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"The Professional Body for Strength & Conditioning in the UK."

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR UKSCA MEMBERS
  1. Newcastle Falcons Academy S&C Coach - more details
  2. Lawn Tennis Association - S&C Co-ordinator Sports Science - more details
  3. Swindon Town FC S&C Coach - more details
  4. World Class Lifting Lead Performance Coach - more details
  5. GB Women's Basketball S&C Coach - more details
  6. Sportex Performance Training - S&C Coach - more details
  7. English Institute of Sport - S&C Coach - more details
  8. UKSCA Core Text Authors/Editors - more details
UKSCA'S 4TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 6-8 JUNE 2008 - BELFAST
 This years conference, hosted by the Sports Institute Northern Ireland will run over 3 days at the new High Performance Centre, University of Ulster.

FULL PROGRAMME AND BOOKING FORMS AVAILABLE - more details
The conference includes a trade show area for exhibitors - more details
The UKSCA is encouraging poster submissions for this conference - more details
Speaker highlights include:
  • Dr Greg Haff: Periodisation - let the science guide our programme design
  • Liam Hennessy - Contrast training: principles into practice at the IFRU
  • Steve Plisk - Manipulation of training variables to achieve optimum performance
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  • Jan Hoff - Research and practice in strength & conditioning for Elite Norwegian Soccer
  • Jeremy Green - Strength implications of specific movements in tennis
  • Vincenzo Canali - Training the posture to form a stable base from which to develop athletic strength
  • Kelvin Giles - Role of physical competence in athletic development
  • Leo Totten - Olympic Lifting Masterclass
  • Jonny Bloomfield - Speed and agility in team sports
  • Beijing 2008 Home Country S&C Coaches - Preparation for Team GB medal hopefuls

UKSCA KEY DATES 2008
3 May UKSCA Assessment Day London - date full, waiting list applies
10-11 May Plyometrics, Agility, Speed Workshop Belfast - NEW DATE
17-18 May Plyometrics, Agility, Speed Workshop London - date full, waiting list applies
31 May,1 Jun Weight Lifting Workshop London
5 Jun UKSCA Assessment Day Belfast
6-8 Jun UKSCA Annual Conference Belfast
14-15 Jun Plyometrics, Agility, Speed Workshop London - NEW DATE
18-19 Jun Weight Lifting Workshop Lilleshall
21-22 Jun Plyometrics, Agility, Speed Workshop Manchester - date full, waiting list applies
19-20 Jul Weight Lifting Workshop London

FULL SCHEDULES AND BOOKING INFORMATION:

The forms below can be used, or you can book online or call 0870 116 1566
Weight Lifting for Sports Performance - 2 day workshops
Plyometrics, Agility and Speed for Sports Performance - 2 day workshops
UKSCA 2008 Assessment Days - Assessment Day Booking Form

Where a waiting list applies please call the office to be placed on this day
"PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH & CONDITIONING" ISSUE 9 PUBLISHED Apr 2008
The UK's only title produced for strength & conditioning coaches.
The latest issue is now available for Associate and Accredited members of the UKSCA.
This quarter's issue contains articles written by World Class authors on:

- THE DEADLIFT
- STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FOR THE HEART
- MOVEMENT TRAINING FOR FOOTBALL
- LEARNING TO REACT

UKSCA BECOMES UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR "SUPERTRAINING"
The Bible for S&C coaches, Mel C Siff's book Supertraining has been recognised as a key text since it was first published.
Previously only available to order directly from the US publishers - the UKSCA is now selling this from our shop and is it is available at a 10% discount for members.
UKSCA BECOMES UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR "SUPERTRAINING"
The Bible for S&C coaches, Mel C Siff's book Supertraining has been recognised as a key text since it was first published.
Previously only available to order directly from the US publishers - the UKSCA is now selling this from our shop and is it is available at a 10% discount for members.

UKSCA SHOP NOW LAUNCHED
We are developing relationships with S&C suppliers to bring discounted products to members.
See the shop area of the website for details of all products available. The catalogue is growing as we develop relationships with more suppliers.