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24.01.2022 4D Health and Performance is looking for an ASCA Accredited Level 2 S&C Coach to join their multidisciplinary team in Sydney. The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and maintaining a strength and conditioning program for all sports, with the three major goals of improving athletic performance, reducing athletic injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. Applicants are required to have Level 2 ASCA Accreditation, preferable M...asters of Exercise Science or equivalent, Working with Children Check and first aid. Applications close 6 October! Visit the ASCA website for more info on how to apply: http://ow.ly/sBCO30r9dpn

23.01.2022 Only a few days left to nominate your peers who have made extraordinary contributions to the Strength and Conditioning Industry. ASCA Coach Award Nominations close next week, 30 September! 2020 has been an extremely hard year so now more than ever we are seeking nominations for coaches you believe have gone above and beyond to ensure their athletes, teams, peers and industry continues to grow and strive in this trying time. You can nominate coaches for the following awards...: The ASCA Performance Development Coach of the Year Award The ASCA Coach of the Year Award The ASCA Mentor Coach of the Year Award Learn more via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/DW5F30rbhTY

23.01.2022 In the garden On the bed In the kitchen By the shed Laying down ... Eating food In your jammies Or in the... No matter how you join us... You can't come to us, so we're coming to you! 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength & Conditioning. ONLINE. 19-22 November. REGISTRATIONS OPEN SOON!

21.01.2022 Many thanks to everybody who attended the Gold Coast SIG on Wednesday and to the amazing Presenters: Brett Robinson and Rick Martin (who also coordinated the meeting) We hope you enjoyed the evening and look forward to seeing you at the next SIG!

20.01.2022 The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest in the MentorLink program has been extended until 27 JANUARY! The ASCA MentorLink program is an initiative of the Women in S&C Advisory Committee. The program was launched in 2020 with the aim of broadening the network and connection opportunities for women in S&C. For eligibility and more info on how to apply, visit the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/cVOK30rt4TT

20.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Supporter! #SwiftDNA Swift Performance exists to improve the performance of athletes across all sports and levels. We empower teams to accomplish the unbelievable with high power technology and advanced analytics. Founded in 1994 with round-the-world services and systems. Our team of experts want to work with you to give your athlete's their best performance yet.... Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/WWkn30rbhrN

20.01.2022 Have you recently attended an ASCA S&C Accreditation course and are looking for a place to do your practical coaching hours? Western Force is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Associate who is wishing to complete their ASCA Accreditation hours with their Super Rugby Team. A successful candidate will be mentored by the Super Rugby Strength and Conditioning staff and learning the coaching and programming principles and systems behind the Strength and Conditioning progra...m for the club for the 2021 season. Visit the ASCA website for more info on how to apply: http://ow.ly/enzC30rb6f8

20.01.2022 KEY TAKE-HOME Daniel Kadlec | "Are we preparing our athletes for worst-case scenarios? On the need for individual development processes of capacity and skill for side-stepping movements" "Out of intense complexities, intense simplicities emerge." "Success is about consistency around the fundamentals." "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."... 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength & Conditioning

19.01.2022 The latest ASCA podcast is OUT! ASCA PODCAST #62 Proudly Sponsored by VALD Performance Pete Culhane currently holds two positions within the Australian National Institute Network. Pete has been the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport for the last 19 years. His second position is as the National Strength and Conditioning Network Lead with the Australian Institute of Sport. Pete is a Master Level 3 PCAS Coach and was awarded the 2017 AS...CA Bruce Walsh Memorial Award ‘for services to the ASCA and the profession of S&C’. We tend to use a lot of strategy metrics rather than outcome metrics, like jump height, from force plates in the rehabilitation process Once an athlete has developed the brakes, we can start to work on the acceleration The sooner you come back to sport the higher the risk of injury, whether it is ipsilateral or contralateral Getting to know people and continuously talking to them about problems they are having and barriers to performance is a large part of my role as the network lead for S&C Listen FOR FREE on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/SWuh30rtdFX

19.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Lecture Presenter Highlight! Chris Gaviglio PhD | Queensland Academy of Sport "From rehab to performance enhancement - how to incorporate Blood Flow Restriction into your training and competition environment"... Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has recently had a lot of publicity as a training tool to assist with accelerating gains in strength and hypertrophy whilst only using low loads. Consequently, this is seen as a great tool in the injury rehabilitation setting. However, there are many other very interesting uses for BFR in both a training and competition setting. Therefore, this presentation will highlight how to use BFR across a spectrum of uses as a method to improve recovery, physiology and elite strength & performance. It will bring together the vast array of current research along with current applied practices that are being employed with athletes. Chris brings over 10 years of BFR experience to this presentation and will leave you with an understanding of what BFR can do for your athletes and how it can improve their training and competition response. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/zoiv30ragL4

19.01.2022 An exciting international opportunity to join Hintsa Performance, a leading international provider of wellbeing and human services. Hintsa is seeking a suitably qualified General Manager to lead business development and operations for the prestigious Hintsa Performance Sports business. The successful candidate will oversee and manage Hintsa’s sporting activities, with support from the Sporting Director and the Managing Director (Sports). Responsibilities of the General Man...ager will include client and athlete liaison, contract negotiation and documentation, sales lead generation and follow-up, leading the coaching team (including recruitment, onboarding and development of coaching and clinical talent) and administrative responsibility for invoicing and accounting functions. Applications close 8 February (Central European Time)! Visit the ASCA website for more info on how to apply: http://ow.ly/h9G830rt4uV

19.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Lecture Presenter Highlight! David Watts | Melbourne Football Club "Preparing Athletes for the Sport of Fitness"... With just over 10 years of formalised competition, CrossFit is an extremely young and somewhat misunderstood sport. As the sport has evolved over the last decade, weve been able to gain a better understanding of the typical demands of competition. With this knowledge in hand, coaches are now better able to prepare athletes for competitive success. This presentation aims to provide the strength and conditioning community with a detailed examination of the sport. Specifically, this would include a review of how elite competition is structured, the physical qualities required for competitive success, the demands of the sport and how to prepare athletes for competition. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/4ymB30raV2i

18.01.2022 KEY TAKE-HOME Donna Miller | "High School & Youth Athletes factors affecting this population & how to help them thrive" "We don’t have to make everyone athletes, but build athleticism in each person to thrive." "Data doesn’t drive your coaching, relationships; don’t test for the sake of collecting data." "A lot of your role in the youth space is to educate this population away from the ‘more is more’, as well as their coaches, parents, other practitioners. This equa...ls success to work concurrently." 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength & Conditioning

18.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE MEMBER CONTENT Join Paul Downes as he shares his experiences over the last few months in this unprecedented year. Paul is currently the Athletic Performance Director of Auckland Rugby in New Zealand. Within this role Paul oversees the development of the Provinces elite developmental athletes and flagship Mitre 10 team. Previously he has worked with the Cardiff Blues, Hurricanes Super Rugby team and Wellington Rugby Union. Through his 15 years working with dev...elopment grade and professional athletes in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere Paul has a wealth of experience regarding practical methods and tailoring their application to the environment he coaches within. He is accredited both with the UKSCA and ASCA and holds a Masters Degree in Applied Sport and Exercise Science as well as a Post Graduate Diploma in Elite Performance. Log in to MYASCA to access this exclusive member content: http://ow.ly/48cN30r9SIn

18.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Tactical Presenter Highlight! Benjamin Meadley | Monash University / Ambulance Victoria "Assessing the physiological demands of helicopter search and rescue operations"... Physical employment standards (PES) are devised to ensure physiological capacities correspond with the specific tasks of a role. Scientifically validated PES can provide benefits to staff, organisations and their stakeholders. This is especially relevant in specialist medical roles where patient access, clinical interventions and extraction may be time critical. Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) staff undertake similar roles, yet the initial and ongoing PES set by individual organisations vary, and aviation regulatory bodies do not currently mandate PES for staff undertaking helicopter-based search and rescue. In services that have established PES, few demonstrate an evidenced based, scientifically validated approach. This poses the question of whether or not the current standards appropriately identify or eliminate those applying for a position in HEMS teams. This presentation details scientific and logistical challenges our research team encountered and overcame during a project to quantify the physiological requirements of helicopter-based water and land winch rescue. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/Ako430rb7MS

18.01.2022 Calling all ASCA Members! Unusual circumstances bring outstanding opportunities! To support your professional development in these difficult times you get ADDITIONAL $50 OFF on top of the Early Bird discount when registering for the 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied S&C! ... That's $100 OFF the standard rate! Registrations start at $75!!! Secure your place now via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/1vnI30r8PNL

18.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Lecture Presenters Highlight! Stephen Bird PhD & Glenn Corcoran | University of Southern Queensland / Bond University High Performance Centre "On-field conditioning for large groups: The forgotten aspect in strength and conditioning"... In football codes it is common for strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches to be confronted with extremely large player numbers (more than 100) to complete field conditioning. It is then that the S&C coach begins to realise that conditioning is sometimes the forgotten aspect in program design and the critical role that planning plays in achieving sequential flow from drill to drill. Glenn and Stephen will outline key planning and conceptual approaches to running on-field conditioning sessions for large groups. Most importantly, running field conditioning for large groups is not simply about planning and conceptual approaches but about execution, applying and implementing these concepts to achieve successful session outcomes. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/Yxdx30ra5rx

18.01.2022 Practical Online SIG 16 September Join to learn from ASCA Level 2 PCAS Coaches: Michael Barrington | Cricket ACT | "Finding a common language in coaching" Nigel Bowers | ACT Academy of Sport | "Coaching Olympic Lifts"... The SIG will feature practical coaching videos followed by a Q&A session moderated by Mitch Pemberton, ASCA Elite PCAS S&C Coach and Athletic Performance Coach at ACT Academy of Sport Places are limited! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/JSkN30r8QxC

17.01.2022 Happy Friday!! Kick-off your weekend with the latest ASCA podcast! ASCA PODCAST #55 Proudly Sponsored by Vald Performance Perry Stewart is currently the lead academy S&C coach (U9-U16) at Arsenal Football Club and was previously head of academy sport science and medicine at Queens Park Rangers FC. He has spent almost a decade working exclusively with development age athletes (from 6 to 21 years old) from various sports including, football, rugby, tennis, fencing, track a...nd martial arts. Perry is accredited with the UKSCA & NSCA and also a chartered sport scientist. He is also lectures at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex University and has recently authored three book chapters. If you want to work in Academy football, you have to be prepared to work unsociable hours Whether it is a 16 year old or a 12 year old, if you can move well, we have no trouble in loading that athlete There is a disproportionate growth that happens from distal to proximal in adolescence and that impacts what injuries are more likely to occur Growth and maturation are lumped together interchangeably but thats not always the case If a child is emotional and mentally mature enough, they can start strength and conditioning We dont want every day looking the same, we dont want every week looking the same from a training volume and intensity standpoint Listen on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/h8H830raqLV

17.01.2022 JASC 28(4) From the Field Directed Topic PRE-SEASON TESTING FOR SUB-ELITE AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS: A NEEDS ANALYSIS AND TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS | Raymond Kropinski ... Bottom Line Up Front Testing is a vital component of any program that helps plan for peak performance. It is recommended that sub-elite Australian Footballers undertake fitness testing across Body Composition, Speed, Power, Change of Direction speed, Aerobic and Anaerobic Endurance and Maximal Strength. https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/jasc-28-4 . . . #strengthandconditioning #strengthandconditioningcoach #asca #strength #strengthcoach #conditioning #sport #sports #sportscoach #athlete #athletes #coaching #coach #sportscience #jasc #afl See more

17.01.2022 Thank you PLAE for supporting yet another ASCA Conference! "At PLAE, innovation never stops. Our pursuit of perfection never ends. Our mission is to innovate and deliver high-performance solutions and world-class experiences to those who refuse second best. Our consultation process focuses on customer needs, instead of simply selling off-the-shelf products. Our strategic partnerships strengthen that ability, to provide the best for every aspect of your training environment. We are ready to help you push the boundaries of what is possible."

17.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Presenter Highlight! Phil Coles | Boston Celtics "Transitioning between greatness"... Transitioning between greatness details Phils thoughts on how to successfully transition your skills between different sports at the elite level. It is easy for strength coaches / performance staff to get pigeon holed into being specialists in one sport or domain, but the reality is that your skills are universal and given the limited opportunity in professional sport, particularly in this post-COVID world, you should be willing and able to transition between sports. The ability the complete that transition involves having clearly identifiable core values, a process driven approach and a willingness to trust others within your team. Phil will talk through his value-based approach to high performance management, and how he has tried to achieve success through multiple transitions. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/RWpt30r9GRy

16.01.2022 Macquarie University, partnering with VALD Performance, is currently recruiting a domestic (Australia / New Zealand) MRes / PhD Student to work on a project investigating load monitoring and injury risk identification of military personnel using a machine learning approach. The project will have a heavy focus on the use of technology and innovative analysis techniques to inform about physical performance and musculoskeletal injuries. Candidates with a strong interest or ...prior experience in load management, sex-differences, machine learning, or injury research are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior experience with physical performance testing, laboratory or field-based data collection, defence / military human research, and / or big data analysis would be advantageous. Visit the ASCA website for more info on how to apply: http://ow.ly/eTjv30ruk7Y

15.01.2022 The ASCA supports all our coaches in these difficult times. Make sure you check in on your family, friends and colleagues and listen. Asking Are you OK? only takes a few seconds but can change someones life. R U OK? Day reminds us that every day is the day to ask Are you OK? Visit https://www.ruok.org.au/ to learn what to say after R U OK?

14.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Supporter! At PLAE, innovation never stops. Our pursuit of perfection never ends. Our mission is to innovate and deliver high-performance solutions and world-class experiences to those who refuse second best. Our consultation process focuses on customer needs, instead of simply selling off -the-shelf products. Our strategic partnerships strengthen that ability, to provide the best for every aspect of your training environment. We ...are ready to help you push the boundaries of what is possible. Check out some of the flooring we've done for St Kilda FC; The CUBE Gym; Coomera Anglican College; The Southport School (TSS). Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/fjWB30ras7v

14.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Presenter Highlight! Daniel Howells | Major League Baseball "Creating performance impact through S&C practice in a Major League Baseball club"... This presentation will review the organizational structure of a Major League Baseball (MLB) club and highlight to listeners the diverse and unique environment within which player development has to occur. The session will aim to demonstrate the considerations in reverse engineering a sport that has strong analytical outcomes but has at times struggled to create objective links between S&C and performance impact. Additionally, the listener will be able to understand the strategic approaches that help such a large and dispersed organization who operate across the whole of the United States, all drive towards impacting the same performance outcomes. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/y7K230r8uDL

13.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Presenter Highlight! Andrea Hudy | University of Texas | "Real World Periodization: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice" This presentation will focus on the evolution of periodization, and how its adapted to fit the team sport setting at the University of Texas. The components of a championship culture, challenges in the current climate of sports performance, and merging the science and practice of multifaceted training... will be discussed. Additionally, personal and professional challenges that have molded my methodology to help paint a clearer picture of my coaching philosophy will be covered. The goal of this presentation is to help promote creativity and provoke thought when applying to laboratory-based sports science to team training sessions. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/o30k30r8FOo

12.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Partner! ECUs School of Medical and Health Sciences Master of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) course is designed for students with a sports science or related bachelor degree who want to enhance their training in strength and conditioning. This program is a three-semester by coursework degree offered entirely online, with a two-week on-campus component in Perth. The course is recognised by both the Australian Strength and ...Conditioning Association (ASCA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Leading practitioners, researchers and teachers in the strength and conditioning field deliver highly applied course content supported by the latest e-Learning technologies. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/EYmn30r7RMK

12.01.2022 Exercise Highlight "Animal Crawls" shared by the 2020 International Conference YHOP Presenter Riley McGown. Why do you prescribe this exercise Too often in sport, we become experts in movements and shapes that look like our sport, and neglect those that dont. Incorporating movements that get us back to our primitive selves and into positions weve lost since being children can be very beneficial. Im a firm believer in building robustness, which means being able to find ...strength and stability in these positions we have lost. Talking weight room economics, animal crawls have a great return on investment: Exposing the body to positions it isnt often in, for example deep triple flexion in a gorilla crawl. Whole body stability whilst holding positions - some unusual, some common. Challenge joints through motion under load, for example the shoulder complex during bear crawl. Ankle/foot strength and stability if done barefoot. Body awareness, particularly for young and/or long athletes. They are fun, and easy to introduce and remember using animal analogies. Check out the video and coaching tips on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/TrGJ30rbixQ

12.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Supporter! We make the best technology to engage athletes in the weights room. GymAware is designed for teams - considered the Rolls Royce of technology to monitor performance and implement Velocity Based Training in the weights room.... FLEX is a world first. Wireless laser optic technology providing real-time feedback on every barbell lift performed. Bar path, velocity and power in real-time. Designed and priced for the individual - now anyone can take control of the weights room. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/NKxo30r8Prt

11.01.2022 It's time to start wrapping up your research! The submissions close in 2 weeks, 25 September! Authors of accepted submissions will receive an official invitation to register for the 2020 ASCA International Conference at a discounted rate and the winners in each category will be awarded: Student Researcher: one ASCA annual membership, full set of 2020 Conference recordings, $500 cash, 2021 Conference registration.... Junior Researcher: one ASCA annual membership, full set of 2020 Conference recordings. Senior Researcher: one ASCA annual membership, full set of 2020 Conference Recordings. Check out the submission guidelines on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/Gkdr30r9ewI

11.01.2022 Exercise Highlight"Single Leg Medicine Ball Slams" shared by the 2020 International Conference Presenter Nicolai Morris. Why do you prescribe this exercise The SL GHR MB Slams is aimed at improving both the trunk and posterior chain stiffness and isometric strength.... The perturbations from the MB improve hamstring strength and elastic loafing under isometric conditions, whilst encouraging trunk stiffness and control. This is a great exercise to use with track and field athletes. Hamstrings should be trained at different positions, lengths, velocities and intensities to be resilient. Check out the video and coaching tips on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/PWn730r8Fxl

11.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Presenter Highlight! Paul Comfort PhD | University of Salford "Assessing Force Production Characteristics for Applied Practice and Research"... The assessment of force production characteristics is becoming increasingly more common in research and applied practice, due to the availability of affordable and portable force plate systems. The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) is probably the most common method of assessing maximal isometric force production and has been used in practice and research for over 2 decades. Unfortunately, there are clear inconsistencies within the methods reported within the published literature, including posture, sampling frequency, instructions to athletes and analysis of the force-time data. Such inconsistencies can result in limited opportunity for fair or appropriate comparisons of data between studies, athletes and time-points. In addition, numerous erroneous methods compounding these issues can be found online via social media and even via on manufacturers websites. It is important, therefore, that such procedures should be standardized based on the evidence presented in methodological studies. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/GK2H30r83Yv

10.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE MEMBER CONTENT Whether you're thinking of registering or have already registered for the 2020 ASCA International Conference, here's a little warm up for you! Brett Bartholomew travelled to Australia in 2016 to present at the face-to-face event and now he's joining us again for this year's online event. Brett was an extremely popular presenter in 2016 and we'd like to now share this presentation with our members. ... Log in to MYASCA to access this exclusive member content: http://ow.ly/B8Y930r92Lb

09.01.2022 Only 2 days to go until the Special Interest Group gathering on the Gold Coast! Register now to network with your peers and learn from: Brett Robinson | The Head Coach at Viking Athletics | "Training methodology on the track" Rick Martin | BUSA / BIHS HTPC S&C Coordinator at Bond University & ASCA Level 3 Master Coach | "Functional lounge room warm-ups for sport. Routines for sardines"... Wednesday 23 September from 5.45pm at Bond Institute of Health and Sport. Register via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/SNwl30raUYs

09.01.2022 JASC 28(4) From the Field Case Study USE OF THE SESSION-RPE METHOD TO QUANTIFY IN-SEASON TRAINING LOADS IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PLAYERS | Xavier Roy @xrperformance... Bottom Line Up Front Monitoring of training loads in Canadian university football players provided coaches with an opportunity to optimize athletic performance while also introducing them to the reflective process. https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/jasc-28-4 . . . #strengthandconditioning #strengthandconditioningcoach #asca #strength #strengthcoach #conditioning #sport #sports #sportscoach #athlete #athletes #coaching #coach #sportscience #jasc #canadianfootball See more

09.01.2022 JASC 28(4) Review of the Literature CRITICAL EVALUATION OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATIONS TO REPEATED-SPRINT TRAINING: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPEATED-SPRINT ABILITY OF WELL-TRAINED FIELD-BASED TEAM-SPORT ATHLETES | Lassi A. Laakso ... Bottom Line Up Front Specific physiological adaptations and performance improvements, relevant to well-trained field-based team-sport athletes, occur in response to repeated-sprint training. However, a combination of sprint training and longer duration high-intensity interval training may be superior in improving repeated-sprint ability of well-trained athletes. https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/jasc-28-4 . . . #strengthandconditioning #strengthandconditioningcoach #asca #strength #strengthcoach #conditioning #sport #sports #sportscoach #athlete #athletes #coaching #coach #sportscience #jasc #sprint #fieldsports See more

08.01.2022 FEATURE ARTICLE "Ball drop drill variations for improving acceleration" by Jay Dawes PhD, Doug Lentz and Jeff Paluseo. In most sports good reactionary skills and acceleration are essential. Many sports, such as football, basketball, field hockey and rugby, require a player to utilize visual search and tracking skills in order to not only track their opponents but often times other objects, such as a loose ball or puck. Ball drop drills provide an excellent way to replic...ate such a situation. Available for FREE via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/BFiM30rtdBr

08.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Practical Presenter Highlight! Joseph Coyne | UFC Performance Institute of Shanghai "Practical Lessons From Elite Track & Field For Improving Sprinting & Jumping Ability"... This hands-on session will highlight philosophies and practical methods to improve sprint and jump ability in any athlete. The emphasis in the session will be on the most relevant exercises for sprinting and jumping and how you then put then them together in a session and progress them in your program. These exercises will include the appropriate use of sprinting and jumping approach drills, warm-ups, mini-hurdles (wickets), mobility and assistance exercises. Although derived from track & field, consideration will also be given to change of direction in field and court sports. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/kYJn30r9TZB

08.01.2022 Parramatta Eels are looking for a Head Physiotherapist to join them on an initial 10-minth contract based in Western Sydney. The Head Physiotherapist reports to the Head of Athletic Performance and is responsible for Delivering the following: Lead NRL Physiotherapy team in provision of physiotherapy care to the NRL Squad. Develop and implement Rehabilitation plans in conjunction with Performance department.... Develop and implement physical screening and monitoring programs. Manage and Lead Physiotherapy sessions and staffing of department. High level communication and planning with Head of Athletic Performance and Chief Medical Officer. Applications close 18 January! Visit the ASCA website for more info on how to apply: http://ow.ly/pyoV30rszMA

08.01.2022 KEY TAKE-HOME Scott Dickinson | "Going Dutch: The Journey and Lessons from 20 years in S&C" "In order to achieve something outstanding you have to be prepared to take a risk and go all in." "Build your career on a strong foundation. Undertake a broad range of experiences. It can be just as important to say no to the wrong role as it can be to accept the right one. Continually re-evaluate and work on both your strengths and shortcomings." "Change is inevitable. Under...stand and embrace it; be patient and adaptable. Understand the role that both yourself and others play in the process." 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength & Conditioning

08.01.2022 Board Initiative Fund (BIF) applications CLOSE IN 2 WEEKS, 30 September!!! This initiative ensures that ASCA PCAS Coaches continue to develop their skill set even when working at the highest level in the industry. Check out how to apply on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/D8xg30ra4p9

07.01.2022 Research Poster submissions CLOSE THIS FRIDAY, 25 September! Researchers, this is the last chance to submit your research abstracts if you dream of presenting your research to S&C Coaches from Australia and abroad at the 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied S&C! Check out the submission guidelines NOW: http://ow.ly/Ipsz30rbgVn

07.01.2022 Conference delegates! Make sure you check out this year's research posters and videos! The winners will be announced later this week. Log into MYASCA to view the posters & videos: http://ow.ly/eI0Y30rlf0X The winners in each category will be awarded:... Student Researcher: one ASCA annual membership, full set of 2020 Conference recordings, $500 cash, 2021 Conference registration. Junior Researcher: one ASCA annual membership, full set of 2020 Conference recordings. Senior Researcher: one ASCA annual membership, full set of 2020 Conference Recordings. See more

05.01.2022 Time is running out to apply for extra funding to further your professional development! BIF Applications close in a week, 30 September! The ASCA is committed to supporting its PCAS Members in striving for excellence and further promoting the S&C profession across the sporting industry. With this aspiration in mind, the ASCA Board implemented the ASCA Board Initiative Fund (BIF) to extend opportunities to those members of the PCAS in the form of funding for further professional development. Check out the eligibility criteria on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/Zpvv30rbhRK

03.01.2022 Registrations for the 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength & Conditioning are officially open!!! Register from anywhere in the world and get ON DEMAND access to 25 + sessions delivered by LEADING Australian & International S&C Coaches! Register by 30 September and save $50! ... ASCA Members get ADDITIONAL $50 DISCOUNT as COVID relief support! REGISTER NOW via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/LuHI30r7sLh

03.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference YHOP Presenter Highlight! Hannah Dower | Western Bulldogs "Beyond Bendy: Understanding and working with the hypermobile athlete"... This presentation will focus on the assessment, management and understanding of athletes, Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)and the groups of conditions related to joint hypermobility (JH). It is estimated that 4-15% of the population are thought to suffer from the genetically inherited condition and large amounts of athletes have been shown to be participating at a variety of sports and levels. Hypermobility is not rare, it is just poorly understood, overlooked, disregarded and discounted. Studies suggest that hypermobile athletes have a higher prevalence of injury, pain and dysfunction with impaired joint proprioception, control and flawed muscular activation patterns. These athletes need to be treated with care, consideration and specific training both in the weight room and on the field. This presentation will help coaches screen, manage and understand when hypermobility can be a blessing and a curse, and how to get the best out of this population to help improve performance and reduce injuries for these athletes. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/rsXB30rbtDY

03.01.2022 2020 ASCA International Conference Keynote Presenter Highlight! Brett Bartholomew | Art of Coaching "Creating the Optimal Coaching Environment: Addressing Athlete Learning Styles, Skill-Acquisition & Transfer"... Should male and female athletes be coached the same way? Are learning styles a farce? What are some key neural and social related differences as to why adolescent athletes may perceive you as a coach, or your instructional practices in an unfavourable manner? A growing number of coaches want to develop athletes who can make decisions and adapt to changing situations in their respective competitive arena. Discovering the answers to these questions are the bedrock in helping them do so. "Conscious Coaches" understand that learning is less the reception of acts and facts, and more a social practice that implies the involvement of the whole person in relation to both their sport and social identity. Every athlete should not be coached in the same manner, and above all else, our teaching practices must be adaptable. If the desire is to maximize learning and performance outcomes, a coach must have a firm understanding of how one learns, how one teaches, what is being taught and the context in which it is being taught. This talk explores many of the taken-for-granted practices in coaching and highlights how they can be improved. Register by 30 September and save $50! More info and registration via the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/Rifu30r7G44

03.01.2022 Are you an ASCA PCAS Accredited Coach and would like to be granted extra funding to further your professional development? Don't miss out and submit your application now! Applications close this month, 30 September! Check out the eligibility criteria on the ASCA website: http://ow.ly/GuZ530r7Fqb

02.01.2022 High profile role with an ability to build your own legacy! The Fremantle Dockers Football Club are seeking a High Performance Manager to join the team for Season 2021 and beyond. A successful candidate must be ASCA Level 3 PCAS Accredited S&C Coach (or international equivalent). The High Performance Manager will: Design and implement effective high-performance programs across the pre-season, in-season, and off-season.... Drive the strength and conditioning of the players to protect them from injury, and where required, support their rehabilitation. Collaborate and coordinate with the coaching staff to maximize on-field performance. Uphold compliance requirements and the professional ethics of the AFL and ASADA. Applications close 8 October! Visit the ASCA website for more info on how to apply: http://ow.ly/NJ4q30r9FbG

02.01.2022 KEY TAKE-HOME Chris Gaviglio PhD | "From rehab to performance enhancement - how to incorporate Blood Flow Restriction into your training and competition environment" "BFR strength training can improve muscle hypertrophy both distal and proximal to the cuff placement, however exercise selection is key. Therefore BFR strength training exercises should consider the muscle groups that need to be targeted." "Ischemic preconditioning may influence exercise performance and phy...siological variables." "The addition of BFR to an exercise program has demonstrated an additional benefit in the improvement in pain levels both acutely and longitudinally." 2020 ASCA International Conference on Applied Strength & Conditioning