BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National High School Strength Coaches Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National High School Strength Coaches Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nhssca.us X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National High School Strength Coaches Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000 DTSTAMP:20250227T205314Z CREATED:20250221T221447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T205314Z UID:60794-1744444800-1744466400@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2025 NHSSCA Louisiana State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 NHSSCA Louisiana State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n April 12\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark HarperM.Ed\, CSCS\, CKTPDirector of Strength & Conditioning & Head Powerlifting CoachEpiscopal School of Baton Rouge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dre GuerinNCSF-CSC\, NASM-PESHead Performance CoachFounder of X-Factor Sports Performance \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe RyanISSA\, HSSCCHead Strength and Conditioning CoachDenham Springs High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt BruceM.Ed\, USAWHead Strength and Conditioning CoachCatholic High School\, Baton Rouge \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic SCHEDULE \n \n \n \n \n \n April 12\, 2025\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:30-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-8:10 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach Mat Bruce\, Director of Strength and Conditioning\, Catholic School 8:10-9:00 am – LECTUREYear-Round Strength Programming for Consistent Athletic Success With Coach Mark Harper OVERVIEW: This dynamic session with Coach Mark Harper dives into the art and science of building a comprehensive\, year-round strength and conditioning calendar tailored to the unique demands of different sports. You’ll learn how to masterfully design programs that address the specific needs of in-season\, off-season\, and preseason phases—each requiring its own strategy for maximum impact. Discover how to adjust training loads\, optimize recovery\, and apply the right stimuli to help your athletes peak at the perfect time. Coach Harper will also break down strategies for: Maximizing strength gains in the off-seasonMaintaining peak performance during competitionSafely ramping up during preseasonMinimizing injury risks through intelligent programmingThis isn’t just another cookie-cutter approach—it’s a game plan designed to keep your athletes strong\, consistent\, and competitive all year long. 9:15-10:05 am – LECTURESpeed Development Made SimpleWith Coach Dre Guerin OVERVIEW: Speed isn’t complicated—it’s natural. In this high-energy\, eye-opening session\, Coach Dre Guerin will strip away the noise and show you that speed development doesn’t have to be complex to be effective. This presentation will dive deep into the fundamentals of getting faster\, revealing timeless principles that have influenced speed for generations—yes\, even since the days when we were kids sprinting around playgrounds without realizing we were training! You’ll uncover how every movement matters\, from the ground up: The power of your feet—unlocking explosive startsProper mechanics for smooth\, efficient stridesThe role of the spine in enhancing speed and stabilityHow to fine-tune every element of your form for maximum accelerationWhether you’re working with elite athletes or developing young competitors\, Coach Guerin will provide practical\, no-nonsense drills and strategies that are easy to implement and deliver real results. 10:20-11:10 pm – LECTURETurning Numbers into Drive: Using Data to Inspire Athlete Ownership With Coach Joe Ryan OVERVIEW: In this powerful and practical session\, Coach Joe Ryan will show you how to transform basic data into an unstoppable source of intrinsic motivation. It’s not just about collecting numbers—it’s about turning that information into a game-changing tool that helps athletes take charge of their own development. Learn how to seamlessly use Excel\, Google Forms\, and Google Sheets to track performance and progress like a pro. But this isn’t just another data entry tutorial—this is about creating a system that fuels passion\, focus\, and personal accountability. You’ll discover how to: Streamline data collection for quick\, actionable insightsVisualize athlete performance with clear\, easy-to-understand metricsTurn stats into motivation by encouraging goal-setting and self-reflectionBuild a culture of ownership and engagement in your strength and conditioning programWhen athletes see their improvement in real-time\, they push harder\, stay engaged\, and reach new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your data collection strategy into a motivational powerhouse that helps your athletes own their journey—and love the process of getting better. 11:30-12:00 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 12:15-1:00 pm – LECTURETeaching Olympic Lifts For Adolescent YouthWith Coach Matt Bruce OVERVIEW: Join Coach Matt Bruce\, an expert in strength development\, for a dynamic session that dives deep into the art of teaching Olympic lifts—the snatch and clean & jerk—to adolescent athletes. Whether you’re working with beginners or refining techniques for advanced lifters\, this presentation offers the blueprint for building a safe\, effective\, and high-impact Olympic lifting program. You’ll learn how to: Break down complex lifts into easy-to-teach\, step-by-step progressionsEmphasize proper form and technique to prevent injuries and ensure maximum gainsDevelop exercise selection strategies tailored to the needs of young athletesManage large groups effectively—keeping athletes engaged and motivatedBuild confidence and skill that translates directly to on-the-field successWhether you’re coaching in a weight room or leading a team on the field\, this session will arm you with practical tools and coaching cues to help your athletes lift stronger\, move better\, and develop championship-level performance. 1:15-1:45 pm – ROUNDTABLE 1:45-2:00 pm – CLOSING REMARKSCoach Matt Bruce \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special 'Thank You' to our partners \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n Who's coming?\n\n 37 people are attending 2025 NHSSCA Louisiana State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n Matt Bruce \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n mbruce@catholichigh.org \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \n \n \n \n Catholic High School \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n855 HEARTHSTONE DRIVE\n \n \n Baton Rouge\,\n\n LA\n\n 70806\n\n United States\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n 2025 NHSSCA Idaho State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2025 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2025-nhssca-louisiana-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Catholic High School\, 855 HEARTHSTONE DRIVE\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70806\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-la-state-clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Bruce":MAILTO:mbruce@catholichigh.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR