Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Learn more about strength and conditioning coaching by visiting the Web sites of college and professional sports teams. Read industry publications such as Strength and Conditioning Journal and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research; these journals are published by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (https://www.nsca.com/education/journals). The association also offers membership options for high school and college students and the "NSCA Coaching Podcast" (https://www.nsca.com/education/podcasts). SHAPE America publishes Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators (https://www.shapeamerica.org/publications/journals).

Talk to physical education teachers and sports coaches about strength and conditioning training, and ask for them to arrange an information interview with a professional in the field. Perhaps you could even job-shadow a coach to learn even more about the field. You should also volunteer to work as a coach for one or more high school sports teams.