David Adamson

 
Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Solutions to the Problems
Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Solutions to the Problems

In the first three parts of this series, I discussed the current failings of the strength and conditioning fields. In this fourth and final installment, I’ll try my best to solve some of these problems — something that could very well take decades but needs to be done.

Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Certifications and Qualifications
Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Certifications and Qualifications

Previously, I’ve discussed relationships with sports coaches and administrators. In Part 3 of this series, I’ll cover some of the biggest issues and names in our field: certification, qualifications, the NCAA, NSCA, and CSCCa.

Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Our Relationship with Administrators
Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Our Relationship with Administrators

In Part 1, I covered problems strength and conditioning coaches deal with when it comes to sports coaches, whom we work with on a regular basis. Now, I’ll go over a group we don’t deal with every day but impact everything we do: the administrators.

Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Our Relationship with Sports Coaches
Strength and Conditioning is Failing: Our Relationship with Sports Coaches

In this four-part series of articles, I’ll explain why strength and conditioning is a failing field and how we can improve our line of work. This first article covers the problems that we often face with sports coaches.

The Specific Demands and Application of Conditioning for Sports
The Specific Demands and Application of Conditioning for Sports

With all the knowledge we have available to us, you would think that we have gotten past the idea that distance running will get an athlete in shape for any sport. So how should we program for athletes? Sport-specific? Sort of. In order to approach something that is actually sport-specific, we must take into account the actual demands of the sport.

Resignation of a Strength Coach
Resignation of a Strength Coach

There is actually a history here, and something I think young coaches getting into the profession need to think about.

Resume Writing Rules for Strength Coaches
Resume Writing Rules for Strength Coaches

Your resume is your written presentation of you. If you have a bad presentation, it can be assumed that you will not be a good hire. Don’t let this happen.

The Best Positions for Training and Coaching Your Athletes
The Best Positions for Training and Coaching Your Athletes

Use the art of coaching to determine where you stand as a facilitator of strength and conditioning. Are you where you ought to be?

The Hidden Value of the Unpaid Internship
The Hidden Value of the Unpaid Internship

In the strength and conditioning industry, the unpaid internship is a necessary evil.

Training and Coaching: Getting It Done (Part 2)
Training and Coaching: Getting It Done (Part 2)

Coaching, training, planning…it is all in a days work.

Training and Coaching: Get Under the Bar! (Part 1)
Training and Coaching: Get Under the Bar! (Part 1)

It’s incredible what you can learn under the bar, especially as a strength coach.

One Minute
One Minute

One minute. Years of hard work. Months of preparation.

10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 4)
10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 4)

I didn’t have any idea that there was such a thing as a strength and conditioning coach.

10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 3)
10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 3)

As far as relating to the athletes, I think that because you are around them every day, you will pick up on the current trends.

10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 2)
10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 2)

If you understand simple physics, anatomy, and biomechanics, you can understand movement better.

10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 1)
10,000 Square Feet of Learning Opportunities (Part 1)

There are so many people who say they want to become strength coaches but are unwilling or do not know how to take advantage of all the learning opportunities available to them.

Rookie Coaching Vanilla
Rookie Coaching Vanilla

Keep everything vanilla for that first year of coaching.

Questioning Training Methodologies
Questioning Training Methodologies

It is imperative that we don’t become narrow-minded and biased when choosing how we train our athletes.

Throw Out the Rep Ranges: A Different Perspective
Throw Out the Rep Ranges: A Different Perspective

One thing I’ve learned in the past couple years is that all of those set and rep tables that students have to memorize in their exercise science classes should be thrown in the trash can.

Do Powerlifters Need Cardio?
Do Powerlifters Need Cardio?

Having a base level of aerobic fitness can be highly beneficial for a powerlifter.

Adaptation Revisited
Adaptation Revisited

All athletes are trying to accomplish the same thing in their training.

10 + 1 Tips for Strength Coaches
10 + 1 Tips for Strength Coaches

Having worked my way through the ranks to be a collegiate strength coach, I’ve picked up a few things that other coaches can use to improve their own careers.

Improving the Bridge
Improving the Bridge

The bridge (aka plank) is a very simple exercise that has managed to accomplish the feat of being both loved by many and also hated by many.

 Improving the Deadlift
Improving the Deadlift

There are two major areas that have made a profound difference in my training—proper starting position and sound programming.

Sushi Improvements
Sushi Improvements

After competing in the Iron House Classic this past spring, I wanted to turn my attention to developing my raw strength. Based on some reading and videos I had seen, I made some unique adjustments to my dynamic effort bench training. These changes helped improve my raw (sushi) bench by 40 lbs in only 14 weeks.

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