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Foreword by Tom Coughlin Introduction by Mike Gentry Part I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance Training Chapter 1. Importance of Resistance Training Anthony Caterisano Chapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport Positions Brett Bartholomew Chapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete Assessment Zac Woodfin Chapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design Guidelines Jeff Hurd and Nathaniel D.M. Jenkins Part II. Exercise Technique Chapter 5. Total Body Exercise Technique Richard Lansky Chapter 6. Lower Body Exercise Technique Anthony Lomando Chapter 7. Upper Body Exercise Technique Jim Peal and Erik Myyra Chapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise Technique Ted Rath Part III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample Programs Chapter 9. Off-Season Programming Jerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac Woodfin Chapter 10. Preseason Programming Jerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac Woodfin Chapter 11. In-Season Programming Jerry Palmieri, Darren Krein, and Zac Woodfin Chapter 12. Postseason Programming Darren Krein, Jerry Palmieri, and Zac Woodfin
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world's leading organisation in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognised professionals in strength training and conditioning and sport science, the NSCA is the world's trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. Jerry Palmieri was the strength and conditioning coach for the New York Giants for 12 years under Tom Coughlin, winning two Super Bowl Championships. After earning his Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, he worked as strength and conditioning coach at Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Boston College. Palmieri started his NFL career in 1995, coaching with the Jacksonville Jaguars for 8 seasons. As well as this, he has also written numerous articles on strength and conditioning and regularly speaks at industry conferences. Darren Krein is the head strength and conditioning coach of the Indianapolis Colts and holts 18 years of NFL coaching experience. Krein previously spent five seasons at the Miami Dolphins. In 2013 he was named NFL Strength Coach of the Year. Prior to coaching, Krein played for various teams including San Diego Chargers, Green Bay Packers and Barcelona Dragons.