Only the Strong, Brain vs. Brawn

Physical abilities are only one component of an athlete’s performance, so grab a seat with us to share knowledge on the flipside of strength – mental fortitude.

• Understand how strength influences and relates to cognitive function and academic performance.
• Explore the interplay between the brain and the body and their relationship to limiting human performance from a 100-m sprint to the marathon.
• Identify strategies to assess and develop mental toughness as well as apply it to your training and coaching.
• Understand how to utilize effective leadership strategies from the perspective of sports coaching, strength and conditioning, and the military.
• Identify a multitude of training strategies to maximize skeletal muscle hypertrophy by manipulating resistance training variables.
• Earn CEUs (0.5)

Central Connecticut State University
Please park in the Student Center Parking Garage adjacent to the Student Center. The conference will be held in the Alumni Hall room within the Student Center.
Address: 105 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Britain, CT 06053

When you register, you will need to create a free account or log-in.

PDF Registration Form - email to conferences@nsca.com

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All cancellation and refund requests MUST BE submitted in writing (mail, fax, email) and should state the reason for cancellation. NO REFUND REQUESTS ACCEPTED VIA PHONE. Full refund less $20 if postmarked Present - March 12th. 50% refund if postmarked March 13th to April 12th. No refund will be given after April 12th. All NSCA Conferences and Events are subject to changes in location and date; as well as possible cancellation without notice.

Phone: 1-800-815-6826 ext. 203