Examines how biological maturation and body size influence strength classification in UK youth ice hockey players, highlighting maturation-sensitive centiles and allometric scaling.

Examines eccentric hamstring strength during fixture congestion in professional football, showing stable force despite increased match frequency and supporting micro-dosed Nordic hamstring exercise.

Examines relationships between pick-up acceleration, isometric strength and jump performance in youth football, highlighting early-phase force development as a key predictor of acceleration performance.

Athlete monitoring in low-resource sporting environments, exploring practical, sustainable methods used in Ghanaian football and school sports.

Presents expert-informed recommendations for force plate testing before arduous military training, identifying IMTP, countermovement jump and drop jump measures for neuromuscular profiling and physical-readiness assessment.

Explores the rationale for immediate post-match lower-body resistance training in elite soccer during congested fixture schedules, examining recovery demands, strength maintenance, injury risk and applied programming strategies used within a UEFA Champions League environment.

Grassroots sport is the foundation of lifelong participation and talent development. Discover how strength and conditioning can enhance safety, inclusion, physical literacy and long-term engagement.

Examination of full and modified FMS™ scores in football players, exploring links with sprint speed, jump performance and movement quality across sex, age and playing position.

Learn how to implement and interpret the countermovement rebound jump (CMRJ) to assess slow and fast stretch-shortening cycle performance within a single, time-efficient test.

Nick Hill, Elite Performance Specialist at EXOS, at the UKSCA 2024 Conference. He shares his coaching journey, emphasising the importance of working with diverse athlete populations. Hill discussed NFL Combine training, key metrics for developing speed, and the complexity within simple exercises like sled pushes

Dr. Chris Bishop delivered a thought-provoking session at the UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference, focusing on the practical application of jump testing as a tool for strength and conditioning professionals. He explored the selection of appropriate metrics, the importance of operational principles, and the utility of force plates for assessing athletic performance.

Dr Ben Rosenblatt, founder of 292 Performance and former FA physical performance lead, shares his insights on preparing athletes for elite competition. Drawing from his experience with GB Hockey and the England football team, he highlights the importance of understanding athletes' specific physical demands

Is the Dynamic Strength Index (DSI) a valid programming tool? Explore the evidence behind DSI, its limitations, and practical alternatives for strength training decisions.

Learn how to successfully integrate strength and conditioning into secondary schools, with practical strategies for PE, youth athletic development, resistance training and long-term physical literacy.

Learn how strength and conditioning coaches can recognise, prevent and recover from burnout through practical stress management, healthy boundaries and supportive workplace cultures.