STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING FOR COACHES

ASDC – Capital Region believes the probability of transfer to athletic performance is highly dependent on the degree to which training replicates athletic performance. The first step in deriving benefits of training specificity is, therefore, a comprehensive needs analysis (Gamble, P., 2006).

As a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Staff at ASDC (Capitol Region), we feel that an initial Biomechanical or Physiological needs analysis is often best compiled through a scientifically based testing protocol and the assistance of the athlete’s nationally accredited skills coach, who possesses a strong understanding of mechanical and metabolic specificity.

The quality of an athlete’s training has been considered one of the most critical determinants to optimal performance (Voight, M., 2006). As a S & C Staff at ASDC (Capitol Region) we will utilize theoretical and practical work from numerous disciplines (e.g., Exercise Physiology, Pedagogy, Motor Learning, Etc.) to evaluate and enhance your athletes quality of motivation, energy levels, drive, concentration and sport specific motor patters / physiology through the creation of a training environment that is goal oriented and focused on fostering a quality attitude, quality preparation, quality execution and quality control.

Please contact us for more information pertaining to strength and conditioning.

Resources for Coaches

Youth Resistance Training: NSCA Position Paper The recent position paper from The National Strength & Conditioning Association, addressing developmentally appropriate benefits and considerations associated with the implementation of a youth resistance training program. Click to open link

Weightlifting: The Synergist to Athletic Development A Short article exploring some of the benefits, associated with the performance of weightlifting based movements. Click to open link

Periodization for Team Sports An overview and guide to periodization and planning from a strength and conditioning perspective. Click to open link

Influence of Supervision Ratio A resource demonstrating the importance of low Athlete to Coach ratios, when trying to accomplish enhanced muscle adaptations in the weightroom. Click to open link

Richard Way LTAD/CS4L Expert Presentation PDF format of the presentation Richard Way gave in Edmonton, AB, January 2010. Click to open link

Paradigm Shifts in Sport & Coaching - Istvan Balyi Lecture slides from our recent Winning Edge Seminar presented by Istvan Balyi - LTAD Expert Panelist Click to open link

Understanding Parental Stressors & Players Preference of Parental Behaviors A brief review Click to open link

What is Periodization? This article is designed to give a brief introductory overview of Linear and Non-Linear Periodization. Click to open link