John Cowell, coauthor with Michael McGuigan and John Cronin of the SCJ article Strength Training Considerations for the Bicycle Motocross Athlete. The information in this article will help the novice or experienced Strength and Conditioning professional become more familiar with the physiological requirements of bicycle motocross (BMX). Understanding the physiological requirements of bicycle motocross is essential for designing the optimal training program to improve a BMX athlete's performance.

Dr. Mark Kovacs discusses the SCJ article “A Performance Evaluation of the Tennis Serve…” coauthored with Dr. Todd Ellenbecker. The information in this article will help the novice or experienced Strength and Conditioning professional become more familiar with the physiological requirements of the tennis serve. Understanding the physiological requirements of the tennis serve is essential for designing the optimal training program to improve a tennis athlete's performance.

Strength & Conditioning Journal (SCJ) offers special topics issues once or twice a year. Dr. Mark Kovacs was the guest editor of the Tennis special topics issue (Volume 31:4) discusses the important role the Strength and Conditioning professional plays in the success of tennis athletes. Dr Kovacs also highlights what the Strength and Conditioning professional should be able to utilize from the Tennis special topics issue.

Dr. Lee Brown, past president of the NSCA offers tips for authors interested in submitting manuscripts to the Strength and Conditioning Journal (SCJ).  He emphasizes that the SCJ is a journal for practitioners.  The journal presents practical information that is supported by credible research.

Dr. Chandler, Editor in Chief of Strength & Conditioning Journal (SCJ), introduces us to the new SCJ podcasts.  Included in the brief interview is information on how accessing new offerings from the SCJ, including digital media content, available on the SCJ web site, www.nsca-scj.com.