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

Grassroots sport is the foundation of lifelong participation and talent development. Discover how strength and conditioning can enhance safety, inclusion, physical literacy and long-term engagement.

Comparison of strength training vs strength plus micro-dosed swing speed training in golf on clubhead speed, efficiency of strike / smash factor and physical capacity in university golfers.

Explore the reliability of plyometrics and jump height testing using wearable technology, highlighting key insights into measurement error in youth athletes.

Examination of full and modified FMS™ scores in football players, exploring links with sprint speed, jump performance and movement quality across sex, age and playing position.

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

Longitudinal study examining Nordic hamstring exercise performance during fixture congestion, highlighting eccentric strength stability, limb asymmetry, and implications for injury prevention in professional football.

Andy Boyd leads a UKSCA panel on sports tech, data, and coaching practice for strength and conditioning coaches and sport scientists.

Dr Martin Buchheit explores load–response monitoring, data-driven training, and performance adaptation for strength and conditioning coaches.

Professor Ben Jones explores sports technology, performance data, injury prevention and coaching insights for strength and conditioning coaches and sport scientists.

Cillian Reardon explores disciplined thinking, systems, and goal achievement in performance for strength and conditioning professionals.

Dr Dario Cazzola, Associate Professor of Biomechanics at Bath, researches injury biomechanics and performance, specialising in cervical spine injuries in sport.

Clarity and guidance to improve practitioner application and understanding of plyometrics - adaptations, movement strategy, exercise prescription and exercise progressions.

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.

Dr Amy Arundale, delivers a compelling presentation at the UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference on advances in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation. Amy highlights the critical role of eccentric training, cognitive load, and a multi-disciplinary approach in modern recovery protocols. Her expertise in ACL prevention has provided practical and cutting-edge insights for coaches and practitioners alike.