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SUMMARY:2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic\n			March 14\, 2025\n	  @\n8:30 am\n	  –\n4:00 pm \nState Clinic PRESENTERS\n\nTommy Christian\nBSME\, CFSCOwner & FounderTCBOOST Sports Performance \n\nKevin Vanderbush\nCSCS\, HSSCCFormer Head Strength CoachBen Davis High School – Retired \n\nMike Gattone\nMS\, USAW Senior International CoachSenior Director of Sports PerformanceUSA Weightlifting \n\nAshley Avila\nCo-Presenting with Coach GattoneUSAW Level 2Associate CoachForza Weightlifting Club \n\nTyler Jorgensen\nMS\, SCCCHead Strength & Conditioning CoachGlenbrook South High School District 225 \nState Clinic SCHEDULE\n			March 14\, 2025\n	  @\n8:30 am\n	  –\n4:00 pm \n8:00-12:00 pm – CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION \n8:30-8:45 am – WELCOMEOverview of Day’s Activities & Presentations from Coach John Beerbower\, Director of Strength & Conditioning\, Assistant Divisional Chair\, McHenry High School District 156 \n9:00-10:15 am – LECTURECoaching the SKILL of Speed & Movement in a Team Setting by Tommy Christian \nOVERVIEW: Unlock the secrets to coaching speed and movement effectively in a team environment. This dynamic presentation and hands-on session will provide you with practical strategies to take your athletes’ performance to the next level. \nHere’s what you’ll gain: \n\nActionable Techniques: Learn proven methods for planning and coaching speed development tailored for team settings.\nSkill-Driven Approach: Understand how to break down the SKILL of speed into teachable\, repeatable movements that athletes can master.\nInteractive Learning: Participate in a hands-on session to see these concepts in action and gain insights you can apply immediately.\n\nWhether you’re coaching track athletes\, football players\, or any team sport\, this session will equip you with tools to build faster\, more explosive athletes. \n10:30-11:45 am – LECTURECoaching Beyond the Scheme: 40 Years of Insights and Strategies by Kevin Vanderbush \nOVERVIEW: \nCoaching is about so much more than X’s and O’s—it’s about inspiring\, leading\, and building lasting relationships. With 40 years of experience\, this presentation takes you beyond the playbook and into the heart of what truly drives success. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nMotivation and Leadership: Discover methods to inspire athletes and lead with purpose.\nPsychology and Discipline: Learn how to understand your athletes and create a culture of accountability.\nStandards and Relationships: Build a foundation of trust and set standards that elevate your team.\n\nThis session dives deep into the core principles of coaching\, offering practical tools and timeless lessons that go far beyond any scheme. \n11:50-12:45 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED \nMore Than a Meal\, It’s a Networking Opportunity: Lunch at the NHSSCA Clinic is not just about grabbing a plate and catching up with your usual circle. It’s a chance to collaborate\, share\, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just stepping into the field of high school strength and conditioning\, this is your moment to connect with coaches who inspire\, mentor\, and challenge you to grow. \nIf you leave this clinic without making at least one new connection\, you’ve missed an incredible opportunity to grow professionally and personally. The NHSSCA is more than an organization—it’s a #FAMILY\, built on shared knowledge\, support\, and a commitment to making each other better. \nSo\, don’t just eat—engage\, listen\, and learn. The people sitting around you might change how you approach coaching forever. Let’s make this lunch one to remember! #NHSSCA #FAMILY #CoachingConnections #GrowYourNetwork \n12:45-2:00 pm – LECTUREWeightlifting Variations for Sports Development: What\, Why\, and How by Mike Gattone \nOVERVIEW: Unlock the power of weightlifting variations to enhance athletic performance. This engaging session combines lecture and live demonstration to give you a complete understanding of the what\, why\, and how behind these techniques. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe Science of Weightlifting: Explore cutting-edge biomechanical insights from the US Weightlifting National Team and why certain variations are essential for sports development.\nSeasonal Application: Learn when and how to incorporate different weightlifting variations based on the time of year and athlete readiness.\nPractical Teaching Techniques: Get hands-on tips for effectively teaching weightlifting variations to athletes of all levels.\n\nWhether you’re a coach or an athlete\, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to maximize strength\, power\, and performance. \n2:15-3:00 pm – LECTUREDeveloping the High School Athlete for Collegiate Sports by Tyler Jorgensen \nOVERVIEW: Prepare your athletes to thrive at the next level! Drawing on 18 years of collegiate strength and conditioning experience\, this presentation focuses on the common deficiencies seen in incoming first-year college athletes and how to address them effectively. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nStrength\, Conditioning\, and Mobility: Identify and close key performance gaps before athletes reach college.\nMental Preparedness: Equip athletes with the resilience and mindset needed to succeed in high-pressure environments.\nPractical Assessments: Gain techniques for evaluating athletes and tailoring sport-specific development plans.\nCollegiate Readiness: Implement proven training strategies that bridge the gap between high school and collegiate sports.\n\nThis session is a must for coaches looking to elevate their athletes’ performance and set them up for success at the next level. \n3:00-3:30 pm – ROUNDTABLE \n3:30-3:45 pm – CLOSING REMARKSCoach John Beerbower \nSpecial ‘Thank You’ to our partners\n																\n															 \nHotel Accomodations\nHilton Inn Chicago North – Evanston – An IHC Hotel1501 Sherman Ave.Evanston\, IL.   602011-847-491-6400 \n Directions(only 1.9 mile from NU Walter Center):  9 min drive \nReservations10 rooms are reserved for now and more can be reserved if needed. Special rates are available for check-in 3-13-2025 with check-out 3-14-2025 \n					\n									BOOK NOW\n					\n															\n		\n\n	Who's coming?\n\n	118 people are attending 2025 NHSSCA Illinois State Clinic \n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	\n		 \n\n		\n		\n		\n		\n \n\n	Tickets\nWho's coming?\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. 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URL:https://nhssca.us/event/2025-nhssca-illinois-state-clinic/
LOCATION:Walter Athletics Center\, 2255 Campus Drive\, Evanston\,\, IL\, 60208\, United States
CATEGORIES:State Clinic
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