Read Strength and Conditioning Journal, NSCA Coach, and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (all available at https://www.nsca.com/education/journals) to learn more about the field.
Join the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) to take advantage of networking resources, publications, and member-only benefits.
Talk with strength and conditioning coaches about their careers. Find out how they got started, and what they like most and least about their profession.
The CSCCa and NSCA offer mentorship programs for young coaches. They are a great way to develop your professional and personal skills and make valuable industry contacts.
Visit the following Web sites for job listings: http://cscca.org/careers and https://nsca.careerwebsite.com.
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