UKSCA

BECOME A UKSCA MEMBER The UKSCA is the pre-eminent professional body for strength and conditioning practitioners in the UK & these are just some of the reasons to join the UKSCA today! Join us now! ow.ly/kCm350PZGUp #StrengthandConditioning

🎧 Podcast version just dropped — The UKSCA 2025 panel digs into: when to say “no” to gadgets, why women’s sport needs clear “big rocks”, force-plate data that actually informs training, and league-wide tech standards to protect athletes and raise quality ow.ly/AW7B50Yv4YN

Becoming an S&C Coach – What are your options? Not sure where to start or what pathway is best for you? We’ve got you covered. 🎓 No degree required 🏆 Accreditation = National Register 🧠 Build skills through workshops & pathways See your options 👉 ow.ly/wHY150X6zZx

Richard Pruett explored how strength & conditioning coaches must evolve beyond technical expertise to master emotional intelligence and athlete-centred communication. Were you at #UKSCA2025? What are your thoughts or key take-aways? Click to view now! ow.ly/rlBF50Yv4Nc

“LTAD in the real world” with Paudie Roche — former UKSCA Board Director & long-time S&C coach at Arsenal shows how to start with the end in mind, align MDTs, & progress/regress through growth spurts while building character & movement literacy Watch now: ow.ly/jRE350YtY9h

Want to start your journey in Strength & Conditioning? The UKSCA S&C Trainer (ASCT) is the ideal entry point for coaches, PTs, teachers and therapists delivering S&C safely and effectively. View the video to learn more, then find a Licensed Partner: uksca.org.uk/universities

The UKSCA welcomes Adam Kerr as Director of Professional Standards. Currently Head of Academy Football Operations at Leeds United, Adam will help oversee the governance and evolution of the UKSCA’s professional standards framework. 🎥 Watch the clip below. #UKSCA #ASCC

Clarity drives player development In this final clip from the Rugby Conference series, Joe McGinley discusses the importance of clear long-term goals & how a lack of clarity can lead to disengagement within high-performance environments Full presentation: ow.ly/hsRa50YsM00

What do we really mean by “stiffness” in S&C? As Dr Sean Maloney explains, stiffness refers to the relationship between force & deformation — not soreness or restricted mobility. Watch the clip and read the full PSCJ article: ow.ly/wm0K50Ysbv3 #UKSCA #PSCJ #SandC

Player Development: Radical Candor & Honesty In this UKSCA Rugby Conference clip, Joe McGinley discusses “radical candor” in academy reviews - clear, supportive and evidence-based feedback to help players grow. 🎥 Full talk on UKSCA IQ: ow.ly/zGYa50YrcYH

UKSCA Weight Lifting for Sports Performance Workshop - Just over a week to go! Where: Manchester When: 21st & 22nd March 2026 This 2-day practical workshop is your gateway to UKSCA Accreditation & mastering Olympic lifts in your S&C programs ow.ly/hSuZ50XVVqr

What does elite fast bowling demand? In this final clip, Rob Ahmun uses slow-mo footage to guide a simple needs analysis: ✔ Front-on ✔ Closed side ✔ Open side With the ICC Men's T20 World Cup climaxing at the weekend, you can see why it matters. ow.ly/Uxvj50YhvKb

Ed Baker takes us behind the scenes as we dig into the nuance of impact-load, decision-making in sparring, why standard jump tests may miss key readiness shifts, & how heart-rate recovery can reveal hidden fatigue. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, ow.ly/otkJ50YoWf2

Upcoming Accreditation Assessment Dates for 2026. The ASCC assessment covers 4 key areas, putting your knowledge & coaching prowess to the test. To help candidates prepare, download our essential documents via ow.ly/1ImC50WwGXT for an overview on what it takes to pass.

On #InternationalWomensDay, #UKSCA Board Director Julie Gooderick highlights the importance of empowering female athletes & normalising conversations around the menstrual cycle. Read the article Julie co-authored with Sean Maloney 👇 ow.ly/3yXy50Yqzfj #IWD2026 #WomenInSport

UKSCA Conference Series Test match data showed international bowlers spending 16 hours in the field: • Up to 55km covered • 4–7km sprint distance • One sprint every 2–3 mins How do you prepare players for that? In this clip, Rob Ahmun explains. 🎥 uksca.org.uk/uksca-iq/artic…

As Joe McGinley explains, the role of the S&C coach is to support the long-term development of the rugby player, not overcomplicate it As the 6 Nations enters its final rounds, this is a powerful reminder of the bigger picture behind elite performance uksca.org.uk/uksca-iq/artic…

Now live! As Director of Performance at EXOS, Rich Pruett draws on his years in collegiate & professional sport to show us how emotional intelligence (EQ) isn’t optional, it’s the difference between coaching & connecting. Click to view the recording: ow.ly/XPgv50YoWbE

What does strength actually improve in cricket? Key actions: • Sprinting & throwing • Six-hitting distance • Ball-release speed • Bat swing velocity In this clip, Rob Ahmun explains why hip & torso strength are key for fast bowling energy transfer: ow.ly/Z6Fk50Yhu4K

🎥 Now live: Full session recording — Andy Boyd chairs a sharp, no-fluff discussion with Prof. Ben Jones (Leeds Beckett University), Dr Martin Buchheit, Prof. Sophia Nimphius (ECU), & Prof. Paul Comfort (Salford) Available now – check it out ow.ly/nGaN50Yk3B0

📢 Thinking about submitting to the UKSCA Journal? Case study submissions can be sent directly to Chris Bishop before entering blind peer review. Find out how to get involved: ow.ly/Ss9j50Ymglv #UKSCA #PSCJ #SAndC