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A practical discussion on applying minimal effective dose principles within the realities of high-performance sport - and how doing less can sometimes achieve more 👊🚣‍♂️

In highly aerobic sports such as rowing, more work isn't always better. The challenge is identifying the minimum amount of strength training required to drive meaningful adaptation without compromising the demands of concurrent training.

This November, Jan explores the concept of the Minimal Effective Dose for strength development in rowing, drawing on examples from the Australian Men's National Training Centre.

Learn:
👉How to identify what truly drives adaptation
👉How to remove unnecessary weight-room volume
👉How to design strength and conditioning programs that are efficient, targeted, and directly transferable to performance.

Join Jan at the 2026 this November!
📅6-7 November 2026
📌Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🎟️Grab your early bird ticket at https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/registration

Speed and agility development remains one of the biggest opportunities in youth athletic performance 🏃

Join Andrew as he explores practical, evidence-informed methods to improve movement performance in developing athletes across school and youth sport environments.

Gain simple coaching strategies, drill progressions & session ideas that can be implemented immediately in school, team and limited-resource settings - without over complicating programming or increasing training load unnecessarily 👊

Join Andrew at the 2026 this November!
📅6-7 November 2026
📌Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🎟️Grab your early bird ticket at https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/registration

Early developing athletes often receive greater attention, training opportunities & specialised coaching, which can compound advantages over time. What about the late developers?👀

The data presented by Jack McCann will highlight the extent to which this occurs and demonstrates its impact on athlete development pathways. Practical, evidence-based strategies are also outlined to help mitigate these effects and promote more equitable development opportunities for all athletes 👊

Join us at the 2026 this November

📅6-7 November 2026
📌Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🎟️Grab your early bird ticket at www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/registration

Early developing athletes often receive greater attention, training opportunities & specialised coaching, which can compound advantages over time. What about the late developers?👀

The data presented by Jack McCann will highlight the extent to which this occurs and demonstrates its impact on athlete development pathways. Practical, evidence-based strategies are also outlined to help mitigate these effects and promote more equitable development opportunities for all athletes 👊

Join us at the 2026 this November

📅6-7 November 2026
📌Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
🎟️Grab your early bird ticket at https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/registration

Research poster submissions are now open 👊

Put your research in the spotlight at the 2026 ASCA International Conference (6-7 November, Brisbane)

👉Submit your abstract for poster display by Friday 4 September 2026

Your poster will be displayed within the 2026 ASCA Conference trade exhibition at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (6–7 November), giving delegates the opportunity to view your work, ask questions and engage directly with you throughout the event.

Learn more and submit your research abstract at www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/research

🇮🇳Course update 🇮🇳

Offline ASCA Level 1 courses in July and August are SOLD OUT

👉Spots are filling fast for our course in September! Register now via www.strengthandconditioning.org/level-01-international-course-dates