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PhD in Sport Physiology and Performance. Graduate program director and Associate Professor at Sacred Heart University. Head weightlifting coach Nation BB.

Connecticut, USA
Joined April 2015
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More AEL research on the way! 💪
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Scholarship Opportunity for IUSCA Accredited (aISCP) graduates. We are pleased to highlight several scholarship opportunities with our partner institution, Sacred Heart University, for those progressing within the IUSCA Practitioner Pathway. These scholarships offer hands-on opportunities within collegiate and high-school athletics as part of the Master’s in Exercise & Sport Science, providing a structured route into applied practice and research, with opportunities including: • S&C coaching • Research graduate assistantships within applied sport science environments • Hands-on experience across multiple sports • Integration within coaching and research teams This is a practical, applied programme designed to develop both coaching and scientific capability in real performance settings. Places are limited and subject to acceptance onto the programme. 📍 Applications now open for Fall 2026 📧 Contact: taberc@sacredheart.edu For those looking to continue their development beyond aISCP, this represents a strong next step within an integrated academic and applied environment.
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Christopher Taber retweeted
Excited to get this one across the line! Take-home: Minimal differences exist during traditional squats, but stronger men produce greater mean force over similar or shorter durations than weaker men during AEL squats! 💪 @ConorCantwell @taber85kg
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Christopher Taber retweeted
New AEL research published in @JSCRonline by @taber85kg and @DrTSuchomel! Study shows AEL protocols with 100% & 110% 1RM do not negatively impact concentric performance in the bench press across various loads. #StrengthAndConditioning #BenchPress #AEL journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/a…
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🤔 What is Accentuated Eccentric Loading and what are the benefits of using it? Is it easy to utilise within your programming? 🔊 Listen to @taber85kg on how to utilise AEL with your athletes to maximise their performance! Interested in hearing more?👇 🎥IUSCA.org/iusca-video 🔽🔽🔽 You can also access IUSCA Video for 🆓 by registering for any course or certification at IUSCA.org/courses
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Eccentric-Based Exercises in Sports⤵️ ⏱️Tempo Training 💥Accentuated Eccentric Loading 🚀Plyometrics ⚙️Flywheel Resistance Training 🏃Locomotion Methods ✍️@MarcoBeato1 et al. 🔗journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/ab… 📺youtube.com/watch?v=2EtZFUQi…
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Check out our latest "The Rationale and Application of Eccentric-Based Exercises in Sports: Practical Suggestions for Its Implementation" @DrTSuchomel, @MarcoBeato1, @PhilippBaumert , #Taber, #Hughes
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Boost Your University’s Credibility with IUSCA Degree Accreditation! 🎓✨ Want to enhance your institution’s credibility and set your students up for success? The IUSCA Degree Accreditation ensures your programs meet the highest industry standards, increasing graduate employability and employer recognition! ✅ 🤔Wondering what degree accreditation is?⬇️ It’s a rigorous evaluation process that ensures excellence in curriculum, faculty, and resources. An IUSCA-accredited degree equips students with: ✅ Advanced Strength & Conditioning knowledge ✅ Scientific thinking & technical expertise ✅ 750+ hours of hands-on experience Graduates with these skills stand out in the job market, have a higher chance of employability and thrive in the industry 💪 🔗 Learn more: iusca.org/degree-accreditati… #StrengthAndConditioning #IUSCA #AccreditedDegrees #ExerciseScience #SportsPerformance #highereducation
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🤔 Interested in finding out more about Accentuated Eccentric Loading for Performance and how you can integrate it into your programming? @taber85kg will take you through what’s currently out there in the literature, to how you can bring it to life with your own athletes Access even more video content from practitioners and researchers around the world by heading over to IUSCA Video👇 🔗IUSCA.org/iusca-video #strengthandconditioning #sportsscience #sportsperformance #exercisescience #strengthtraining #strengthcoach #iusca
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Christopher Taber retweeted
A thorough research review from CoachLogik author @taber85kg He covers two papers, the first on muscular strength and split jerk performance, the second relating to performance assessment and weightlifting results. Click here to read more: coachlogik.com/post/coachlog…
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Christopher Taber retweeted
🤔Are you joining us for tomorrow’s 🆓 Webinar? Utilizing Accentuated Eccentric Loading for Performance @taber85kg Associate Professor and Program Director of the MS Exercise and Sport Science program at @sacredheartuniv 🗓️ 6th November 🕑 2pm EST 🕖 7pm GMT 🕓 4am ACT Supported by @HawkinDynamics and @teambuildr ✍️Sign up today by clicking the link below!👇 IUSCA.org/events
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📢Join us for a 🆓 Webinar! Utilizing Accentuated Eccentric Loading for Performance @taber85kg Associate Professor and Program Director of the MS Exercise and Sport Science program at @sacredheartuniv 🗓️ 6th November 🕑 2pm EST 🕖 7pm GMT 🕓 4am ACT Supported by @HawkinDynamics and @teambuildr ✍️Sign up today by clicking the link below!👇 IUSCA.org/events
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📢Sacred Heart University’s MS in Exercise and Sport Science Program Receives Prestigious IUSCA Degree Accreditation This prestigious accreditation reflects Sacred Heart’s dedication to delivering top-tier education in exercise and sport science, ensuring that graduates are fully prepared for success in the field 🔽Read More🔽 iusca.org/post/sacred-heart-…
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Preseason data collection with the BEST #PioneerPerformanceCenter @SHU_MensHoops
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Catch up on our latest webinar featuring guest Chris Taber from @sacredheartuniv, where we explore the role of force plate technology in sports and academia, and see how it’s shaping research and advancing sports science. 📽️ Watch it now: bit.ly/46ZVgkW
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We’re back in the US this week, visiting a whole host of universities! Our first stop today was a site visit to @sacredheartuniv as part of their Degree Accreditation process with Program Director, Dr Chris Taber and other members of their faculty. We also had the chance to stop by Sacred Heart Strength to see @CoachChrisFee and the rest of the team and hear more about how they run their programme!
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Christopher Taber retweeted
Application of Accentuated Eccentric Loading (AEL) to Elicit Acute and Chronic Velocity and Power Improvements: A Narrative Review, by Merrigan et al 2022.
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Sacred Heart University Strength & Conditioning is hiring a PAID Professional Intern set to start in July. •Assist w/ Football & Basketball •Oversee Track & Field Submit resume and three professional references. 📧: rodriguezm6@sacredheart.edu
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📢We’re excited to announce… Sacred Heart University partners with the IUSCA to support the International Journal of Strength & Conditioning The IJSC is Diamond Open Access, demonstrating the desire of the IUSCA to make research freely available to all @sacredheartuniv @OACIP_LYRASIS
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