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

Coach interview with a female S&C Coach working in mens cricket and a gay, male S&C Coach - both are at Edgbaston.

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

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."

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.

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.