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2008 Conference and Trade Show -21-23rd November 2008
The 2008 National Conference and Trade Show is shaping up to be the highlight of the year for everyone involved in Strength and Conditioning. The presenter line up this year is one of our best yet. With presenters from the USA, New Zealand as well as a number of our own coaches who are working with professional teams and elite athletes. This year we have special presentations from Coaches who have been working with our Olympic Athletes across a variety of sports at the AIS, State Institutes and Academies. As always the ASCA Conference provides you with ample opportunities to network these and other elite coaches and to see first hand the latest technologies and equipment available to support S and C Coaches. Remember early bird registration closes 30th September so now is the time to ensure you register and save. Click here for full details of Presenters, Topics, Sponsors, Registration and Accommodation Information
Position Vacant
National Olympic Committee of Indonesia are Advertising a Swimming Technical Coaching Position. The details of the position are fulltime swimming national level coach, located just outside of Jakarta, all travel expenses and accommodation paid and salary of approximately $3500 US per month. The focus of the position will be to maximise the Indonesian swimming performance at the 2011 South East Asian Games to be held in Jakarta. All applicants who are interested can email their CV to Dr Greg Wilson at Gregory.j.wilson@hotmail.com for further information.
Level 2 Course Townsville
Due to a huge demand the ASCA is looking to hold a Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coaching Course in Townsville on 6-7 & 13-14th December. Expressions of interest are therefore called from participants.
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Level 2 Course - Warilla
The ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Course Warilla - The ASCA is seeking Expressions of Interest for candidates interested in completing the Level 2 Accreditation at Warilla, NSW on the 6-7th and 13-14th December 2008.
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DVD Highlight of the Week
Teaching Exercises to Develop Explosive Power
DVD Highlight of the week : Teaching Exercises to Develop Explosive Power By: Lyn Jones Lyn Jones previously held positions in weightlifting administration and was the Oceania General Secretary from 1980-1984. His coaching positions include. National Team Coach in 3 nations (Britain, Australia and USA) coaching from local through state, national, international, World Championships. Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games, Goodwill Games and Olympic Games. Lyn personally coached medallists at World Championships, Commonwealth and Olympic Games. He holds a Honours Degree in Education, Diploma in Physical Education and assisted in development education programs in UK, USA and Australia including the writing of manuals and delivery of courses. You can download a glimpse of the DVD from here
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ASCA Professional Coaching Structure
The ASCA Pro Structure has been created to identify individuals
who possess the qualifications and experience to design and implement safe and
effective strength and conditioning programs for athletes either in an
individual or team environment. By adopting this Professional Coaching
Structure, ASCA Professional Coaches will be distinguished from the weekend
part time strength and conditioning coach, many of who have no qualifications
and little experience in the field. It will also provide opportunity to
negotiate appropriate remuneration for their professional services.
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The ASCA Position Stand - Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents
ASCA Media Release: One of the most asked questions from parents, coaches and young athletes that come through the National Office is in relation to resistance training for children and adolescents. In response to these numerous questions the ASCA has launched the first ASCA Position Statement at the 2007 National Conference and Trade Show ---- "ASCA Position Stand - Resistance Training for Children and Youth".
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Applications for Exemption (RPL)
All applicants seeking Exemption for either the Level 1 or 2 ASCA Strength and Conditioning Course must complete the appropriate Application for Exemption Form.
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World Anti Doping Coach's Tool Kit
The
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is the international independent organization
created in 1999 to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against doping in
sport in all its forms. The Agency is composed and funded equally by the sports
movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific
research, education, out-of-competition testing, development of anti-doping
capacities and monitoring of the World Anti-Doping Code - the first document
harmonizing regulations regarding anti-doping in all sports and all countries. In order to increase access to it's education
tools WADA has developed "The Coach's Tool Kit".
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Updating Provider Program and Application
The ASCA has more than 5000 accredited strength and conditioning coaches in Australia as well as a number of coaches who reside and work overseas. As a condition of maintaining their accreditation coaches must undertake a number of activities annually over a 4 year period. These are called Updating Hours/Points. If you wish to find out how to have your course/activity accredited as an Updating Activity of the ASCA.....
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Job Seekers
fitaus.com.au is the recruitment job board that is specifically focused on the Leisure, Sports and Health & Fitness Industries.
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The ASCA Level 1 Course has been approved as an Accredited Program
The ASCA Level 1 Course has been approved as an accredited program through Fitness Australia with 15 CEC's for the ASCA 2 Days Program. 
Books, Books and more Books
Do you want to expand your knowledge in Strength and Conditioning. The ASCA has selected a range of topical educational books that you will find beneficial in furthering your knowledge.
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| FROM THE ASCA E-MAGAZINE |
JASC 16 (2)
PEER REVIEW ARTICLES
A METHODOLOGICAL AND PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF FREE WEIGHT AND SMITH-MACHINE JUMP SQUATS
Jeremy M. Sheppard, Timothy L.A. Doyle & Kristie-Lee Taylor
INCREASES
IN JUMP SQUAT PEAK EXTERNAL POWER OUTPUT WHEN COMBINED WITH
ACCOMMODATING RESISTANCE BOX SQUATS DURING CONTRASTING RESISTANCE
COMPLEX TRAINING WITH SHORT REST PERIODS.
Daniel G. Baker
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
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TEAM RUNNING SPORTS, THERE IS A LARGE FOCUS ON INJURY REDUCTION. WHAT
ROLE, AND IMPORTANTLY, WHAT RESPONSIBILITY DOES THE STRENGTH AND
CONDITIONING COACH HAVE IN WORKING ON INJURY REDUCTION?
Martin Bollin, Stuart Cormack, Dr. Daniel Baker PhD and Dean Robinson
EXERCISE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FIELD
JUMP SQUATS WITH ADDITIONAL ECCENTRIC LOAD
Jeremy M. Sheppard & Anthony Giorgi
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Jeremy M. Sheppard
DEALING WITH MUSCULAR IMBALANCES AROUND THE LUMBO-PELVIS-HIP-JOINT
Daniel Taylor
MEMBER ARTICLE
CONDITIONING SUB-ELITE CRICKETERS
Calam Downie
LEVEL 2 SUBMISSION ARTICLE
THE EFFECT OF IRON DEFICIENCY AND ANAEMIA ON PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE ATHLETES
Megan Crabb
STABLE CORE OR FABLED LORE?
Grant Jenkins
RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH - PART 2
A Position Stand from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) 2007
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The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association is the industry and national peak body for Strength and Conditioning in Australia. It was established in 1992 to look after the interests of Strength and Conditioning Coaches in Australia and to give the industry a voice in discussions and negotiations with service providers. It is the professional / educational body for strength and conditioning in Australia. Coach education is a central component of the functions of the ASCA this is conducted through accreditation courses, updating seminars and through the ASCA official journal "Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning".
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