Permalink Reply by John Weatherly on That's a good question. Years ago I suggested to people that had major roles in the NSCA to develop an advanced credential that would be a "nut-cutter" to pass the test and get. There was no interest. What's the use in having an advanced credential that few could get? There is none on the part of organizations such as the NSCA. There's no money in it. The CSCS is a minimal competency certification. Back when I took it almost cold in 89 (and didn't have any trouble passing), there were not that many who were CSCS. Now, there are CSCS people all over the place. It's a money-maker!
Permalink Reply by Keith D. Swift on Depends on what level you're working on. If you're a college coach or interested in being in the college strength coach I'd say the SCCC from the CSCCa. If you're into fitness realm I'd say a certification through NASM.
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Permalink Reply by Jeff Diritto on right on, i hope to work under a mentor one day so i can get it
Keith D. Swift said:
Depends on what level you're working on. If you're a college coach or interested in being in the college strength coach I'd say the SCCC from the CSCCa. If you're into fitness realm I'd say a certification through NASM.
Permalink Reply by Adam Blalock on Industry standard appears to be CSCS then USAW as these are what are asked for on every job posting in S&C. The CSCS can be replaced with the SCCC but most have both anyway. NASM is still working its way in, I have the PES and unfortunately the degree program for my MS dropped NASM so I will not get the CES through them. The Corrective Exercise Specialist will help you gain knowledge in areas that the other certs won't. I eventually want to attend a Starting Strength clinic. I could see this becoming a really good and needed certification, you will know that a guy with this can perform, coach, and program the lifts very well. I can't really say the same for USAW and definitely not the CSCS or SCCC....
With all that said none of these will necessarily get you anywhere or increased pay.
-Adam
Permalink Reply by Beau Arney on Why is there even so much credibility put on certification(s)? It is just funny to me that coaches of sports don't have certifications. They just have to prove themselves and work there way up and prove themselves on their results and abilities. People say its the liability, football coaches have some of the highest chances of catastrophic injuries in sports. Any certifications? No. Sport coaches are not asked for certifications on job descriptions etc. Just frustrates me that can't even get a look at job over a high priced test, when my kids programming looks and provide the results of those with certifications. Thanks, stepping off the soap box. Thank you to all the strength coaches out there for your thankless work and sacrifice esp. at the high school level.
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