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.

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.

Discover how Athletic Motor Skill Competencies (AMSCs) enhance youth motor development, physical literacy, performance and long-term participation in sport and physical activity.

An evidence-informed youth strength and conditioning programme using physical literacy and motor competence to enhance engagement and development in 11–14-year-olds.

Dr Paul Comfort explores force-plate testing, IMTP, CMJ and jump-height analysis for S&C coaches and sport scientists seeking better performance data.

Richard Pruett explores emotional intelligence, athlete-centred coaching, and communication skills for strength & conditioning success.

Dr Phil Scott explores humanising innovation in coaching—linking empathy, communication, and performance for S&C coaches and sport scientists.

Dr Sophia Nimphius explores redefining strength as a process, not a number—insight for S&C coaches, sport scientists, and performance leaders.

S&C coaches are uniquely positioned to understand the psychological pressures that accompany athletic performance.

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.

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

Discover how Self-Determination Theory can help S&C coaches increase athlete motivation, engagement and performance through autonomy-supportive coaching.

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

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