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Strength and Conditioning for Golf – A Framework for the Higher Handicap Player
October 13, 2023
This article discusses components of a comprehensive pre-design process that aims to help coaches build an effective golf training program.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Golf Swing Leg Power Endurance Explosive Power
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Leave No Stone Unturned—Training for Success in the NFL Combine
March 4, 2019
The NFL Combine is a week-long evaluation process that allows NFL scouts, coaches, general managers, and owners to get an up-close and personal evaluation of the talent that comprises the given year’s draft class. This is a day-by-day program outline to maximize results and effort for the NFL combine.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation NFL Combine Football Athlete Testing
Strength Training Practices for Rowing – Part 2 – Strength Training for Performance
June 12, 2020
This article is the second of a series of articles on strength training practices for rowing and seeks to provide information on periodization strategies for rowers of different competitive levels and schedules, as well as include sample periodization plans and sample programs.
Coaches Program design Rowing Periodization Strength Training Stroke Motion
First Responder Research Column – State of the Fire Service – Physical Training Interventions
May 15, 2026
This TSAC Report column summarizes physical training outcomes for firefighters and practical guidance on program design and results. Visit NSCA online to read more on firefighter fitness and tactical performance in the fire service.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development muscular strength aerobic capacity firefighters fitness adaptations tactical circuit programs multimodal high-intensity interval training (HIIT) periodization high-intensity functional training (HIFT)
Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players
May 23, 2025
The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Injury Risk Agility Balance Training Modalities Functional Movement Soccer Performance Isometric Exercise Abdominal core
The FMS™ Trunk Stability Push-Up – Breathing and Corrective Exercise Considerations
July 18, 2025
This Personal Trainers Quarterly article examines a client's ability to maintain pelvic and trunk stability during a dynamic fitness screening. Visit NSCA online to read more on corrective exercises, health, and fitness.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Corrective Exercise Trunk Stability Push-Up Pelvic and Trunk Stability Strength and Conditioning Exercises Fitness Screening
Eccentric and Balance Training to Enhance Pistol Shooting Performance in the Young Athlete
November 19, 2018
The Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) is a speed shooting competition designed for school-aged youth. The key to training a successful SASP competitor is to not overlook the often forgotten balance and eccentric training exercises that target key muscle groups involved in the competition. An implementation of balance and eccentric training is suggested to aid the performance of young shooters in competition.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Eccentric Training Balance Training Youth athlete Training for shooting Youth Training hs-coaching
Body Composition in Football Players
March 25, 2019
Body composition is an important physical characteristic to consider for football players and their performance. Tyler Bosch goes over the various methods of measuring body composition, what the numbers really mean, and how they can be used to develop a player's training.
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Body Composition BMI Body Fat Football
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