Whether it was your own athletic career, a family member, or a PE teacher who saw your potential, you’ve felt the weight room's power firsthand. You know this is more than just muscle; it's about resilience, performance, and realizing what's possible within yourself and others.
Building a career in strength and conditioning means you don’t have to leave the weight room — just pivot into an impactful coaching position. But keep in mind that jobs in this sector are as competitive as the sports they serve.
NSCA Student Membership is your edge for the know-how and network to excel with athletes and clients.
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
+ (800) 815-6826
+ (719) 632-6722
Founded in 1978, the National Strength and Conditioning Association® (NSCA) is a recognized 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing strength and conditioning science and education for all people.
The NSCA exists to empower the public and professionals across the strength and conditioning spectrum with evidence-based information to safely and effectively enhance health and performance. Our community consists of more than 60,000 Members and Certified Professionals worldwide who further best practices as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other exercise science-related roles.
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Learn more about the CSCS, potential career paths, and strength coach salaries in
The Official Guide to Becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Are you a former athlete or fitness superfan who fell in love with the weight room and training experience?
Does the idea of pushing the limits of performance pique your interest?
Create a Satisfying Career as a Strength Coach
Are you a former athlete or fitness superfan who fell in love with the weight room and training experience?
Does the idea of pushing the limits of performance pique your interest?
Are You Ready?
Learn more about the CSCS, potential career paths, and strength coach salaries in The Official Guide to Becoming a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
National Strength and Conditioning Association
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
+ (800) 815-6826
+ (719) 632-6722
Founded in 1978, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning and related sport science professions around the world.
The NSCA exists to empower a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education. The NSCA community is composed of more than 60,000 members and certified professionals throughout the world who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.
About the NSCA
© 2023 National Strength & Conditioning Association
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Your NSCA Student Membership qualifies you to apply for $2,000 in undergrad and grad scholarships, up to $10,000 in research and coaching advancement grants, and $10,000 in paid assistantships.
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
+ (800) 815-6826
+ (719) 632-6722
Founded in 1978, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing education for strength and conditioning and related sport science professions around the world.
The NSCA exists to empower a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education. The NSCA community is composed of more than 60,000 Members and Certified Professionals throughout the world who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.
ABOUT THE NSCA
© 2024 National Strength & Conditioning Association
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