2025 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic

7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

7:50-8:00 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach Ben Brandau, Director of Sports Performance at Crismon High School

8:00-9:15 am – DUAL: LECTURE/HANDS-ON
Performance Enhancement Starts with the Brain: Filling Gaps & Connecting Dots Through a Neurological Lens
Presented by Coach Ben Hollander

OVERVIEW: In this high-impact session, Coach Ben Hollander reveals how the brain—not just the body—is the true starting point for elite performance. Learn how to fill the hidden gaps in your program and connect every drill, cue, and rep to the neurological systems that drive movement, power, and athletic transfer.

Coach Hollander’s presentation will take you inside the cutting-edge performance model used at the University of Arizona, with coaching strategies that translate to any age, ability, or environment. Whether you’re coaching middle school athletes or collegiate stars, you’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately.

• Coaching Principles – Learn the neurological foundations that shape Coach Hollander’s year-round training framework.
• Training Methods – Discover time-efficient, brain-driven drills that produce measurable gains in speed, power, and movement quality.
• Program Design – See how to integrate these methods into your existing structure—regardless of your training group size or facility constraints.
• Hands-On Session –Experience the drills yourself and gain firsthand insight into why these methods work—and how to coach them.

Shift your mindset, enhance your methods, and transform your athletes. This is more than a session—it’s a new lens for developing performance at every level.

9:30-10:45 am – LECTURE
Intro to Olympic Weightlifting for Football: Power, Progression & Performance Presented by Coach Joel Anderson

OVERVIEW: In this session, Coach Joel Anderson breaks down his proven system for teaching Olympic lifts to high school football players. Whether you’re working with beginners or more advanced lifters, Coach Anderson’s step-by-step teaching progression ensures athletes learn proper technique, maximize power, and stay injury-free. You’ll learn:

• Why Olympic lifts are a cornerstone of Coach Anderson’s football program
• How to break down each lift into teachable progressions your athletes can grasp quickly
• How to modify for different skill levels, ensuring every athlete progresses with confidence
• Ways to build explosive strength that directly translates to the field

This session is ideal for any coach looking to implement or improve Olympic weightlifting in a football setting. You’ll leave with practical coaching tools, confidence in teaching the lifts, and a clear understanding of how Olympic movements can transform your team’s performance.

11:00 am-12:15 pm – LECTURE
Make Every Minute Count: Strength Training Solutions for Shortened Class Periods
With Coach Tory Tyler

OVERVIEW: Pressed for time? Whether it’s early release days, testing schedules, or last-minute interruptions, shortened class periods can derail even the best training plans—unless you’re prepared.

Join Coach Tory Tyler as he shares high-impact strategies to help you maximize weight room efficiency without compromising results. Learn how to keep your athletes progressing, focused, and fully engaged—even when time is tight. You’ll discover:

• How to structure a strength session for speed and effectiveness
• Warm-up protocols that are efficient and purposeful
• How to prioritize your key lifts and cut the fluff
• Ways to integrate supersets and complexes to boost volume and intensity
• Communication tactics to streamline athlete execution and save time
• Real-world coaching tips to maintain progress and technique under time constraints

Whether you have 90 minutes or just 30, this session will give you the tools and confidence to turn any short day into a powerful training opportunity.

12:15-1:00 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

1:00-2:00 pm – LECTURE
Training With Purpose: How Load-Velocity & Force-Velocity Profiling Improves Decision-Making With Coach Jim Trischan

OVERVIEW: Join Coach Jim Trischan as he breaks down how load-velocity and force-velocity profiling can guide smarter training decisions, improve programming precision, and optimize athletic outcomes.

This session will explore:

• Velocity-Based Training Concepts – Learn how to assess and apply load-velocity and force-velocity data to tailor strength and power development.
• Strategic Jump Selection – Discover how to align plyometric work with the training emphasis of the day:
  • Acceleration Days = Horizontal Jumps
  • Max Velocity Days = Vertical Jumps
• RSI (Reactive Strength Index) Integration – Use RSI to evaluate an athlete’s neuromuscular readiness and adjust training in real time.
• Body Type & Periodization Adjustments – Understand how to modify your programming based on athlete morphology and season phase:
  
  • Ectomorphs (long & lean): Short-to-long preseason; long-to-short in-season
  • Mesomorphs (muscular build): Long-to-short offseason; short-to-long in-season
  • Pushers vs. Pullers – Learn how each profile benefits from different periodization strategies

Whether you’re new to velocity-based training or looking to take your current program to the next level, this presentation will equip you with actionable insights that make your training more individualized, efficient, and effective

2:00-3:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE

Overview: Join your peers for dynamic, solution-focused discussions on the most pressing topics in high school strength and conditioning. This roundtable creates space for shared insights, practical strategies, and real-time collaboration.

3:00-3:15 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
With Coach Ben Brandau