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Publications and Articles

·      NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal 2017

Spiteri, T., McIntyre, F., Specos, C., Myszka, S. (June 16, 2017). Cognitive Training for Agility Performance:  The Integration Between Perception and Action. Strength & Cond. Journal.

·      NSCA Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 2017

Spiteri, T., Binetti, M., Nimphius, S., Specos, C. (March 31, 2017). Physical Determinants of Sub-Elite and Elite Female Basketball Athletes, with Special Reference to Lower Body Sidedness. J. Strength. Cond. Res.

·      NSCA National Conference Abstract Presentation 2016:  Spiteri, T., Specos, C. (July 2016). Sport Specific Differences in Force, Velocity and Power Profiles Between Ankle Braced and Non-Braced Counter-Movement Jumps.

·      NCAA Sports Science Institute Newsletter, December 2014

 Author, Basketball Strength and Conditioning

   http://www.ncaa.org/health-and-safety/sport-science-institute/basketball-strength-and-conditioning

·      Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Conference Poster Presentation, November 2014:  Spiteri, T., Binetti, M., Nimphius, S., Specos, C. Physical Determinants of Elite Female Basketball Players.

·      NSCA Journal of Strength and Conditioning

Spiteri, T., Nimphius, S., Hart, N.H., Specos, C., Sheppard, J.M., Newton, R.U. (Sep 2014). Contribution of strength characteristics to change of direction and agility performance in female basketball athletes. J. Strength. Cond. Res., 28(9), 2415-23.

http://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2014/09000/Contribution_of_Strength_Characteristics_to_Change.4.aspx 

·      Training and Conditioning Magazine

  Article:  “Spiking the Off Season,” March 2012 Issue

http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/03/10/spiking_the_off-season/index.php 

·      Training and Conditioning E-zine Supplement

   “The Purdue Sports Performance Philosophy,” May 30, 2012

http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=112919&p=2http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=112919

·      Young Strength and Conditioning Coach’s Association

   Interview, Volleyball Training, August 8, 2012

http://yscca.groupsite.com/post/purdue-penn-state-volleyball-s-c-interviews?utm_source=YSCCa+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=ea83ba41f1-YSCCa_Newsletter_Template8_8_2012&utm_medium=email

 Professional Presentations and Speaking Engagements

·      NSCA National Conference, July 11-18, 2018 – Indianapolis, IN

   Gatorade Sponsored Speaker: “From High School Senior to College Freshman, How High School Strength & Conditioning Coaches can Prepare Athletes for College”

   “From the Field: Perception in Action: Reactive Agility Progressions” Live Demo Session

·      Sport Movement Skill Conference, April 6-7, 2018 - Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

   Speaker: “Training for Enhanced Decision-Making in Sport”

·      CSCCa National Conference, May 6, 2016 - Fort Worth, TX

   Panelist: “Olympic Sports” Discussion on Technology Usage, etc.

   Panelist: “Building Relationships in the Integrated Sports Performance Model“

·      NSCA Coaches Conference, January 9, 2015 - Louisville, KY

    Presenter: “Technology in Purdue Sports Performance”

·      NSCA Education Video “Expert Answers” Feature, October 2014:

   http://www.nsca.com/videos/expert_answers/the-best-part-of-being-a-coach/

·      Lafayette Area Sports Medicine Symposium, February 19, 2014 - West Lafayette, IN

   Speaker: “Q & A:  Sports Performance”

·      NSCA Coaches Conference, January 10, 2014 - Indianapolis, IN

   Presenter: “Complete Annual Programming for Division 1 Women’s Basketball”

·      NSCA.com Feature: “Coaches Corner,” October 2013

   https://www.nsca.com/Education/Articles/Coaches-Corner-with-Christina-Specos/

Teacher Trainings

·      SoBe Pilates, 2019 CEU Workshop Presenter

   New Client Consultation and Assessment, 6/8/19

   Back Pain and Common Back Injuries: Steps to Success, 7/27/19

   Pregnancy (Pre and Post Natal Considerations) and Pilates, 8/17/19

   Anatomy Made Simple, 9/22/19

   Comprehensive Teacher Trainer: Mat (Fall 2019) and Studio Equipment, (January 2020)

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