2025 NHSSCA Pennsylvania State Clinic

8:00-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

9:00-9:15 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach John Estok

9:15-10:30 am – LECTURE
Beyond Sets & Reps: Long-Term Athletic Development with Coach Brent Neely

OVERVIEW: In this must-attend session, Coach Brent Neely will take a big-picture approach to developing today’s athletes, focusing on more than just sets, reps, and numbers. He’ll explore the unique physical and personal needs of today’s generation and help coaches cultivate qualities that lead to lasting success—on and off the field.

What You’ll Gain:

• Strategies to develop athletes beyond the weight room, focusing on mindset, leadership, and personal growth
• How to make training more engaging and enjoyable—because athletes who love the process get better results
• Practical ways to tailor your coaching approach to meet the evolving needs of today’s generation
• Proven methods to increase athlete buy-in, motivation, and long-term commitment

This session will challenge the way you think about coaching and give you actionable strategies to create a more impactful, athlete-centered training environment.

10:45 am-12:00 pm – LECTURE
Firing the Engine Before Firing the Engine: Unlocking Peak Performance with Coach Kyle Jacksic

OVERVIEW: Your athletes’ bodies won’t perform at their best if their brains aren’t engaged first. Whether it’s an early morning lift or a tough day of classes, priming the neurological system is key to maximizing performance, reaction time, and overall training effectiveness.

In this interactive session, Coach Kyle Jacksic will break down the science of brain sequencing, reflex activation, and movement efficiency—giving you practical tools to prepare your athletes’ minds and bodies before they ever step onto the field or into the weight room.

What You’ll Gain:

• How to activate the brain & nervous system for optimal strength, speed, & skill development
• Simple, time-efficient drills that deliver huge performance returns
• Blending high-performance training & return-to-play strategies to keep athletes sharp & healthy
• Hands-on exercises to improve movement, reaction time, & coordination before training or game day

If you want to unlock your athletes’ full potential, you can’t afford to skip this session! Get ready to learn how to fire the system before it’s time to perform!

12:00-12:30 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

12:30-1:45 pm – DUAL: LECTURE/HANDS-ON
Building a Developmental System: Coaching Athletes at Every Level with Coach John Estok

OVERVIEW: Every coach faces the challenge of training athletes at different developmental stages—but how do you create a system that ensures every athlete progresses efficiently and safely while maximizing performance?

In this session, Coach John Estok will take you through the proven developmental system implemented at William Penn Charter School, showing you exactly how to structure training for athletes at different ages, skill levels, and physical abilities.

What You’ll Gain:

• A blueprint for creating a structured developmental system that works for any program
• How to differentiate training for novice, intermediate, and advanced athletes within the same team
• Real-world insights into how Penn Charter built their model—and how you can adapt it for your school
• Hands-on demonstrations to see the system in action and how to implement it with your athletes

This lecture + hands-on session will give you the tools to create a high-performance developmental model that ensures long-term athlete success.

2:00-3:00 pm – LECTURE
Density Training & Program Design with Coach Ethan Reeve

OVERVIEW: Join Coach Ethan Reeve, a two-time NCAA All-American and legendary strength coach, as he takes a deep dive into the philosophy and implementation of Density Training—a high-intensity, time-efficient training method that has transformed athletes at UT Chattanooga, The McCallie School, Ohio University, and Wake Forest.

What You’ll Gain:

• The origins & evolution of Density Training—how Coach Reeve developed this game-changing method
• How to structure Density Training for strength, conditioning, and sport-specific development
• Real-world application—how it was successfully implemented at multiple schools
• Strategies to integrate Density Training into your own program for maximum efficiency & results

This power-packed session will give you the tools to train smarter, maximize time, and push athletes to new performance levels.

3:00-3:15 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
With Coach John Estok + Sweep The Sheds