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.

Explore how swing speed training impacts clubhead speed, ball velocity and carry distance in elite golfers, comparing driver vs speed stick protocols.

Associations between maximal muscle strength, power and driver club head speed in elite male and female golfers, with practical training insights.

UKSCA webinar exploring Damien Harper’s research on deceleration, ACL risk, change of direction, and braking training methods for S&C coaches

Edward Baker explores combat sport performance, punch force, athlete readiness, and data-driven coaching for strength & conditioning coaches.

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

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.

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.

UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference. Phil dives into his experience transitioning from the Olympic sports world to working with the Australian Air Force, applying sports performance principles to occupational readiness for the tactical athlete.

In this UKSCA 2024 round table discussion, chaired by Andy Boyd, the focus was on youth physical activity and how we can improve it. The panel shared their insights on the barriers facing children today, from lack of play opportunities to the challenges of screen time. They also discussed the role of S&C in schools.

Reporting from the Women in Sport and Exercise Science Academic Network (WiSEAN) Conference in June 23.

This research poster describes an investigation into the strength and power characteristics of schoolboy rugby players at Millfield School.