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All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award
The All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award program recognize those collegiate and high school athletes whose athletic accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength training and conditioning.
Creation and Implementation of Impactful Strength and Conditioning Program Statements
January 21, 2022
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.
Coaches Professional Development Core Value Program Mission Program Vision
Case Study: Certified Coach Gives Young Athletes Skills that are Bigger than Sports
Coach Jay Spearman’s mission is to have a positive, lifelong impact on his students.
Getting to and Through Selection: The Differences/Similarities in Training Preparation for the Special Operations Candidate and the Active Student
November 26, 2018
In this NSCA 2018 TSAC Annual Training video, Stew Smith explains the differences and similarities of the preparation in the training for a special operations candidate and an active student.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Testing and Evaluation TSAC Tactical Athlete Special Operations Selection Preparation
Special Recognition
The NSCA is proud to present awards that recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen profession.
Member Awards
The NSCA is proud to recognize the outstanding work of our professionals around the world. Please take time to nominate your peers when you see excellence that deserves recognition.
Ways to Structure a High School Strength and Conditioning Position
There are five ways that a strength and conditioning position is typically structured in a high school. Each position structure has its own pros and cons that should be evaluated for your specific situation.
Athlete Safety
The top concern of strength coaches should always be athlete safety. For this reason, the NSCA has compiled a list of resources to raise the standard of care when working as a strength coach at any level. By reading and sharing these examples of standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, position statements on vital topics, mental health best practices, and more, strength coaches can push to increase the safety of athletes around the world.
A Holistic Approach to Leadership—Part 1: Understanding Leadership
October 8, 2018
Given the numerous approaches and variables which contribute to leadership effectiveness, it is unlikely any single approach is sufficient. This article briefly discusses the leadership approaches most commonly associated with team sports with the intent of providing a foundational understanding of leadership to strength and conditioning coaches.
Coaches Professional Development Leadership
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