BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National High School Strength Coaches Association - ECPv6.15.18//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:20260327T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134710 CREATED:20260310T152658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T183034Z UID:10000184-1774598400-1774630800@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Georgia State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-georgia-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Alpharetta High School\, 3595 Webb Bridge Rd\, Smyrna Alpharetta\, GA\, 30005\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-NHSSCA-GA-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Tongren":MAILTO:ptongren@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134710 CREATED:20260128T110458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T111659Z UID:10000181-1774600200-1774620000@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Oklahoma State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-oklahoma-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Broken Arrow High School\, 2200 N. 23rd St\, Broken Arrow\,\, OK\, 74012\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-NHSSCA-OK-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Jerryd Nelson":MAILTO:jnelson@bishopkelley.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134711 CREATED:20260216T185815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203808Z UID:10000183-1774600200-1774623600@nhssca.us 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 Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-NHSSCA-NJ-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Zach Even-Esh":MAILTO:undergroundstrengthcoach@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134711 CREATED:20260216T160134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T191353Z UID:10000182-1774684800-1774710000@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Pennsylvania State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-pennsylvania-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Upper St. Clair High School\, 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd\, Pittsburgh\,\, PA\, 15241\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-NHSSCA-PA-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="John Estok":MAILTO:jestok@penncharter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134711 CREATED:20260319T005113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T010709Z UID:10000185-1775894400-1775917800@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Louisiana State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-louisiana-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Denham Springs High School\, Weight Room\, 1000 N Range Ave\, Denham Springs\, LA\, 70726\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-NHSSCA-LA-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Bruce":MAILTO:mbruce@catholichigh.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134711 CREATED:20260321T020914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T022022Z UID:10000187-1776501000-1776529800@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Minnesota State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-minnesota-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Tartan High School\, 828 Greenway Ave N\, Oakdale\,\, MN\, 55128\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-NHSSCA-MN-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Gust":MAILTO:gust.jessica@slpschools.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134711 CREATED:20260319T122448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T123436Z UID:10000186-1777019400-1777041000@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Colorado State Clinic DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-colorado-state-clinic/ LOCATION:Holy Family High School\, 5195 W 144th Ave\, Broomfield\,\, CO\, 80023\, United States CATEGORIES:State Clinic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-NHSSCA-CO-State-Clinic.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Everett Ridderbos":MAILTO:everett.ridderbos@holyfamilyhs.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134711 CREATED:20260105T142141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T105044Z UID:10000174-1781856000-1781974800@nhssca.us SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA National Conference — 10-Year Anniversary DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n This event has passed. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n \n \n \n \n March 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n State Clinic PRESENTERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa MercadoMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt CatesUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frank CampbellCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tony HollerSelf-employed\, "Feed the Cats"Plainfield North High 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 6\, 2026\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n8:00 am\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n2:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION 8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations 8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado OVERVIEW: Before we chase numbers\, we have to build movers. In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Coach Melissa Mercado brings a fresh perspective from her six years of tactical strength and conditioning\, where she built Marines from the ground up for success. Now\, she’s bringing those same movement principles into the high school weight room\, because foundational movement isn’t just for performance\, it’s for life. Coaches will learn how to teach and refine key patterns\, squat\, hinge\, push\, pull\, carry\, rotation\, and antirotation\, using practical cueing and progressions that build durable\, confident\, and capable athletes. These aren’t just exercises — they’re movements that set athletes up for lifelong success\, on and off the field. 9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates OVERVIEW: Coach Matt Cates’ lecture will discuss weight-room and speed-training programming\, as well as organizational strategies for 1\,100 high school student-athletes. Coach Cates will discuss exercise selection\, scheduling\, as well as data collected for the weight room and speed training. Coach Cates’ enthusiasm and dedication working with student-athletes has made him one of the most known strength coaches in the Nation. Coach Cates builds lasting relationships with students\, bringing out the best in them. 10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell OVERVIEW: This presentation breaks down how to build speed qualities\, acceleration\, max velocity\, and power inside the weight room. Attendees will learn how to identify the key strength and power qualities that transfer to game speed\, and how to train them using proven weight room methods such as dynamic effort work\, Olympic lift variations\, plyometrics\, contrast training\, and strategic loading patterns. Coaches should attend if they want to: 1. Improve speed in athletes who may have limited access to sprint training time or space 2. Better connect weight room training to on-field performance 3. Learn practical programming strategies that can be implemented immediately 4. Understand why certain lifts and patterns transfer to speed better than others. 11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler OVERVIEW: Attendees will learn how simply implement Tony Holler’s “Atomic Workout” and “X-Factor Workout”. Coach Tony Holler is a member of Illinois Track & Field Hall of Fame and Co-director of Track Football Consortium along with Chris Korfist. Holler created the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” in 1999. The XFactor workouts are 25-40 minutes of maximum intent\, non-sprint work with each effort lasting 6-10 seconds and enough rest to repeat at the same level. Plyometrics are the most common X-Factor exercise. The Atomic Workout is a great speed workout to improve max speed\, maximum effort\, and concentration for each rep. 12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity OVERVIEW: Lunch at the NHSSCA State 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 1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE 2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \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 Hotel information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Holiday Inn Champaign101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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 Who's coming?\n\n 102 people are attending 2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n Tickets\n\n \n Who's coming?\n \n \n The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Tickets are no longer available \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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Organizer\n \n John Beerbower \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \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 Gies Memorial Stadium \n \n \n Address:\n \n\n1402 S. First Street\n \n \n Champaign\,\n\n IL\n\n 61820\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 2026 NHSSCA Arizona State Clinic \n\n\n \n \n 2026 NHSSCA Oregon State Clinic URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-national-conference-10-year-anniversary/ LOCATION:Muskego High School\, W183 S8750 Racine Avenue\, Muskego\, WI\, 53150\, United States CATEGORIES:National Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nhssca.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nhssca-natcon-10-year-anniversary-featured-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Schween":MAILTO:schweens@vailschooldistrict.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR