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Biomechanics of Speed

September 16, 2019

Article

This excerpt from Developing Speed looks at how a fundamental understanding of the biomechanical principles that affect speed can assist coaches and athletes in developing running speed.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Program design Speed Force Biomechanics Laws of Motion

NSCA's Coaching Podcast: Joe Kenn's Bonus Audio From Episode 40

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Coaches Organization and Administration Professional Development

Design and Planning for Endurance Training

February 11, 2019

Article

This section from the book, Developing Endurance, gives an overview of how to plan and develop a program for endurance athletes by following four steps.

Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Program design Endurance Training Endurance Athlete Programming Developing Endurance

NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 107: Carmen Colomer

Podcast

Carmen Colomer, Director of Sport Science for the Philadelphia 76ers National Basketball Association (NBA) team, talks to the NSCA Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager, Eric McMahon, about translating numbers into actions. Topics under discussion include periodizing athlete’s recovery in the NBA and how learning to code can help with data analysis and application. Find Carmen on Twitter: @CarmenColomer1 | Find Eric on Instagram: @ericmcmahoncscs or Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs

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Working around a Client’s Low Back Pain – Strategies and Exercise Progressions

July 14, 2023

Article

The primary focus of this article is to provide personal trainers with an evidence- and practice-based approach to exercise selection and implementation in those with low back pain.

Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Low Back Pain Personal Trainers Muscular Development Fracture

Classifying Movements

January 7, 2022

Article

This brief excerpt breaks down agility into different target movement patterns to help develop an effective agility and quickness program.

Coaches Exercise Technique Program design Agility Change of Direction Acceleration Deceleration Transition Initiation

High Knee Drills

June 1, 2017

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High knee drills help develop coordinated front-side mechanics and are often used as part of a warm-up. This article details several high knee drills that you can use with your athletes.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique high knee drills

Effective Deceleration Technique for Court and Field Sports

May 1, 2017

Article

Deceleration in court and field sports, such as football and soccer, is an important component of speed and agility. This book excerpt looks at how to train for effective deceleration.

Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Deceleration technique speed training speed training drills football speed training soccer speed training

Does Different Footwear Alter Ankle Joint Forces During the Barbell Back Squat?

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Ankle injuries are very common and their incidence potentially can be reduced or prevented if the person has a better sense of foot position if proper footwear is worn while exercising.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design TSAC Tactical Strength Barbell Back Squat Ankle Joint Forces Footwear for Back squat

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