1. Why Strength and Conditioning is Important at the High School Level
Christopher Foehr
Don Bosco Prep

2. 2 Primary Goals of a Strength and Conditioning Coach
Improve Athletic Performance
Reduce Athletic Injuries

3. Content Knowledge
A strength and conditioning coach must have content knowledge of:
- Anatomy, bioenergetics, exercise physiology, biomechanics
- Nutrition
- Flexibility, conditioning and correct exercise techniques
- Policies, procedures, layout design and guidelines
(National Strength and Conditioning Association)

4. Strength and Conditioning consists of:
Strength Training
Speed & Agility Training
Flexibility
Recovery
Rehabilitation
Training Planning
Balance

5. Strength Training- Types of Strengths
General Strength
Maximum Strength
Specific Strength
Strength Endurance
Power

6. Strength Training Equipment
Barbells/Dumbbells
Chains
Tires
Bands
Prowler

7. Speed & Agility Training
Acceleration
Speed
Plyometrics
Change in Direction
Technique

8. Speed & Agility Equipment
Sleds
Ladders
Parachutes
Cones and Bands

9. Flexibility – Range of Motion
Muscle/Joint/Connective Tissue
Stretching
- Static
- Dynamic
Warm Up
Cool Down

10. Training Planning
Periodization is an organized approach to training that involves progressive cycling of various aspects of a training program during a specific period of time to bring about optimal gains in physical performance.

11. Various Aspects # of sets per exercise # of repetitions per set
Types, order and # of exercises per training session
Rest period between sets and exercises

12. Various Aspects- Cont. Resistance/Load
Type and tempo of muscles action (ex. Eccentric, concentric, isometric)
Frequency of training sessions

13. Example Periodization schedule for a fall high school athlete:
- Off Season: January-June
- Pre Season: July-August
- Competition: September-November
- Post Season: December

14. Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Design regiments to strengthen body parts that are prone to injury
As strength coaches, we must be able to teach correct exercise and lifting techniques to our athletes.
If we cannot keep athletes injury free, then all other training improvements are for nothing.

15. Injury Prevention Program
Keys to injury prevention for all athletes
- Flexibility
- Strength
- Balance
- Agility
- Core Stability
- Coordination
- Body Control Through Functional Movements

16. Rehabilitation/Prehabilitation
Stretching
Ice Baths
Pool
Massage
Sleep

17. Nutrition
Conditioning coaches can monitor an athletes general health and may provide nutritional advice.

18. Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
In order to qualify to take the CSCS certification test, a candidate must:
- have a bachelors degree from an approved and accredited college/university.
- be a current senior in college pursuing an undergraduate degree from an approved and accredited college/university.
- have earned a chiropractic medicine degree.
-have a current CPR and AED Certification

19. Total Package Strength Training + Speed & Agility Training
Proper Nutrition + Rehabilitation

20. My Portfolio Health Promotion and Fitness Management- Rowan University
ISSA Certified (International Sports Sciences Association)
Played college football
Strongman (North American Strongman)
- 2 Time Mr. New Jersey (200lb Weight Class)
Personal Trainer
Volunteer High School Strength and Conditioning Coach

21. Contact Information
Phone: (609)
Address: 21 Diesel St, Florence, NJ 08518
Don Bosco Prep Strength & Conditioning Coach