2025 NSCA Coaches Conference
Build Champions and Advance Your Career at NSCA’s Dynamic Event for Strength & Conditioning Coaches
January 08 - 10, 2025 | New Orleans, LA & Online | 2.0 CEUs Category A
Overview
The NSCA Coaches Conference is the ultimate gathering for strength and conditioning coaches and sport performance professionals across youth, high school, collegiate, pro, and the private sector. Elevate your skills with more hands-on sessions than ever and applied sport science — you won’t find interactive learning at this level anywhere else!
Save your spot now to join our world-class community for innovative training insights and actionable strategies you can’t wait to apply with your athletes.
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change
| Event Itinerary - Wednesday, January 8 - Eastern Time (ET) |
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7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CSCS Exam Prep Clinic This 2-Day clinic begins Tuesday, January 7. Schedule: |
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11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Registration Open |
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12:00 PM - 5:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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12:00 PM - 1:50 PM Fueling Performance: Strengthening Collaboration Between Coaches, Nutritionists, and Athletes Through Psychology-Driven Nutrition Coaching by Adam Feit, PhD, CSCS*D, RSCC & James Russo, CISSN
Lecture sponsored by Gatorade |
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2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Weaponizing Your Strength and Conditioning: Positional Accuracy and Implement Interchangeability by Greg Walsh Hands-on |
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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM 1st Timers Orientation |
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4:00 PM - 5:50 PM Going Ballistic: The Kettlebell Swing, Clean, and Snatch by Brett Jones, MS, ATC, CSCS
Workshop sponsored by Perform Better |
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4:00 PM - 5:50 PM Teaching Schemes for Starting and Acceleration by Boo Schexnayder, MA Hands-on |
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Kick-Off Party All attendees and exhibitors welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Thursday, January 9 - Eastern Time (ET) |
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7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 8:20 AM High School & College Professional Development Group Meeting |
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Coffee & Curls Workout and/or join the Exhibitors for coffee & breakast sandwich. |
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Ceremonies
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Sports Genomics: Talent Identification, Precision Programming and More by Andy Galpin, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Physical and Psychological Considerations for Training Youth Athletes-A Year-by-Year Approach by Joe Sawicki, Med, CSCS Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Building a Session-Specific Warm-up by Ashley Kowalewski, CSCS & Dustin Ducree, CSCS Hands-on |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Football Special Interest Group Meeting & Roundtable Discussion |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Use of Movement Screens to Develop High School, College, and Professional Athlete Training Programs by Brandon McDaniel, CSCS, RSCC*D
Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Sleds for Speed: Applications for Field Sport Athletes by Steven John Duhig, PhD Lecture sponsored by ASCA |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Grow Your Leadership Skills Through the NSCA by Ian Jeffreys, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*E & Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F Career Connections |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM From the Podium to the Platform: Olympic Lifting Tips from an Olympian by Wes Kitts & Ryan Metzger, CSCS, RSCC Hands-on |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch with Exhibitors Lunch provided for all attendees and exhibitors. |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Energy System Profiling for MMA - Targets & Limiting Factors by Gavin Pratt
Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Plane Plan for Baseball by Kenna Smoak-Minnici, CSCS, RSCC*D Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Quadrupedal Movement Training for High School Athletes by Mark Cugliari, MS, CSCS, RSCC Hands-on |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Evaluating Success and Taking the Next Step in Your Career by Duncan French, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*E Career Connections |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Dietary and Sport Supplement Recommendations for Peak Cognitive Performance by Shawn Arent, PhD, CSCS,*D
Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Innovations in Hip and Groin Injury Prevention for Athletes by Derrick Larkins, CPSS, CSCS Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Finding the Silver Lining: Positivity, Gratitude, and the Brightside of Coaching by Antonio Squillante, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*D Career Connections |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Bridging the Gap Between Performance & Wellness: Where's the Gap in the Collegiate Setting? by Sheri Walters, CPSS, CSCS
Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM MMAFx Hand Speed & Skills Training Program by Bruce Lombard, MEd Hands-on |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM LinkedIn Review by Lyndie Kelley, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC sign up at the Foundation Booth inside the NSCA Resources area |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Baseball Special Interest Group Meeting and Roundtable Discussion |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Holistic Training and Exposure for Field Based Sports by Ryan Metzger, CSCS, RSCC
Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Strength & Conditioning Internship Experiences: A Critical Review by Darnell Clark, EdD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Core Training to Complement the Big Lifts by Lilly Bernardi, MS, CSCS, RSCC Hands-on |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Advancing Your S&C Position by Understanding the Administrator’s Perspective by Gary McChalilcher, EdD, CSCS Career Connection |
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5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Should Field Sport Athletes Catch a Clean? And Other Never-Ending Debates Around Weightlifting by Guy Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D & Andrew Layne, PhD, CSCS
Lecture |
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5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and Low Energy Availability (LEA): Scientific and Clinical Updates by Carolyn Stocker, MS, RD, LD, CSCS Lecture |
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5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Breaking Down the Get-up by Brett Jones, MS, ATC, CSCS Hands-on sponsored by Perform Better |
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5:00 PM - 5:50 PM Women Leading the Way in Strength & Conditioning by Kenna Smoak-Minnici, CSCS, RSCC*D Career Connection |
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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Exhibitor Reception All attendees and exhibitors welcome. |
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM RSCC Reception (RSCC & RSVP Required) RSCC & RSVP required |
| Event Itinerary - Friday, January 10 - Eastern Time (ET) |
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7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Registration Open |
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8:00 AM - 9:20 AM Coffee & Kilos Workout and/or join the Exhibitors for coffee & breakfast sandwich. |
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open |
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8:00 AM - 3:00 PM NSCA Store Open |
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8:30 AM - 9:20 AM Food First, But Not Always Food Only: A Time and a Place for Dietary Supplementation Strategies in Sports by Andrew Jagim, PhD, CSCS
Lecture |
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8:30 AM - 9:20 AM What Does Jump Testing Tell Us and How to Apply it to Baseball Performance and Training by David Szymanski, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Lecture |
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8:30 AM - 9:20 AM Mobility Matters by Dustin Ducree, CSCS & Ashley Kowalewski, CSCS Hands-on |
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8:30 AM - 9:20 AM How to Stand Out in a Pile of Coaching Resumes by Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E Career Connections |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Speed Applications For Football by Ryan Davis, CSCS
Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Utilizing Sport Science in Return-to-Play by Alex Calder, CPSS, CSCS,*D, RSCC Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM A Safe and Efficient Progression for Teaching Cleans to Athletes by Chris Romano, MA, CSCS, RSCC*D Hands-on |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Beyond the Job: Setting Boundaries, Avoiding Burnout, and Succeeding in Other Areas and Developing Opportunities Beyond the College Weight Room by Ryan Metzger, CSCS, RSCC Career Connections |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Increase Your Credibility and Value in Your School District, Creation of a High School S&C Curriculum by Gary McChalicher, EdD, CSCS & Justin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Everyone is a Strongman by Heidi Campo, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D Hands-on |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Finding a Program to Study Sport Science by Guy Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D Career Connections |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM LinkedIn Review by Adam Feit, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*D sign up at the Foundation booth inside the NSCA Resource area |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Sport Science SIG Meeting and Roundtable Discussion |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch with Exhibitors All attendees and Exhibitors welcome |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Priming Strategies to Maximize Sport Performance by Mike Young, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM The Time is Now: In-Season vs Off-Season Training by Kelli Brightwell, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Application of Speed Dynamics in a Team Setting: Youth to Professional by Kevin Heiberger, MS, CSCS & Steffen Visk, CSCS Hands-on |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Athlete Testing Ratios and Profiles: Benefits, Limitations, and Practical Application by Tim Suchomel, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Shock Method Explained: Depth Jump by Antonio Squillante, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*D Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Progressive Performance: Advancing High School Athletes through Medicine Ball and Plyometric Progressions by Josh McMillian, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D Hands-on |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Elite Sport Doesn't Take Place at the Average: Programming Decisions for Athletic Enhancement Relative to Specificity, Personalization and Individualization by Clive Brewer, MSC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM From Friday Finishers to Arm Farm Workouts: Incorporating Team Building in the Weight Room by Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*E Hands-on |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Why Momentum Beats Speed in Sport by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*D
Lecture |
Registration Pricing
Whether you're coming to expand your network, uncover new trends, or earn CEUs, we want you there - and we're here to help.
Our updated Justification Toolkit has everything you need to secure funding to attend, from tips for speaking with your supervisor to specific sessions that align with your job tastks.
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Through Nov 6 | Nov 7 - Dec 11 | After Dec 11 |
| Non-Member | $450 | $470 | $550 |
| Professional Member | $305 | $320 | $395 |
| Registration + Professional Membership | $435 | $450 | $525 |
| Student Member | $245 | $270 | $345 |
| Registration + Student Membership | $315 | $340 | $415 |
| Guest Pass | $85 | $85 | $85 |
Online registration to attend in-person will close Wed, Jan 8, 5PM eastern. On-site registration will be open - come see us!
Online registration to attend online will close Thurs, Jan 9, 5PM eastern.
Hotel Accommodations
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Book RoomJustification Toolkit
Whether you're coming to expand your network, uncover new trends, or earn CEUs, we want you there - and we're here to help.
Our updated Justification Toolkit has everything you need to secure funding to attend, from tips for speaking with your supervisor to specific sessions that align with your job tasks.
FAQs
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Cancellation Policy*
All refund requests must be submitted in writing and should state the reason for cancellation. Email: conferences@nsca.com
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA PHONE
Full refund less $20 if postmarked by Nov 6
50% refund if postmarked Nov 7-Dec 11
No refund after Dec 11, 2024*cancellation policy subject to change when registration is open
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CEU Options
The NSCA has many options to help you in obtaining the necessary CEUs to recertify. Please check the CEU Opportunities page for the most current information.
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Exhibitors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the host hotel and conference location?
Hyatt Regency New Orleands: 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113.What does it mean when I see "Streamed Live" on the schedule?
The sessions labeled "Streamed Live" will be just that, streamed live during the week of the conference. It's what's included with the online registration. All attendees will receive access to all of the recorded main sessions approximately 2 weeks after the event.How long do I have to register for the In-Person experience before cutoff?
The online registration opportunity for in-person will close Wed, Jan 8, 5PM eastern. Onsite registration will remain open all week - come see us!How long do I have to register for the Online experience before cutoff?
Registration will close Thurs, Jan 9, 5PM eastern.As a registered attendee, will I receive a recording of the online, virtual or live streamed event?
Yes. You will receive a recording of all sessions labeled "Lecture", "Hands-On, or "Career Talk" approximately 2 weeks after the event to review anything you may have missed. You will have access for one year.How do I know which sessions will be streamed/included with my registration?
Please see the PDF Schedule found under "Schedule" for details.If I miss some of the online, virtual or live streamed event, will this affect my CEUs?
No. You will receive a recording after the event to review anything you may have missed, therefore receiving the full 2.0 Category A CEUs.Are there group registration prices?
Yes. If you have a team of 4 or more we can offer a discount. Email conferences@nsca.com.Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
Yes. A certificate will be emailed to you approximately 2 weeks after the event.How do I report my CEUs?
The NSCA will automatically apply the CEUs to your NSCA Account. If you need to report CEUs elsewhere, you may use the Certificate of Attendance.Can anyone register for this event?
Yes. Anyone who is interested in an NSCA Event can register.Do I need a Membership to register?
Create Account
No. You only need an NSCA Account to register. If you do not have one, you can create one for free.
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