About the Athletic Directors Conference
The 2025 NHSSCA Athletic Directors Conference at NatCon 2025 is a dedicated half-day session designed to equip ADs with the tools to lead safer, smarter, and more aligned strength and conditioning programs. From facility design and staffing models to training standards and performance data, this session provides practical strategies and peer-driven insights to elevate your entire athletic department.
NHSSCA Athletic Director Conference Schedule
Date: Friday, June 27th
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Audience: High School Athletic Directors
Location: Christian Brothers School | Memphis, TN
Format: In-Person | Speaker Presentations + Panel Q&A + Partner Walkthrough
| Time | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 8:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Kick off the day with an overview of the conference goals and NHSSCA’s mission to support ADs. |
| 8:15 – 8:45 AM | Why Every School Needs a Certified Strength Coach | The role of certification in injury reduction, legal protection, and program structure. |
| 8:45 – 9:15 AM | Solutions for Schools with Limited Funding | How to train sport coaches, tap booster support, grants, and low-cost CEU strategies. |
| 9:15 – 9:45 AM | How to Identify & Hire the Right Strength Coach | Hiring strategies, dual-role structuring, and intro to the new NHSSCA Jobs Posting Board. |
| 9:45 – 10:00 AM | Break & Networking | Coffee and light refreshments; time to connect and recharge. |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Weight Room Design Best Practices | Layout, coach-to-athlete ratios, flooring, and working with architects and contractors (Gary Schofield). |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM | The NHSSCA Program of Excellence & HSSCC | Overview of the HSSCC certification and how to achieve national recognition. |
| 11:00 – 11:45 AM | Panel Q&A + School Success Spotlights | Open Q&A with speakers + insights from Program of Excellence award recipients. |
| 11:45 – 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Action Steps | Key takeaways, support resources, and implementation plans for your district. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Lunch (During PreCon Break) | Complimentary lunch and networking with NHSSCA leadership, presenters, and fellow ADs. |
| 12:30 PM | Exclusive Partner Hall Walkthrough | Guided intro to NHSSCA Partners—product demos, education, and implementation insights. |
Main Hotel
Conference Hotel
Hilton Memphis
939 Ridge Lake Blvd
Memphis, TN 38120
Reservations must be made not later than 6/4/2025 to receive block rate of $145.
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