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.

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.

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.

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.

Systematic review exploring how menstrual cycle phases influence neuromuscular performance, reactive strength, impulse and stretch-shortening cycle force-time metrics in women.

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.

Emily Handyside is the coaching lead at UK Coaching, delivering learning and development for coaches across all sports.

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.

Nick Hill, Elite Performance Specialist at EXOS, at the UKSCA 2024 Conference. He shares his coaching journey, emphasising the importance of working with diverse athlete populations. Hill discussed NFL Combine training, key metrics for developing speed, and the complexity within simple exercises like sled pushes