Creative Coaching Practices to Enhance Athletic Performance

by Brian Gearity, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Clayton Kuklick, MA, PhD
July 2019
Vol 6, Issue 1

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This NSCA Coach article describes how to manipulate movements, lifts, and rest periods in a way that controls time, space, and flow efficiently to creatively enhance athletic performance.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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About the author

Brian T. Gearity, PhD, MBA, ATC, CSCS, RSCC*D, FNSCA

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Brian Gearity is Director and Professor of the Master of Arts inSport Coaching Program and the Graduate Certificate in Strengthand Conditioning and Fi ...

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About the author

Clayton Kuklick, PhD, MA, CSCS

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Clayton Kuklick is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Master ofArts in Sport Coaching Program at the University of Denver, CO,where he teaches a va ...

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