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Considering the Mental Health of Athletes
February 19, 2021
The purpose of this article is to explore some phrases that strength and conditioning coaches may hear or behaviors they may witness, and provide some direction to identify which allied healthcare and performance professionals may need to get involved to best help the strength and conditioning coach and athlete elevate their performance.
Coaches Exercise Science Professional Development Mental Health Pandemic Relationships Psychology
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
USADA Coach's Advantage Videos
As some of the most influential people in athletes’ lives, coaches can play a powerful role in keeping sport clean by helping athletes understand and act upon their anti-doping responsibilities. These Coach’s Advantage videos cover the latest anti-doping information.
Ice Hockey Strength and Conditioning Considerations – Sled Resisted Sprint Training
January 20, 2023
This article examines using the sled as a dynamic correspondence exercise for increasing on-ice acceleration.
Coaches Program design Ice Hockey Sled Sprints Dryland Training Acceleration
Building a Balanced and Symmetrical Physique – Is Regional Hypertrophy Possible?
June 3, 2022
This article provides a brief overview of literature where regional hypertrophy was reported. It also discusses the basic science and application of regional hypertrophy training.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design Hypertrophy Exercise Selection Resistance Training Range of Motion Pennation Angle
Fartlek Training with Personal Training Clients
April 3, 2020
This article explains Fartlek training as well as how it can be programmed and individualized for different clients.
Personal trainers Program design Fartlek Training Intensity Anaerobic Aerobic Intervals ATP-PC
Carbohydrate Periodization—Part 1: Fueling Exercise
April 29, 2019
The purpose of this article is to give an overview and theoretical framework on the concept of periodized nutrition—with an emphasis on adequate carbohydrate intake to enhance performance.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Program design Nutrition Periodization Carbohydrate Loading
What Types of Protein are Best for Resistance Training Athletes?
March 4, 2019
Protein is a staple in the diet of resistance training individuals looking to maximize strength and hypertrophy adaptations. This article reviews the quality of plant-based and animal-based proteins, and what proteins are right on an individual basis.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition protein Resistance Training Diet Nutrition Quality Protein
The Prevalence of Muscle Dysmorphia in Adolescents and What to Look For
March 1, 2015
This article discusses what muscle dysmorphia is, the ways in which adolescents can fall victim to it, and how to intervene when body image becomes distorted.
Personal trainers Program design Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease strength and conditioning resistance training youth training guidelines hypertrophy muscle dysmorphia
TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Using a Hierarchy of Controls
December 27, 2019
This article is part of a new, continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Technique Program design Organization and Administration Safety Reduce Injury Risk Tactical Fatigue Countermeasure Technique
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