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SUMMARY:2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic\n			March 6\, 2026\n	  @\n8:00 am\n	  –\n2:00 pm \nState Clinic PRESENTERS\n\nMelissa Mercado\nMS\, CSCS\, TSAC-F\, USAWTactical ManagerTactical Sports \n\nMatt Cates\nUSAW\, HSSCC\, HSSCSHead Strength CoachPenn High School \n\nFrank Campbell\nCSCSStrength & Speed CoachMascoutah High School \n\nTony Holler\nSelf-employed\, “Feed the Cats”Plainfield North High School \nState Clinic SCHEDULE\n			March 6\, 2026\n	  @\n8:00 am\n	  –\n2:00 pm \n7:00-8:00 am – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION \n8:00-9:15 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations \n8:15-9:00 am – HANDS-ONRoots Before Reps: How to Coach Movement\, Not Just Exercises by Melissa Mercado \nOVERVIEW: 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. \n9:15-10:00 am – LECTUREImplementing Large Group Speed Training with the Weight Room by Matt Cates \nOVERVIEW: 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. \n10:45 – 11:30 am – LECTURETraining for Speed in the Weigh Room by Frank Campbell \nOVERVIEW: 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. \n11:45 am-12:30 pm – LECTUREGet Fast With Limited Indoor Space by Tony Holler \nOVERVIEW: 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. \n12:30-1:15 pm – LUNCH PROVIDEDMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity \nOVERVIEW: 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. \nIf 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. \nSo\, 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 \n1:30-2:00 pm – ROUNDTABLE \n2:00-2:05 pm – CLOSING REMARKS \nSpecial ‘Thank You’ to our partners\n																\n															 \nHotel information\nHoliday Inn Champaign\n101 Trade Center DriveChampaign\, IL 61820Group Rate:  $119 \n					\n									CLICK HERE TO BOOK GROUP RATE\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	Tickets\nWho's coming?\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				2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Non-Member\n	2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Non-Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					100.00\n	Unlimited\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n				2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Standard Member\n	2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Standard Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					75.00\n	Unlimited\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n				2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Professional Member\n	2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Professional Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					50.00\n	Unlimited\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n				2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Student Member\n	2026 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Student Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					35.00\n	Unlimited\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n		Quantity:\n	0\n		Total:\n					$\n					0.00\n	Get Tickets\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n			\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\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	Organizer\n\n			\n			John Beerbower			\n	\n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n					\n			beerbowerjohn@dist156.org			\n	 \n\n	Venue\n\n			\n		Gies Memorial Stadium			\n	\n\n	Address:\n\n1402 S. First Street\n		\n		Champaign\,\n	IL\n	61820\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				2026 NHSSCA Arkansas State Clinic
URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2026-nhssca-illinois-state-clinic/
LOCATION:Gies Memorial Stadium\, 1402 S. First Street\, Champaign\, IL\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Clinic
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SUMMARY:2025 Illinois Family Social
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	2025 Illinois Family Social\n			November 1\, 2025\n	  @\n9:00 am\n	  –\n11:00 am \nAbout the NHSSCA Family Social\n		The NHSSCA Family Social is a relaxed\, relationship-building event that brings together sport coaches\, strength coaches\, and anyone who oversees a high school weight room—along with their families and peers—to connect outside the weight room. Designed to complement our spring clinics and summer NatCon\, these fall gatherings focus on conversation over presentations\, creating space for coaches to share ideas\, celebrate wins\, and support one another in community.\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n \n\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinios Family Social\nSATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 1ST 9:00 – 11:00AM\nNHSSCA ILLINOIS\, OAK + BEAN COFFEE SHOP\, 100 W WASHINGTON ST\, OSWEGO\, IL 60543 \n		0\n		Going\n		RSVP Here\n	\n		Going	\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\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	Organizer\n\n			\n			John Beerbower			\n	\n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n					\n			beerbowerjohn@dist156.org			\n	 \n\n	Venue\n\n			\n		Oak + Bean Coffee Shop			\n	\n\n	Address:\n\n100 W Washington St\n		\n		Oswego\,\n	IL\n	60543\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \nSpecial ‘Thank You’ to our partners\n																\n															 \n\n\n\n\n				2025 Florida Family Social
URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2025-illinois-family-social/
LOCATION:Oak + Bean Coffee Shop\, 100 W Washington St\, Oswego\, IL\, 60543\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Day
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SUMMARY:2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic\n			March 14\, 2025\n	  @\n8:30 am\n	  –\n4:00 pm \nState Clinic PRESENTERS\n\nTommy Christian\nBSME\, CFSCOwner & FounderTCBOOST Sports Performance \n\nKevin Vanderbush\nCSCS\, HSSCCFormer Head Strength CoachBen Davis High School – Retired \n\nMike Gattone\nMS\, USAW Senior International CoachSenior Director of Sports PerformanceUSA Weightlifting \n\nAshley Avila\nCo-Presenting with Coach GattoneUSAW Level 2Associate CoachForza Weightlifting Club \n\nTyler Jorgensen\nMS\, SCCCHead Strength & Conditioning CoachGlenbrook South High School District 225 \nState Clinic SCHEDULE\n			March 14\, 2025\n	  @\n8:30 am\n	  –\n4:00 pm \n8:00-12:00 pm – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION \n8:30-8:45 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach John Beerbower\, Director of Strength & Conditioning\, Assistant Divisional Chair\, McHenry High School District 156 \n9:00-10:15 am – LECTURECoaching the SKILL of Speed & Movement in a Team Setting by Tommy Christian \nOVERVIEW: Unlock the secrets to coaching speed and movement effectively in a team environment. This dynamic presentation and hands-on session will provide you with practical strategies to take your athletes’ performance to the next level. \nHere’s what you’ll gain: \n\nActionable Techniques: Learn proven methods for planning and coaching speed development tailored for team settings.\nSkill-Driven Approach: Understand how to break down the SKILL of speed into teachable\, repeatable movements that athletes can master.\nInteractive Learning: Participate in a hands-on session to see these concepts in action and gain insights you can apply immediately.\n\nWhether you’re coaching track athletes\, football players\, or any team sport\, this session will equip you with tools to build faster\, more explosive athletes. \n10:30-11:45 am – LECTURECoaching Beyond the Scheme: 40 Years of Insights and Strategies by Kevin Vanderbush \nOVERVIEW: \nCoaching is about so much more than X’s and O’s—it’s about inspiring\, leading\, and building lasting relationships. With 40 years of experience\, this presentation takes you beyond the playbook and into the heart of what truly drives success. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nMotivation and Leadership: Discover methods to inspire athletes and lead with purpose.\nPsychology and Discipline: Learn how to understand your athletes and create a culture of accountability.\nStandards and Relationships: Build a foundation of trust and set standards that elevate your team.\n\nThis session dives deep into the core principles of coaching\, offering practical tools and timeless lessons that go far beyond any scheme. \n11:50-12:45 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED \nMore 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. \nIf 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. \nSo\, 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 \n12:45-2:00 pm – LECTUREWeightlifting Variations for Sports Development: What\, Why\, and How by Mike Gattone \nOVERVIEW: Unlock the power of weightlifting variations to enhance athletic performance. This engaging session combines lecture and live demonstration to give you a complete understanding of the what\, why\, and how behind these techniques. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe Science of Weightlifting: Explore cutting-edge biomechanical insights from the US Weightlifting National Team and why certain variations are essential for sports development.\nSeasonal Application: Learn when and how to incorporate different weightlifting variations based on the time of year and athlete readiness.\nPractical Teaching Techniques: Get hands-on tips for effectively teaching weightlifting variations to athletes of all levels.\n\nWhether you’re a coach or an athlete\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to maximize strength\, power\, and performance. \n2:15-3:00 pm – LECTUREDeveloping the High School Athlete for Collegiate Sports by Tyler Jorgensen \nOVERVIEW: Prepare your athletes to thrive at the next level! Drawing on 18 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience\, this presentation focuses on the common deficiencies seen in incoming first-year college athletes and how to address them effectively. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nStrength\, Conditioning\, and Mobility: Identify and close key performance gaps before athletes reach college.\nMental Preparedness: Equip athletes with the resilience and mindset needed to succeed in high-pressure environments.\nPractical Assessments: Gain techniques for evaluating athletes and tailoring sport-specific development plans.\nCollegiate Readiness: Implement proven training strategies that bridge the gap between high school and collegiate sports.\n\nThis session is a must for coaches looking to elevate their athletes’ performance and set them up for success at the next level. \n3:00-3:30 pm – ROUNDTABLE \n3:30-3:45 pm – CLOSING REMARKSCoach John Beerbower \nSpecial ‘Thank You’ to our partners\n																\n															 \nHotel Accomodations\nHilton Inn Chicago North – Evanston – An IHC Hotel1501 Sherman Ave.Evanston\, IL.   602011-847-491-6400 \n Directions(only 1.9 mile from NU Walter Center):  9 min drive \nReservations10 rooms are reserved for now and more can be reserved if needed. Special rates are available for check-in 3-13-2025 with check-out 3-14-2025 \n					\n									BOOK NOW\n					\n															\n		\n\n	Who's coming?\n\n	118 people are attending 2025 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	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		 \n\n		\n		\n		\n		\n \n\n	Tickets\nWho's coming?\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				2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Non-Member\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Non-Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					100.00\n	Unlimited\n			\n	Decrease ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Non-Member\n	–\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n	Increase ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Non-Member\n	+\n	\n		\n		Hide my attendee data from public view.	\n				2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Standard Member\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Standard Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					75.00\n	Unlimited\n			\n	Decrease ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Standard Member\n	–\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n	Increase ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Standard Member\n	+\n	\n		\n		Hide my attendee data from public view.	\n				2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Professional Member\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Professional Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					50.00\n	Unlimited\n			\n	Decrease ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Professional Member\n	–\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n	Increase ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Professional Member\n	+\n	\n		\n		Hide my attendee data from public view.	\n				2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Student Member\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic // Student Member // Admit 1\n					$\n					35.00\n	Unlimited\n			\n	Decrease ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Student Member\n	–\n	\n		Quantity	\n	\n		\n	Increase ticket quantity for 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic – Student Member\n	+\n	\n		\n		Hide my attendee data from public view.	\n		Quantity:\n	0\n		Total:\n					$\n					0.00\n	Get Tickets\n	\n	\n	\n	\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\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	Organizer\n\n			\n			John Beerbower			\n	\n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n					\n			beerbowerjohn@dist156.org			\n	 \n\n	Venue\n\n			\n		Walter Athletics Center			\n	\n\n	Address:\n\n2255 Campus Drive\n		\n		Evanston\,\,\n	IL\n	60208\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				2025 NHSSCA Nevada State Clinic	\n\n\n	\n		2025 NHSSCA New Jersey State Clinic
URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2025-nhssca-illinois-state-clinic/
LOCATION:Walter Athletics Center\, 2255 Campus Drive\, Evanston\,\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Clinic
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