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DESCRIPTION:« All Events \n2025 National Conference\nJune 26\, 2025\n@\n8:00 am\n–\nJune 28\, 2025\n@\n5:00 pm \nABOUT 2025 NATCON + PRECON\nTwo and days dedicated to the professional development of sport coaches and high school strength coaches. High school coaches from all over the country gather to connect\, network\, share\, and learn from each other to better serve their communities\, schools and athletes. \nDATE: June 26-28\, 2025 \nLOCATION:\nChristian Brothers School\n5900 Walnut Grove Rd\nMemphis\, TN 38120 \n\n\n \n2025 PreCon + NatCon Event Schedule\nClick each tab to review detailed breakdowns of specific sessions\, speakers\, and times. \n2025 NATCON KICK-OFF // Thursday\, June 26\, 2025\nDAY 1: Coach PreCon // Friday June 27\, 2025\nDAY 1: NEW Athletic Director PreCon // Friday June 27\, 2025\nDAY 1: NatCon Opening Events // Friday June 27\, 2025\nDAY 1: NatCon Keynote & Awards Dinner Celebration // Friday June 27\, 2025\nDAY 2: NatCon // Saturday June 28\, 2025\n2025 NATCON KICK-OFF // Thursday\, June 26\, 2025 \n6:00 – 9:00 pm  – NATCON KICK-OFF \nJoin us for the NHSSCA NatCon #Family Social on Thursday\, June 26th from 6:00–9:00 PM at Christian Brothers High School! \n🍕 Enjoy legendary Garibaldi’s pizza🍻 Beverages from Crosstown Brewing🤝 Connect with coaches from across the country and get the conversations started early! \nThis is more than just a social—it’s your first chance to plug into the energy\, community\, and relationships that make NatCon special. Don’t miss it! \nDAY 1: Coach PreCon // Friday June 27\, 2025 \n7:00 – 8:00 am  – PRECON REGISTRATION\nPreCon tickets purchased on the day of the event and must be accompanied by or purchased with a NatCon ticket. \nNHSSCA PreCon: The Mental Edge – Unlocking Peak Performance in Strength & Conditioning \nOverview: In this exclusive NHSSCA PreCon event\, Dr. Adam Feit and Dr. Mary Kate Feit bring a cutting-edge blend of sport psychology\, strength and conditioning\, and athlete development expertise to help coaches elevate their impact. \nThis hands-on\, high-impact series of sessions will equip coaches with the practical tools and psychological strategies needed to enhance athlete engagement\, motivation\, and long-term success. From self-auditing coaching identity to mentorship\, mental toughness\, and business development\, this event is designed to transform the way you approach coaching—both on and off the field. \nIf you’re serious about improving athlete buy-in\, developing a championship culture\, and leveling up your career\, this is a PreCon you won’t want to miss. \n8:00 am – 8:50 am – SESSION 1:\nSelf-Audit & Coaching Identity: Know Yourself\, Grow Yourself \nOverview: Before improving others\, coaches must first evaluate themselves. This session will guide participants through a structured reflection process to assess personal strengths\, weaknesses\, coaching philosophies\, and goals. By identifying key areas for growth\, coaches will establish a foundation for maximizing their conference experience and long-term development. \nWhat you will gain: \n\nIdentify personal strengths and weaknesses in coaching\, leadership\, and communication.\nDevelop a framework for goal setting and personal growth based on self-assessment.\nCreate an individualized action plan to maximize the value of the national conference and future career growth.\n\n9:00 am – 9:50 am – SESSION 2:\nBeyond Sets & Reps: Training the Mental Side of Athletic Performance \nOverview: Physical training is only half the battle—coaches must also develop the mental resilience of their athletes. This session will explore sport psychology techniques specifically designed for high school athletes\, including motivation\, goal setting\, arousal and emotional regulation\, and mental toughness. Coaches will leave with tools to enhance athlete buy-in\, confidence\, and competitive performance as well as foster high-quality coach-athlete relationships. \nWhat you will gain: \n\nUnderstand key psychological principles that impact high school athlete performance and engagement.\nLearn practical strategies to foster mental toughness\, confidence\, and motivation in young athletes.\nImplement effective communication techniques that improve coach-athlete relationships and team cohesion.\n\n10:00 am – 10:50 am – SESSION 3\nSuccessful Staff Development & Mentorship: From Interns to Impactful Coaches \nOverview: Great programs are built on great leadership. This session will provide strategies for recruiting\, developing\, and mentoring young coaches\, interns\, and staff. Coaches will learn how to establish clear expectations\, foster professional growth\, and create an environment where staff members contribute meaningfully to the program’s success. \nWhat you will gain: \n\nDevelop a structured approach to hiring\, onboarding\, and mentoring young coaches or interns.\nImplement effective feedback and leadership strategies to help staff grow professionally.\nBuild a staff culture that supports collaboration\, accountability\, and long-term success.\n\n11:00 am – 11:50 am – SESSION 4\nBuilding a Business: From mVP to MVP: Turning Your Skills Into a Sustainable Business \nOverview: Strength coaches seek ways to supplement their income through private training\, camps\, or consulting. This session will explore key principles of business development\, marketing\, and financial planning. Whether launching a summer camp or a part-time performance facility\, coaches will learn how to turn an idea into a thriving business. \nWhat you will gain: \n\nIdentify potential business opportunities within strength and conditioning\, including camps\, consulting\, and private training.\nUnderstand fundamental business principles\, including pricing\, branding\, and marketing strategies.\nDevelop an actionable plan to launch or grow a business while balancing full-time coaching and/or teaching responsibilities.\n\n12:00 – 12:30 pm – LUNCH BREAK \n12:30 – 1:20 pm – SESSION 5\nCoaching Behaviors & Best Practices: The Art & Science of Coaching Presence \nOverview: Effective coaching is more than just programming—it’s about how you deliver instruction\, provide feedback\, and engage with athletes. This hands-on session will challenge coaches to refine their on-the-floor presence\, cueing strategies\, and ability to adapt their communication styles. Coaches will practice real-time coaching while receiving peer and expert feedback. \nWhat you will gain: \n\nImprove coaching delivery by refining cueing\, feedback\, and athlete engagement strategies.\nAdapt communication styles to effectively coach athletes of different skill levels and personalities.\nReceive real-time feedback to enhance presence\, confidence\, and effectiveness in coaching sessions.\n\n1:30 – 2:20 pm – SESSION 6\nRaising your Coaching IQ: From Information to Action \nOverview: To ensure lasting impact\, coaches need a clear plan for applying what they’ve learned. This session will guide participants through a structured reflection and goal-setting process based upon the material covered within the preconference\, helping them identify key takeaways and actionable steps for implementation right after the national conference. Coaches will leave with a concrete plan to elevate their programs and personal development to guide them through the next year. \nWhat you will gain: \n\nReflect on key insights from the preconference and identify top takeaways.\nDevelop specific\, actionable goals to implement new coaching strategies and professional development plans.\nCreate a peer accountability system to maintain progress and long-term growth beyond the conference.\n\nAbout PreCon Presenters\nDr. Adam Feit\nDr. Adam Feit is the Coordinator of Physical and Mental Performance at Springfield College (MA)\, where he leads the design and implementation of the college’s football strength and conditioning program while providing sport psychology education to athletes\, coaches\, and teams. With a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology and over 15 years of experience in strength and conditioning\, Adam integrates mental skills training with physical performance coaching\, ensuring a holistic approach to athlete development. \nHis coaching career spans across professional\, collegiate\, and private sectors\, with roles at Reach Your Potential Training (RYPT)\, Inc.\, the Carolina Panthers\, Eastern Michigan University\, the University of Louisville\, and The Citadel. Adam’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between the physical and mental demands of sport\, empowering athletes to perform at their best inside and outside the weight room. \nDr. Mary Kate Feit\nDr. Mary Kate Feit is an Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning in the School of Physical Education\, Performance\, and Sport Leadership at Springfield College. With a career spanning coaching\, education\, and research\, Mary Kate has dedicated herself to mentoring and developing the next generation of strength and conditioning professionals. \nHer passion for sports performance training was ignited early under the mentorship of Mike Boyle at Mike Boyle’s Strength and Conditioning Center. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the College of the Holy Cross\, where she played Division I collegiate soccer\, followed by a master’s degree in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from Springfield College. \nMary Kate has held high-level coaching positions at the University of Iowa\, University of Louisville\, and Reach Your Potential Training\, where she specialized in athlete development and internship education. Her doctoral research at Springfield College focused on strength and conditioning internship education\, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and hands-on learning in the profession. \nIn addition to her role as a professor\, she serves as the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning\, overseeing graduate assistant strength coaches at Springfield College. Mary Kate holds certifications from the NSCA\, CSCCa\, Precision Nutrition\, Functional Movement Screen\, and Certified Functional Strength Coach. \nDAY 1: NEW Athletic Director PreCon // Friday June 27\, 2025 \n8:00 – 12:00 pm – NEW ADDITION TO NATCON: THE ATHLETIC DIRECTORS PRECON \nOverview: We’re excited to introduce a brand-new offering at this year’s NatCon—an exclusive Athletic Directors Conference\, limited to just 25 Athletic Directors. This FREE four-hour PreCon event is designed to help ADs understand how to implement safe\, effective strength and conditioning programs\, whether by hiring a full-time strength coach or empowering certified sport coaches to take on this critical role. \nThis NHSSCA initiative is led by Dr. Fred Eaves\, co-founder of the NHSSCA and the Assistant Head of School for Operations and Co-Curricular Programs at Battle Ground Academy. With a distinguished career in athletic administration and strength and conditioning\, Fred brings invaluable expertise to this event. \nEvent Schedule\n\n📅 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Athletic Directors Conference\n🍽️ 12:00 – 12:30 pm – Lunch during the PreCon break\n🏢 12:30 pm – Exclusive Partner Hall Walkthrough \n👉 CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & REGISTER \nWhat ADs Will Gain from This Conference: \n✅ Why Every School Needs a Certified Strength Coach or Strength-Certified Sport Coaches \n\nThe direct impact on injury reduction\, faster return-to-play timelines\, and reduced legal liability\nWhy having a structured\, certified strength program is essential—even if a full-time strength coach is not in the budget\n\n✅ Solutions for Schools with Limited Funding \n\nHow to leverage existing staff by certifying sport coaches in strength & conditioning\nLow-cost professional development options for sport coaches to implement evidence-based training\nStrategies to maximize booster support\, grants\, and community partnerships for funding\n\n✅ How to Identify & Hire the Right Strength Coach (Full-Time or Part-Time) \n\nKey qualifications\, credentials\, and interview strategies for hiring a full-time or dual-role strength professional\nHow to effectively structure responsibilities for sport coaches who take on strength training\n\n✅ Weight Room Design & Construction Best Practices \n\nHow to collaborate with architects and construction teams for:\n\nOptimal square footage and space planning\nProper coach-to-athlete ratios\nFlooring selection: Inlaid platforms vs. raised platforms\nBest practices for safety\, durability\, and functionality\n\n\n\n✅ The NHSSCA Program of Excellence & HSSCC Certification \n\nAn introduction to our Gold Standard assessment for high school strength & conditioning programs\, recognizing schools that exemplify the highest levels of professionalism and safety.\n\nAfter lunch\, ADs will be personally guided through the Partner Hall\, where they will have dedicated time to connect with industry-leading vendors specializing in equipment\, flooring\, technology\, nutrition\, and recovery solutions. \nCoaches\, share this event with your Athletic Directors so they don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical\, actionable strategies that fit your school’s needs and budget! \n🤝 SHARE THIS WITH YOUR AD \nDAY 1: NatCon Opening Events // Friday June 27\, 2025 \n8:00 am – 6:30 pm  – NATCON REGISTRATION \nNATCON EVENTS BEGIN \n3:00 – 3:50 pm – LECTURE\nMastering Program Design for High School Athletes with Coach Bubba Reynolds \nOverview: Join Coach Bubba Reynolds for an eye-opening session on Principles of Program Design\, where you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to create training programs that maximize strength\, power\, and resilience in high school athletes. \nWhat You’ll Take Away: \n\nUnlock the Science of Strength – Learn how to apply progressive overload\, specificity\, and periodization to ensure steady and measurable athletic development.\nDesign Smarter\, Not Harder – Craft tailored programs that meet the unique needs of high school athletes\, optimizing both short-term gains and long-term success.\nAdapt and Overcome – Learn how to modify and adjust training strategies for athletes with different skill levels\, ensuring every athlete improves\, regardless of experience.\nInjury Prevention & Recovery – Discover must-know techniques to keep athletes healthy\, reduce injury risk\, and maximize recovery for peak performance.\n\nThis is more than just a lecture—it’s your playbook for success in building effective\, sustainable\, and results-driven training programs that develop stronger\, faster\, and more resilient athletes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your coaching and elevate your program to the next level! \n4:00 – 4:50 pm – Networking\nRegional Breakout – Connect\, Network & Grow the Future of High School Strength & Conditioning! \nOverview: This grassroots networking session allows you to connect with NHSSCA members from your state and region\, all in one room. Whether you’re looking to share ideas\, gain new insights\, or get more involved\, this breakout session is where real connections happen. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nMeet Your Leaders – Get to know your Regional Advisor and State Directors\, and discover how you can play a bigger role in growing strength & conditioning in your area.\nCollaborate & Exchange Ideas – Engage in meaningful discussions on the challenges and opportunities in our profession\, and learn best practices from fellow coaches.\nStrengthen the NHSSCA #FAMILY – This isn’t just networking—it’s about building local and regional relationships that will last throughout your career. Whether you’re new or a veteran\, this is where our community thrives.\nFind Ways to Get Involved – From volunteering and hosting events to shaping the future of high school S&C\, discover opportunities to make an impact beyond your own weight room.\n\nThis is more than just a meet-up—it’s an opportunity to grow\, inspire\, and be inspired alongside passionate professionals just like you. Join us\, contribute to the conversation\, and help shape the future of high school strength & conditioning in your region! \n5:00 – 5:50 pm – Hands-On: Session I \nOverview: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. Sessions will repeated later in the conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A: Mastering the Jerk Progression with Coach Stan Luttrell \nOverview: Join Coach Stan Luttrell for a hands-on\, high-energy session that will equip you with the skills to teach and perform the Jerk Progression effectively—even in large group settings. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This: \n\nMaster the Jerk Progression – Learn step-by-step progressions to break down the movement for maximum power\, speed\, and efficiency.\nTrain Large Groups with Confidence – Discover effective coaching strategies to engage and instruct student-athletes of all skill levels—without chaos.\nHands-On Learning – Not just theory! You’ll practice the progression yourself and leave with actionable techniques you can apply immediately in your program.\nElevate Your Athletes’ Performance – The jerk is a game-changer in power development. Learn how to teach it efficiently and safely to help athletes jump higher\, sprint faster\, and become more explosive.\n\nWhether you’re new to Olympic lifting or looking to refine your coaching\, this session will empower you to teach the Jerk with confidence and precision. Don’t miss this chance to level up your coaching and bring elite lifting techniques to your weight room! \nSession B: Mastering Training Stations for Maximum Impact with Coach Anna Woods \nOverview: Join Coach Anna Woods for a high-energy\, hands-on presentation designed to help you set up training stations that are quick\, efficient\, and highly effective—no wasted time\, no chaos\, just results. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This: \n\nGame-Changing Training Stations – Learn how to create purpose-driven\, high-impact stations that develop strength\, power\, and endurance—all while keeping your athletes engaged and motivated.\nTime-Saving Tactics – Discover simple yet powerful strategies for setting up and transitioning between stations seamlessly\, ensuring every minute of your session is maximized.\nSmart Use of Space & Equipment – Whether you’re working with limited space\, minimal gear\, or a full-scale weight room\, Coach Woods will show you how to optimize every square foot and resource.\nSafe\, Scalable\, & Effective – Get proven methods for structuring stations that accommodate different skill levels\, minimize injury risk\, and keep workouts running smoothly.\nReal-World\, Actionable Solutions – Walk away with practical ideas and templates you can implement immediately to streamline your training sessions and drive better results for your athletes.\n\nWhether you coach a large team or small group\, this session will give you the confidence and blueprint to run a high-energy\, results-driven program that keeps athletes progressing. \nSession C: Unlock the Secrets of Speed with Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman! \nJoin Olympian and Olympic Coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman for an immersive\, hands-on session designed to elevate your athletes’ speed and explosiveness—regardless of sport. \nIn Fundamentals of Speed Training\, Coach Freeman will break down the four essential pillars of elite speed development: \n\nRange of Motion – Enhance mobility and flexibility to unlock full athletic potential.\nPosture – Build strength and stability as the foundation of efficient movement.\nMechanics – Learn and correct proper movement patterns to improve form and reduce injury.\nEnergy Systems – Train smart to build lasting speed through targeted conditioning.\n\nYou won’t just sit and listen—you’ll move\, learn\, and walk away with proven strategies to improve acceleration\, top-end speed\, and explosive power. \nWhether you coach football\, track\, basketball\, or any sport in between\, this session will help your athletes apply and absorb force more efficiently—translating into real\, on-field speed gains. \nSession D: Kettlebells\, Maces & Clubs: Unlocking the Power of Non-Traditional Training with Coach Tim Pederson \nOverview: In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Tim Pederson will break down exactly how to integrate kettlebells\, maces\, and clubs into your strength and conditioning program—without the guesswork. You’ll learn: \n\nHow to teach the kettlebell swing in just 4 simple steps—under 15 minutes\, even for beginners! Plug-and-play programming for kettlebell lifts using Supersets\, Ladders\, Complexes\, and Finishers\nBest practices for equipment selection—which weights to start with\, how many to purchase\, and top vendor recommendations\nThe hidden power of maces and clubs—which athletes benefit most and how to teach them safely\n\nThis session isn’t just about learning exercises—it’s about building confidence in using non-traditional tools to unlock new levels of strength\, resilience\, and movement efficiency for your athletes. \nDon’t miss this chance to diversify your coaching toolbox and leave with practical drills\, progressions\, and programming strategies you can implement immediately! \nDAY 1: NatCon Keynote & Awards Dinner Celebration // Friday June 27\, 2025 \n8:00 am – 6:30 pm  – REGISTRATION \n6:00 – 6:20 pm  – WELCOME + NHSSA STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION ADDRESS \nOverview: NHSSCA Vision and Growth Update from:\n– Executive Director: Rich Gray\n– President: Eric Cash\, EdD\n– Admin Services: Mike Bewley \n6:20 – 7:00 pm – Annual Celebration Dinner\n“The #Family Reunion” \n7:00 – 7:30 pm – Keynote Address\nCoach Kevin Vanderbush \nWe are honored to announce that Coach Kevin Vanderbush will be the keynote speaker at the NHSSCA National Conference 2025. With a distinguished career spanning four decades\, Coach Vanderbush has been a trailblazer in high school strength and conditioning. \nIn 1984\, Coach Vanderbush became the full-time strength and conditioning coach at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis\, a pioneering role at a time when even many colleges lacked dedicated strength coaches. Over his 40-year tenure\, he developed a unified training approach applicable across various sports\, contributing to Ben Davis’s remarkable athletic success\, including 10 state football championships. \nBeyond his contributions at Ben Davis\, Coach Vanderbush co-founded the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA)\, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the profession and mentoring fellow coaches. \nHis dedication to student-athlete development and his innovative training methodologies have left an indelible mark on high school athletics. \nWe look forward to the insights and inspiration he will share at NatCon 2025. \n7:30 – 8:20 pm – Award Presentations\nNHSSCA All-American Athletes\nNHSSCA Athletes of the Year Male & Female\nNHSSCA Program of Excellence\nNHSSCA State Coaches of the Year\nNHSSCA Scholarship Awards\nNHSSCA Regional Coaches of the Year\nNHSSCA National Coach of the Year \n8:20 – 8:50 pm – Hall of Fame Ceremony\nNHSSCA Hall of Fame\, Class of 2023 \n8:50 – 9:00 pm – Closing Remarks\nExecutive Director: Rich Gray\nPresident: Eric Cash\, Ed \nDAY 2: NatCon // Saturday June 28\, 2025 \n7:00 – 7:50 am – Women’s Coaches & Coffee \nOverview: Coach Michelle Freeman TBA \n8:00 – 8:50 am – NHSSCA Hall of Fame Coaches Roundtable Breakfast  \nOverview: Step into a morning of wisdom\, camaraderie\, and unparalleled expertise at the NHSSCA Hall of Fame Coaches Roundtable Breakfast. This exclusive gathering brings together over 12+ NHSSCA Hall of Fame Inductees\, representing a combined 480+ years of high school strength and conditioning experience. \nMore than just a meal\, this event is a living history of our profession\, where legends in the field share insights forged through decades of dedication. The NHSSCA Roundtables provide an intimate setting for coaches to engage in real\, impactful conversations—discussing best practices\, challenges\, and the evolving landscape of high school strength and conditioning. \nWhether you are a veteran coach or just starting your journey\, this breakfast offers a rare opportunity to learn from the pioneers who have shaped our profession. Their stories\, experiences\, and mentorship will empower you to elevate your coaching\, build a lasting legacy\, and strengthen the athletes and programs you serve. \nFuel your passion. Learn from the best. Be part of the legacy. \n9:00 – 9:30 am – NHSSCA Partner Session \nOverview: Collaboration fuels growth\, and our Partner Sessions at this year’s National Conference are designed to do just that. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with the partners who support and strengthen our profession. \nAttendees will have the freedom to select three partners of interest and attend exclusive 10-minute presentations\, where industry leaders will share insights\, innovations\, and resources to enhance your coaching and facility operations. \nThis is more than just an opportunity to educate yourself—it’s a chance to access tools that can elevate your daily practice while building meaningful connections with the companies that invest in our field. By participating\, you’re not only gaining invaluable knowledge but also showing appreciation for the partners who help sustain and advance our association. \nTake advantage of this chance to connect\, learn\, and grow—because stronger partnerships lead to stronger coaches. \n9:40 – 10:30 am – Hands-On: Session II \nOverview: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. Sessions will repeated later in the conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A: Mastering the Jerk Progression with Coach Stan Luttrell \nOverview: Join Coach Stan Luttrell for a hands-on\, high-energy session that will equip you with the skills to teach and perform the Jerk Progression effectively—even in large group settings. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This: \n\nMaster the Jerk Progression – Learn step-by-step progressions to break down the movement for maximum power\, speed\, and efficiency.\nTrain Large Groups with Confidence – Discover effective coaching strategies to engage and instruct student-athletes of all skill levels—without chaos.\nHands-On Learning – Not just theory! You’ll practice the progression yourself and leave with actionable techniques you can apply immediately in your program.\nElevate Your Athletes’ Performance – The jerk is a game-changer in power development. Learn how to teach it efficiently and safely to help athletes jump higher\, sprint faster\, and become more explosive.\n\nWhether you’re new to Olympic lifting or looking to refine your coaching\, this session will empower you to teach the Jerk with confidence and precision. Don’t miss this chance to level up your coaching and bring elite lifting techniques to your weight room! \nSession B: Force Plates & Long-Term Athlete Development with Rich Burnett \nOverview: How do you truly measure athletic progress? How can you ensure that your athletes are developing efficiently over time? In this cutting-edge session\, Rich Burnett will break down how Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates are revolutionizing the way we assess\, monitor\, and enhance athlete performance from ages 11 to 19. \n\nDiscover how force plates provide real data—no more guessing about strength\, power\, and movement efficiency\nLearn how to track athletic progress over time to optimize training decisions for each stage of development\nSee real-world applications of force plate technology in high school settings\nGet insights on injury prevention and readiness monitoring—helping athletes train smarter\, not just harder\n\nIf you’re looking to take your strength and conditioning program to the next level\, gain actionable insights\, and maximize long-term athletic development\, this session is a must-attend. Don’t just train—train with precision. \nSession C: Unlock the Secrets of Speed with Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman! \nJoin Olympian and Olympic Coach Mechelle Lewis Freeman for an immersive\, hands-on session designed to elevate your athletes’ speed and explosiveness—regardless of sport. \nIn Fundamentals of Speed Training\, Coach Freeman will break down the four essential pillars of elite speed development: \n\nRange of Motion – Enhance mobility and flexibility to unlock full athletic potential.\nPosture – Build strength and stability as the foundation of efficient movement.\nMechanics – Learn and correct proper movement patterns to improve form and reduce injury.\nEnergy Systems – Train smart to build lasting speed through targeted conditioning.\n\nYou won’t just sit and listen—you’ll move\, learn\, and walk away with proven strategies to improve acceleration\, top-end speed\, and explosive power. \nWhether you coach football\, track\, basketball\, or any sport in between\, this session will help your athletes apply and absorb force more efficiently—translating into real\, on-field speed gains. \nSession D: Developing a Dynamic Warm Up – The Concept of Rehearsal with Jim Radcliffe \nGet ready to learn from one of the most respected minds in the game—Jim Radcliffe\, the man behind decades of elite athletic development at the University of Oregon. In this powerful session\, Coach Radcliffe breaks down the art and science of the dynamic warm-up\, introducing the concept of rehearsal as more than just prep—it’s performance training in disguise. \nDiscover how rhythm\, tempo\, and intentional movement selection can do more than get athletes loose—they can fine-tune mechanics\, sharpen focus\, and elevate game-day readiness. Whether you’re coaching high school or college\, this session will help you transform your warm-up into a high-impact performance tool. \n10:40 – 11:30 am – Mini Breakout Sessions – Engage\, Reflect\, and Connect \nOverview: The Mini Breakout Sessions at NatCon are designed to transform passive learning into active engagement. With so much valuable content shared throughout the conference\, many attendees have expressed the need for dedicated time to process\, discuss\, and apply what they’ve learned. \nThese interactive sessions provide a structured yet informal setting where coaches can step away from the role of spectator and engage in meaningful discussions with peers. This is an opportunity to exchange insights\, share key takeaways\, and “talk shop” about the most impactful topics of the day. \nBy participating\, you’ll gain new perspectives\, reinforce key learnings\, and strengthen your professional network—all while ensuring that the knowledge acquired at NatCon translates into actionable strategies for your program. \nTake a moment to step in\, share\, and grow—because the best learning happens together. \n11:40 am – 12:40 pm – LECTURE\nUnleashing the Brain’s Potential: Neuroplasticity in Strength & Conditioning with Amber Burson \nOverview: We train the body relentlessly—but what about the brain? Neuroplasticity is more than just a buzzword; it’s a game-changer in how athletes learn\, adapt\, and perform at their peak. Yet\, few truly understand how to harness its power in the strength and conditioning setting. \nIn this cutting-edge session\, Amber Burson will break down what neuroplasticity really is and\, more importantly\, how you can intentionally enhance it in your training programs. You’ll walk away with: \n\nA clear understanding of neuroplasticity and why it’s essential for athletic development.\nAssessments and drills you can immediately implement to optimize movement\, coordination\, and cognitive performance.\nPractical applications to help athletes improve reaction time\, adaptability\, and skill retention\n\nThis is more than just a presentation—it’s a chance to revolutionize the way you approach training by tapping into the brain’s ability to reshape and refine performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a new dimension to your coaching toolkit! \n12:30 – 1:20 pm – LUNCH\nMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity. \nOverview: Lunch at the NatCon 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 NatCon without making at least three to four new connections\, 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! \n1:30 – 2:00 pm – NHSSCA Partner Session \nOverview: Collaboration fuels growth\, and our Partner Sessions at this year’s National Conference are designed to do just that. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage directly with the partners who support and strengthen our profession. \nAttendees will have the freedom to select three partners of interest and attend exclusive 10-minute presentations\, where industry leaders will share insights\, innovations\, and resources to enhance your coaching and facility operations. \nThis is more than just an opportunity to educate yourself—it’s a chance to access tools that can elevate your daily practice while building meaningful connections with the companies that invest in our field. By participating\, you’re not only gaining invaluable knowledge but also showing appreciation for the partners who help sustain and advance our association. \nTake advantage of this chance to connect\, learn\, and grow—because stronger partnerships lead to stronger coaches. \n2:10 – 3:00 pm – Hands-On Session III \nOverview: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. Sessions will repeated later in the conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A: Mastering Training Stations for Maximum Impact with Coach Anna Woods Overview: Join Coach Anna Woods for a high-energy\, hands-on presentation designed to help you set up training stations that are quick\, efficient\, and highly effective—no wasted time\, no chaos\, just results. \nWhy You Can’t Miss This: \n\nGame-Changing Training Stations – Learn how to create purpose-driven\, high-impact stations that develop strength\, power\, and endurance—all while keeping your athletes engaged and motivated.\nTime-Saving Tactics – Discover simple yet powerful strategies for setting up and transitioning between stations seamlessly\, ensuring every minute of your session is maximized.\nSmart Use of Space & Equipment – Whether you’re working with limited space\, minimal gear\, or a full-scale weight room\, Coach Woods will show you how to optimize every square foot and resource.\nSafe\, Scalable\, & Effective – Get proven methods for structuring stations that accommodate different skill levels\, minimize injury risk\, and keep workouts running smoothly.\nReal-World\, Actionable Solutions – Walk away with practical ideas and templates you can implement immediately to streamline your training sessions and drive better results for your athletes.\n\nWhether you coach a large team or small group\, this session will give you the confidence and blueprint to run a high-energy\, results-driven program that keeps athletes progressing. \nSession B: Plyometrics and Developing Explosive Speed with Jimmy Radcliffe \nLearn from one of the most iconic coaches in the profession—Jim Radcliffe\, the longtime performance architect behind Oregon’s explosive athletes. In this session\, Coach Radcliffe dives deep into the principles and progressions that unlock elite speed and power. \nYou’ll explore how strategic plyometric training—when done with the right structure and purpose—can transform your athletes’ explosiveness on the field and court. From exercise selection to progression design\, every element is rooted in decades of real-world results and research-backed methods. \nSession C: Force Plates & Long-Term Athlete Development with Rich Burnett \nOverview: How do you truly measure athletic progress? How can you ensure that your athletes are developing efficiently over time? In this cutting-edge session\, Rich Burnett will break down how Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates are revolutionizing the way we assess\, monitor\, and enhance athlete performance from ages 11 to 19. \n\nDiscover how force plates provide real data—no more guessing about strength\, power\, and movement efficiency\nLearn how to track athletic progress over time to optimize training decisions for each stage of development\nSee real-world applications of force plate technology in high school settings\nGet insights on injury prevention and readiness monitoring—helping athletes train smarter\, not just harder\n\nIf you’re looking to take your strength and conditioning program to the next level\, gain actionable insights\, and maximize long-term athletic development\, this session is a must-attend. Don’t just train—train with precision. \nSession D: Kettlebells\, Maces & Clubs: Unlocking the Power of Non-Traditional Training with Coach Tim Pederson \nOverview: In this high-energy\, hands-on session\, Tim Pederson will break down exactly how to integrate kettlebells\, maces\, and clubs into your strength and conditioning program—without the guesswork. You’ll learn: \n\nHow to teach the kettlebell swing in just 4 simple steps—under 15 minutes\, even for beginners! Plug-and-play programming for kettlebell lifts using Supersets\, Ladders\, Complexes\, and Finishers\nBest practices for equipment selection—which weights to start with\, how many to purchase\, and top vendor recommendations\nThe hidden power of maces and clubs—which athletes benefit most and how to teach them safely\n\nThis session isn’t just about learning exercises—it’s about building confidence in using non-traditional tools to unlock new levels of strength\, resilience\, and movement efficiency for your athletes. \nDon’t miss this chance to diversify your coaching toolbox and leave with practical drills\, progressions\, and programming strategies you can implement immediately! \n3:10 – 4:00 pm – Mini Breakout Sessions – Engage\, Reflect\, and Connect \nOverview: The Mini Breakout Sessions at NatCon are designed to transform passive learning into active engagement. With so much valuable content shared throughout the conference\, many attendees have expressed the need for dedicated time to process\, discuss\, and apply what they’ve learned. \nThese interactive sessions provide a structured yet informal setting where coaches can step away from the role of spectator and engage in meaningful discussions with peers. This is an opportunity to exchange insights\, share key takeaways\, and “talk shop” about the most impactful topics of the day. \nBy participating\, you’ll gain new perspectives\, reinforce key learnings\, and strengthen your professional network—all while ensuring that the knowledge acquired at NatCon translates into actionable strategies for your program. \nTake a moment to step in\, share\, and grow—because the best learning happens together. \n4:10 – 5:00 pm – LECTURE\nBeyond the X’s and O’s: The Art of Coaching with Coach Brandon Herring \nOverview: Great coaching isn’t just about sets\, reps\, and game plans—it’s about leadership\, relationships\, and the ability to navigate challenges both on and off the field. \nIn this powerful and practical session\, Coach Brandon Herring pulls back the curtain on the real challenges coaches face—from earning buy-in from administration to dealing with tough athletes and co-workers\, and even learning from mistakes that only experience can teach. \n\nMaster the art of “leading up”—gain administration’s trust and support for your program.\nLearn how to build relationships that strengthen culture and inspire athlete buy-in.\nHandle behavior issues effectively—turn challenges into growth opportunities.\nAvoid common coaching mistakes and fast-track your professional development.\n\nThis session isn’t just about coaching better athletes—it’s about coaching smarter\, stronger\, and more resilient leaders. If you’re ready to elevate your impact\, your influence\, and your program\, don’t miss this one! \n5:00 – 5:30 pm – NHSSCA RAFFLE \n5:30 pm – SWEEP THE SHEDS \nMain Hotel\nConference Hotel\nHilton Memphis\n939 Ridge Lake Blvd\nMemphis\, TN 38120\n901-684-6664 \nCall the hotel direct and mention the NHSSCA Group rate to save. \n \nTICKET PURCHASE AS A MEMBER\nHere’s how you can secure your spot and make the most of your membership benefits when purchasing a ticket: \n\nJoin the #FAMILY: Sign In to unlock exclusive member ticket pricing\, ensuring you get the best value as you step into our network of professionals passionate about high school strength and conditioning.\nPurchase Order Option: Prefer to purchase your ticket via purchase order? Please fill out and submit This Pre-Order Form.\nCoupon Code: Have a coupon code? 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DESCRIPTION:A Special Thanks To Our Partners\n														\n															 \nABOUT NATCON\nTwo and 1/2 days dedicated to the professional development of sport coaches and high school strength coaches. High school coaches from all over the country gather to connect\, network\, share\, and learn from each other to better serve their communities\, schools and athletes. \nDATE: June 20-22\, 2024 \nLOCATION: Rock Hill High School16061 N Coit Rd Frisco\, TX 75035 \n													\n													\n																										 \nNATCON + PRECON SCHEDULE\n									Day 1: Awards & Celebration Night // Thursday\, June 20\, 2024\n									Day 2: Pre-Conference Event // Friday\, June 21\, 2024\n									Day 2: Opening Ceremony // Friday\, June 21\, 2024\n									Day 3: Day Three: Closing Day // Saturday\, June 22\, 2024\n									Day 1: Awards & Celebration Night // Thursday\, June 20\, 2024 \n3:30-4:30 pm CSTEarly Conference RegistrationOpen Registration Booth – North Campus Main Entrance \n4:30-4:40 pm CSTWelcome/OpeningMain Location – FieldhouseExecutive Director: Rich GrayPresident: Eric Cash\, EdD \n4:45-5:45 pm CSTAnnual Celebration Dinner“The #Family Reunion” Main Location – FieldhouseCaterer: TBDSite Location: TBD \n5:45-6:35 pm CSTKeynote AddressMain Location – FieldhouseDonnie Maib\, SCCC & MSCC\,Director of Olympic Sports Athletic Performance\, University of Texas \nTitle: The Secret Sauce of Leadership  \nOverview: In the fast-paced world of leadership\, how do you rise above the ordinary and become an exceptional leader? \nIn The Secret Sauce of Leadership\, Donnie Maib unveils the coveted ingredients that transform good leaders into extraordinary ones. \nWhether you’re a seasoned executive or a budding leader\, The Secret Sauce of Leadership equips you with powerful principles that transcend every stage of your journey and will empower you to unlock your true leadership potential. \nThrough riveting insights and practical strategies\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nConquer the hurdles that often hinder your progress.\nLearn from your setbacks and cultivate your strengths.\nEmbrace habits that propel you toward success.\nEmerge as an inspiring leader who leaves an indelible mark\n\nThe Secret Sauce of Leadership reminds you that success isn’t just about the destination; it’s about embracing the challenges and triumphs that shape your unique journey. \n6:45-7:45 pm CSTAward PresentationsMain Location – Fieldhouse \nNHSSCA All-American AthletesNHSSCA Athletes of the Year Male & FemaleNHSSCA Program of ExcellenceNHSSCA State Coaches of the YearNHSSCA Scholarship AwardsNHSSCA Regional Coaches of the YearNHSSCA National Coach of the Year \n7:45-8:25 pm CSTHall of Fame CeremonyMain Location – FieldhouseNHSSCA Hall of Fame\, Class of 2024 \n8:30-8:45 pm CSTClosingMain Location – FieldhouseExecutive Director: Rich GrayPresident: Eric Cash\, Ed \n									Day 2: Pre-Conference Event // Friday\, June 21\, 2024 \n8:00-9:00 am CSTTony Villani\, Pre-Conference RegistrationOpen Registration Booth – North Campus Main Entrance \nLimited to first 200 coaches to register!Walk-Up Cost: $100 (only applicable to registered attendees for NHSSCA Conference – must be registered for National Conference to be eligible to attend the Pre-Con). \n9:00–3:00 pm CST Pre-Con Presenter: Tony Villani\, XPE/SHREDmill \nAbout: Tony Villani\, renowned for his pioneering contributions to sports science\, has sculpted the careers of the world’s most elite athletes. Driven by a lifelong passion for the mechanics of athleticism\, Villani pursued an advanced education that culminated in a Master’s in Exercise Physiology. His groundbreaking thesis on the advantages of exhaustive internal training garnered attention from premier sports organizations\, ranging from the Washington Capitals to the Orlando Magic. His expertise in performance enhancement also led NFL Hall of Famer Chris Carter to appoint him as the Director of Performance for the esteemed FAST program. \nRecognizing that data-driven speed training was the linchpin to unlocking athletes’ full potential\, Villani was determined to democratize access to elite speed training techniques\, making them available across all seasons\, sports\, and training environments. In 2002\, this vision gave birth to XPE Sports\, a venture dedicated to refining speed mechanics through innovative methodology. \nVillani’s dissatisfaction with conventional training equipment\, which he found to impede speed maintenance and momentum\, inspired the creation of the SHREDmill. This self-propelled treadmill\, designed to emphasize proper form\, quickly became a staple in the training regimens of professional athletes and coaches at both the high school and collegiate levels. \nUnder Villani’s guidance\, XPE Sports has devised specialized performance plans that have propelled athletes to the zenith of their careers\, including first-round selections in the NFL\, MLB\, and NBA drafts. Villani’s commitment to excellence has not only revolutionized the approach to speed training but has also paved the way for athletes to achieve unparalleled success in their respective fields. \nPresentation Overview: \n9:00-10:00 am CSTSpeed Training – Make it Simple \n\n40 minutes presentation\n20 minutes Q&A\n\n10:00-11:00 am CSTBelieve? Now Game Speed \n\n40 minutes presentation\n20 minutes Q&A\n\n11:00 am-12:00 pm CST: AGILITY!!! Why it is so Important. \n\nToo much to learn. The session aims to inspire participants\, emphasizing the critical role agility plays in athletic performance and encouraging an eager pursuit of deeper knowledge and understanding in this area.\n\n12:00- 1:00 pm CST:Lunch Break \n1:00- 2:00 pm CST:How to Assess and Train \n\nAs many as participants as possible.\n10-12 coaches/athletes.\nLaser to laser.\nNo magic. LIVE!”\n\n2:00- 3:00 pm CSTLIVE Q&A \n\nOpen floor for questions and answers session.\n\n									Day 2: Opening Ceremony // Friday\, June 21\, 2024 \n3:30-6:00 pm CSTConference RegistrationSite Locataion: Registration Booth – Main Entrance \n\nAttendee Gift Bags\nSponsor Booths Open\nMeet & Greet\n\n4:30-4:45 pm CSTWelcome/OpeningSite Location: Main Location – ArenaExecutive Director: Rich GrayPresident: Eric Cash\, EdD \n4:45-6:00 pm CSTOpening Dinner & Regional BreakoutSite Location: Cafeteria \nOVERVIEW: Join us at this year’s National Conference for an exclusive Meet & Greet during the Opening Dinner. This special event brings together members from each region and state for a unique opportunity to connect face-to-face. Meet your Regional Advisor and State Directors\, fostering a closer community within our association. \nEngage in discussions on ideas and issues\, and explore ways to get more involved locally by volunteering\, hosting events\, and more. We’re dedicated to keeping the atmosphere informal\, embracing the #FAMILY vibe that the NHSSCA is celebrated for. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to strengthen bonds\, share insights\, and contribute to our collective journey. See you there! \n6:45-7:25 pm CSTPartner SessionSite Location: Main Lecture – Arena \nOVERVIEW: Explore the power of collaboration at our Partner Sessions during this year’s National Conference. These sessions are a golden opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the partners who play a pivotal role in supporting our organization. You’ll have the freedom to select three partners you’re most interested in and attend a 10-minute presentation by each\, where they’ll share insights into their products and services. This is a prime time to educate yourself\, access resources that can enhance your practice\, and empower your professional journey. By participating\, you’re not only gaining invaluable knowledge but also showing appreciation for the partners who help sustain our association. Make the most of this chance to connect\, learn\, and grow together. \n7:35-8:25 pm CSTHands-On // Group 1PLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session I including strength\, speed/agility\, movement assessment and technology integration. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession ALocation – Indoor Turf \nChange of Direction And Agility Training In A Large Team Setting by Carlos Francisco Cuellar\, MS\, CSCS\, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator\, San Benito CISD \nOVERVIEW: The presentation will entail progressions on how the presenter exposes a large group of athletes to fundamental change of direction movement patterns\, and how they slowly begin exposing them to true agility training where the athlete must now react to a certain stimulus. It will also cover aspects such as logistics when it comes to managing a large group with limited resources\, and solutions on how one can still train these skills with limited equipment and manpower. \nSession BLocation – Auxiliary Gym 1 \nLeveraging your Strength & Conditioning Coordinator position into a Leadership Role by Felecia Brock\, SCCC\, CSCS\, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator\, College Station High School \nOVERVIEW: This presentation will unlock your leadership potential within the athletic program through practical steps designed to elevate your administrative capabilities. This workshop offers a premier networking opportunity for strength & conditioning professionals eager to enhance their careers. Prepare to expand your professional network\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and build lasting connections with peers from across the nation. This session is tailored for those ready to step out of their comfort zones through guided prompts and reflective discussions. Bonus: Bring your resume\, connect with colleagues on social media\, and take active steps to engage and transform your professional path! \nSession CLocation – Main Weightroom \nDiversify: Circuit Training for High School Strength CoachesPresenter by Christi Smith-Ryan\, CSCS\, USAW1\, USATF1\, Strength and Conditioning Professional\, Central Catholic High School (TX) \nOVERVIEW: In this comprehensive presentation\, we will delve into the multifaceted benefits of structured circuit training programs and their real-world applications within the weight room setting. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of how to meticulously organize their training routines to maximize efficiency and effectiveness\, ensuring that every exercise and regimen is purposefully aligned with specific performance goals. \nWe will navigate through the shared principles that underpin successful training methodologies\, emphasizing the pivotal role of precise cues and the implementation of rigorous safety protocols. These strategies are not only fundamental for fostering a secure training environment but also crucial for the holistic development of fitness and athleticism. \nBy examining the intersection of theory and practice\, this presentation aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to craft and execute circuit training programs that are both scientifically sound and practically viable. Whether you’re looking to enhance student fitness or seeking innovative ways to motivate and safeguard your students\, this session promises to offer valuable insights into the art and science of hgh school circuit training. \nSession D: Location – Auxiliary Gym 2 \nMastering Movement: Introducing Plus Plyos for Enhanced Athletic DevelopmentPresenter by Matt McInnes Watson\, CEO & Founder of Plus Plyos (CA) \nOVERVIEW: In Session D\, Matt introduces the Plus Plyos system\, designed to provide coaches with a structured movement categorization and system tailored for their performance planning. He will delve into the intricacies of various systems\, highlighting and clarifying misconceptions. Following that\, Matt will guide participants through an in-depth exploration of the five fundamental movement patterns and the four tiers of progression. This session is crafted to offer a comprehensive understanding\, ensuring coaches are well-equipped to implement this system effectively within their programs. \n8:30 – 8:45 pm CSTClosing Day 2Main Location – FieldhouseExecutive Director: Rich Gray President: Eric Cash\, EdD \n									Day 3: Day Three: Closing Day // Saturday\, June 22\, 2024 \n6:00-7:00 am CST Early Bird WorkoutSite Location: Main Weight Room \n7:00-8:00 am CSTHall of Fame Coaches BreakfastSite Location: Cafeteria \n7:00-8:00 am CSTFemale Coaches BreakfastSite Location: Classroom \nLessons From 25-Years As “The Girl In The Weightroom” by Jami Clinton\, MSCC\, CSCCa\, TPI\, USAW-I\, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach\, The University of Texas at Dallas \nOverview: Discussion of lived experiences of 25 years as a strength coach including shared conversations as we address strength and conditioning from many perspectives: Life as the girl in the weight room\, how to grow as a professional\, and how to play the many roles required\, depending on the needs of the current athlete. \n8:00-9:00 am CSTLate Registration OpensSite Location: Registration Booth – Main Entrance \n8:10-9:00 am CSTLecture SeriesSite Location: Arena \nKnow Your Why by Reb Brock\, CSCS / USAW National Level Coach\, Director of Speed & Strength Training\, Harker Heights High School (TX) \nOverview: Knowing Your ‘Why’ of Your Training/Programming Philosophy” is a thought-provoking presentation designed to guide strength coaches through the depths of their training and programming ethos. This engaging session embarks on a journey to uncover the foundational beliefs and motivations that shape your approach to high school strength and conditioning. \nThroughout this exploration\, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their personal and professional experiences\, identifying the core principles that drive their training methods and how these align with their goals and the needs of those they guide. The presentation will delve into the importance of understanding your “why” to create more impactful\, effective\, and fulfilling training programs. \nKey highlights include: \n\nTechniques to introspectively examine your training philosophy.\nStrategies to align your programming with your core motivations and values.\nCase studies showcasing the transformative power of a well-defined “why.”\nInteractive discussions to share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of peers.\n\nPractical tips on how to communicate your philosophy to clients and colleagues to inspire and motivate. \nBy the end of this presentation\, attendees will not only have a clearer vision of their own training philosophies but also possess the tools to implement this understanding in ways that enhance their effectiveness\, satisfaction\, and impact in high school strength and conditioning. \n9:15-10:05 am CSTHands-On Sessions IIPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session II including olympic lifting\, speed\, band training options and metabolic strength training. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession ALocation – Main Weight RoomPlanning for Presence: Maximizing Impact in Coaching by Jessica Gust\, M.Ed.\, CSCS\, USAW1\, Pn1\, RYT-200\, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Biology Teacher\, St Louis Park High School  \nOVERVIEW: As coaches and program directors\, the challenge of managing countless workouts and responsibilities can often scatter our focus. In this session\, we delve into the transformative power of environmental design to streamline your workflow and enhance your coaching efficacy. Discover strategies to create systems that filter out distractions and amplify your engagement\, allowing you to dedicate more time to what truly matters—coaching and fostering deep connections with your athletes. Join us to learn how to not just manage\, but excel in your coaching environment. \nSession BSite Location: Indoor Turf \nDeveloping Speed by Lexus McDaniel\, MBA\, CSCS\, USAW\, HSSCC\, Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Ensworth Frist Campus High School (TN) \nOVERVIEW: This engaging\, hands-on presentation delves into innovative strategies for integrating speed work into athletic programs. Participants will be guided through a variety of drills\, each designed to enhance athletes’ speed and performance. The session will also focus on critical coaching techniques for managing group training sessions effectively\, highlighting key indicators of progress and areas for improvement. By exploring these dynamic methods\, coaches will learn how to optimize their athletes’ speed development in a group setting\, ensuring both individual and team success. \nSession CSite Location: Auxiliary Gym 1 \nMove to Move: Enhancing Movement Patterns in Limited Time and Space by Pete Tongren\, CSCS\, USAW\, PN-1\, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (GA) \nOVERVIEW: This interactive\, hands-on workshop is specifically tailored for high school strength coaches looking to maximize their training efficiency. “Move to Move: Enhancing Movement Patterns in Limited Time and Space” provides practical strategies for improving athletes’ movement patterns without the need for extensive equipment or vast training areas. Coaches will learn innovative techniques to utilize their available space and time more effectively\, ensuring their athletes develop superior agility\, strength\, and coordination. Through a series of expert-led demonstrations and collaborative exercises\, participants will discover how to implement these high-impact training methods\, fostering an environment of excellence and growth for their high school athletes. \nSession DSite Location: Auxiliary Gym 2 \nRhythm & Flow by Elton Crochran\, CSCS*D\, RSCC\, HSSCC\, PE K-12\, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Veterans Memorial High School (TX) \nOVERVIEW: This is an immersive\, hands-on workshop delves into conducting effective warm-ups for both small and large groups\, whether inside the weight room or out in the open. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of foundational movements critical to every athlete’s development\, including squatting\, hinging\, pushing\, and pulling\, along with strategic methods for progressing or regressing these exercises based on individual athlete needs. \nBeyond technique\, this session will offer an exclusive look into the organization of the Veterans Memorial High School’s renowned strength and conditioning program. Participants will learn how to streamline their training sessions\, foster a culture of teamwork and discipline\, and implement a structured\, scalable program that can be adapted to any high school setting. Through live demonstrations\, interactive discussions\, and shared insights from experienced professionals\, coaches will leave equipped with the tools and knowledge to enhance their program’s ‘rhythm and flow\,’ ensuring their athletes achieve peak performance. \n10:20-11:10 am CSTLecture SeriesSite Location: Arena \nSports Nutrition Game Plan: Implementing Fueling Strategies at the High School Level by Amy Goodson\, MS\, RD\, CSSD\, LD\, Sports Dietitian\, Amy Goodson\, LLC \nOVERVIEW: Elevate your athletes’ performance with the session\, “Sports Nutrition Game Plan: Implementing Fueling Strategies.” Tailored for high school strength coaches and sports professionals\, this session provides a comprehensive guide to effectively implement sports nutrition programming at your school. Learn how to implement a sports nutrition program via working with booster clubs\, garnering athlete buy-in\, and new approaches to funding fueling programs. The session will also cover how to navigate nutrition with parents\, coaches\, and administrators\, as well as strategies to communicate and debunk hot topic nutrition myths with athletes.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to apply effective strategies for implementing a sports nutrition program by working collaboratively with booster clubs\, demonstrating the ability to integrate nutrition into the overall athletic regimen.\nParticipants will construct a plan for garnering athlete buy-in\, showcasing their proficiency in developing persuasive communication strategies to engage athletes in the importance of proper nutrition for enhanced performance and overall well-being. \nParticipants will be able to analyze and evaluate various approaches to funding fueling programs\, demonstrating the ability to critically assess and select innovative funding methods suitable for their specific high school athletic context.\n\n11:15-11:55 am CST Partner SessionSite Location: Arena \nOVERVIEW: Explore the power of collaboration at our Partner Sessions during this year’s National Conference. These sessions are a golden opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the partners who play a pivotal role in supporting our organization. You’ll have the freedom to select three partners you’re most interested in and attend a 10-minute presentation by each\, where they’ll share insights into their products and services. This is a prime time to educate yourself\, access resources to enhance your practice\, and empower your professional journey. By participating\, you’re gaining invaluable knowledge and showing appreciation for the partners who help sustain our association. Make the most of this chance to connect\, learn\, and grow together. \n11:45-1:00 pm CST Lunch Provided – Partner Booths OpenSite Location: Cafeteria \n\nVisit Partners:Siter Location: ArenaOVERVIEW: The Partner booths will be open during this time as well for further Q&A.\n  \n\nUnity Council General Meeting: Site Location: ClassroomOVERVIEW: The Unity Council Leadership Committee will hold its annual general meeting for any member interested in participating in initiatives.\n  \n\nGeneral Committee MeetingsSite Location: ClassroomOVERVIEW: Involving the following committees: Certification\, Marketing & Communication\, Membership\, Nomination & Awards\, and Professional Ethics.\n\n1:10-2:00 pm CSTLecture SeriesSite Main Location – Arena \nThe Strength of Diversity: Uniting Voices in Sports Leadership by Jen Brooks\, CMAA\, Certified Master Athletic Administrator\, Athletic Director/Founder\, Ursuline Academy/Global Community of Women in High School Sports \nOVERVIEW: The presentation will discuss the power of diverse perspectives and the collaborative effort required to foster an inclusive environment in sports leadership. It will move beyond focusing on the experience of being the only woman in the room\, highlighting instead the collective strength that comes from uniting different voices. \n2:15-3:05 pm ESTHands-On Sessions IPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session I including strength\, speed/agility\, move- ment assessment and technology integration. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession ASite Location: Indoor Turf \nChange of Direction And Agility Training In A Large Team Setting by Carlos Francisco Cuellar\, MS\, CSCS\, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator\, San Benito CISD \nOVERVIEW: The presentation will entail progressions on how the presenter exposes a large group of athletes to fundamental change of direction movement patterns\, and how they slowly begin exposing them to true agility training where the athlete must now react to a certain stimulus. It will also cover aspects such as logistics when it comes to managing a large group with limited resources\, and solutions on how one can still train these skills with limited equipment and manpower. \nSession BSite Location: Auxiliary Gym 1 \nLeveraging your Strength & Conditioning Coordinator position into a Leadership Role by Felecia Brock\, SCCC\, CSCS\, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator\, College Station High School \nOverview: This presentation will unlock your leadership potential within the athletic program through practical steps designed to elevate your administrative capabilities. This workshop offers a premier networking opportunity for strength & conditioning professionals eager to enhance their careers. Prepare to expand your professional network\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and build lasting connections with peers from across the nation. This session is tailored for those ready to step out of their comfort zones through guided prompts and reflective discussions. Bonus: Bring your resume\, connect with colleagues on social media\, and take active steps to engage and transform your professional path! \nSession CSite Location: Main Weightroom \nDiversify: Circuit Training for High School Strength Coaches by Christi Smith-Ryan\, CSCS\, USAW1\, USATF1\, Strength and Conditioning Professional\, Central Catholic High School (TX) \nOVERVIEW: In this comprehensive presentation\, we will delve into the multifaceted benefits of structured circuit training programs and their real-world applications within the weight room setting. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of how to meticulously organize their training routines to maximize efficiency and effectiveness\, ensuring that every exercise and regimen is purposefully aligned with specific performance goals. \nWe will navigate through the shared principles that underpin successful training methodologies\, emphasizing the pivotal role of precise cues and the implementation of rigorous safety protocols. These strategies are not only fundamental for fostering a secure training environment but also crucial for the holistic development of fitness and athleticism. \nBy examining the intersection of theory and practice\, this presentation aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to craft and execute circuit training programs that are both scientifically sound and practically viable. Whether you’re looking to enhance student fitness or seeking innovative ways to motivate and safeguard your students\, this session promises to offer valuable insights into the art and science of hgh school circuit training. \nSession D: Site Location: Auxillary Gym 2 \nEfficient Programming: Integrating Plyometric Tiers into Hectic Schedules by Matt McInnes Watson\, CEO & Founder of Plus Plyos (CA) \nOVERVIEW: Building on the momentum of Session 1’s introduction to the Plus Plyos system\, Matt McInnes Watson will focus on the practical application of the previously outlined movement patterns and progression tiers\, specifically addressing the challenges of tight schedules and limited resources common in school settings. Attendees will receive expert guidance on creating effective\, time-efficient plyometric programs that seamlessly fit into their athletes’ demanding routines. This session aims to equip coaches with the strategies necessary to maximize training outcomes despite time constraints\, ensuring a sustainable and impactful implementation of the Plus Plyos system. Join Matt for an invaluable deep dive into the art of balancing program effectiveness with the realities of a busy school environment. \n3:20-4:10 pm CSTLecture SeriesSite Location: Arena \nClosing the Gap: How to periodize mental skills within your strength and conditioning programs by Adam Feit\, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science & Fieldwork Coordinator\, Springfield College \nOVERVIEW: During this presentation\, coaches will explore the value and application of sport psychology in strength and conditioning plans at any level. We’ll examine techniques for enhancing athletes’ focus\, confidence\, and resilience alongside their physical development. By aligning mental training with various phases of strength and conditioning\, coaches will be able to effectively support athletes in achieving peak physical and mental performance. \n4:25-5:15pm CSTHands-On Sessions IIPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session II including olympic lifting\, speed\, band training options and metabolic strength training. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession ASite Location: Weight Room \nPlanning for Presence: Maximizing Impact in Coaching by Jessica Gust\, M.Ed.\, CSCS\, USAW1\, Pn1\, RYT-200\, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Biology Teacher\, St Louis Park High School  \nOVERVIEW: As coaches and program directors\, the challenge of managing countless workouts and responsibilities can often scatter our focus. In this session\, we delve into the transformative power of environmental design to streamline your workflow and enhance your coaching efficacy. Discover strategies to create systems that filter out distractions and amplify your engagement\, allowing you to dedicate more time to what truly matters—coaching and fostering deep connections with your athletes. Join us to learn how to not just manage\, but excel in your coaching environment. \nSession BSite Location: Indoor Turf \nDeveloping Speed by Lexus McDaniel\, MBA\, CSCS\, USAW\, HSSCC\, Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Ensworth Frist Campus High School (TN) \nOVERVIEW: This engaging\, hands-on presentation delves into innovative strategies for integrating speed work into athletic programs. Participants will be guided through a variety of drills\, each designed to enhance athletes’ speed and performance. The session will also focus on critical coaching techniques for managing group training sessions effectively\, highlighting key indicators of progress and areas for improvement. By exploring these dynamic methods\, coaches will learn how to optimize their athletes’ speed development in a group setting\, ensuring both individual and team success. \nSession CSite: Location: Auxillary Gym 1 \nMove to Move: Enhancing Movement Patterns in Limited Time and Space by Pete Tongren\, CSCS\, USAW\, PN-1\, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School (GA) \nOVERVIEW: This interactive\, hands-on workshop is specifically tailored for high school strength coaches looking to maximize their training efficiency. “Move to Move: Enhancing Movement Patterns in Limited Time and Space” provides practical strategies for improving athletes’ movement patterns without the need for extensive equipment or vast training areas. Coaches will learn innovative techniques to utilize their available space and time more effectively\, ensuring their athletes develop superior agility\, strength\, and coordination. Through a series of expert-led demonstrations and collaborative exercises\, participants will discover how to implement these high-impact training methods\, fostering an environment of excellence and growth for their high school athletes. \nSession DSite Location: Aux Gym 2 \nRhythm & Flow by Elton Crochran\, CSCS*D\, RSCC\, HSSCC\, PE K-12\, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Veterans Memorial High School (TX) \nOVERVIEW: This is an immersive\, hands-on workshop delves into conducting effective warm-ups for both small and large groups\, whether inside the weight room or out in the open. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of foundational movements critical to every athlete’s development\, including squatting\, hinging\, pushing\, and pulling\, along with strategic methods for progressing or regressing these exercises based on individual athlete needs. \nBeyond technique\, this session will offer an exclusive look into the organization of the Veterans Memorial High School’s renowned strength and conditioning program. Participants will learn how to streamline their training sessions\, foster a culture of teamwork and discipline\, and implement a structured\, scalable program that can be adapted to any high school setting. 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SUMMARY:Chicago\, IL - National Conference //  Homewood-Flossmoor High School
DESCRIPTION:A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS\n \nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE\nDay 1: Awards & Celebration Night // Thursday\, June 22\, 2022\nDay 2: Pre-Conference Event // Friday\, June 23\, 2023\nDay 2: Opening Ceremony // Friday\, June 23\, 2023\nDay 3: Day Three: Closing Day // Saturday\, June 24\, 2023\nDay 1: Awards & Celebration Night // Thursday\, June 22\, 2022 \n3:30-4:30 pm CST\nEarly Conference Registration\nOpen Registration Booth – North Campus Main Entrance \n4:30-4:40 pm CST\nWelcome/Opening\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nExecutive Director: Rich Gray\nPresident: Eric Cash\, EdD \n4:40-6:30 pm CST\nAnnual Celebration Dinner\n“The #Family Reunion” Main Location – Fieldhouse\nCaterer: TBD\nSite Location: TBD \n6:10-7:00 pm CST\nKeynote Address\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nDan John\nSenior Lecturer\, St Mary’s University (Twickenham\, London) \n7:10-8:10 pm CST\nAward Presentations\nMain Location – Fieldhouse \nNHSSCA All-American Athletes\nNHSSCA Athletes of the Year Male & Female\nNHSSCA Program of Excellence\nNHSSCA State Coaches of the Year\nNHSSCA Scholarship Awards\nNHSSCA Regional Coaches of the Year\nNHSSCA National Coach of the Year \n8:15-8:45 pm CST\nHall of Fame Ceremony\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nNHSSCA Hall of Fame\, Class of 2023 \n8:45-9:00 pm CST\nClosing\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nExecutive Director: Rich Gray\nPresident: Eric Cash\, Ed \nDay 2: Pre-Conference Event // Friday\, June 23\, 2023 \n8:00-9:00 am CST\nFemale Coaches Breakfast\nNorth Campus Cafeteria\nPresented by: WeCOACH Sports\nTitle: The Power of Being the Only Woman in the Room\nSpeaker: Jen Brooks\, Athletic Director at Ursuline Academy \n8:00-9:00 am CST\nPre-Conference Registration\nOpen Registration Booth – North Campus Main Entrance \nPre-Conference Special Session\n(Lunch Provided 12 noon – 1:00 pm CST)\n*Pre-Conference Registration opens at 8:00 am CST\nLocations: Practice Gym\, Turf Room & North Campus Cafeteria \nLimited to first 200 coaches to register!\nCost: $50 (only applicable to registered attendees for NHSSCA Conference – must be registered for National Conference to be eligible to attend the pre-con). \n9:00–3:00 pm CST\nHead to Toe Human Performance: The Best Methods For Each Key Segment of Performance\nChris Korfist and Cal Dietz who will be presenting an in-depth look at how each part of your body impacts athletes health and human performance. Coach Korfist and Coach Dietz will give you new insights and provide effective practical methods to get started with immediately! Lecture\, demonstration and hands-on experiences will complete this unique 5-hour pre-conference. Lunch will be provided on-site. \nCal Dietz\, MEd\, CSCS\n– Strength and Conditioning Head Coach\, U.S. Women’s Hockey Olympic/National Team\n– Strength Coach at the University of Minnesota\, Department of Athletics \nChris Korfist\, MSEd\n– Owner\, Slow Guy Speed School\n– Co-Owner\, Track Football Consortium\n– Co-Founder\, Reflexive Performance Reset\n– Sprint Coach\, Homewood-Flossmoor HS (IL) \nDay 2: Opening Ceremony // Friday\, June 23\, 2023 \n3:30-6:00 pm CST\nConference Registration\nRegistration Booth – North Campus Main Entrance\n– Attendee Gift Bags\n– Sponsor Booths Open\n– Meet & Greet \n4:30-4:40 pm CST\nWelcome/Opening\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nExecutive Director: Rich Gray\nPresident: Eric Cash\, EdD \n4:45-6:00 pm CST\nOpening Dinner\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nCaterer: TBD\nSite Location: TBD \n6:15-7:05 pm CST\nHands-On Sessions I.\nPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session I including strength\, speed/agility\, movement assessment and technology integration. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A\nLocation – Weight Room \nHow To Implement Velocity-Based Training with the High School Population\nMaddie Haralson\, MS\, CSCS\nStrength & Conditioning Specialist\, Owasso High School (OK)\nCoach Haralson will discuss and demonstrate how Owasso HS uses VBT for athletic teams during both in-season and off-season periods. You will dive into the benefits thios tool has provid- ed and walk through future plans with this technology. \nSession B\nLocation – Turf Room \nThe MORR System: Movement\, Overspeed\, Resistance & Reaction\nTripp Smith MS\, CSCS\, CSPS\nOwner\, Hammer Smith Sports\nAssociate Director of Performance\, NFL Alumni Academy\nParticipants will learn to apply the principles of the MORR Training System to improve speed\, agility\, quickness\, reaction and power through the use of resistance\, overspeed and reaction training drills. \nSession C\nLocation – Cheerleading Gym \nDWMA: Dynamic Warm Up Movement Assessment\nMike Bewley\, MA\, CSCS*D\, RSCC*E\, SSN\, USAW-I\nFounder\, DWMA & Critical Reload\nTraditional movement screens are excellent tools for screening movement limitations in clients. Their value holds substantial merit among physical therapists\, athletic trainers\, and personal trainers. The problem is what these movement screens teach proves challenging in a group or team setting. The essential information is there\, but it must be honed\, manipulated\, and presented in a way that allows strength coaches to take immediate control. Moreover\, traditional movement screens and corrective exercise routines want the strength coach to stop doing their athlete’s lifting and “getting stronger” work to do their “pre-hab” system instead. As a strength coach\, I know that strength conquers a heck of a lot\, and you can NOT cut that out of your program\, or you don’t have a program. The DWMA is a strength coach’s movement screen. It is a performance system that lets you conquer group screening and succinctly apply corrective exercises without sacrificing the athlete’s training. In the DWMA lecture/hands-on sessions\, coaches will learn how to make their existing dynamic warm-up a movement screen using the DWMA as a backdrop. Next\, coaches will learn to implement corrective exercises into their regular training program as active rest between working sets without impacting training time. \nSession D: Location – Practice Gym \nHow to Build an Assessment System\nRich Burnett\, MS\, SCCC\, CSCS\nPresident of Training Operations\, Triple F Sports Training (TN)\nIn this hands-on presentation. Attendees will learn how to select\, standardize\, automate\, report and evaluate student-athletes’ formal assessments of strength\, speed\, agility\, etc. Rich Burnett will be sharing a template for easy plug and play rosters\, test selections and other unique in- formation for each coach’s program. Most of the session will be time spentbuilding out custom reporting via Google Sheets. Please come prepared with a laptop to fully engage in the session and walk away with your own robust assessment system! \n7:20-8:10 pm CST\nLecture Series\nMain Location – Fieldhouse \nThe Value of The Basics\nJoe Kenn\, CSCS*D\, SCCC\, MSCC\, RSCC*E\nVice President of Performance Education at Dynamic Fitness and Strength \nJoe Kenn is a highly experienced coach with over 30 years of expertise in coaching on various levels\, including private\, high school\, college\, and professional sports. He has established himself as a respected figure in the field of athletic performance. In 2015\, Coach Kenn’s peers recognized his outstanding contributions by honoring him with the prestigious title of the 2015 NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year. \nCurrently\, Coach Kenn serves as the Vice President of Performance Education at Dynamic Fitness and Strength\, a reputable organization based in Eau Claire\, Wisconsin. In this role\, he is responsible for overseeing the development of educational content for the company’s website. Additionally\, Coach Kenn proudly represents the organization as a brand ambassador. \nCoach Kenn holds several certifications that reflect his dedication to his profession. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)\, a Registered Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Emeritus Status (RSCC*E)\, a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC)\, and a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC). His educational background includes a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health and Sports Science from Wake Forest University and a Master’s of Arts in Education from Boise State University. \n8:15-8:30 pm CST\nClosing Day 2\nMain Location – Fieldhouse\nExecutive Director: Rich Gray President: Eric Cash\, EdD \nDay 3: Day Three: Closing Day // Saturday\, June 24\, 2023 \n6:00-7:00 am CST\nEarly Bird Workout\nLocation: Weight Room \n7:00-8:00 am CST\nLate Registration Opens\nRegistration Booth – North Campus Main Entrance \n7:00-8:00 am CST\n*Optional* Iron Circle Coaches Breakfast\nLocation: North Campus Cafeteria\nSponsored by Athletes in Action\nGuest Speaker – TBD \n8:10-9:00 am CST\nLecture Series – Main \nThe Cheat Code: Female Athlete Buy-In\nTaylor Smith\, CSCS\, NSCA-CPT\, USAW-I\, TSAC-F\nAssistant Sports Performance Coach\, The King’s Academy (FL)\nThis presentation gives the answers and behind the scenes look into being a female in the world of sports. As a former athlete and current coach\, Taylor Smith will address questions such as “How to create female athlete buy-in? What is appropriate dress code policy? How do you safely and appropriately spot? How to handle behavioral issues?” This presentation will also go beyond just athlete-focus and help address program and coach centered issues such as “Are my classes unified? Should we hire a female S&C Coach? Is my ego in the way?” These are questions that all coaches should be asking in order to best set the culture of the program. Location – Fieldhouse \n9:15-10:05am CST\nHands-On Sessions II\nPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session II including olympic lifting\, speed\, band training options and metabolic strength training. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A\nLocation – Weight Room\n\nTeaching Olympic Style Weightlifting Movements to Secondary School Students\nRich Lansky\, CSCS\, RSCC*E\, USAW – Senior International Coach\, NHSSCA HOF\nCJ Stockel\, MSED\, USAW – Senior International Coach\, NHSSCA HOF\nA simple and reproducible instructional system will be demonstrated by Coach Stockel and Coach Lansky. This hands-on presentation will highlight a step by step system for teaching the Snatch and Clean & Jerk and the variations. After a brief introduction on philosophy and bio- mechanics\, the coaches will take participants through a time-proven\, scientifically-based safe and effective teaching progression for each lift. Specific attention will be paid to how the coaches apply instructional cues and corrections to non-weightlifting athletes\, in both the high school and general PE settings. \nSession B\nLocation: Turf Room \nCoaching a Speed Workout\nTony Holler\, Head Track Coach Plainfield North H.S. (IL)\, “Feed the Cats”\nCoach Holler will demonstrate the simplicity of a speed workout with a focus on the essentials of sprint mechanics. \nSession C\nLocation: Cheerleading Gym \nResistance Band Training – Transferring Weightroom Strength and Power into Enhanced On- The-Field Performance\nDave Schmitz\, PT\, CSCS\, PES\, Youth Fitness Specialist Level II\nStrength & Conditioning Coach\, Germantown High School\, Founder/Creator\, resistancebandtraining.com\nCoaches that attend this hands-on lecture will: \n\nLearn how to use the “ascending variable resistance” of a band to quickly increase or decrease the driving forces of Momentum\, Gravity & Ground Reaction.\nBe shown how to build multi-directional strength and resilience with resistance bands on the field or court.\nLearn 4 time efficient weight room setups that combine free-weights with bands to train accelerated concentrics\, accelerated eccentrics and dynamic joint stabilization.\nBe taken through a 4-Step training progression to increase “Reactive First Step” acceleration and deceleration speed in multiple planes.\nBe shown how to create time efficient large group multi-directional first step speed and power workouts that also build team chemistry .Plus all coaches that attend will receive a QR code to download 4 Band Training Quick Guides for Coaches that include sport specific videos of band exercises\, warm-ups and anywhere workouts for speed\, strength and plyometric power. These are the exact training programs Dave’s used for 10 years in his after school high school athletic development program.\n\nSession D\nLocation: Practice Gym \nMRT Power Circuits\nRobert dos Remdios\, MA\, CSCS\, MSCC\nSession Powered By Perform Better\nMetabolic Resistance Training (MRT) circuits are a great way to increase power\, sport specific strength\, conditioning and work capacity. Coach dos Remedios will explore effective and efficient work:rest protocols and participate in easy to implement exercises and drills to optimize training sessions with little or limited equipment and space. This hands-on session will give you the tools\, ideas and concepts to use immediately with your athletes on supplemental or stand alone workouts. \n10:20-11:10 am CST\nLecture Series – Main Location – Fieldhouse\n \nPractical Nutrition Applications for the High School Strength Coach\nChristina Chu\, MS\, RDN\, CSSD and Matt Scherer\, MS\, AT\, CSCS\, USAW\nSession powered by Gatorade\nWith a focus on experience-based questions from a strength & conditioning coach\, this session will feature a registered dietitian offering practical nutritional applications for you to take back to your athletes. These speakers will showcase what is in scope when it comes to sharing nutrition with athletes\, and when to know when to collaborate with other practioners\, and how to identify someone to collaborate with. \n11:30-1:00 pm CST \nLunch Provided – Partner Booths Open\nLunch provided in Fieldhouse.\nThe Partner booths will be open during this time as well for further Q&A. \nUnity Council General Meeting: Location (Classroom TBD)\nThe Unity Council Leadership Committee will hold its annual general meeting for any member interested in participating in initiatives.  \nGeneral Committee Meetings – (Classrooms TBD)\nMembership\nNomination & Awards\nMarketing & Communication\nProfessional Ethics \n1:10-2:00 pm CST\nLecture Series\nMain Location – Fieldhouse \nFinding Money For Your Strength & Conditioning Program\nDoug Gle\, MS\, CSCS\, USAW-I\nHead Strength and Conditioning Coach\, Traverse City Central (MI)\nIn this lecture\, Coach Gle will cover where and how to find grants\, grant writing and creating a budget for a strength and conditioning program or class\, general fundraising ideas and examples\, why and how to start your own LLC\, and how to fund a summer/camp program. \n2:15-3:05pm CST\nHands-On Sessions I\nPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session I including strength\, speed/agility\, move- ment assessment and technology integration. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A\nLocation – Weight Room \nHow To Implement Velocity-Based Training with the High School Population\nMaddie Haralson\, MS\, CSCS\nStrength & Conditioning Specialist\, Owasso High School (OK)\nCoach Haralson will discuss and demonstrate how Owasso HS uses VBT for athletic teams during both in-season and off-season periods. You will dive into the benefits this tool has provided and walk through future plans with this technology. \nSession B\nLocation – Turf Room \nThe MORR System: Movement\, Overspeed\, Resistance & Reaction\nTripp Smith MS\, CSCS\, CSPS\nOwner\, Hammer Smith Sports\, Associate Director of Performance\, NFL Alumni Academy\nParticipants will learn to apply the principles of the MORR Training System to improve speed\, agility\, quickness\, reaction and power through the use of resistance\, overspeed and reaction training drills. \nSession C\nLocation – Cheerleading Gym \nDWMA: Dynamic Warm Up Movement Assessment\nMike Bewley\, MA\, CSCS*D\, RSCC*E\, SSN\, USAW-I\nFounder\, DWMA & Critical Reload\nTraditional movement screens are excellent tools for screening movement limitations in clients. Their value holds substantial merit among physical therapists\, athletic trainers\, and personal trainers. The problem is what these movement screens teach proves challenging in a group or team setting. The essential information is there\, but it must be honed\, manipulated\, and pre- sented in a way that allows strength coaches to take immediate control. Moreover\, traditional movement screens and corrective exercise routines want the strength coach to stop doing their athlete’s lifting and “getting stronger” work to do their “prehab” system instead. As a strength coach\, I know that strength conquers a heck of a lot\, and you can NOT cut that out of your pro- gram\, or you don’t have a program. The DWMA is a strength coach’s movement screen. It is a \nperformance system that lets you conquer group screening and succinctly apply corrective ex- ercises without sacrificing the athlete’s training. In the DWMA lecture/hands-on sessions\, coaches will learn how to make their existing dynamic warm-up a movement screen using the DWMA as a backdrop. Next\, coaches will learn to implement corrective exercises into their reg- ular training program as active rest between working sets without impacting training time. \nSession D\nLocation – Practice Gym \nHow to Build an Assessment System\nRich Burnett\, MS\, SCCC\, CSCS\nPresident of Training Operations\, Triple F Sports Training (TN)\nIn this hands-on presentation. Attendees will learn how to select\, standardize\, automate\, report and evaluate student-athletes’ formal assessments of strength\, speed\, agility\, etc. Rich Burnett will be sharing a template for easy plug and play rosters\, test selections and other unique in- formation for each coach’s program. Most of the session will be time spentbuilding out custom reporting via Google Sheets. Please come prepared with a laptop to fully engage in the session and walk away with your own robust assessment system. \n3:20-4:10 pm CST\nLecture Series\nMain Location – Fieldhouse \nBeyond Sets and Reps: Training High School Student-Athletes\nJohn Beerbower\, EdD\nDirector of Strength and Conditioning\, McHenry Community High School (IL)\nStrength and conditioning professionals have tremendous opportunities to make a difference in the lives of young people. The essential things in a weight room have very little to do with the weights! Success requires a relational focus and a central understanding of how a program fits the larger picture. This session will focus on best practices and principles for helping a teacher-coach connect within their school culture and achieve outcomes beyond the physical fitness aspects of student success. Attendees will be provided strategies for promoting student wellness\, understanding social-emotional learning\, building a positive culture\, and alignment with the classroom. The ultimate goal of the session is to help equip and inspire a strength coach to be one of the most impactful and critical educational leaders in their school. \n4:25-5:15pm CST\nHands-On Sessions II\nPLEASE NOTE: Attendees will have the opportunity to choose a 50-minute hands-on session to attend. All 4 sessions will repeated later in conference to allow coaches to maximize their experience. There will be four options during Session II including olympic lifting\, speed\, band training options and metabolic strength training. LIMITED SEATING (75-100) at each session to allow better personal connections and learning environments. \nSession A\nLocation – Weight Room \nTeaching Olympic Style Weightlifting Movements to Secondary School Students\nRich Lansky\, CSCS\, RSCC*E\, USAW – Senior International Coach\, NHSSCA HOF\nCJ Stockel\, MSED\, USAW – Senior International Coach\, NHSSCA HOF\nA simple and reproducible instructional system will be demonstrated by Coach Stockel and Coach Lansky. This hands-on presentation will highlight a step by step system for teaching the Snatch and Clean & Jerk and the variations. After a brief introduction on philosophy and bio- mechanics\, the coaches will take participants through a time-proven\, scientifically-based safe and effective teaching progression for each lift. Specific attention will be paid to how the coaches apply instructional cues and corrections to non-weightlifting athletes\, in both the high school and general PE settings. \nSession B\nLocation: Turf Room \nX-Factor\nTony Holler\nHead Track Coach Plainfield North H.S. (IL) – “Feed the Cats”\nIn contrast to the repetitive fundamentals of the speed workout\, Coach Holler’s “X-Factor” workout offers a diverse collection of miscellaneous exercises intended to amplify the qualities of sprinting (bounce\, snap\, big split\, power\, and hardwiring motor skills). \nSession C\nLocation: Cheerleading Gym \nResistance Band Training – Transferring Weightroom Strength and Power into Enhanced On- The-Field Performance\nDave Schmitz\, PT\, CSCS\, PES\, Youth Fitness Specialist Level II\nStrength & Conditioning Coach\, Germantown High School\, Founder/Creator\, resistancebandtraining.com\nCoaches that attend this hands-on lecture will: \n\nLearn how to use the “ascending variable resistance” of a band to quickly increase or decrease the driving forces of Momentum\, Gravity & Ground Reaction.\nBe shown how to build multi-directional strength and resilience with resistance bands on the field or court.\nLearn 4 time efficient weight room setups that combine free-weights with bands to train accelerated concentrics\, accelerated eccentrics and dynamic joint stabilization.\nBe taken through a 4-Step training progression to increase “Reactive First Step” acceleration and deceleration speed in multiple planes.\nBe shown how to create time efficient large group multi-directional first step speed and power workouts that also build team chemistry .Plus all coaches that attend will receive a QR code to download 4 Band Training Quick Guides for Coaches that include sport specific videos of band exercises\, warm-ups and anywhere workouts for speed\, strength and plyometric power. These are the exact training programs Dave’s used for 10 years in his after school high school athletic development program.\n\nSession D\nLocation: Practice Gym \nMRT Power Circuits\nRobert dos Remdios\, MA\, CSCS\, MSCC\nSession Powered By Perform Better\nMetabolic Resistance Training (MRT) circuits are a great way to increase power\, sport specific strength\, conditioing and work capacity. Coach dos Remedios will explore effective and effi- cient work:rest protocols and participate in easy to implement exercises and drills to optimize training sessions with little or limited equipment and space. This hands-on session will give you the tools\, ideas and concepts to use immediately with your athletes on supplemental or stand alone workouts. \n5:30-6:00 pm CST\nSpecial Partner Raffle\nLocation: Fieldhouse\nSponsor Videos & Raffle/Give-Aways\nHosted by Rich Gray\, NHSSCA Executive Director/Co-Founder \n6:00-6:30 pm CST\nSweep The Shed #FAMILY Final Closing\nExecutive Director: Rich Gray\nPresident: Eric Cash\, EdD \n630-???pm\n*Optional* #Family Gathering\nChicago – TBD\nDetails – TBA \nMAIN Hotel Accommodations\nConference Hotel\nHoliday Inn – Chicago/Tinley Park\n18320 N Creek Dr.\nTinley Park\, IL 60477 \n\nBOOK NOW\n \nGroup Rates Expire Soon. We are working to extend until June 1st but no guarantees. Order now!!!\n \nAdditional Hotels\nHampton Inn\nChicago/Tinley Park\n18501 N Creek Dr\nTinley Park\, IL 60477 \nWingate By Wyndham Tinley Park\n18421 N Creek Dr\nTinley Park\, IL 60477 \nGROUP CODE: 062223NAT \n\nBOOK NOW\n \nGroup Rates Expire May 1\, 2023\nEven Hotel Chicago\nTinley Park-Conv Ctr\n18501 Convention Center Dr\nTinley Park\, IL 60477 \nGROUP CODE: NHS \n\nBOOK NOW\n \nGroup Rates Expire May 1\, 2023\nTravel & Commute Schedule\nSo that you know\, travel from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport to the blocked hotels is 40 minutes. Travel from the hotel to the Homewood-Flossmoor High School hosting site is 15 minutes.\nTickets & RSVP\nPlease make sure you purchase the correct ticket per your membership level. If unsure\, please log in before purchasing your tickets(s) and check under Profile > Membership > Subscriptions. 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LOCATION:Homewood-Flossmoor High School\, 999 Kedzie Ave\, Flossmoor\, IL\, 60422\, United States
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