2026 NHSSCA Indiana State Clinic

8:15-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

9:00-9:10 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations

9:10-9:55 am – LECTURE
Coach Her Better: Practical Strategies for Developing Strong Female Athletes by Samantha Wentz

OVERVIEW: Coach Wentz will deliver a powerful, practical presentation with takeaways that benefit coaches at every level. This session explores research-supported, real-world strategies for coaching high school female athletes in strength and conditioning settings. Attendees will gain insight into how physiological and psychological differences influence training responses, how coaching behaviors shape confidence and performance, and how to create environments that empower female athletes to train hard, compete confidently, and develop leadership skills.

10:00-10:45 am – LECTURE
Managing, Programming, and Balance for All Athletes in the High School Setting by Cody Thompson

OVERVIEW: This presentation explores the specialized strategies used at Yorktown High School to manage and develop diverse student-athletes. Attendees will gain insight into how programming is effectively differentiated to meet the unique physical demands of both multi-sport and single-sport participants. By focusing on the balance between competitive performance and long-term athletic development, speaker Coach Cody Thompson demonstrates how to implement structured, scalable training models that optimize results while prioritizing student-athlete health in a high school setting.

11:00-11:45 am – DUAL: LECTURE+HANDS-ON
The 5-Year Training Plan: 8th-12th Grade by Derek Cullison

OVERVIEW: This presentation will discuss what a structured five-year training plan looks like from 8th grade through 12th grade. It focuses on long-term athletic development, building proper movement patterns, strength, speed, and resilience over time. The plan emphasizes age-appropriate progression, consistency, and injury prevention while gradually increasing training demands. By following a clear developmental pathway, athletes can maximize performance, stay healthy, and be physically prepared for the demands of high school sports and beyond. After this discussion you will be able to implement this in your school system.

12:00-1:00 pm – HANDS-ON (NO SLIDES)
Regenerative Training and Recovery Techniques by Adam Vogel

OVERVIEW: Coach Adam Vogel joins us for this hands-on session that explores post-game regenerative strategies designed to restore elite performance after competition. Attendees will examine the practical application of active recovery methods alongside passive techniques and modalities. The presentation focuses on promoting tissue repair and enhancing parasympathetic recovery to mitigate in-season injuries. By implementing these regenerative protocols, coaches can ensure athletes return fully prepared for the training week, ultimately improving long-term durability and on-field performance throughout the competitive season.

1:00-1:55 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

2:00-3:15 pm – LECTURE
In-season Speed Development and Hamstring Health by Mike Snyder

OVERVIEW: This presentation outlines Trinity High School’s year-round approach to speed development within the football program, with a specific emphasis on in-season implementation and hamstring health. Coach Snyder will break down how consistent, intentional speed exposure throughout the calendar has led to improved on-field performance while reducing hamstring and soft-tissue injuries during the competitive season.

Attendees will gain insight into:

• • How speed can be trained during the season without overloading athletes
  • Why maintaining speed qualities is critical for both performance and injury resilience
  • How Trinity integrates speed work seamlessly into the weekly practice schedule
  • Simple progressions and guardrails that protect hamstrings while keeping athletes fast

The goal of this session is for coaches to leave confident in how easy and realistic it is to implement an effective in-season speed strategy—one that supports durability, availability, and performance when it matters most on Friday nights.

3:15-3:30 pm – CLOSING REMARKS