2026 NHSSCA Minnesota State Clinic

8:30-9:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

8:45-9:00 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations

9:00-10:15 am – PART 1: DUAL LECTURE+HANDS-ON
Session 1: Speed School Throwdown: Neighbor vs Neighbor by Jeremy Christensen & Matt Taffe

OVERVIEW:  Jeremy and Matt will share how they structure and run Speed School within their respective programs. They will also break down their “Throwdown” — a competitive speed school format between Melrose and Minnewaska — including how it drives engagement, accountability, and performance among athletes.

10:30-11:45 am – PART 2: DUAL – LECTURE+HANDS-ON
Session 2: Summer Programming for Rural Schools by Jeremy Christensen & Matt Taffe

OVERVIEW: In this session, Jeremy and Matt will shift focus to how they design and implement their summer training programs. They will walk through how they schedule, structure, and program Speed & Strength training for rural school settings, including practical strategies for managing facilities, athlete groups, and consistency across the summer.

12:00-12:45 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

1:00-2:15 pm – DUAL LECTURE+HANDS-ON
Injury Resilience by Alberto Johnson & Rodney Savig

OVERVIEW: Rodney will address traditional strength and conditioning through the lens of an Athletic Trainer, with a focus on building injury resilience. This presentation will feature exercises that can be easily implemented into your current program. Rodney brings extensive experience working alongside strength and conditioning coaches to help develop dynamic, well-rounded programs. He will also provide exercises and practical suggestions for the warm-up, workout, and cool-down, as well as highlight exercises that could place your athletes at risk of injury.

2:30-3:45 pm – ROUNDTABLE: LECTURE+HANDS-ON
Where Are They Going?: Tips for Keeping Kids Training within their High School Program by Zack Nauert

OVERVIEW: This session will feature a roundtable discussion with high school coaches and private sector representatives, focused on a challenge many programs face—athletes training outside the school setting.

Participants will engage in a collaborative conversation around:

• • • Keeping athletes connected to your high school program
    • Supporting those who train elsewhere
    • Building productive relationships with private sector coaches

This is an interactive, question-driven session designed to share practical approaches, exchange perspectives, and learn from others navigating the same landscape.

3:45-4:00 pm – CLOSING REMARKS
Sweep The Shed