A short article on exploration and description of the autism spectrum disorder, with crucial information for S&C coaches, followed by a discussion of effective coaching strategies for working with the autistic population.

An in-depth exploration and description of the autism spectrum disorder, with crucial information for S&C coaches, followed by a discussion of effective coaching strategies for working with the autistic population.

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.

Ulrik Sandstrom's UKSCA 2024 presentation delves into how neurological control directly influences injury prevention and performance, exploring fascinating case studies from elite athletes. Watch the full session to understand why control and stability are key to injury resilience.

Prof JB Morin delivered an insightful presentation at the UKSCA 2024 annual conference, discussing the evolution of sprint mechanics and speed training over the past decade. Key topics included force-velocity profiling, sprint mechanics, and the importance of individualised athlete training.

Dr. Jonathan Hughes delivered an insightful presentation on eccentric training at the UKSCA 2024 conference, exploring its role in improving athletic performance across various sports. He discussed how eccentric training helps with deceleration and high-speed movements, emphasising the importance of using advanced methods to measure training transfer into performance gains.

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 Amy Arundale, delivers a compelling presentation at the UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference on advances in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation. Amy highlights the critical role of eccentric training, cognitive load, and a multi-disciplinary approach in modern recovery protocols. Her expertise in ACL prevention has provided practical and cutting-edge insights for coaches and practitioners alike.

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.

The dynamic strength index (DSI) has been proposed as a diagnostic approach to manage strength training - how effective is it?

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

Dan Tobin, of Gloucester Rugby, session from the UKSCA's 2023 Conference examines theory and practice of 'power' training for elite rugby union players. Exploring ways to optimise gym based force-velocity qualities.

This article aims to describe a systematic process used to screen an athlete with a predetermined movement deficiency limiting sporting performance.

The session outlines the mechanisms behind breath-holding to elicit hypoxic / hypercapnic adaptions in sports.

This presentation reviews the impact of school sport involvement on the holistic development of student-athletes, providing practical recommendations.