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Mike Dowd. Strength and Conditioning Coach. About the career. GO DO LAPS!!. Coaches are similar to personal trainers, but their main focus is with athletes Their purpose is to build athletes strength, power, and speed This will improve the team’s overall performance. Requirements. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Strength and Conditioning Coach
Mike Dowd
About the career Coaches are similar
to personal trainers, but their main focus is with athletes
Their purpose is to build athletes strength, power, and speed This will improve the
team’s overall performance
GO DO LAPS!!
Requirements
Education At least a Bachelor’s in health field Master’s may be preferred
Certifications Must have certification Most respected is “CSCS”▪ Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Experience Gain valuable experience in college ▪ Internships, volunteering, assistant position
CSCS Certification
Cost For non-members: $395-$445 for
registration For NCSA members: $260-$310 for
registration Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree or a college senior Must have current CPR/AED certifications
CSCS Exam Content
Science- 1.5 hours Nutrition- 29% (23 questions) Exercise Science- 71% (57 questions)
Practical- 2.5 hours Exercise Technique- 36% (39 questions) Program Design-36% (40 questions) Organization and Admin.- 10% (11
questions) Testing and Evaluation- 18% (20
questions)
Types of Working Environments Coaches may work in a plethora of
different places Schools▪ High schools, colleges
Fitness Centers Physical Therapy clinics Professional sports teams
Salary Ranges
Depending on where a coach is working, depends on the salary they make
Average in U.S. = $40K-$60K College coaches average = $45K-
$75K Some may earn as much as $200K
Professional team coaches average is $100K
Personal Skills
Must be able to educate Teach athletes how to train Teach them about nutrition Teach importance of training
Perception is key Identifying when an athlete is training to
their ability Looking for weightlifting errors, and
correct those errors
Job outlook
Very competitive May need connections in order to
work for schools and professional teams Although fitness centers are always
looking for coaches The American College of Sports
Medicine said it was one of the top 5 promising careers in recent years
Scope of Practice
Strength and Conditioning coaching falls comprises of two parts: Education▪ Educating the athletes about different
exercises ▪ How they effect their bodies▪ Explain the importance of proper nutrition
Scope of Practice (cont.)
Practical▪ Creating a program for athletes▪ showing proper technique before athletes do
the exercise ▪ Organizing time and space for activities▪ Supervising the workouts▪ Test and evaluate athletes regularly to ensure
program is working
Legal Issues Assumption of risk
Athletes must be aware of risks with strength and conditioning activities
Must sign statement to provide awareness Liability
Must take steps to prevent injury Act accordingly when injury occurs
I provided proper
care
Legal Issues (cont.)
Negligence Failure to act with proper standard of
care▪ May lead to injury or damage to an athlete
Standard of care The expectation of you based on your
certifications, training or education
Supplements Athletes may ask about supplements and nutrition It’s important to remember that coaches can’t
recommend harmful or illegal substances As long as they boost athletic performance, abide by
the law, and aren’t harmful can they be recommended
You guys should take this.
Dynamic Stretching
This type of stretching is important for pre-competition
Involves jumps, squats, lunges, and agility
Benefits before competition include: Warms body up Prepares muscles for contraction and
relaxation Increases heart rate Loosens joints to allow for full range of
motion
Static Stretching
This type of stretching is important for post-competition
This includes stretching and holding a specific muscle Usually 10-30 seconds
Benefits for this include: Increases overall flexibility Reduces recovery time for muscles
Sport Specific Warm-up
Should mimic game situations Benefits for sport specific warm-up:
Improved speed More power output Better coordination Overall better sports performance
Squatting Improperly
There are two improper techniques in squatting: The “Quad” Squatter▪ This squatter leans their weight on their toes
having their knees go past their toes ▪ This causes muscle imbalances and
unnecessary strain on the knees The Forward Flexion Squatter▪ This squatter drops their chest ▪ This will lead to lower back injuries
Fixing Bad Squatters The “Quad” Squatter
Place a box or bench a few inches in front of them after they un-rack the weight
As they go down the box will impede them from going lower if they continue the improper form
They will then adjust by dropping their hips, and leaning more on their heels
Ouch!! My
knees hurt!!
BAD FORM
PROPER FORM
Fixing Bad Squatters (cont.) The Forward Flexion Squatter
Place a PVC pipe or a broomstick a few inches in front of the person after they un-rack the weight
As they squat they can’t touch the pipe; ultimately not allowing them to drop their chest
BAD FORM
Ouch!! My
back hurts!!
PROPER FORM
Benching Tips Lifting butt off the bench
Although this can help you lift more, it will lead to lower back problems later
Putting feet up on the bench Some say it isolates the chest
better This isn’t true, but it can be
helpful for stabilizer muscles and people with back pain
Never progressing to heavier weights Doing this will you never gain
strength
References http://www.nsca.com/Certification/CSCS/ http://www.asap-pt.com/files/education/athletic_warmup.pdf http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&v
ed=0CD8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.miamivalleyhospital.org%2FWorkArea%2Flinkit.aspx%3FLinkIdentifier%3Did%26ItemID%3D50036%26libID%3D49944&ei=MU0VUbPHDe2I0QGljoDABg&usg=AFQjCNGixVBsnCGId7_PXO0L58C--9nDFQ&bvm=bv.42080656,d.dmQ
http://www.necc.mass.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/ath-benchpress-mistakes.pdf
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.bodybuilding.com%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D2865671%26d%3D1290008940&ei=O5wSUezwLOjk0gGrr4DYBw&usg=AFQjCNHdONECV3qkIlr8MhxGiM515sOdTQ&bvm=bv.41934586,d.dmQ
http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/policy/scguidelines.pdf http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditionin
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