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SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA New Jersey State Clinic
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n 				\n				\n				\n				\n					This event has passed. \n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n	2026 NHSSCA New Jersey State Clinic				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			March 27\, 2026\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n8:30 am\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Organizers\n			\n			Zach Even-Esh			\n	\n\n			\n			Paul Kolody			\n	\n\n				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					\n	\n	Venue			\n				\n	\n			\n		Hunterdon Central Regional High School			\n	\n	\n	Address:\n	\n\n84 NJ-31\n	\n		\n		Flemington\,\n\n	NJ\n\n	08822\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					State Clinic PRESENTERS				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Tommy ReardonMS CSCS/ TSAC-FS&C CoachPlainfield High School 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Mike DeFazioMSStrength and Conditioning CoachFair Lawn High School 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					Nate StoutMS\, CSCSHead Strength and Conditioning CoachUnderground Strength Gym 				\n				\n					\n		\n				\n			\n						\n				\n					Eric PritchardMS\, CAAAthletic Director / Assistant PrincipalHenry Hudson Regional School 				\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n					State Clinic SCHEDULE				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n		\n			March 27\, 2026\n\n	\n\n	  @  \n\n\n8:30 am\n\n		\n\n\n\n	\n	  -  \n\n3:00 pm\n\n\n\n	\n				\n				\n				\n				\n									8:00-9:00 pm – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 9:00-9:10 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREStarting a High School Strength & Conditioning Program from Scratch by Tommy Reardon OVERVIEW: This session outlines the step-by-step process of building a school-wide strength and conditioning program from the ground up. Attendees will learn how to effectively communicate with coaches\, school staff\, administrators\, and athletes to establish alignment and buy-in when launching a first-ever S&C initiative. Drawing from real-world experience testing\, tracking\, and coaching hundreds of athletes\, this presentation will highlight practical lessons learned in program development\, performance monitoring\, and culture building. We will also explore why public schools need full-time strength and conditioning coaches\, how to design and organize an effective weight room\, and how to navigate the challenges of launching a brand-new position. The session concludes with a dedicated Q&A time to discuss implementation strategies and practical next steps. 10:15-11:00 am – LECTUREManaging a Year-Round High School Weight Room by Mike DeFazio OVERVIEW: This session provides a comprehensive framework for building and managing an effective year-round strength and conditioning program at the high school level. Topics will include: Foundational influences and coaching philosophyDeveloping a sports performance preparation modelCreating and establishing a new strength coach position within a high schoolImplementing technology to enhance organization and athlete developmentDesigning a functional and efficient weight room layoutStructuring effective workouts and long-term program designUsing charts\, clocks\, and visual systems to drive accountabilityIdentifying and tracking the metrics that truly matterStrategies for training large groups efficientlyAdjusting training for medium and small groupsManaging in-season versus off-season programmingUtilizing tri-set structures for group training environmentsPractical advice for new strength coaches entering the professionThe session will conclude with time for discussion and questions. 11:10 am-12:00 pm – DUAL: LECTURE / HANDS-ONHow Proper Training Creates a Winning TEAM Culture by Nate Stout OVERVIEW: This session explores how intentional strength and conditioning creates not only better athletes\, but stronger team culture. When training standards are clear and consistently applied\, athletes learn discipline\, resilience\, accountability\, and competitive excellence. Key concepts include: Leading by Living It: Modeling the standard — training and competing alongside your athletesThe Clipboard – A License to Carry: The responsibility that comes with leadership and authorityOptimal vs. Overboard vs. Undertrained: Finding the balance between pushing performance and preventing burnoutThe “Supernova” Effect: Why athletes (and programs) can burn out without proper structure and progressionGet Strong & Become Unbreakable: Building durability as the foundation of sustained performanceHands-On Application:This session also includes practical implementation strategies: Using structured competition to teach athletes how to train with intent\, compete properly\, and objectively assess strength and speedIdentifying the most effective exercises for developing strength\, size\, athleticism\, and overall performanceApplying progressions and regressions to accommodate varied ages\, abilities\, and experience levels within a team settingAttendees will leave with both cultural frameworks and practical tools to immediately elevate their program. 12:15-1:00 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore 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 1:00-1:45 pm – LECTUREJourney to Athletic Director: Building a High School Strength & Conditioning Program from the Administrative Side by Eric Pritchard OVERVIEW: In this session\, Eric “Pritch” Pritchard shares his transition from teacher and athletic coach to Athletic Director and school administrator at Henry Hudson Regional School. Drawing from his leadership experience\, Pritch will outline the practical steps required to advocate for facility upgrades\, secure funding\, and establish a stipend-based Strength and Conditioning Coach position within a high school setting. Key topics include: Navigating the shift from coach to administratorStrategically planning and funding weight room and facility improvementsCreating and implementing a high school Strength & Conditioning positionEstablishing a clear philosophy of strength and conditioning in secondary athleticsDeveloping athlete mindset and cultureEffectively communicating with Central Office leadership to build alignment and long-term supportCreating a unified performance program that positively impacts the entire school communityAttendees will gain administrative insight into how to successfully build\, advocate for\, and sustain a comprehensive strength and conditioning program within a public school system. 2:00-2:30 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:45-3:00 pm – CLOSING REMARKSSweep The Shed 								\n				\n					\n		\n					\n		\n				\n						\n					\n			\n						\n				\n							\n			\n						\n		\n						\n				\n				\n				\n					Special 'Thank You' to our partners				\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's coming?\n\n	41 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA New Jersey State Clinic \n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									⚠️ Event ticket options are based on your NHSSCA membership status. If you only see the non-member ticket option\, please make sure you are logged into your NHSSCA account\, then refresh the registration page to view the available ticket options.
URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-new-jersey-state-clinic/
LOCATION:Hunterdon Central Regional High School\, 84 NJ-31\, Flemington\, NJ\, 08822\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Clinic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Even-Esh":MAILTO:undergroundstrengthcoach@gmail.com
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