Midwest Regional Conference

Learn, participate and network with colleagues while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

March 22, 2025 | St. Louis, MO | 0.7 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
St Louis University High
4970 Oakland Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63110

Hosted by:
Ryan Keller, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
325-665-5509
rkeller@rec.tamu.edu

Victor Kizer, DSc, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D
314-757-0206
victorkizer@gmail.com

Schedule

Saturday, March 22

Event Itinerary - Saturday, March 22
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Check-in & On-site Registration
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Considerations for Training the Youth Athlete by Ryan Podell, MS, CSCS Biological maturation assessments Training selection Appropriate development pathways
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Fueling Athletic Performance: In Reduced Caloric and Optimal Caloric States by Jeremy Mullins, MS, RD Identify the key nutritional factors influencing an athlete’s performance Discuss how there is no one size fits all for pre, during and post fueling Develop athlete-centered nutrition plans that prioritize well-being, accommodate individuals preference and performance goals Discuss optimizing performance for athletics in a caloric deficit state
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monitoring Training Load and Recovery in American Football by Marc Lewis, PhD, CPSS, CSCS, TSAC-F Be able to define and describe commonly used tools to monitor training load in American football Be able to define and describe commonly used tools to monitor recovery in American football Be able to identify key metrics to monitor training load and recovery in American football Be able to understand commonly used strategies for analyzing athlete data generated from tools used to monitor training load and recovery in American football
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM A Total Force Fitness Approach to Stress and Physical Performance for Tactical Personnel by Whitney Tramel, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F Define what stress is Identify stressors How individuals can optimize stress through fitness Sponsored by Hammer Strength
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch (provided)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Unleashing Speed and Power: Learn-By-Doing Strategies for All Sports by Ryan Banta, MA This session is not just a lecture—it's an immersive, learn-by-doing experience. Coaches will actively participate in drills and exercises that build explosive strength, enhance acceleration, and optimize performance. The speaker will share insights into the science of training, while providing practical tools you can implement immediately with your teams.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Stress Inoculation and Motor Learning by Craig Weller Distinguish between implicit and explicit knowledge and how they interact Understand the sequential process by which motor learning occurs Learn to apply stress inoculation concepts to the training process
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Using the Critical Velocity Model to Evaluate Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance by Eli Mizelman, PhD Background: exercise intensity domains, an/aerobic fitness, and first and second thresholds Overview: current methods to quantify an/aerobic fitness (VO2max, MLSS, etc.) and introduction to critical velocity How to: calculating critical velocity using field data Application: using the critical velocity model to quantify and enhance performance in endurance sports Practice and Future Use: using the critical velocity model to quantify and enhance performance in anaerobic and intermittent sports

Registration

	Thru March 11	After March 11*
NSCA Member Rate	$85	$120
Student Rate	$40	$50
Non-Member Rate	$105	$140

*If sufficient quantities are unavailable, onsite and late registrants may not receive lunch, t-shirt, etc. (if applicable).

Register online above or use our PDF registration form and email to conferences@nsca.com.

FAQs

Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

National Strength and Conditioning Association is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and discrimination-free experience for everyone at NSCA events. NSCA seeks to provide an event environment in which diverse attendees may learn, network and enjoy the company of colleagues in a professional atmosphere. NSCA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of attendees in any form.
Policy & Procedures
Cancellation Policy

All refund requests must be submitted in WRITING and should include the reason for cancellation. NO refunds will be accepted via phone. A 50% refund will be granted on or before the early registration date. NO REFUNDS will be given after the early registration date.

You can submit your request to: conferences@nsca.com
Frequently Asked Questions

Will I receive the speaker PowerPoint presentations?
If they are available, you will receive them via email within 2 weeks after the event.

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?
No. You only need an NSCA Account to register. If you do not have one, you can create one for free.

Midwest Regional Conference

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