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Integrating Sports Science with the General Population using Peak Wattage Testing
October 23, 2025
This article in NSCA Coach discusses how machine-based testing can be used to gather data and improve training. Visit NSCA online to learn more on sports science and exercise research.
Coaches Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Professional Development Machine-Based Testing Performance Tracking Technology Stress Response Phosphagen System Sport Performance Fitness Assessment Power Output
Physiological Demands
July 22, 2022
This excerpt briefly describes the different energy systems used by structural and wildland firefighters.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Wildland Firefighters Structural Firefighters EPOC Energy Systems
NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 85: Richard Howell
Richard Howell, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Indianapolis Colts National Football League (NFL) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about his impressive 21 years with the organization. Topics under discussion include going from pre-medical to strength coach, building relationships with athletes and staff members, and how technology provides hard numbers for sport coaches to understand stress management.
Connect with Richard through email: Richard.howell@colts.nfl.net | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs
Coaches Professional Development
Maintaining Arm Health with Pitcher-Specific Strength and Conditioning Techniques
April 25, 2025
This article discusses baseball-specific strength and conditioning techniques, focusing on lower extremity training and improving shoulder mechanics.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Shoulder mechanics Pitching Overuse injuries Anaerobic training Biomechanics Baseball players Periodization
Career Development for Women as Strength and Conditioning Coaches
December 23, 2015
This article discusses career development and progression for women in the field of strength and conditioning. Coach Andrea Hudy provides her personal insight as she touches on goal setting, core values, and professionalism.
Coaches Professional Development Strength and Conditioning Coach Jobs strength coach jobs strength conditioning jobs
Retain Your Clients by Providing a Great Experience
November 11, 2022
This article explains different ways personal trainers can successfully retain their clients through coaching, accountability, attentiveness, knowledge, and service.
Personal trainers Professional Development Personal Training Clients Service Experience Professional Connections
Training the Older Adult
May 14, 2021
Hayley Legg, the NSCA Provincial Director for Saskatoon and senior lecturer at St. Mary’s University in London, presents on training the older adult. This includes considerations during the aging process, training implications across the spectrum, and the role of the strength and conditioning practitioner.
Personal trainers Coaches Exercise Science Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Injury Prevention Independence Osteoporosis Osteopenia Sarcopenia Postural Control
Sleep – The Only True “Fixall” for Health and Performance
October 25, 2019
With over 20 years of experience in the field, former co-founder of EXOS, Brandon Marcello, discusses general sleep knowledge as it pertains to overall health, wellness, and performance in this session from the 2019 NSCA Tactical Annual Training.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Sleep Bedtime Routine Sleep Hygiene Sleep Debt
Baseball and Softball Training
March 11, 2019
This 2018 Coaches Conference video features Paul Chandler talking about his lessons learned as a strength and conditioning coach and how to develop positive characteristics from the weight room and the profession, as well as his work with collegiate baseball and softball players.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Baseball Softball Team Culture Strength and Conditioning
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