What do strength and conditioning coaches do?

A strength and conditioning or S&C coach is typically in charge of four aspects of an athlete’s training program: improving power and strength, developing the energy required for the specific sport, style, and position of the player, reducing the potential for injury and burnout, and assisting in recovery, should an injury occur.

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Their work generally complements those of other exercise instructors and personal trainers, as they all aim to improve our overall fitness. The main difference is that their methods are sport-specific, which is why they primarily work with athletes.

S&C coaches are mandatory in most modern sports, from boxing, MMA, and football to basketball, golf, and swimming. The equipment and resources at their disposal are often more extensive than the ones we often find in fitness centers, as their main objective is to provide strength and power to dedicated athletes. Aside from being employed by professional sports franchises, S&C coaches are often hired by schools, physical therapy centers, and high-end fitness centers.

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The top reason serious athletes train with an S&C coach is to develop the correct technique to be truly competitive in their given sport, particularly in regard to qualities like rotational, reactive, and explosive strength. They are also aware that S&C coaches provide them with their necessary nutrition and motivational needs, as well as quick recovery guidance.

Hello, there. I’mRyan Shephard, a student at the University of Michigan. I’m hoping to have a career in professional sports training and rehab. Thankfully, my courses allow me to learn anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and pharmacology. For similar reads, visit this blog.