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NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 97: Jason Soileau & Mandy Nice
NSCA Tactical Program Managers, Jason Soileau (Military) and Mandy Nice (Public Safety), talk to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about supporting those in the tactical professions over the course of their careers. Topics under discussion include the U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program and developing a new tactical strength and conditioning program tool kit for public safety agencies.
Find Jason and Mandy on Facebook: NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning SIG | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Physical Fitness Initiatives in the Fire Service – Barriers and Benefits
January 3, 2020
The purpose of this article is to identify and discuss some barriers and benefits of training initiatives among professional firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Program design Organization and Administration Firefighters Barriers TSAC-F Physical Health Economic Impact Job Performance
Using Red Light Therapy for Fat Loss – An Evidence-Based Guide
May 30, 2025
The purpose of this article is to provide fitness professionals with best practices on creating a program that uses red light therapy to aid in weight loss and weight management.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Nutritional Therapy Photobiomodulation (PBM) Cellular Mechanism Wellness Programs Nutritionist Weight Loss Resistance Training Red Light Therapy
TSAC Research Review, Issue 39
April 1, 2016
This article is the fourth of a continuing series that examines pertinent and recent tactical strength and conditioning research reviews.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design fatigue firefighter fitness TSAC wellness for firefighters wellness programs Soldier load carriage
Injury Mitigation in Career Firefighters Using an Athletic Trainer in a Direct Access Care Model
July 5, 2024
This article explores the process and reasoning behind integrating an athletic trainer within a fire department to provide clinical care and injury prevention protocols.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Athletic Trainer Musculoskeletal Injury Firefighter
Boots on the Ground: What Have We Learned? A Retrospect on the Past 10 Years Working as a TSAC-F
October 15, 2018
The tactical strength and conditioning field is evolving each year. Because of the experience of those in the field, as well as the growing body of research, we are gaining a better understanding of what it actually means to work within the tactical field.
TSAC Facilitators Organization and Administration Professional Development TSAC TSAC-F Tactical Athlete Strength and Conditioning
7 Tips for Navigating Mental Health as a Strength and Conditioning Professional
May 6, 2025
Learn 7 ways that strength & conditioning professionals can recognize mental health concerns, respond effectively, & provide support while staying within scope.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Organization and Administration Safety Emergency Procedures Professional Development Recovery Performance Focus mental health Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Depression Anxiety
Understanding the Physiological Limiting Factors of VO2max
December 17, 2018
Determining VO2max can be useful in all areas of health, from potential diagnosis of heart disease in the elderly to measuring peak performance in elite athletes. This article will discuss the physiological limiting factors of VO2max and the role each plays in cardiovascular improvement.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Vo2 Max Aerobic Capacity Aerobic Training Cardiovascular Training
Building Buy-In for Army Tactical Training at the Brigade Level
August 12, 2022
This article gives a firsthand account of working in a few of the United States Army’s earlier human performance and injury reduction programs as a strength coach and active-duty physical therapist.
TSAC Facilitators Professional Development H2F Tactical Facilitator THOR3 Dietician Buy-In Mentorship
TSAC Report — First Responder Column — July 2024 — The Impact of Exercise and Fitness on First Responders’ Mental and Physical Health
November 15, 2024
This column will explore specific investigations that evaluate the impact of PA and fitness on mental and physical health outcomes among firefighters and law enforcement officers.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Safety Tactical Facilitators First Responders Physical Fitness LEOs Occupational Stress Mental Health Firefighters
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