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.

Humanising Innovation: Balancing Coaching with Advancements in Technology and Science is the theme of the UKSCA's annual conference, September 2025

The robust approach to take is to focus on outcomes and whether the innovation leads to better results.

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.

Emily Handyside is the coaching lead at UK Coaching, delivering learning and development for coaches across all sports.

The Skill-Will Matrix creates an outline for optimal communication strategies to jumpstart a performance department's evolution towards an ideal organisational workflow.

The UKSCA announces an exciting new partnership with the R&A promoting diversity and access to high-performance sport at The 2025 AIG Women’s Open

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.

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.

Watch this engaging roundtable discussion from the UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference, chaired by Rob Ahmun, featuring Clive Brewer, Debby Sargent, and David Lasini. The trio shares decades of S&C experience, insights on professional evolution, and the impact of networking and collaboration.

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.

Richard Husseiny's session at the UKSCA 2024 conference invited participants to shift from logical thinking to embodied awareness. Focusing on mindfulness, breathwork, and the body's electromagnetic energy, Husseiny encouraged deeper self-connection and presence. His methods emphasised the importance of softening and tuning into the body's natural rhythms.

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.