Massachusetts State Clinic

• Why is loading so important?
• What is the concept of transfer and how can you increase it in your athletes?
• What is the role of the aerobic system in performance and recovery?

Weight Room

• Increase understanding of performance optimization landscape within the Department of Defense, as well as potential advantages and disadvantages of training military personnel
• Increase understanding of the general and specific performance requirements for warfighters and the importance of conducting a thorough needs analysis
• Increase understanding of Army-specific topics such as the holistic health and fitness – soldier readiness system and preparation for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)

Team Room

• Gain an understanding on training load monitoring
• Understanding what each common GPS metric means and their response
• Gain an understanding of a novel approach to training load monitoring - multi-metric model

Weight Room

• Identify and define the strength and conditioning coach’s role in return to play for injured athletes
• Utilize sport and exercise psychology research to enhance the return to play process
• Learn and develop tools and strategies for supporting athletes' mental performance

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• Understand the role of sport science in youth long-term player development
• Identify appropriate testing protocols and methods for young athletes based on developmental stages
• Evaluate the potential risks of over-testing and over-intervention in youth sports

Team Room

• Build a better understanding and improve your ability to coach, program and execute lower body strength and power exercises in the frontal plane
• Develop sound exercise selection and training program design strategies through critical thinking
• Review and apply practical weight room exercise progressions and regressions

Weight Room

• Understand the Role of vision, mission, and values: Identify the importance of creating a clear vision, mission statement, and organizational values to guide coaching decisions and team culture
• Apply Coaching Frameworks: Gain a practical understanding of key coaching models (solution-focused coaching, GROW model, transformational leadership, situational leadership, self-determination theory, and emotional intelligence) and how they align with a values-based approach

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• Learn the benefits of using AREG
• Learn how to implement AREG in group settings
• Learn how to set targets (called percent drop offs) based on the desired training quality

Team Room

• Explain the role of resistance training volume, frequency, exercise selection, and intensity in maximizing hypertrophy
• Identify the appropriate protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake strategies for the improvement, pre-contest, peak week, and post-competition phases
• Distinguish between scientifically supported supplements and those with limited or no evidence
• Integrate training, nutrition, and supplementation strategies into a practical, sustainable plan tailored to individual athlete goals and competition timelines

Weight Room

• Explain how the gut microbiome influences energy production, immune function, recovery, and mental well-being in athletes and how nutrition, exercise intensity, stress, sleep, and hydration affect the gut microbiome
• Learn practical nutritional strategies for maintaining gut health
• Recognize signs of gut imbalance in athletes such as bloating, constipation, digestive discomfort, nausea/vomiting, and mental health and how to overcome them

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• Connect physical training to life skills – Learn how to use sports performance training to teach discipline, accountability, and perseverance in youth athletes
• Implement coaching strategies for lifelong learning – Explore practical methods to reinforce problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability within a training environment.
• Develop a holistic approach to youth development – Understand how to balance performance training with social and emotional growth to create better athletes and better people

• Critically evaluate training methods on social media – Learn how to assess new or unconventional exercises by breaking down their rationale, intended benefits, and real-world application
• Understand the principles of impulse training – Explore the science behind impulse training, how it differs from traditional methods, and its proposed benefits for athletic development
• Apply evidence-based insights from a division III setting – Review real-world outcomes from implementing impulse training with Division III athletes and discuss how to integrate or modify these methods for your own coaching environment

• Understand infra-sternal angles (ISA) and their impact – Learn what ISAs are, how they relate to breathing and movement, and why they matter for strength and performance
• Assess ISA quickly and effectively – Gain simple, practical methods to identify an athlete’s ISA without complicated tools or assessments
• Adjust ytaining based on ISA – Discover how to modify exercise selection, breathing strategies, and coaching cues to improve movement and performance in the weight room

This presentation will explore effective strategies for teaching a 200-level strength and conditioning class to a diverse group of students, including those majoring in exercise science, athletic training, physical therapy, and fields outside of kinesiology. I will share my process for creating an engaging fundamental strength and conditioning curriculum, the methods I used for fostering buy-in and maintaining student interest, and solutions for overcoming common obstacles.

Weight Room

• Recognize the impact of energy availability on bone health
• Identify nutritional strategies for optimal bone support
• Understand macro- and micronutrient considerations for optimal fueling

Team Room

• Examine the key differences between common strength and explosive exercises
• Learn how to use strength training to offset loading from sport practices
• Examine the general affects of stress on movement variability

Weight Room

• Gain an understanding of the challenges, expectations, and unique demands of entering the tactical strength and conditioning field
• Explore the role of a strength and conditioning coach within the H2F program, including integration into military culture and operations
• Learn effective methodologies and strategies for designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs in a military setting

Meeting Room

• Creating effective systems as a leader/director
• Advocating for your staff and writing proposals/negotiations
• The significance of having a seat at the table and how to get there

Team Room

• Learn the role the brain plays in posture and performance
• Understand the importance of sensory inputs regulating posture, strength, performance, and resilience
• Learn practical evaluations and neuro-based exercises to optimize posture and performance

Weight Room

• Understand common movement, coordination, and strength related performance threats in adult runners and triathletes
• Experience lesser utilized assessments that can be used to illuminate movement quality, "weak links", and force production
• Reflect on and analyze current endurance athlete assessment processes and keep, revise, or add, as appropriate

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