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Mental keys to athletic improvement and achievement
Doubt in an individual’s mind is the cancer that kills dreams and prevents individuals from pursuing and achieving their ambitious goals. Dream big. Starting quarterback. All-state. College scholarship. Academic All-American. Professiona...
How heat acclimatization guidelines have made a difference
In 2009, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) and Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) spearheaded a task force that developed the Preseason Heat-Acclimatization Guidelines for Secondary School Athletics. David Csillan, a NATA member who...
Building Relationships, Building Muscles
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Powerline: 5 nutritional tips for training and recovery
The area of sports nutrition is as vital as any component in the organization and administration of a successful strength and conditioning program. At Michigan State University, we’re fortunate to have the professional expertise and services of Rob...
NSCA announces changes to certification for strength coaches
Colorado Springs, Colo. — The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has announced that it is working to elevate and advance the strength and conditioning profession by developing a quality assurance process that ensures all future ...
How to consistently perform your best during practice, competition
Let’s look at the idea of “when it matters most.” In essence, it all matters. If you think about the days and hours you spend practicing, chances are the time spent training and preparing far outweighs the time spent in competitive performance....
NSCA announces 2018 annual award recipients
Health and fitness professionals from across the world will converge on the National Strength and Conditioning Association's (NSCA) national conference on July 11 in Indianapolis to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strengt...
PEDs in Sports: The ongoing fight
The sporting world was once again turned upside-down when whistle-blower Grigory Rodchenkov alleged in a BBC interview that Russia ran a systematic program of doping during the Sochi Olympics in 2014. These allegations were presented in disturbing de...
Strength program design and exercise progression
There are many complex job functions of a strength coach, such as building programs and progressing exercises. In my opinion, this is one of the biggest challenges a strength coach faces. First and foremost, it’s imperative to have training philoso...
Five things to consider when upgrading your weight room
Weight rooms are becoming a hot commodity in high school sports. Here are five things athletic programs should consider before undergoing a training facility project. 1. Consult with coaches. Request feedback from sport coaches regarding their...
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