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Scaled Scoring Explained. Why does the NSCA use scaled scoring?

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October 6, 2023

Article

This excerpt from Developing Speed describes an agility drill that aims to develop acceleration and defensive positioning.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Acceleration Defense Change of Direction Attacker Zone

Learning to Fail: A Prerequisite for Success in Mission Critical Teams – Part 2

June 1, 2017

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If Mission Critical Teams intend to enhance their capability, they must first embrace a learning organizational culture and develop a belief that organizations are required to continually improve and adapt in the current competitive and complex environment in order to survive and prosper.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science TSAC Report TSAC tactical strength and conditioning

Deployment Fitness—Carrier-Specific Navy Physical Training

April 1, 2014

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United States Navy Sailors have unique training and physical fitness considerations while out at sea. This article has information to help a fit boss assure their command is always fighting fit.

TSAC Facilitators Program design Fit Boss U.S. Navy sailors sea-trial fitness naval carrier Navy fitness United States Navy

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 26: Kevin Cronin

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Kevin Cronin, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Colorado College, talks to the NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his career path, sources of quality information on social media, and the realities of working at a college that has both Division I and Division III sports.

Coaches Professional Development

Interval Workouts

June 11, 2021

Article

This excerpt briefly discusses components of interval workouts, including recommended volume and intensity, to increase overall endurance in athletes.

Personal trainers Coaches Program design Intervals Endurance Cycling Running Triathlete

Anaerobic Training and Electromyography Studies

November 26, 2018

Article

This Kinetic Select excerpt from the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fourth Edition describes the results from electromyography (EMG) studies on the neural adaptations to anaerobic training.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science

Factors Determining Agility: Speed

June 1, 2017

Article

Acceleration is the rate of change in velocity, so this phase of sprinting is critical for changing directions as rapidly and efficiently as possible. Optimal technique for linear sprinting in the acceleration phase involves four factors that maximize stride length and frequency.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique speed agility strength and conditioning

Basketball Strength Training Abroad—from Personal Experience

January 1, 2015

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Traveling overseas to administer a strength and conditioning program can be an immensely beneficial experience for both the coach and the athlete. It can help build a strong rapport, which can ultimately build more trust and adherence to the training program.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design strength and conditioning training for basketball strength training for basketball basketball sports training Overseas travel

NSCA Announces 2021 Coach of the Year Awards

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The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2021 Coach of the Year Awards: Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Paul Goodman, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Brian Thompson, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Andrew Stocks, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT

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