BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National High School Strength Coaches Association - ECPv6.18.0//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T130000 DTSTAMP:20261015T134414Z CREATED:20261008T163223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T134414Z UID:101665-1793350800-1793365200@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Illinois Family Day DESCRIPTION:NHSSCA Illinois Family Day\n \n\n \n\n \n Good Coaches.\n Real Conversations.\n Stronger Connections.\n \n\n \n\n \n Spend a morning learning\, sharing ideas\, and connecting\n with coaches and educators who understand your work.\n Two practical presentations\, open discussion\,\n lunch and networking\, and dedicated roundtables\n give everyone a chance to contribute — not just listen.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Friday\, October 30\, 2026\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CT\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n Seneca High School · Illinois\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Save My Seat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n Explore the Day\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n Everyone who helps develop high school athletes\n is welcome.\n \n\n Strength coaches\, sport coaches\, PE teachers\,\n athletic directors\, and others who support\n student-athletes — members and non-members alike.\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 Why Give Us Four Hours?\n \n\n \n Walk away with more than ideas.\n \n\n \n\n \n Illinois Family Day is designed for more than\n sitting through presentations.\n \n Two coaches sharing practical experiences\,\n time for questions\, lunch and networking\,\n and dedicated roundtable conversations\n \n create opportunities to learn from one another\,\n exchange ideas\, and build relationships\n with people who understand the work.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 01\n \n\n \n Learn from coaches doing the work.\n \n\n \n Hear how Dan Baker and Aaron Essex approach\n competition\, leadership\, character\, and\n program culture in their high school\n environments. Take away ideas grounded\n in real coaching experience.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 02\n \n\n \n Be part of the conversation.\n \n\n \n Both presentations include dedicated Q&A\n time. Ask questions\, hear different\n perspectives\, and explore how ideas\n might work in your own school\,\n classroom\, or athletic program.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 03\n \n\n \n Share what's working in your program.\n \n\n \n Two 20-minute roundtable discussions give\n attendees a chance to exchange takeaways\,\n discuss implementation\, and explore\n topics submitted by fellow coaches.\n Your experience is part of the value.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 04\n \n\n \n Leave with more people in your corner.\n \n\n \n Lunch and networking create time to\n connect with strength coaches\, sport\n coaches\, PE teachers\, and others\n who support high school athletes.\n Build relationships that can continue\n long after Family Day ends.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Come for the ideas.\n \n Leave with more people in your corner.\n \n \n\n \n Save My Seat\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 Who Belongs in the Room?\n \n\n \n If you work with student-athletes\,\n there's a place for you.\n \n\n \n\n \n You don't have to be a strength coach or an\n NHSSCA member to be part of the conversation.\n\n \n Illinois Family Day brings together the\n people who teach\, coach\, lead\, and support\n high school athletes.\n \n\n With discussions centered on leadership\,\n character\, culture\, and student development\,\n different roles and perspectives are\n part of what makes the experience valuable.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 01\n \n\n \n Strength & Conditioning Coaches\n \n\n \n Share approaches to athlete engagement\,\n building program culture\, developing\n leadership\, and creating environments\n where student-athletes thrive.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 02\n \n\n \n Sport Coaches\n \n\n \n Explore practical ways to develop character\,\n strengthen team identity\, build relationships\,\n and use competition to create a positive\n and accountable team culture.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 03\n \n\n \n PE & Health Educators\n \n\n \n Exchange ideas for student engagement\,\n building positive learning environments\,\n developing leadership\, and helping\n students feel connected and valued.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 04\n \n\n \n Athletic Directors\n \n\n \n Connect with coaches and educators\,\n exchange perspectives on program\n development\, and explore ways\n to strengthen collaboration\n across athletic departments.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 05\n \n\n \n School Administrators\n \n\n \n Gain perspectives on the role of\n leadership\, relationships\, and school\n culture in supporting student development\n and creating stronger school communities.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 06\n \n\n \n Emerging Professionals\n \n\n \n Meet experienced coaches and educators\,\n ask questions during open discussions\,\n learn from their experiences\, and begin\n building a professional support network.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Different roles.\n One coaching community.\n \n\n \n Whether you're an NHSSCA member or joining\n us for the first time\, your experiences\n and perspective matter.\n\n Come ready to learn from others\,\n share what you've experienced\,\n and make connections beyond\n your own school or program.\n \n\n \n\n \n Explore the Sessions\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 The NHSSCA 1 More Initiative\n \n\n \n You know someone who should be in this room.\n \n\n \n\n \n A fellow coach. A PE teacher. An athletic director.\n Someone who's doing good work but hasn't\n experienced the NHSSCA Family yet.\n\n \n Illinois Family Day gives them an opportunity\n to join the conversation\, share their experiences\,\n and build relationships with people\n who understand their work.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 1\n \n\n \n More\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n One Personal Invitation Can Make a Difference\n \n\n \n Save your seat. Then bring somebody with you.\n \n\n \n Think of one person who would benefit from\n being in the room with fellow coaches\n and educators.\n\n Invite them to join you for two practical\n presentations\, time for questions\,\n lunch and networking\, and roundtable\n conversations where their experiences\n and perspectives matter.\n\n \n No membership required. No need to already\n know anyone. Just come ready to learn\,\n share\, and connect.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Save My Seat\n \n\n \n Who Should I Invite?\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n The NHSSCA Family grows through relationships.\n \n\n Bring someone who hasn't experienced it yet\n and give them a chance to see what makes\n this community different.\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 Learn From People Doing the Work\n \n\n \n Meet the people leading\n \n the conversation.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n Two high school coaches and educators will share\n how they use competition\, leadership\,\n relationships\, and intentional culture-building\n to make an impact beyond the weight room.\n\n \n Each presentation includes time for questions\n and discussion\, so you can explore how\n their ideas relate to your own program.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Strength & Conditioning Coach\n \n\n \n Dan Baker\n \n\n \n Seneca High School\n \n\n \n Irish Power League:\n \n Building Culture Through Competition\n \n \n\n \n Discover how Seneca uses its Irish Power League\n to unite athletes across sports\, create\n excitement\, and strengthen buy-in.\n\n Dan shares practical approaches to using\n competition to develop leadership\,\n participation\, and a strong program culture.\n \n\n \n 45-Minute Presentation + 15-Minute Q&A\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Wellness Teacher / Sport Coach\n \n\n \n Aaron Essex\n \n\n \n James B. Conant High School\n \n\n \n More Than Wins and Weights:\n \n Building Connection\, Character\,\n and Culture\n \n \n\n \n Explore how everyday coaching interactions\,\n shared experiences\, and intentional\n leadership can strengthen relationships\n and build positive team culture.\n\n Aaron shares approaches to developing\n character\, accountability\, and\n a genuine sense of belonging.\n \n\n \n 45-Minute Presentation + 15-Minute Q&A\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Hear their ideas.\n \n Bring your own perspective.\n \n \n\n \n See the Schedule\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 The Illinois Family Day Schedule\n \n\n \n A morning to learn.\n An opportunity to connect.\n \n\n \n\n \n Two high school coaches sharing practical\n approaches to competition\, leadership\,\n character\, and culture.\n\n \n With dedicated Q&A\, lunch and networking\,\n and two roundtable discussions\, you'll have\n time to contribute to the conversation.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 8:00 AM\n \n\n \n \n Doors Open\n \n\n \n Venue access begins at Seneca High School.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 8:30 AM\n \n\n \n \n Registration & Check-In\n \n\n \n Check in and connect with fellow attendees\n before the program begins.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 9:00–9:15 AM\n \n\n \n \n Welcome & Event Overview\n \n\n \n Opening remarks and introductions with\n Dan Baker\, Illinois NHSSCA State Director\n John Beerbower\, and Seneca High School\n Superintendent Dr. Stecken.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 9:15–10:15 AM\n \n\n \n \n Irish Power League:\n Building Culture Through Competition\n \n\n \n \n Dan Baker · Seneca High School\n \n \n Learn how competition can build engagement\,\n leadership\, and a stronger program culture.\n \n\n \n 45-Minute Presentation + 15-Minute Q&A\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 10:15–10:30 AM\n \n\n \n \n Group Photo & Break\n \n\n \n Gather in the main gym for a group\n photograph at the beginning of the break.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 10:30–11:30 AM\n \n\n \n \n More Than Wins and Weights:\n Building Connection\, Character\, and Culture\n \n\n \n \n Aaron Essex · James B. Conant High School\n \n \n Explore the role of leadership\,\n intentional relationships\, and\n character development in coaching.\n \n\n \n 45-Minute Presentation + 15-Minute Q&A\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 11:30 AM–12:15 PM\n \n\n \n \n Lunch & Networking\n \n\n \n Spend time with fellow coaches and educators\,\n exchange ideas\, and build relationships\n before the roundtable discussions.\n\n \n Lunch sponsored by Jimmy John's and Power Lift.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 12:15–12:55 PM\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Your Voice Matters\n \n\n \n Roundtable Discussions\n \n\n \n This is where Family Day becomes a shared\n experience. Join fellow attendees for two\n 20-minute conversations focused on practical\n takeaways\, real-world implementation\,\n and the challenges coaches are facing.\n\n Come ready to contribute your perspective\,\n ask questions\, and learn from others\n around the table.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 12:15–12:35 PM · ROUND 1\n \n\n \n Key Takeaways & Implementation\n \n\n \n Share your three biggest takeaways\n from the morning and discuss\n how those ideas could be implemented\n in your own strength and conditioning\n program\, classroom\, or team.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 12:35–12:55 PM · ROUND 2\n \n\n \n Coach-Submitted Topics\n \n\n \n Continue the conversation around\n topics and questions submitted\n by attendees. Exchange ideas\,\n hear different perspectives\,\n and explore possible solutions.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n 12:55–1:00 PM\n \n\n \n\n \n Closing Remarks & Next Steps\n \n\n \n Final takeaways\, event evaluation\,\n and instructions for eligible Illinois\n educators seeking professional-development\n documentation through ISBE PD+.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Come ready to learn.\n Leave better connected.\n \n\n \n Save My Seat\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 Ready to Join Us?\n \n\n \n Save your seat.\n \n Then bring somebody with you.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n Two high school coaches sharing practical approaches\n to competition\, leadership\, character\, and culture.\n Dedicated time for questions\, lunch and networking\,\n and two roundtable discussions where your\n experiences and perspectives matter.\n\n \n Whether you're a strength coach\, sport coach\,\n PE teacher\, athletic director\, or someone who\n supports student-athletes\, there's a place for you.\n \n\n Put yourself in the room.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Date\n \n\n \n Friday\, October 30\, 2026\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Check-In\n \n\n \n 8:30 AM CT\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Program\n \n\n \n 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Location\n \n\n \n Seneca High School\n \n 307 East Scott Street\n Seneca\, IL 61360\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Event\n \n\n \n 2026 Illinois Family Day\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Already coming?\n Think of your 1 More.\n \n\n \n Think about the sport coach\, PE teacher\,\n athletic director\, administrator\,\n emerging professional\, or fellow strength\n coach who would benefit from learning\n and connecting with you.\n\n Illinois Family Day welcomes both\n NHSSCA members and non-members.\n \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add Your Heading Text Here \n \n \n \n PUT YOURSELF IN THE ROOM. \n \n \n \n Reserve your place for an afternoon built around learning\, application\, conversation\, and connection with people working to make high school strength and conditioning better. \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 2026 NHSSCA Illinois Family Day\n\n \n Event hosted at Seneca high School\, 307 East Scott Street Seneca IL 61360 | Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm \n\n\n \n \n 44 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Going \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 Plan Your Visit \n \n \n \n KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING.\nKNOW WHO TO CONTACT. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n\n Phone:\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n Website: \n\n\n \n Email:\n \n beerbowerjohn@dist156.org \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue \n \n \n \n Seneca High School \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n307 East Scott Street\n \n \n Seneca\,\n\n IL\n\n 61360\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\n \n\n \n Supported By\n \n\n \n Thank you to the partners helping make\n \n Family Day possible.\n \n \n\n \n\n \n Events like this happen because organizations choose to\n \n invest in coaches\, schools\, and the continued growth of high school strength and conditioning.\n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n Thank you for investing in the people who invest in athletes.\n \n Stronger together.\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 Illinois Family Day\n \n\n \n You shouldn't have to solve\n coaching challenges alone.\n \n Put yourself in the room.\n \n \n\n \n Join fellow coaches and educators at\n Seneca High School for a morning of\n practical ideas\, shared experiences\,\n and real conversations.\n\n \n Whether you're a strength coach\, sport coach\,\n PE teacher\, or someone who supports\n high school athletes\, there's a place\n for you in the NHSSCA Family.\n \n \n\n \n Save your seat.\n Bring a colleague.\n 1 More.\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n Save My Seat\n \n\n \n Learn About 1 More URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-illinois-family-day/ LOCATION:Seneca High School\, 307 East Scott Street\, Seneca\, IL\, 61360\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Illinois-Family-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Beerbower":MAILTO:beerbowerjohn@dist156.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR