• develop or clarify the goals and objectives of a strength and conditioning program,

• understand the daily operational practices of a strength and conditioning program and facility that help to achieve the goals and objectives,

• establish a standard of practice that leads to a safe and effective strength and conditioning program,

• identify common areas of potential liability exposure and implement appropriate risk management strategies,

• create a policies and procedures manual for a strength and conditioning program and facility, and

• properly schedule the strength and conditioning facility, along with formulating guidelines on seasonal planning and staffto-athlete ratios.