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Lessons Learned as a National Basketball Association Strength and Conditioning Coach
July 1, 2016
It is important in a coach’s journey to be motivated to find solutions instead of just unimportant problems. Steve Hess shares some of the lessons he has learned in his 21 years with the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development Strength and Conditioning Basketball NSCA Coach
Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training for Athletic, General, and Clinical Populations
August 14, 2020
The goal of this brief review is to describe what classifies as high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and summarize the potential benefits for various populations: athletic, general, and clinical.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design HIIT Maximal Aerobic Capacity Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Tabata
Programming Considerations for the Tactical Officer in Law Enforcement – Focusing on Fundamentals
October 29, 2018
By examining a practical approach to programming fundamentals based on a needs analysis and training objectives relative to the program, a foundational plan can be laid that may lead not only to the appropriate progression of a given officer but also to the mutual satisfaction of the trainer and trainee alike.
TSAC Facilitators Program design TSAC Tactical Athlete Law Enforcement
Navigating the Schedule of an NBA Season—Coaching Perspective
January 1, 2014
The variables of an NBA season constantly change, which requires strength and conditioning coaches to adjust accordingly. The success of a program is often influenced by the coach’s ability to combine strength and conditioning principles with common sense and the ability to adjust to the schedule.
Coaches Program design Organization and Administration strength and conditioning coach NSCA strength coach NBA travel strength and conditioning for basketball basketball conditioning training for basketball
Teaching and Motivating Youth Athletes—A Personal Perspective
July 1, 2014
Strength and conditioning coaches should strive to teach athletes in a way they can understand: by hearing, seeing, and practicing. This article describes some techniques that a coach can use to accomplish this.
Coaches Exercise Technique Program design youth athletic training youth athletes motivational tools Youth training guidelines how to motivate children hs-coaching
NSCA Announces 2017 Career Awards
Colorado Springs, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association recognizes Avery Faigenbaum, Terry Todd, Andrea Hudy, and Jeff Chandler recognized for their career accomplishments.
Risk-Benefit Considerations for Deadlifting in Rehabilitating Low-Back Injuries
April 30, 2025
This article highlights the key benefits of deadlifts in exercise therapy, addressing the often-overlooked issue of low-back pain in strength and conditioning.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Workout Injury Joint Health Resistance training Lumbar Spine posterior-chain rehabilitation exercise Low-Back Injury Weight Lifting Exercise Therapy Deadlift
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
Strength Training for the Aging Exerciser - Benefits, Considerations, and Program Design Tips
April 21, 2025
This article dives into the extensive benefits of strength training for aging exercisers, emphasizing its positive effects on muscle mass, bone density, balance, and metabolic health.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Workout Recovery Functional Fitness Balance Exercises Injury Prevention Vitality Sarcopenia Aging Exercisers
Does Cryotherapy Work? A Look at the Evidence
September 24, 2018
Whole body cryotherapy through cold air exposure has been used to accelerate recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Questions remain, such as: does cryotherapy work, is there a minimum effective dose, and if so, what is it?
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Recovery Alternative Methods Cryotherapy
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