2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic

8:15-8:55 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION

8:55-9:00 am – WELCOME
Overview of Day’s Activities & Presentations

9:00-10:15 am – LECTURE
Time Is Undefeated: How To Maximize Student-Athlete’s Lifestyle Performance by Bryant Ferate

OVERVIEW: In this presentation, Coach Ferate will examine the multifaceted aspects of structured circuit training programs and their real-world applications in the weight room. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of how to meticulously organize their training routines to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring g that every exercise and regimen is purposefully aligned with specific performance goals. We will explore the shared principles that underpin successful training methodologies, emphasizing the pivotal role of precise cues and rigorous safety protocols.

10:30-11:15 am – DUAL: LECTURE+HANDS-ON
Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started: Building the Standard in High School Strength & Conditioning by Joey Jacinto

OVERVIEW: This presentation focuses on the methods that drive success in high school strength and conditioning programs: culture, clarity, and consistency. Drawing from real-world experience building high school weight rooms, the session introduces Building the Standard, a practical framework designed to move programs from chaotic and inconsistent to structured, inclusive, and athlete-centered.

Attendees will learn how to establish clear standards, create athlete buy-in, and use simple, high-impact training principles—such as speed development and fundamental movement patterns—to drive effort and accountability. The session also addresses common challenges in the high school setting, including mixed-motivation classes, stakeholder communication, and equitable access to quality training.

Coaches will leave with actionable strategies, coaching cues, and reflection tools they can implement immediately.

11:30 am-12:30 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED
More Than a Meal, It’s a Networking Opportunity

OVERVIEW: 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

12:45-2:00 pm – LECTURE
Speed School-How to Add Speed to Your Program by Dan Leary

OVERVIEW: Deliver a plug-and-play speed school that can bolt on to your existing program. This presentation focuses on methods that drive success in high school strength and conditioning programs: culture, clarity, and consistency. Attendees will take away concepts and structures they can apply in high school and private training sessions. Many coaches treat speed and strength as two separate training sessions, but we can integrate them into every session.

2:15-3:30 pm – HANDS-ON (NO SLIDES)
Diversify: Circuit Training for HS Strength Coaches by Christi Smith-Ryan

OVERVIEW: We will examine the multifaceted aspects of structured circuit training programs and their real-world applications in the weight room. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of how to meticulously organize their training routines to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring g that every exercise and regimen is purposefully aligned with specific performance goals. We will explore the shared principles that underpin successful training methodologies, emphasizing the pivotal role of precise cues and rigorous safety protocols.

3:30-4:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE

4:00-4:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS + SWEEP THE SHED