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The Role of Rate of Force Development in Bench Press Performance
February 18, 2026
This NSCA Coach article discusses training modalities in bench press training and incorporating accessories to improve rate of force development (RFD) among athletes. Visit NSCA online to read more on strength training and exercise science.
Coaches Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Safety Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development One-Rep Maximum (1RM) Performance Training Bench Press Resistance Training Compensatory Acceleration Training (CAT) Dynamic Effort (DE) Method Barbell Exercises
Simple Physics of Acceleration
May 30, 2012
Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, gives a brief explanation of some simple coaching cues that can be used to teach athletes proper acceleration mechanics.
Coaches Exercise Technique Acceleration Coaching cues Acceleration mechanics
Movement Screens and Identifying Weaknesses
May 1, 2015
Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC, spoke at the NSCA's 2012 National Conference on using movement screen to identify weakness in athletes.
Coaches Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment FMS mobility weaknesses
Reconsidering the Way We Look at Movement
April 29, 2013
Gray Cook, MSPT, OCS, CSCS, presented at the 2013 TSAC Conference on the concept of "functional movement" for athletes.
TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Technique Program design FMS Functional Movement Movement Screening TSAC
Multidirectional Speed in Youth Soccer Players: Programming Considerations and Practical Applications
June 17, 2022
This infographic provides a developmental framework within multidirectional speed for strength and conditioning coaches who work with youth athletes.
Coaches Program design Infographics Youth Multidirectional Speed Training Age Maturation Movement
Athlete Safety
The top concern of strength coaches should always be athlete safety. For this reason, the NSCA has compiled a list of resources to raise the standard of care when working as a strength coach at any level. By reading and sharing these examples of standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, position statements on vital topics, mental health best practices, and more, strength coaches can push to increase the safety of athletes around the world.
High School Athletic Directors’ Resources
Resources for High School Athletic Directors and Administrators who are interested in adding a strength and conditioning position to their school or improving their existing strength and conditioning program. Includes tools for creating a position and evaluating your existing program, as well as information for parents.
NSCA Review of Volt Athletics
The NSCA is committed to providing its members with new resources. Here, NSCA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Caulfield provides his review of the Volt© Athletics web-based platform.
Return to Training
The NSCA has built a collection of resources to help our community of strength and conditioning professionals and athletes safely return to training and adapt to the new challenges created by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Passion in Coaching: The Importance of Having a “Sonic Boom”
April 1, 2016
Passion, while imperative to training, must be paired with energy, enthusiasm, intention, and knowledge to truly make a difference and create your “sonic boom.” Being an effective strength and conditioning coach is a lifestyle, not a job, and with continued passion, you can affect many lives positively.
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