Because the IYCA has the only certification designed specifically for high school strength and conditioning – the IYCA HSSCS – I get a lo
t of questions about how to get your foot in the door or how to become a high school strength and conditioning coach.
I also happen to work in several high schools, I post a lot of content from weight rooms, and I love working in high school strength and conditioning, so it makes sense that people ask those questions.
But, is this job really right for you?
Through the years, I’ve answered these questions individually, and this video breaks down just about all of the advice I’ve given and everything you need to know to get your foot in the door or get started in high school strength and conditioning.
The two most important things to understand are:
Is this the right job/situation for you?
Qualifications
Funding
Challenges & opportunities
Relationships
Creating a job vs. being hired
Jim Kielbaso is the President of the IYCA and Owner of
Impact Sports Performance in Novi, MI. He has authored multiple books, articles and training products and has spoken at events around the world. He holds a BS in Exercise Science, an MS in Kinesiology and has gone through multiple certifications through the IYCA, NSCA, NASM and more. Jim is a former college strength & conditioning coach and has trained thousands of athletes at every level of competition. He runs a successful NFL Combine training program in Michigan and has been hired as a consultant for major sports programs like the University of Michigan Football Program and the University of Kentucky Basketball Program.
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