionSoldier Endurance
This excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning outlines what training typically looks like in the preparatory period, or off-season.
This article provides essential guidelines for athletes beginning a strength and conditioning program that ensures safety and productivity of the training sessions.
This article provides a sample six-week lumbo-pelvic hip complex strengthening program with the intended goal of improving vertical jumping ability and landing mechanics without the addition of plyometric or jumping/landing drills.
Personal trainersExercise Sciencelumbo-pelvic hip complexlumbo-pelvic strengtheninginjury riskvertical jump
This article provides strength and conditioning coaches with strategies to address hip mobility limitations that may lead to lumbar spine and femoral acetabular issues.
The NSCA Board of Directors determines the recipients of these three prestigious awards - the Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Alvin Roy Award for Career Achievement, and the NSCA Impact Award.
The purpose of this article is to make the case for implementing non-traditional sports into training programs that prepare youth for participation in traditional American sports and bridge the gap between pedagogy of physical education and strength and conditioning youth coaching.