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Soldier Readiness Test Pilot: Overview of Combat Relevant Testing and Embedded Resources on Military Readiness
April 30, 2018
In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 TSAC Annual Training, Karen Daigle presents the opportunities and challenges associated with various levels of strength and conditioning and medical resources embedded in operational military units.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation TSAC Tactical Athlete Solider Readiness Testing Physical Evaluation
Performance Considerations in Programming for the Tactical Population
April 29, 2017
Learn how to design programs with maximal effect within the tactical population. In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Cal Dietz explain differences between tactical and conventional athletes and identifies the six performance qualities needed by tactical athletes. CEUs available.
TSAC Facilitators Program design strength and conditioning athlete conditioning sports performance
Programing for the Special Forces Community
April 24, 2017
In this session from the NSCA’s 2017 TSAC Annual Training, Jeff Nichols teaches how to properly program for the Special Forces community, as well as common mistakes in doing so. He also explains the difference in programming for selection versus post-selection.
TSAC Facilitators Program design TSAC Tactical Athlete Programming for Special Forces Special Forces
Lessons Learned as a National Basketball Association Strength and Conditioning Coach
July 1, 2016
It is important in a coach’s journey to be motivated to find solutions instead of just unimportant problems. Steve Hess shares some of the lessons he has learned in his 21 years with the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development Strength and Conditioning Basketball NSCA Coach
Monitoring and Force Plates Use and Applications
January 29, 2018
Learn how the use of force plates can provide daily insights in the training process, and how to adapt these principles for other methods that do not involve force plates. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, Cory Kennedy also discusses the prerequisites for developing a coaching “intuition.”
Coaches Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation Force Plates Athlete Monitoring Training Load Training Volume
Enhancing Athletic Performance – A Guide to Plyometric Training for High School Athletes
April 22, 2025
This article provides high school strength and conditioning coaches with a comprehensive guide for implementing plyometric training for high school athletes effectively.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Triple extension Neuromuscular coordination Explosive power Speed-strength Stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) High school athletes Plyometric training
What is the Catch? Clarifying Weightlifting Exercises and Terminology
January 1, 2013
This article covers commonly used terminology from United States of America Weightlifting (USAW), plus it contains illustrations of the basic positions for weightlifting exercises.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Olympic-style weightlifting power snatch squat weightlifting clean and jerk snatch
Post-Concussion Effects on Neurocognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes
April 1, 2014
Concussion is a concerning injury and recovery can last days, weeks, or even months. Becoming familiar with post-concussion symptoms and the ensuing health-related sequelae is essential for those aiming to optimize the physical performance of tactical athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease symptoms of concussion mTBI concussion signs of concussion
Caffeine Use in Tactical Athletes
April 2, 2021
The purpose of this article is to discuss caffeine use in tactical populations and provide recommendations for responsible consumption.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition Caffeine Coffee Tea Energy Drink Tactical Athlete Dose and Timing
The Recovery Process
January 1, 2015
Many processes and applications are used for recovery programs but there are certain factors that must be taken into consideration before determining the optimal course of action.
Coaches Program design post workout exercise routine exercise programs personal training exercise program best post workout muscle repair Recovery
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