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Welcome to NSCA Coaching Performance for Strength Coaches


The NSCA is an affiliate member of the NCAA

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is dedicated to empowering the strength coach. A coaching path has been created that leads to becoming a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) which includes certification and experience. Acting as a coach advocate, the Coaching Performance Department aims to educate and train coaches to apply evidence based knowledge to assess, motivate, educate, and train athletes for the primary goal of improving sport performance. Online and hands-on programs are offered to teach coaches to implement standardized testing, safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs, nutrition programs for athletes, injury prevention and reconditioning.

Coaching Performance programs fall under the Education Department which is under the direction of Dr. William Sands.

The future is very bright for strength coaches with exciting new programs that empower strength coaches at all levels. If you have questions about any of the new Coaching Performance programs please contact any member of the NSCA Education Department.