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

A key priority for the UKSCA PSCJ: 👉 Journal indexing In this UKSCA Insights clip, Chris Bishop discusses the importance of getting the journal recognised within databases like Google Scholar to improve visibility and impact. #UKSCA #PSCJ #StrengthAndConditioning

🎧 New podcast: Dr Martin Buchheit on Sports Science 3.0. Perfect for coaches, S&C, sports scientists and rehab leads. Listen on your favourite app and share one idea you’ll try this week. ow.ly/zevw50Yz0lm

Thinking of paying for ASCC mentorship? Make sure you’re making an informed choice. Not all guidance is equal. Before you invest, please read this ✅ Key questions to ask ✅ Risks to avoid ✅ How to grow through the process Read the full article here: 🔗 ow.ly/4Ilt50WqkOQ

Missed Prof Paul Comfort’s UKSCA session? Watch the full presentation on getting force-plate testing right: IMTP posture (and straps!), CMJ thresholds, drop-jump fall height, plus the metrics that matter Watch & save for your next testing day uksca.org.uk/uksca-iq #uksca2025

How to become a UKSCA S&C Trainer Licensed Partner! Deliver the OfQual-regulated Level 3 Diploma in S&C through our trusted framework. Unis, NGBs, gyms, clubs & more are already onboard Interested? Learn more & join us in shaping the future of S&C: uksca.org.uk/blog/29

Are you fully prepared for your ASCC Assessment Tests? The ASCC assessment covers four key areas, putting your knowledge & coaching prowess to the test. To help candidates prepare, download our essential documents via the website for a deep dive into what it takes to pass!

Internships are key to developing future S&C coaches — but access and structure remain challenges. In the latest PSCJ, Callum Blades shares how to design more effective internship programmes. 📖 Read more: uksca.org.uk/blog/69/how-to… #UKSCA #S&C #PSCJ

Padraig (Paudie) Roche unpacks two decades of long-term athlete development (LTAD) across Munster Rugby & Arsenal FC He contrasts male/female maturation, highlights character & intent, & shares real-world pathways from academy to first team. Watch now ow.ly/UHfo50YtY97

Check out the latest UKSCA Jobs Board Listings — updated regularly with new roles across every level & sector, from internships to leadership positions. 💼 Employers can also post for free! 👉 uksca.org.uk/jobs

Who is the UKSCA? We’re the pre-eminent professional body for S&C practitioners in the UK, representing 2600+ members for 20+ years ✅ Setting high standards ✅ Advancing skills & knowledge ✅ Advocating for members ✅ Building a strong S&C community uksca.org.uk/about

🎧 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