2025 NHSSCA Oklahoma State Clinic

8:30-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

8:50-9:00 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach Jerryd Nelson, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Bishop Kelley High School

9:00-10:15 am – LECTURE
Optimizing Athlete Performance & Health Through Nutrition with Grace White

OVERVIEW: In this must-attend session, Grace White will break down how nutrition directly impacts athletic performance, recovery, and overall health—and how you, as a coach or trainer, can help your athletes optimize their intake for maximum results.

What You’ll Learn:

• The power of macronutrients—how carbs, protein, and fats fuel strength, endurance, and recovery
• Nutrient timing strategies—when and what to eat for peak performance and rapid recovery
• The importance of hydration and electrolytes—keeping athletes at their best in all conditions
• How to recognize and address nutrition-related risks—including low energy availability and eating disorders
• Practical strategies for coaches and trainers to support athletes with special nutrition needs

This isn’t just about knowing what to eat—it’s about harnessing nutrition as a performance tool to help athletes train harder, recover faster, and compete at their highest level.

10:30-11:45 am – LECTURE
Velocity-Based Training & Neurological Availability with Coach Joshua Brewer

OVERVIEW: In this game-changing session, Coach Joshua Brewer will explain Velocity-Based Training (VBT) and how it revolutionizes the way we approach strength, speed, and power development. Instead of relying on fixed percentages, VBT adapts to how much energy an athlete actually has available that day, allowing for smarter programming, better recovery, and greater performance gains.

What You’ll Learn:

• How VBT outperforms traditional percentage-based training in real-world application
• Understanding energy systems and how to adjust training based on neurological availability
• Live video breakdowns & real performance data analysis—see the results firsthand
• How to apply VBT insights effectively to tailor programs to individual athlete needs
• The good, the bad, and the unexpected outcomes—and how to use them to your advantage

Why guess when you can measure? Learn how Velocity-Based Training can transform your approach, optimize recovery, and unlock the true potential of your athletes.

11:45 am-12:45 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED

OVERVIEW: 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 Performance: A Global Approach to Agility Training & Sport Transfer with Coach Dakota Moran

OVERVIEW: In this high-energy session, Coach Dakota Moran will offer a global perspective on agility training and its direct impact on sports performance. You’ll learn how to layer agility drills with small-sided games, maximize their transfer to real-world play, and train the brain’s ability to process movement, reaction, and anticipation under pressure.

What You’ll Gain:

• Proven agility training techniques used across different sports and levels of competition
• How small-sided games enhance movement efficiency, reaction time, and overall athleticism
• The science behind decision-making in sport—and how to train athletes to think faster under pressure
• Global strategies for applying agility training across various sports disciplines
• Practical drills & coaching insights to take your agility training to the next level

If you want to develop faster, more reactive, and game-ready athletes, this session is a must-attend. Learn how to bridge the gap between training and real-world competition—and give your athletes the edge they need to dominate!

2:15-3:30 pm – LECTURE
Strength & Conditioning for Long-Term Athlete Development with Coach Lance Walker

OVERVIEW:

In this eye-opening session, Coach Lance Walker will break down the science and application of LTAD—showing how strategic strength and conditioning can build a foundation for long-term success, injury prevention, and peak performance.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why LTAD matters—and how it impacts both performance and athlete health
• How to apply LTAD principles to optimize training across all age groups
• The role of strength & conditioning in long-term success—from youth athletes to elite competitors
• Real-world applications of LTAD science to enhance sport performance
• How to future-proof your program by integrating LTAD strategies into daily training

This isn’t just about weight training—it’s about setting athletes up for a lifetime of success. Whether you coach youth, high school, or elite-level athletes, understanding LTAD can transform your approach and elevate your program.

3:30-3:45 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
From Coach Jerryd Nelson