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Sprint-Specific Training
April 1, 2019
This infographic shows the effects of sprint specific training, both forward and backward, and its relation to speed and power output.
Coaches Exercise Science Sprinting Performance Sprinting Mechanics Speed Strength infographics
Tests of Core Muscle Power
May 1, 2017
This article describes two different methods for testing core muscle power. Both of the described methods utilize medicine ball throws.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation Core strength fitness assessment core muscle power core power
Complex and Contrast Training: Does Strength and Power Training Sequence Affect Performance-Based Adaptations in Team Sports?
May 22, 2020
This infographic reviews the current research of both complex and contrast training methods and their effect on performance measures.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Infographics Complex Training Contrast Training Program Design
Developing Strength, Power, and Endurance in the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Athlete
October 27, 2023
This article seeks to help coaches understand the demands of Brazilian jiu jitsu on athletes, as well as appropriate training strategies to improve performance potential.
Coaches Program design Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Grip Strength Grappling Maximum Aerobic Speed
Integrating Plyometric Training for High School Soccer Athletes – Part 2
June 4, 2021
In the second of this two part series, this article will discuss program design with an emphasis on integrating lower limb plyometric training into soccer training to enhance power actions, as well as, consider high school athletes’ biological characteristics and long-term athletic development (LTAD).
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design High School LTAD Plyometrics Maturation Power Soccer hs-coaching
Static Stretching and Performance
September 24, 2018
Some research has found that static stretching can have detrimental effects on subsequent performance. This is not to say that static stretching should be eliminated from an athlete’s program, but it should be sensibly incorporated into the daily training regimen since chronic stretching can enhance the range of motion around a joint and potentially improve strength and power performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Stretching Static Stretching
Creatine
September 23, 2019
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition briefly analyzes some of the research behind creatine and its application to sport performance.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Nutrition Creatine Sport Supplement Resistance Training Lean Body Mass
The 8 Main Movement Patterns – A Programming Framework for Tactical Strength and Conditioning
July 2, 2021
This article details the rationale for making the eight main movements the foundation of tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Movement Patterns Jumping Tactical Athlete Medicine Ball TSAC-F
Bridge: Efficient Deceleration
May 11, 2015
This video demonstrates techniques used for the four primary components of deceleration: dynamic balance, eccentric strength, power, and reactive strength.
Coaches Exercise Technique Deceleration Deceleration Drills Eccentric Strength Power
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