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TSAC Research Review, Issue 42
July 1, 2016
This article is the seventh in 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.
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The Effects of Neck Training on the Reduction of Injury in Contact Sports
December 1, 2025
This NSCA Coach article explores how neck training programs can reduce the severity of sport-related concussions. Visit NSCA online to read more on sports science and athletic performance.
Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Concentric Exercises Strength Training Recovery Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Brain Health Concussion Injury Prevention Athlete Safety
Movement Skill Acquisition for American Football— Using “Repetition without Repetition” to Enhance Movement Skill
March 11, 2019
Football requires very fast, high-intensity, and high-impact movement patterns with each position requiring various movements and speeds. This article reviews how coaches are currently observing movement, and offers a framework on how to identify and improve movement in each player without over-coaching movement patterns.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast Season 6, Episode 1: Angelo Gingerelli
Listen in as Angelo Gingerelli, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Seton Hall University in New Jersey, tells the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his journey in the strength and conditioning profession. Topics include working collaboratively as a strength and conditioning staff, positive social media practices, taking on additional staff responsibilities as an adjunct professor, and working with endurance athletes.
You can reach out to Coach Gingerelli on Instagram: @finish_strong_book| Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
To “Cardio” or Not to “Cardio?” That Is the Question: A Brief Review of Concurrent Training
August 28, 2026
This PTQ article reviews scientific literature on concurrent training and examines whether combining aerobic and resistance exercise has meaningful impacts on performance. Visit the NSCA online to read more about personal training.
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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 91: Dr. Tim Suchomel
Dr. Tim Suchomel, Assistant Professor at Carroll University and Wisconsin State Director for the NSCA, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about the emerging role of sport science in strength and conditioning. Topics under discussion include Suchomel’s growing involvement with the NSCA, as well as weightlifting derivatives and their benefits for more individualized performance adaptations.
Find Dr. Suchomel on Twitter: @DrTSuchomel or Instagram: @drtsuchomel or NSCA Sport Science and Performance Technology Special Interest Group | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Suggested Strategies for Developing and Retaining Fire Fitness Trainers
April 1, 2016
This article provides a list of items that affect the ability to develop and retain quality fire fitness trainers and provides possible solutions to common challenges for program managers that make decisions for a facility or agency.
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The Role of Rate of Force Development in Bench Press Performance
February 18, 2026
This NSCA Coach article discusses training modalities in bench press training and incorporating accessories to improve rate of force development (RFD) among athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and exercise science.
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Using Intensity Based on Sets and Repetitions – Over 50 Years of Experience: A Brief Overview of Load Setting and Programming Strategy
December 15, 2025
This NSCA Coach article offers a brief description on the various methods for setting resistance training loads. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and program development.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Professional Development Intensity Based Training Strength Coaches Power Lifting Fatigue repetitions in reserve (RIR) relative intensity (RI) repetition maximum (RM) velocity-based training (VBT)
Maintaining Physique and Physical Fitness in Parenthood – A Guide for New Parents
August 6, 2025
This Personal Training Quarterly article presents time-efficient fitness strategies to maintain physical and mental health during early parenthood. Visit NSCA online to read more on nutrition, health science, and fitness news.
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