2025 NHSSCA Minnesota State Clinic

8:30-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

8:50-9:00 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach Jessica Gust, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Louis Park Public Schools

9:00-10:15 am – LECTURE
Building an Integrated Strength Program: Aligning Athletics and Physical Education for Total Student Success by Jake Sailor

OVERVIEW: Are you ready to transform how strength training connects athletics and physical education? Join Coach Jack Sailor as he shares the journey of building an integrated strength program that bridges the gap between athletic performance and classroom education.

This presentation is packed with insights, including:

• The Starting Line: A candid look at the initial challenges and key growth opportunities.
• The Present Game Plan: Proven strategies and focal points currently driving success.
• The Vision for the Future: A roadmap for continued evolution and innovation in integrated training.

Discover how aligning athletic goals with physical education curriculum benefits all students, creating consistent, evidence-based training that fosters both athletic excellence and lifelong fitness habits. Don’t miss this chance to gain inspiration and practical tools to take your own program to the next level!

10:30-11:45 am – LECTURE
Athlete Nutrition: When to Coach and When to Refer Hayleigh Young

OVERVIEW: Unlock the power of nutrition to maximize athletic performance! Join Hayleigh Young as she dives into the crucial balance between a coach’s role and when to bring in a registered dietitian for expert guidance.

This presentation offers a comprehensive look at:

• Clarifying Roles: Understand the difference between dietitians and nutritionists and when to rely on each for your athletes’ success.
• Protein Essentials: Explore optimal intake, sources, and timing to fuel performance and recovery.
• Practical Nutrition Strategies: Get actionable tips on packing sustainable meals and snacks to keep athletes energized during school, practices, and games.

Whether you’re a coach looking to boost your athletes’ performance or seeking to avoid overstepping your scope, this session provides the knowledge and tools you need to support your team’s nutritional needs effectively. Don’t miss out on this game-changing discussion!

11:50-12:45 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED

More Than a Meal, It’s a Networking Opportunity: Lunch at the NHSSCA Clinic is not just about grabbing a plate and catching up with your usual circle. It’s a chance to collaborate, share, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just stepping into the field of high school strength and conditioning, this is your moment to connect with coaches who inspire, mentor, and challenge you to grow.

If you leave this clinic without making at least one new connection, you’ve missed an incredible opportunity to grow professionally and personally. The NHSSCA is more than an organization—it’s a #FAMILY, built on shared knowledge, support, and a commitment to making each other better.

So, don’t just eat—engage, listen, and learn. The people sitting around you might change how you approach coaching forever. Let’s make this lunch one to remember! #NHSSCA #FAMILY #CoachingConnections #GrowYourNetwork

12:45-2:00 pm – LECTURE
Unlocking Gamespeed & Agility: Contemporary Skill Acquisition for Coaches by Shawn Myszka

OVERVIEW: Transform how your athletes move and solve problems on the field! Join Shawn Myszka as he unpacks cutting-edge skill acquisition strategies to elevate gamespeed, agility, and adaptability in real-time competition.

This dynamic session dives into:

• Complex Movement Mastery: Learn how to tackle movement challenges that athletes face across all levels of sport.
• The Constraints-Led Approach: Discover how to structure training environments to foster authentic skill development.
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• Coupling: Equip athletes to seamlessly connect what they see with how they move.
• Repetition Without Repetition: Unlock adaptable movement solutions that transfer directly to game-day scenarios.

Prepare your athletes to think, move, and perform faster and more effectively when it matters most. If you’re ready to bring contemporary methods to your coaching and see results on the field, this session is for you! Don’t miss this opportunity to reshape your approach to speed and agility training.

2:15-3:30 pm – LECTURE
Rethinking Triphasic Training: Unlocking Peak Performance in Track & Field Throwers Bryan Scavone

OVERVIEW: Discover how Two Rivers’ Strength & Conditioning program revolutionized Triphasic microcycles to elevate in-season performance for Track & Field throwers. Join Bryan Scavone as he shares the innovative adjustments that have led to higher performance, better athlete feedback, and stronger competitive results.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

• Identifying the Problem: Learn how traditional Triphasic programming was limiting throwers from peaking at the right time.
• Game-Changing Adjustments: Explore the role of overcoming isometrics as a primer, and how yielding isometrics and lactate eccentrics transformed weekly training cycles.
• Athlete-Centered Insights: Hear how athlete feedback and performance data shaped the evolution of this program.
• Optimized Microcycles: See how integrating these methods can lead to sustained improvements and timely peak performance.

Whether you’re managing throwers, sprinters, or other in-season athletes, this session will open your eyes to new ways of programming for optimal results. Be ready to question traditional approaches and leave with tools to implement immediately. Don’t miss it!

3:30-3:45 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
Coach Jessica Gust