Industry

Written by Sheldon Persad The topic of the Olympic games typically brings about divergent views and sentiments.  On one end of the spectrum there are those who spend a lifetime preparing for the Olympics in the pursuit of excellence, and on the other end of the spectrum there are those who approach the topic with cynicism and comments about wasted spending. Yes, the Olympics costs host cities a lot of money, and according to Flyvbjerg et al. (2016) every Olympics between 1960 to 2012 went over budget at an average of 172% (1). Specific to the Paris games, with a [...]

Written by Trevor Cottrell Ammonia inhalants (AI), also known as smelling salts, are common in the powerlifting gym.  Coming in various capsule or bottle forms, these inhalants are made of ammonia carbonate and release ammonia gas, that when inhaled, causes a strong nervous system response that is thought to enhance focus and ability to move weight.  Although anecdotally supported by many lifters, the safety and efficacy of its use is often in question. Research on AI use as a strength performance aid is limited.  A study of Australian powerlifters found that over half have used AIs, with the majority of [...]

Written by Joe Vecchione Many strength & conditioning (S&C) coaches will work with a variety of sports in their career spanning different ages and levels. Through these experiences, we quickly realize that each sport and level bring a diverse set of S&C deliverables and interpersonal dynamics to navigate. The training routines and roles of the S&C coach have evolved within a deep-rooted culture that spans decades.  I am referring to the meta culture of a sport that transcends the team or program we work with creates the common threads that make up the fabric of a sport environment at large. [...]

An active workshop for therapists, kinesiologists and coaches to improve their ability to get performance-minded athletes/clients back to their sport/activity, and how to best work in collaboration with medical professionals. For additional details and to register click HERE

This opportunity is a paid 18-week internship providing hands on experience in the field of Strength & Conditioning in a University athletic setting. Individual selected for this position will work 10-15 hours/week under the direction of lead performance coaches. The total compensation for this position is dependent on candidate as hours are flexible based on candidate needs and areas of interest. The purpose of the Summer S&C internship program is to educate an up and coming coach in all aspects of sports performance coaching. Selected intern will assist with and help train varsity athletes from a wide range of sports, [...]

Internships provide guided opportunities to develop coaching skills and are the most common pathway to becoming a strength and conditioning coach. Internships play a pivotal role in coach development and are a way to open doors to the industry. Within internships, an important indicator of subsequent success is the ability to thrive and internalize lessons along the way, which will build essential skills while building your network and learning from others. As a coach currently in my third round of being an intern across three different settings, I have gathered a broad array of experiences, learned from a diverse set [...]

I opened my talk at the first annual CSCA conference last year with an apology and about a year later I am going to do the same with this short article.  I will also end this with my final slide as it is still applicable. During the conference I highlighted the fact that in my 20 years of coaching, I wasn’t vocal enough in calling out some of the traditions that we tend to rally around as S&C coaches. The reality is, professional (paid) S&C, or even sport coaching for that matter, is relatively new in the grand scheme of [...]

R1 Foundations - The LIVE LAB Have you been waiting to do Reconditioning in a live environment?  We get it. The R1 Foundations LIVE LAB is made for you. This LIVE weekend Lab is a chance to finally get together with us to practice all of the principles and skills outlined in the online learning content of R1 Foundations Neuro Reconditioning in an in-person, group, case study format.   This is a LEARNING LABORATORY where you will be exposed to context and application through case studies. You will do and try the skills and principles and understand how these will best [...]