2025 NHSSCA South Dakota State Clinic

8:30-9:00 pm – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

9:00-9:10 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach Kerry Brown at Brookings High School

9:15-10:15 am – LECTURE
Master the Foundation: Block Zero Training With Coach Nick Crouse

OVERVIEW: Are you looking for a proven system to develop stronger, faster, and more resilient athletes from day one? Block Zero Training is the foundation that sets your athletes up for long-term success, whether they’re just entering the weight room or advancing to more complex training.

In this session, Coach Nick Crouse will break down how to implement Block Zero Training at your school, ensuring every athlete—from beginner to advanced—has the right technical foundation, movement efficiency, and injury prevention strategies. You’ll walk away with a customizable blueprint that allows you to coach large groups while meeting individual athlete needs effectively.

• Learn how to progress athletes safely from fundamentals to advanced concepts
• Develop efficient coaching strategies for all skill levels
• Customize Block Zero principles to fit your program’s unique needs

This is a must-attend session if you want to build better athletes from the ground up!

10:30-11:45 am – DUAL: LECTURE/HANDS-ON
Unlock the Full Potential of the Squat With Coach Nate Moe

OVERVIEW: The squat is the foundation of nearly every elite strength and conditioning program—but are you maximizing its full potential for your athletes?

Join Coach Nate Moe, a former Division 1 strength coach and competitive powerlifter, as he breaks down squat technique, variations, and adaptations to help athletes of all levels train effectively, build strength, and move with confidence.

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn:

• Key squat techniques to improve strength, power, and performance
• Adaptations & modifications to help athletes train safely and effectively
• Programming strategies to develop explosive strength across all sports

Whether you’re coaching beginners, advanced lifters, or athletes recovering from setbacks, Coach Moe’s real-world experience will give you actionable takeaways to refine your coaching and maximize results.

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

12:45-2:15 pm – LECTURE
From Traffic Cone to Coach: Developing Assistant & Student Coaches With Coach Kerry Brown

OVERVIEW: How do you turn an assistant or student coach from a passive observer into an active leader in your weight room?

Join Coach Kerry Brown as he shares his proven system for developing assistants, interns, and student helpers into impactful coaches—even if they never plan to pursue strength and conditioning full-time. With over 15 years of experience mentoring students at SDSU, Coach Brown has created a structured approach that maximizes their potential, allowing them to engage, teach, and lead rather than just stand on the sidelines.

What you’ll learn:

• How to transform assistants & student helpers into valuable coaching assets
• Strategies for mentoring and training volunteers, interns, & assistants
• How to integrate extra coaching support without adding to your workload

Whether you’re looking to build a coaching pipeline or simply get more hands-on help in the weight room, this session will give you practical solutions you can apply immediately.

2:30-3:45 pm – LECTURE
“Pounding the Pavement” – Unconventional Fundraising for Your Weight Room With Coach Bill Nelson

OVERVIEW: Struggling to secure funding for new equipment? Tired of relying on limited school budgets or waiting on booster club approvals? It’s time to take control of your program’s financial future.

Coach Bill Nelson has successfully funded and equipped the Jamestown High School weight room through creative, unconventional fundraising strategies. Now, he’s sharing his blueprint for success.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• Unique fundraising ideas that go beyond the usual raffles and discount cards
• What works—and what doesn’t when securing funds for strength & conditioning programs
• How to get buy-in from students, parents, and the community to support your vision

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise more money, faster, and with less hassle, this session is for you! Don’t miss out—turn your fundraising frustrations into real results!

3:45-4:00 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
Coach Kerry Brown + Sweep The Sheds