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The Effects of Neck Training on the Reduction of Injury in Contact Sports
December 1, 2025
This NSCA Coach article explores how neck training programs can reduce the severity of sport-related concussions. Visit NSCA online to read more on sports science and athletic performance.
Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Concentric Exercises Strength Training Recovery Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Brain Health Concussion Injury Prevention Athlete Safety
Measurement and Evaluation in a Microdosed Training Program
January 6, 2023
This article seeks to provide insight on a training method based around prescribing small amounts of training to achieve a large amount of physical improvements.
Coaches Program design Testing and Evaluation Needs Analysis Testing Basketball
Understanding Weight Bias among Personal Trainers and Practical Strategies
March 4, 2022
This article seeks to explore weight bias and provide strategies to reduce weight bias behaviors.
Personal trainers Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development
Practical Methods for the Strength and Conditioning Coach to Develop Student-Athlete Leadership—Part I
June 1, 2017
In the intercollegiate athletic setting, the strength and conditioning coach can play a role in the development of student-athlete leadership. For the strength and conditioning coach to be a positive contributor to this effort, he or she must have a clear understanding of their role, the role of the sport coach, and the interaction and relationship between the two.
Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development NSCA Coach Student-athlete leadership strength and conditioning
Military-Specific TSAC Research Column – October 2023
February 16, 2024
The purpose of this article is to discuss relationships between current fitness testing within the United States Army and its effect on overall tactical readiness.
TSAC Facilitators Testing and Evaluation Army Combat Fitness Test Military Tactical Foot March
Creation and Implementation of Impactful Strength and Conditioning Program Statements
January 21, 2022
This article discusses the importance of a strength coach in their institutions and how to effectively design and implement program mission, vision, and core values.
Coaches Professional Development Core Value Program Mission Program Vision
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
NSCA Announces 2024 Peer Awards
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Peer Awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Each individual was nominated by the NSCA community and will be formally recognized at the 2024 NSCA National Conference in Baltimore, MD, this July 10-13.
NSCA’s Northwest Region
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