This "reading list" contains some of the most important strength & conditioning books/texts that we would recommend reading. Please be warned, many are not "easy" reads. Several are directly translated from other languages, and getting through them can be difficult the first time. However, the training information in these books is invaluable, and offers great insight into training, and how FDU prescribes its training protocols. They are listed in no particular order.
	Text Author(s) Comment Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research NSCA Most,if not all, of current western training research is presented here. It's presented in academic research format... Soviet Sports Review Various; translated by Michael Yessis Older information, but much of the information here still hasn't caught on in the western world.... Secrets of Soviet Sports Fitness & Training Michael Yessis Yessis,among others, is responsible for brining a great deal of training information over from the former Soviet Union. Speed-Strength Training for Football E.J. Kreis Kreis is the former head strength coach at UCLA & Colorado. Older book, but is very easy to read and lay out some program basics. Sports Agility E.J. Kreis and Frank Costello Another easy to understand book with lots of good drills. Kinesiology of Exercise Michael Yessis Short of reading a medical text, this is a great way to see how the body works during various exercises The Snatch, The Clean & Jerk R.A. Roman Want to know more about the classical lifts? Start here. VERY technical. The Weightlifting Encyclopedia Arthur Dreschler A great overview of training and the sport of weightlifting. If weightlifting had a college class, this would be one of the textbooks. Supertraining Mel Siff (and Y. Verkhoshanky) An unbelievably complete text on training for sport performance. A must read for anyone who wants to improve. Programming and Organization of Training Y. Verkhoshanky The original source for helping an athlete take what happens in the training center and put it into practice on a field of play. The Training of the Weightlifter R.A. Roman A fascinating description of the old Soviet "piecemeal" system of training. If you want to learn about setting up a plan, this would be a great place to start. A System of Multi-Year Training in Weightlifting A.S. Medvedev This book, along with its companion, lay out another version of the old Soviet system. The companion book is an entire book of workouts, from the 14 year old novice to the world champions. Weightlifting Training and Technique Various Translated articles of Soviet research on exercise. Naim Suleymanoglu:The Pocket Hercules Y. Turkileri Despite its almost fairytale-like descriptions, the insight into Naim's training is incredible. Managing the Training of Weightlifters N. Laputin A comprehensive look into all aspects of training a weightlifter Fundamentals of Special Strength - Training in Sport Y. Verkhoshanky Another awesome book for the complete athlete. Tons of great information. Transfer of Training in Sports A. Bondarchuk An advanced text for showing coaches how to set up training, and using special exercises to maximize effectiveness. Bondarchuk is a legendary Soviet hammer throws coach; his "in the trenches" work is without parallel in the field. The Charlie Francis System of Training C. Francis Coach Francis is argueably the greatest sprints coach of all-time; his training philosophy for speed and energy systems is a necessity for anyone who calls themself a "Strength & Conditioning Coach"