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An Introduction for Parents: What is Long-Term Athletic Development?
What does LTAD mean and how can parents get more involved with their child’s athletic development? Rick Howard provides an overview of youth development, important concepts to understand, ways to impact physical development, signs of overtraining, and further resources that are a great refresher for coaches and can be passed onto parents.
Achilles Recovery in Soccer – Best Practices for Regaining Full Speed
December 8, 2025
This NSCA Coach article outlines the best practices for Achilles recovery in soccer. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance and sports recovery.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique 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 Rehabilitation Tendon Injury Strength Mobility LTAD Lower-Body Soccer Return-To-Play
A Simple System for Managing Quality in Small and Medium Fitness Centers
April 17, 2026
This PTQ article discusses a Mini Quality System (MQS), an ISO 9001-inspired framework designed to help small and growing fitness centers establish better operational control. Visit NSCA online to read more on fitness management.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Client Consultation|Assessment Legal Issues Professional Development Operational Efficiency Relationship Management Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 Business Sustainability Gym Operations
Is the Log Press a Viable Alternative to the Clean and Jerk? An Analysis and Thoughts on Available Literature
February 18, 2022
This article presents evidence why the log press may be a viable alternative exercise for the clean and jerk for some populations.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Clean and Jerk Log Press Power Mobility Strongman
TSAC Research Review, TSAC Report 41
June 1, 2016
This article is the sixth 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.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design job task analysis FMS functional movement screen Load carriage tactical strength and conditioning TSAC exercise
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)
Semi-Private Training – An Ideal Model for Small Studios and Productive Trainers
March 25, 2019
David Crump describes how semi-private training can be an effective model for some studio and small gym owners to continue to grow their business and reach individuals.
Personal trainers Organization and Administration Professional Development Fitness Business Semi-Private Training Personal Training
Concurrent Cognitive and Physical Fitness Training – Part Two
March 29, 2024
This article builds upon a previous article on the potential benefits personal trainers can offer clients by combining both cognitive and physical training.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Professional Development
Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) for the Personal Trainer – Part 1: Awareness
July 19, 2024
This three-part series will show how personal trainers can create a physically literate cradle-to-grave culture for all, with LTAD as the framework. This article addresses awareness of LTAD and why is it important for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Professional Development LTAD Physical Literacy Health Fitness Lifespan Athleticism
Considerations for Supplementing HMB and Leucine for Recovery
April 1, 2016
Eating a diet rich in leucine and supplementing HMB may be beneficial for tactical athletes as long as they are following the recommended guidelines.
TSAC Facilitators Nutrition strength training TSAC exercise recovery sports supplements leucine HMB
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