USAW NatCon

NEW FOR 2026

More Than Units. A Full Certification.

In addition to earning CEUs and PLUs through NatCon and PreCon, attendees can complete a USA Weightlifting Level I Course Certification before the conference—then stay for the full national experience.

Why this is unprecedented

Earn units and a recognized certification—at the same event.

National conferences typically allow coaches to earn continuing education units. This goes further—offering a full course certification alongside professional development.

EARN CEUs / PLUs
PLUS USAW Level I Certification
IN ONE Conference Experience
Note: USAW Level I is an optional add-on with limited capacity. Enrollment is hosted through USAW.
Hosted by proven leaders

Run by NHSSCA Hall of Fame & Master-Level USAW Coaches.

Decades of coaching, teaching, and implementation experience—delivered in one setting built for real high school constraints.

NHSSCA partnership pricing

USAW Level I cost reduced to $479 (normally $648) through the NHSSCA partnership, with membership and course discounts applied during registration.

That’s $169 in direct savings—nearly the cost of a Professional Member NatCon ticket ($175).

Not a Professional Member?

If you are not currently an NHSSCA Professional Member, registering for the USAW course includes a FREE NHSSCA Professional Membership ($100 value). This allows you to purchase a NatCon Professional Member ticket for $175 instead of the $349 non-member price. Current NHSSCA Professional Members already receive the $175 member ticket price.

See the difference — side by side

Standard Path vs. NHSSCA Partnership Path

Item Standard Path NHSSCA Partnership Path
USAW Level I Certification $648 $479
NHSSCA Professional Membership $100 Included*
NatCon Ticket $349 (Non-Member) $175 (Professional Member)
Total Investment $997 $654

* Complimentary NHSSCA Professional Membership is provided for coaches who are not currently Professional Members. Current NHSSCA Professional Members already qualify for the $175 NatCon member ticket price.

Total Savings: $343 ($169 saved on USAW + $100 membership included + $174 saved on NatCon registration)

How to register

Follow these 2 steps exactly (removes errors and confusion)

Participants must hold a Coach or Coach + Athlete USAW membership to sign up for the course.

STEP 1 — Create or activate your USAW membership Use this link to create your membership:

At checkout, enter coupon code NHSSCA99 to zero out the $99 membership fee.

STEP 2 — Register for the NHSSCA-hosted USAW Level I course After Step 1 is complete, register here:

Use coupon code NHSSCA70 to apply the host facility discount and reach the NHSSCA rate of $479.

Quick Reminder:
Step 1 = Membership (Code: NHSSCA99)
Step 2 = Course (Code: NHSSCA70)

Important: If you try to register without completing Step 1 first, you may receive a pricing error.

USAW Level I Course Schedule

Wednesday, June 17 — 8:00am - 5:00pm
(includes a 1-hour lunch break)

Thursday, June 18 — 8:00am - 1:00pm
(finishes in time for the NHSSCA get together that evening)

Scheduling reminder: USAW Level I (June 17–18) → PreCon (June 19) → NatCon (June 19–20).

NatCon Hotel

One hotel. One lobby. One shared experience.

Stay where the action is and be part of the conference after the conference—where meaningful connections are made long after the final session ends.

Discounted Group Rate Stay Window

(Eligible dates for the special hotel rate — not the official conference schedule.)

Wed, June 16 – Sun, June 21, 2026
Covers: USAW (June 17–18), #Family Social (June 18), PreCon (June 19), NatCon (June 19–20).

Hotel Details

Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield
Special NHSSCA Rate: $142/night
Last day to book: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Rooms available at group rate during stay window, subject to availability.

Raise the standard.

This is mission-centric: Educate. Equip. Empower. If athletes train under your supervision, this week was built for you.

0