Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.
CoachesExercise ScienceExercise TechniqueDeceleration techniquespeed trainingspeed training drillsfootball speed trainingsoccer speed training
In support of your professional growth, the NSCA provides members evidenced-based tools and resources. Stay ahead of the rest and promote best practices through these carefully-selected resources.
This article will focus on three common areas of injuries that occur with ice hockey players and some recommended strategies for the strength and conditioning professional.
CoachesExercise ScienceProgram designTesting and EvaluationIce HockeyAcromioclavicular JointAdductor StrainMobilityMedial Collateral Ligament
Endurance sports are typically not thought of as highly technical endeavors, but proper movement during training and competition for endurance sports can affect both performance and health.
Strength training is an often neglected aspect of training for distance athletes. This article gives an overview of the importance of strength training for collegiate female distance runners by providing a sample of an annual training program and considerations to increase performance and avoid injury.
CoachesExercise ScienceNutritionProgram designStrength TrainingFemale AthleteCollegiate Distance RunnerAnnual Training ProgramInjury Prevention
This article discusses the importance of a strength coach in their institutions and how to effectively design and implement program mission, vision, and core values.
Dietary fat has both long-term and short-term effects on an athlete and athletic performance. “Fat loading” as a strategy to improve athletic performance remains unproven.
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.
When choosing whether to purchase new technological advances, strength and conditioning coaches should consider price, practicality, and credibility in order to maximize the training of their athletes.
CoachesOrganization and Administrationfitness trackersfitness monitorsfitness smartwatchwearable techfitness appsFitness equipmenths-coaching
This article suggests how high school strength and conditioning coaches can not only prepare high school athletes for sports and fitness, but also help with the process of improving fitness and athleticism of all youth.