In this insightful presentation by Clive Brewer from the UKSCA 2024 conference, Clive takes us through his experiences in elite athletic performance, including working with top-tier athletes and organisations. He shares valuable lessons on rehab processes, plyometric progressions, and how culture impacts team performance.

Shaun McLaren's UKSCA 2024 presentation. Discover how data literacy is becoming an essential skill for S&C coaches and how leveraging data can enhance athletic performance. He shares his experiences with data handling, visualisation, and the shift towards a data-informed decision-making process.

Watch Dr. Emma Ross's eye-opening presentation from the UKSCA 2024 conference. She tackles the vital topic of supporting female athletes beyond just physical performance, addressing how menstrual health, nutrition, and biomechanics impact athletic success.

Dr. Jamie Tallent shared valuable insights at the UKSCA 2024 conference, focusing on micro-dosing and high-frequency training strategies in elite performance environments. His work with organisations like the Royal Ballet and elite sports teams demonstrates how adapting training can optimise physical performance, even in high-load environments.

UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference. Phil dives into his experience transitioning from the Olympic sports world to working with the Australian Air Force, applying sports performance principles to occupational readiness for the tactical athlete.

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 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

This question is, does over-protection reduce resilience if a balance between protection and exposure to stress is needed for growth and adaptability.

The coach needs a comprehensive understanding of motivation to construct a positive training environment that is sensitive to the elemental motives of the athletes.

Work-life balance is a myth; You are not your job; Protecting your boundaries; Beyond a coach. Hard questions discussed.

At some point in our careers and our personal lives all of us will have faced doubts and questioned ourselves. This should never be considered as unusual or even as a sign of weakness.

Authenticity in coaching means aligning with core values, but true growth comes from adapting and evolving, not rigidly sticking to a fixed "true self."

Reporting from the Women in Sport and Exercise Science Academic Network (WiSEAN) Conference in June 23.

This research poster describes an investigation into the strength and power characteristics of schoolboy rugby players at Millfield School.