July 2017 Blog Posts (15)

Here is some practical actionable advice from an old coach raised in an analog age:

Leave your iPhone and iPad in the office. Put the Go Pro away.

              STOP! LOOK!…

 The Weber State University Strength and Conditioning Department is accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Strength and Conditioning Coach. This is a temporary (10 month appointment) part-time position for a with the opportunity to renew. The intended start date is August 1, 2017. The position is subject to a university background check.

Responsibilities: Assisting in all aspects of the daily operation of the Weber State University Strength and…

Kent State University is looking for Sports Performance internship candidates for the Fall Semester (September – December 2017). Daily responsibilities include: assisting with the set up and break down of training sessions, daily clean up and maintenance of the weight room and all of its equipment, assist with supervision and demonstration during the training sessions, and participation in a structured internship program, which includes required weekly meetings and projects. …

The University of Kent State Sports Performance Department is currently accepting applications for the Sports Performance Internship, specifically for Football, during the fall. Qualifications: Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a strong desire to become a Sports Performance /Strength and Conditioning Professional. Must be used for class credit through any institution. Compensation: This is an unpaid voluntary position. Candidates will gain…

I don't think I can emphasize enough that the purpose of an athletic or tactical strength and conditioning program is to facilitate adaptation on some level.  The term adaptation means that an alteration has occurred in the structure or function of an organism to increase the chance of survival.  Now, we see this on-going all around us everyday in plants and animals, but with humans the change is sometimes less…

The William Penn Charter School is now accepting applications for the position of Strength and Conditioning Intern for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. Daily responsibilities will include but are not limited to; assisting with supervision and execution of strength training programs for various sports, teaching student athletes proper technique and equipment use, daily operation of our Catapult System, tending to weekly updates on our student LIFE board,…

Topic #66: Planning for a Successful Program this Year, Part 1 of 4 #PlanningForSuccess http://bit.ly/2uNrAsh…

Returning to level I sports after ACL reconstruction leads to a more than 4-fold increase in reinjury rates over 2 years. RTS 9 months or later after surgery and more symmetrical quadriceps strength prior to return substantially reduce the reinjury rate. http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/13/804…

North Dakota State University Strength & Conditioning

Internship – Olympic Sports

The North Dakota State University Strength & Conditioning Department is actively seeking interested students to fulfill UNPAID internship positions with our Olympic sports program for spring, summer and fall semesters.  Candidates for the position should be a graduate or undergraduate student in exercise science or a…

The University of Houston Olympic Sports Performance department is now accepting applications for 2-3 open positions for the fall 2017 internship program. Start date is August 18th and will continue through the entire semester to December 8^th.

This VOLUNTEER internship is for Olympic sports ONLY. Interns will…

The University of Washington (Seattle, WA) is currently seeking applicants for our Fall 2017 Football Strength & Conditioning Internship Program.  Interns will have the opportunity to continue their experience through the season dependent upon individual performance during preseason camp.  Must adhere to the rules of the NCAA, The University of Washington Intercollegiate Athletics Department, and the Pac-12 Conference. Required qualifications: Currently pursuing/possessing bachelors or…

What are training variable models that we can work towards tying to predict?  It's not easy to do; yet, its a highly valuable commodity.  Don't think so, just go ask about every team in the NFL who has been riddled with injuries during the past few seasons.  How did lack of training prediction models affect athletes' injury rates, performance, outcomes, team revenue, and coach's job security?

The easier route is just to take…

Topic #65 Coaches and Communication: The Science of Yelling
#CoachesCommunication @PsychTypeCarol http://bit.ly/2tiO0Qd

What's the purpose for your training?  What's the reason for why you train the way you do?

A. It's the way everyone else does

B. I read it in a book

C. I saw it on the internet

D. To meet the specific strength and conditioning needs of athletes 

What's the…