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The Need for Speed—Improving Sprinting Performance in Football Players
April 22, 2019
Acceleration and maximal velocity are two factors that are key for any position in football and can determine success in many situations out on the field. This article will review several aspects of sprint mechanics and training to enhance linear (straight-ahead) speed for football players.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Sprinting Speed Sprinting Mechanics Acceleration Football
TSAC Report – January, 2019 Research Column
October 11, 2019
This article is part of 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 Science Nutrition Program design Testing and Evaluation Tactical Research Research Report TSAC
From the Field – Bridging the Gap between Strength and Conditioning and Mental Readiness within H2F
October 11, 2024
This article provides personal insight and practical ways that mindfulness training can be incorporated into a physical training (PT) plan.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Soldier Sleep H2F Holistic Health Readiness
Common Injuries in Ice Hockey – Strength and Conditioning Considerations
October 6, 2023
This article will focus on three common areas of injuries that occur with ice hockey players and some recommended strategies for the strength and conditioning professional.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Ice Hockey Acromioclavicular Joint Adductor Strain Mobility Medial Collateral Ligament
Functional Firefighter High-Intensity Training—A Case for Optimizing Performance and Injury Prevention
October 2, 2020
This article explains the use of structured functional fitness programs for injury prevention and enhanced job performance in fire service personnel.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Firefighter Sled Pull Aerobic Anaerobic High Intensity
Developing Linemen from the Ground Up
February 18, 2019
Linemen often do not get the same attention of the skill positions like a quarterback or wide receiver. However offensive and defensive linemen can control much of a football games tempo and outcome. This article goes over key areas to develop a well-rounded program for football linemen.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Football Linemen hs-coaching Programming for Linemen
TSAC Research Column – April 2022
November 4, 2022
This article is part of 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 Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Firefighters Law Enforcement ROTC Cadets Ruck March Skeletal Muscle
In-Season Training for High School 100-m Sprinters
February 29, 2020
This NSCA Coach article focuses on the in-season resistance training and mobility exercises designed for the 100-m sprint track and field high school athlete.
Coaches Program design Sprinting High School Athlete Program Design Vertical Jump hs-coaching
Nutrition Research Column – January 2025 – Does Creatine Monohydrate Help Optimize Occupational Performance Outcomes?
July 11, 2025
This column from TSAC Report 76, examines the performance benefits of supplementing creatine monohydrate for tactical athletes. Visit NSCA online to learn about nutrition, and performance fitness.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Protein Carbohydrates Tactical Personnel Athletic Performance Supplements Creatine Occupational Performance Nutrition
The Role of the Strength and Conditioning Professional during Long-Term Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Recovery
August 4, 2023
This article focuses on interprofessional collaboration for optimizing athlete return to sport (RTS).
Coaches Program design Professional Development Anterior Cruciate Ligament Physical Therapist Unilateral Balance Fatigue Sled Sprint
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