8:30-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

9:00-9:05 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities / Presentations
Amber Burson, Lexington High School’s Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Head Powerlifting Coach

9:05-9:50 am – LECTURE+HANDS-ON
Block Zero Progressions by Amanda Thober

OVERVIEW:

Amanda was the Nebraska Strength Coach of the Year in 2024, and we are excited to have her present on this Family Day. Amanda will take you through her Block Zero Progressions. This will be a ground-up presentation as she will take you through exactly where she starts a student new to her weight room program and how students progress to strong technique lifters. This will be a hands on presentation so be prepared to participate.

10:00-10:45 am – HANDS-ON
Large School Strength & Conditioning by Patrick Doyle

OVERVIEW: Patrick Doyle is the head strength coach, and Mallory Olmstead is the assistant strength coach at the largest high school in Nebraska. Patrick and Mallory have many athletes in and out of their weight room each day and have to plan for large classes and sports teams. Come learn and pick up tips no matter your level of high school from Patrick and Mallory’s approach to making sure everyone has a successful experience in their weight room each day.

11:00-11:30 pm – ROUNDTABLE

11:30-11:35 am – CLOSING REMARKS
Amber Burson