Texas State Clinic

• Discuss the benefits of "gamifying" training
• Learn how to design and adjust games to drive specific physiological adaptation
• Learn how to structure and modify games based on varying ability levels

• This presentation will provide an overview of the differences in barbells and specialty bars
• The barbell is a useful tool in any strength coach’s (PT, ATC, Personal Trainer, etc.…) toolbox. Certain tools may be more appropriate at certain times
• The attendee will also gain a greater understanding of progressions, regressions, and variations of movements that can be utilized in your programming

• Define sports burnout, key components, common risk factors, etc. 
• Understand the role of coaches in prevening athlete burnout and how to recognize signs and symptoms
• Explain the prevalence of coaches' own burnout and preventative measures

• To identify the stages and pathways of the Long Term Athlete Development framework
• To understand the influence of human growth and maturation growth in performance programming of the youth athlete
• To examine program design and practical applications in consideration of athlete development and maturation status

• To analyze and categorize training needs
• To define balance and symmetry in physical preparation training
• To develop efficient program outlines through "balance" principle integration

• How to emphaize the importance of mental toughness within sport to the athletes
• Promote mentally tough adolecents through physical training, without an emphasis on punishment through training
• Learn tangible strategies to implement in training to promote mental toughness

Attendees will learn:

• How S&C has been implemented in the speaker's career in both traditional and special S&C arenas
• How the speaker's view of strength training has changed due to working with various populations
• How different variations of exercises and scaled methodologies fit specific populations

• Compare and contrast tactical, competitive athletics, and general population
• Discuss the importance of health versus performance in the tactical space
• Give insight on how to effectively train firefighters & other tactical personnel

• Nutritional demands of the tactical athlete
• Food first, but not food-only appraoch
• Top Dietary Supplements Considerations for health and performance
• Meeting them where they are at

• What is "strongman" style training
• Why this type of training is beneficial
• How to integrate this into any population

• To explore observational methods for foundational knowledge
• To discuss educational outlets for workforce/athlete understanding
• To examine integration of valuable professionals in a variety of disciplines
• To emphasize and address empowerment of program sustainability and longevity

• Attendees will learn the best pathways to achieving a PhD while doing S&C
• Attendees will be told in a no nonsense manner what it will take to get a PhD in a traditional manner
• Attendees will hear Dr Mann's journey and what he would keep the same and what he would do differently