Editorial Team
The International Journal of Strength and Conditioning (IJSC) is guided by a distinguished Editorial Board comprising experts dedicated to advancing the field of Strength and Conditioning (S&C). Their collective expertise ensures the journal maintains the highest standards of academic rigor and relevance.
Editorial Board
Co Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Stephen P. Bird, University of Southern Queensland (Australia)
Stephen P. BIRD (0000-0002-5607-3829) - ORCID
Co Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Thomas Gee, University of Lincoln (UK)
Thomas Gee (0000-0001-7253-2055) - ORCID
Editorial Panel
Dr. Richard Blagrove, Loughborough University (UK) Richard Blagrove (0000-0002-7057-8073) - ORCID
Dr. Scott Talpey, Federation University (Australia) Scott Talpey (0000-0003-0791-8570) - ORCID
Dr. Kyle S. Beyer, Urisnus College (USA)
Dr. JB Morin, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (France) Jean-Benoit Morin (0000-0003-3808-6762) - ORCID
Dr. Timothy Suchomel, Carroll University (USA) Timothy Suchomel (0000-0002-1763-5518) - ORCID
Dr. Steve Thompson, Sheffield Hallam University (UK) Steve W. Thompson (0000-0001-7674-3685) - ORCID
Dr. Caroline Westwood, Plymouth Marjon University (UK) Caroline Westwood (0000-0002-0618-1565) - ORCID
Glenn Corcoran, Bond University (Australia) Glenn Corcoran (0000-0001-9499-5931) - ORCID
Dr. Daniel Cohen, University of Santander (Columbia)
Dr. Thomas Jones, Northumbria University (UK) / MIUN (Sweden) Thomas W. Jones (0000-0003-2263-5261) - ORCID
Dr. James Steele, Solent University (UK) James Steele (0000-0002-8003-0757) - ORCID
Dr. Silvio René Lorenzetti, ETH Zurich (Switzerland) Silvio Rene Lorenzetti (0000-0002-8339-8960) - ORCID
Dr. Daichi Yamashita, Japan Institute of Sport Sciences (Japan) Daichi Yamashita (0000-0002-4920-2063) - ORCID
Dr. Jonato Prestes, Universidade Católica de Brasília (Brazil) Jonato Prestes (0000-0003-0399-8817) - ORCID
Dr. Martyn Beaven, University of Waikato (New Zealand) Christopher Beaven (0000-0003-2900-7460) - ORCID
Dr. Chris Bailey, University of North Texas (USA) Chris Bailey (0000-0001-5295-7865) - ORCID
Dr. Julian Owen, Bangor University (UK) Julian Owen (0000-0002-9609-8422) - ORCID
Dr. Thomas Dos’Santos, Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) Thomas Dos'Santos (0000-0003-2715-0116) - ORCID
Dr. John McMahon, University of Salford (UK) John McMahon (0000-0001-9952-7846) - ORCID
Dr. Yvette Figueroa, Sam Houston State University (USA) Yvette Figueroa (0000-0002-2616-8851) - ORCID
Dr. Kevin Till, Leeds Beckett University (UK) Kevin Till (0000-0002-9686-0536) - ORCID
Prof. Paulo Marchetti, California State University Northridge (USA) Prof. Paolo Marchetti (0000-0002-9064-8761) - ORCID
Dr. Darren James, London South Bank University (UK) Darren James (0000-0001-6833-6019) - ORCID
Dr. Paul Jones, University of Salford (UK) Paul Jones (0000-0002-3295-7670) - ORCID
Dr. Iain Fletcher, University of Bedfordshire (UK) Iain Fletcher (0000-0003-0773-646X) - ORCID
Dr. Mark Stone, University of Central Lancashire (UK) Mark Stone (0000-0003-0735-287X) - ORCID
Dr. Matthew Weston, University of Edinburgh (UK) Matthew Weston (0000-0002-9531-3004) - ORCID
Dr. Darren Chesworth, University College Birmingham (UK)
Dr. Jamie Salter, York St. John University (UK) Jamie Salter (0000-0002-7375-1476) - ORCID
Liam Kilduff, Swansea University (UK) Liam Kilduff (0000-0001-9449-2293) - ORCID
Dr. Jeremy Moody, Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK) Jeremy Moody (0000-0001-9833-0056) - ORCID
Dr. Ross Lorimer, Abertay University (UK) Ross Lorimer (0000-0002-8741-5131) - ORCID
Dr. Joseph Moore, University of Portsmouth (UK) Joseph Moore (0000-0001-5682-6897) - ORCID
Dr. Nathan Evans, University of South Wales (UK) Nathan Evans (0000-0002-6791-3889) - ORCID
Dr. Mitchell Finlay, UA92 (UK) Mitchell Finlay (0000-0001-5572-2172) - ORCID
Dr. Christopher Taber, Sacred Heart University (USA) Christopher Taber (0000-0002-2446-311X) - ORCID
Dr. Alex Bliss, St Mary's University (UK) Alex Bliss (0000-0001-8330-2319) - ORCID
Dr. Timothy Piper, Western Illinois University (USA) Tim Piper (0000-0003-3246-1701) - ORCID
Dr. Jonathan Taylor, Teeside University (UK) Jonathan Taylor (0000-0002-8016-1407) - ORCID
Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief serves as the primary authority for the journal and oversees all aspects of its editorial operations. Key responsibilities include:
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Vision and Strategy:
- Setting the strategic direction for the IJSC to ensure its leadership in the S&C field.
- Establishing goals that align with the journal's mission of bridging research and practice.
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Final Decision Authority:
- Reviewing manuscripts and making the final decision to accept or reject submissions.
- Ensuring decisions are based on rigorous scientific and ethical standards.
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Quality Assurance:
- Ensuring all published content meets high standards of scientific rigor, relevance, and clarity.
- Reviewing processes to ensure consistent quality across all submissions.
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Ethical Oversight:
- Upholding the journal's adherence to ethical publishing practices, including the resolution of ethical disputes.
- Aligning policies with guidelines such as the COPE Core Practices.
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Team Leadership:
- Guiding the Editorial Panel by providing feedback, support, and oversight.
- Ensuring timely and constructive communication throughout the editorial process.
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Engagement and Promotion:
- Representing the IJSC at conferences and academic events to foster collaborations and promote the journal.
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Continuous Improvement:
- Regularly evaluating and updating the journal’s policies, guidelines, and workflows to align with best practices in academic publishing.
Editorial Panel Responsibilities
The Editorial Panel consists of subject-matter experts who play a critical role in maintaining the journal's standards. Their primary responsibilities include:
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Manuscript Review:
- Conducting initial reviews to assess the relevance, originality, and quality of submissions.
- Selecting appropriate peer reviewers for submissions and guiding this process forward.
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Guidance to Authors:
- Assisting authors in aligning their work with the journal’s scope and standards.
- Recommending revisions to ensure clarity, rigor, and relevance.
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Ethical Oversight:
- Ensuring all submissions adhere to ethical standards, including the prevention of plagiarism and verification of proper ethical clearances for research involving human or animal subjects.
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Decision Recommendations:
- Recommending whether manuscripts should proceed to peer review, require revisions, or be rejected.
- Making recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief to ensure fair and transparent decision-making.
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Conflict of Interest:
- Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest and recusing themselves from handling manuscripts where impartiality may be compromised.
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Continuous Feedback:
- Providing input on improving the journal’s policies, workflows, and processes to enhance the submission and review experience.
Both the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Panel are committed to upholding the IJSC’s mission to advance the S&C field through high-quality, ethical, and impactful publishing. Their collaboration ensures the journal’s reputation as a trusted resource for researchers and practitioners worldwide.
External Reviewers
Our external independent reviewers consist of S&C and Sports Science researchers and practitioners from over 200 leading academic institutions and organisations worldwide.
Journal Management
Aden Flannagan - Director of the IUSCA
Andrew Langford - Director of the IUSCA