This festive season, we’re delighted to give back to schools with a little financial magic! We’re offering two free books from our Make Sense of Pence range to schools for their Christmas raffle!
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The UKSCA Coach Considerations Podcast is FREE to access 🎧
Featuring expert voices from across S&C, sport science and coaching.
Catch up on conference recordings, practitioner insights & past episodes.
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UKSCA Conference 2026 | Call for Presentations
Share your work. Get noticed. Boost your career.
Now accepting submissions for posters, oral presentations, podium sessions & practical workshops
📅 Deadline: 14 Aug 2026
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Research on female athletes is scarce, with only 6% of studies focusing exclusively on them. To make matters worse, just 8% of that research is high quality, leaving very little evidence-based material to guide training and performance strategies. #SportsScience#FemaleAthletes
UKSCA Weight Lifting for Sports Performance Workshop - Just 1 week to go!
Where: Edinburgh Napier University
When: 27th & 28th June 2026
This 2-day practical workshop is your gateway to UKSCA Accreditation & mastering Olympic lifts in your S&C programs
https://t.co/GDW5ccsneC
Master combat with drills for agility and awareness. From guard passing and knee taps to sumo games, sharpen your skills on the ground and in grips. #CombatSports#Training
Once you leave the ground, what you do in the air doesn't change your jump height. Gravity dictates your descent, making certain coaching cues irrelevant. Focus on safe landings, not mid-air acrobatics. #JumpingTechnique#SportsScience
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:
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Quantifying sparring load in athletes is tricky. But punch force and lower body power? Those are key for boxing success. Data shows a strong link between these physical metrics and performance. #BoxingScience#PerformanceTraining
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
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UKSCA Awards 2026 | Nominations Open
Recognising those raising the standard in S&C.
Self-nominations encouraged.
📅 Deadline: 29 June 2026
👉 Nominate now:
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Are you truly measuring lower body strength or just grip strength? Using straps for exercises like Romanian deadlifts isn't about convenience, it's about accurate assessment. Don't let excuses about 'ecological validity' mask a lack of true strength training.
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: https://t.co/Xim9BDU76U
Effort isn't always visible, and impact isn't always measurable without context. Challenge your assumptions by looking beyond the obvious. Use data to question what you see. #Performance#Training
Want to showcase your brand at the UKSCA 2026 Annual Conference?
Find out everything you need to know about exhibiting at the UK’s largest gathering of S&C professionals
📍 Nottingham
📅 Sept 2026
For full exhibitor details & opportunities, head to:
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Training female athletes differs due to societal pressures and earlier social media exposure for males. Coaches must navigate communication and motivation differences, body image concerns, and varying competitive drives to effectively develop both genders.
Join the UK's leading authority for S&C practitioners
At UKSCA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live healthier lives through physical activity
Our Coaching Model empowers coaches to recognise the skills & insights they need to elevate their athlete's performance
UKSCA Weight Lifting for Sports Performance Workshop - Just 2 weeks to go!
Where: Edinburgh Napier University
When: 27th & 28th June 2026
This 2-day practical workshop is your gateway to UKSCA Accreditation & mastering Olympic lifts in your S&C programs
https://t.co/GDW5ccsneC
Machine learning models can do more than just analyze past performance. Train them on player data, and they can predict the impact of training changes, simulating outcomes like a 2% quad strength increase yielding a specific speed boost.
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:
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Quantifying an athlete's journey can lead to longer, healthier careers. Instead of banning high-risk sports, we innovate—like in Formula 1. The goal is to optimize athlete health and performance, not to stop the sport. #AthleteHealth#SportsScience#Performance