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Certified Athletic Development Specialists (CADS)
The most comprehensive certification course available to prepare you to succeed as an athletic development professional. CADS equips coaches with the tools to develop well-rounded, resilient athletes from the ground up.
A complete course on speed and agility
The Long Term Athletic Development Roadmap
A HUGE instructional library of strength and training exercises
A genius new programming template to enhance athleticism
PACKED with tons more!
Certified Speed & Agility Specialist (CSAS)
Break away from trendy drills and gimmicks—this is the most thorough, science-backed speed and agility program available. CSAS gives coaches and fitness pros the knowledge, tools, and confidence to develop real speed.
Discover the scientific basis of speed and agility critical for success in the developing athlete
Learn to teach athletes how to stop safely and effectively to prevent injury and accelerate rapidly for game-breaking performance
Sample Programs provide “from-the-trenches” examples for athletes from various sports and developmental levels
Detailed descriptions of how to set-up and perform some of the less commonly used drills and skills mentioned within the text
Explore the unique aspects of coaching athletes to become faster and more agile
The IYCA Youth Nutrition Specialist (YNS)
Fuel Champions. Empower Growth. Coach nutrition with confidence. The Youth Nutrition Specialist (YNS) Certification equips coaches and youth fitness professionals with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to guide young athletes through proper nutrition—no gimmicks, just science-backed guidance and the answer to these questions:
Should my young athlete take protein supplements?
Is creatine safe & effective?
How many grams of carbs, proteins & fats?
What is the best post-workout meal?
What should my young athletes be consuming during training?
Online examination process so you can complete your certification from the comfort of your own home
Youth Athletic Assessment Specialist 2.0 (YAAS)
The YAAS Certification gives you the tools to evaluate young athletes with purpose—so you can create more effective, individualized training plans. Built specifically for coaches working with youth populations, this course covers practical, age-appropriate assessments that are easy to implement and proven to work. In this course, you will learn:
Youth Athletic Assessment Basics and the IYCA
Long-Term Athletic Development and Serial Athletic Assessment
General Athletic Assessment
Advanced Assessment Techniques
Sport-Specific Testing Batteries
Test Administration
Testing Tools and Tips
Basic Data Analysis
Practical Applications
Video Instruction
IYCA High School Strength & Conditioning Specialist (HSSCS)
The IYCA HSSCS is the only certification built specifically for coaches working with high school athletes. Designed by leading experts from top collegiate programs, the NFL, and elite high school systems, this course provides everything you need to coach safely, confidently, and effectively.:
Comprehensive Digital Textbooks authored by world-class strength coaches.
Done-For-You Programs, including in-season and off-season programming for Football, Baseball, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball and Basketball
100+ Photographs depicting exercise examples, technique demonstrations and the proper “how-to” format to guide safe and effective movement
Online examination process so you can complete your certification from the comfort of your own home
IYCA Kinesiology Crash Courses
IYCA Kinesiology Crash Courses
Learn 1 year of college kinesiology in just 1 week—at a fraction of the cost. A fundamental study of the human body in motion, including pertinent terminology and basic biomechanical concepts and anatomy. Created by IYCA Research & Educational Director and University Professor, Dr. Toby Brooks:
Essentials of Athletic Movement – biomechanics, planes & axes, joint mechanics
Upper Extremity Anatomy – muscle origins, insertions, actions, innervations
Lower Extremity Anatomy – key muscles, structures, movement insights
Core & Trunk Anatomy – foundational muscles & functional applications
College-level knowledge today: Get the foundational building blocks for advanced training and coaching
IYCA Sport Coach Essentials Course
Perfect for schools, clubs, and associations, this customizable course covers physical literacy, mental fitness, and youth development—tailored to your organization’s unique needs. This course gives sport coaches the critical tools to lead with purpose, safety, and impact—regardless of experience level. Let's raise the standard.
Course Highlights:
Live Zooms or In-Person Delivery for groups and organizations.
Customizable content to fit any organization/school.
Covers physical literacy, mental fitness, and child development
Teaches athlete-first coaching and communication strategies
Designed for coaches of all levels and sports
IYCA Sport Coach Education Workshops
Continue your coach development journey with live, expert-led workshops that build on the foundation of the Sport Coach Essentials Course. Available virtually or in person, these customizable sessions are designed to deepen learning, strengthen team culture, and address the real-time needs of your school, club, or association.
Workshop Highlights:
Perfect follow-up to the Essentials Course or as stand-alone training
Custom-built to meet your school or organization’s goals, age groups, and challenges
Available as one-time workshops or a full ongoing education series
Many topic Options
Interactive, Live delivery (Zoom or in-person)
Gameplay Performance 2.0
This dynamic digital course delivers 30 high-impact athletic games designed to elevate coordination, speed, agility, conditioning—and fun! Developed alongside youth performance experts Brett Klika and David Jack, each game adapts to different age groups, spaces, and equipment levels. What you will receive:
30 Proven Athletic Games – in-depth explanations including setup, age adjustments, and equipment needs
Transfer to Performance – drills crafted to improve speed, agility, conditioning, and coordination under pressure
Mechanics of Motivation – expert guidance on using gameplay to drive energy, teamwork, and intensity
Thought Leader Interviews – insights from Dr. Kwame Brown and John O’Sullivan on neuroscience, youth development, and coaching philosophy
Easy Integration Tools – designed to fit seamlessly into your existing practices with clear instructions and variations
Ultimate Speed Mechanics
Ultimate Speed Mechanics
The IYCA’s Ultimate Speed Mechanics product walks you through the surprisingly simple process of teaching your athletes to be quicker and faster on the field by focusing on his or her acceleration, sprint and agility mechanics.
Video Breakdowns of Arm Action, Lower Body Mechanics and proven Speed Drills
4 Comprehensive Modules on the foundation of speed mechanics, acceleration mechanics, the role of maximum velocity and proven agility techniques.
2 Bonus Modules!
Ultimate Speed Drills
In this revolutionary product, acclaimed Coach Jim Keilbaso shows you the drills you need to improve, agility, quickness and multi-directional speed in every athlete. You’ll be taught how to re-program any athlete through drills that help your athletes master every athletic movement required for success in field and court sports, including:
Straight Ahead Speed Training Drills
Lateral Speed and Agility Training Drills
Group Training Speed Drills
Power Training Drills for Speed
Ultimate Jump Training
The IYCA’s Ultimate Jump Training Program is a resource for coaches who want to improve their athletes’ movement skills, explosiveness, mobility & stability. It is designed to be used on the court or field, so you can integrate it into your practice as part of your strength and conditioning program if you don’t have the time or means to get to a weight room. Ultimate Jump Training includes:
6 Weeks of Done-For-You Jump Programming
Complete Jump Training Exercise Video Library
Ultimate Jump Training How-To-Guide
Mental Toughness Course
Mental toughness is that elusive quality that separates the champions from the rest. It seems untrainable—the top athletes just “get it,” and the others don’t.
We’re here to tell you that’s not the case.
You CAN effectively develop mental toughness in all of your athletes with this simple system used by actual World Champions to help them perform their best when everyone else crumbles under the pressure. Renowned sport psychology expert Dr. Haley Perlus shares with you her principles, tips, techniques, and drills she has learned and developed over her years of working with National, World, and Olympic Champions. In the Mental Toughness Course, you will learn:
How to train your athletes to cope with pressure and anxiety so they can harness the power of their emotions for peak performance
4 strategies to help athletes perform at peak levels no matter what is going on around them, including in the worst circumstances
Methods to instill confidence in your athletes so that they perform their best without the constant need for pep talks and “rah-rah” speeches
How the best athletes in the world stay hungry for their next competition, and how to get your athletes to be more aggressive so they can outperform the competition
Methods to help athletes overcome a disappointing performance and bounce back from a loss so they can get back on track
Why your athletes are competing, and how to harness that motivation to get them to perform
And MUCH more!
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Power Evolution
In this new resource, acclaimed Strength Coaches Robert Dos Remidos and Wil Fleming show you step by step how to develop more powerful, explosive athletes.You’ll be taught how to re-program your athletes with the specific movements, techniques and proven training programs you need to develop maximum power.
In Power Evolution you’ll discover:
Why power training isn’t all a combination of Olympic lifts and plyos for low reps.
Coach Dos and Wil’s Top 65 Movements/Exercises demonstrated on video.
Dozens of variations with different tools to keep your programs fresh and have the right progression for every situation and every athlete.
Exactly why training for power MUST be included in an athlete’s program.
The 3 Classes of training for power (Heavy, Light, and Unloaded) how to use each type, what implement to use with each type, and why training with ALL 3 classes is vital to a program.
Innovative ways to use power training from Coach Dos, including complexes and intervals for some of the hardest training sessions imaginable.
Much, much more!
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Ultimate Performance Camp & Clinic Blueprint
This done-for-you resource takes all the guesswork out of running a successful camp or clinic. The leading youth-training experts share the secrets they have learned—and the resources they have compiled—through trial and error over the years. Everything you need is here!
In the Ultimate Performance Camp & Clinic Blueprint, you’ll discover:
How running a camp or clinic can add thousands of dollars to your bank account
Ways to utilize camps & clinics to educate parents and athletes on the benefits of Long Term Athletic Development
Why camps & clinics are the perfect “feeder” system to introduce athletes to your programs and coaching
How running camps & clinics can help you build a culture and develop stronger relationships with your current athletes
How to become the local expert when it comes to athletic performance
Long Term Athlete Development Roadmap
As coaches, if we hope to create great athletes who have a chance at being successful for the long haul, then your programs must be based of Long Term Athletic Development.
Just like a baby must learn to roll over before crawling, crawl before standing, stand before walking, and walk before running, your athletes need to build a foundation for elite level athletic performance before they can reach their maximum potential.
When athletes specialize early and skip critical steps in building this foundation, they are at extreme risk for injury and burnout.
The trouble is building that foundation early isn’t always sexy. And often coaches may not understand the exact steps to building the foundation.
However, that’s not your fault! When it comes down to it, you have to produce results, and you’ve been told that specialization is the way to do it. Or worse, coaches have forced you to do it their way or you risk losing the chance to work with the team or their athletes.
But the trends are shifting, and it’s time to get back on the LTAD path!
Principles of Athletic Strength & Conditioning (PASC)
The PASC textbook brings together 17 of the top strength & conditioning professionals in the industry to create the most comprehensive resource available for training athletes 12-22 years old. This book addresses the most important aspects of sports performance and physical development in both scientific and practical terms.
Speed Testing Mastery
Speed Testing Mastery
Speed Testing Mastery will teach you exactly how to improve athletes 40- or 60-yard dash. Detailed video analysis and a complete program are included.
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