Virginia State Clinic

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.

April 12, 2025 | Harrisonburg, VA | 0.7 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
James Madison University
645 University Blvd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Hosted by:
Barry Parker, PhD, CSCS,*D
413-687-1284
bparker2@su.edu

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Saturday, April 12
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration / Coffee - Sponsored by VX Sport
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
The Cheat Code: Lessons I’ve Learned to Gain Buy In & Support for Your Strength Program
by Micah Kurtz, MS, CSCS
  • Have core values for your program and a philosophy
  • Create an open door policy for your program
  • Develop a trust level with all
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Law Enforcement Longevity
by Brandon Holder, CSCS, RSCC
  • Discuss the training demands and restrictions for police officers
  • Speak on training strategies, exercise selection, assignment restrictions, etc
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Athletic Low Back Pain: Expediting Return to Sport
by Jonathan Kilian, DPT, PT, CSPS, CSCS
  • Understand common pathoanatomical variances that athletes may experience contributing to LBP
  • Identify common impairments and movement dysfunctions that may contribute to LBP
  • Coach efficacious movement patterns that assist in the efficient return to play process
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Player Load During Invasion Sports
by Sean Collins, PhD, CSCS,*D
  • Cover the differences and similarities in player loads that are experienced during invasion sports, specifically in soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey
  • Address ways to incorporate these loads into the periodization model and/or methods to track load to accommodate your training programming needs
  • Understand the techniques used for monitoring and determining load of invasion sport athletes
  • Understand the differences in positional demands in the various sports
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Lunch (provided) - Sponsored by VX Sport
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Coaching Adaptive Athletes: Strategies for Success in Functional Fitness
by Emily Kramer Throckmorton
  • Understand the principles of functional fitness and how they can be adapted to meet the unique needs of athletes with various abilities
  • Develop coaching strategies that prioritize safety, mobility, and performance for adaptive athletes in functional fitness settings
  • Explore effective modifications and progressions for common exercises to ensure inclusivity
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Developing Multi Directional Speed
by Philip Reichoff, MEd, CSCS, RSCC

In this presentation Coach Reichhoff will outline how he develops speed. Specifically, how his program places an emphasis on coordination and development in multiple planes of movement. In sport we are required to move in multiple planes and make smooth transitions. He will outline the fundamentals of multi directional movement with examples of drills that provide a high level of return on investment. Coaches will leave the presentation with easy to implement routines to improve athletes movement efficiency and effectiveness. 

3:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Technique Breakdown: The Clean
by Sarah Morris, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
  • Understand and perform basic clean progressions
  • Identify and correct common errors
  • Understand the benefits of utilizing cleans in strength and conditioning programs
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrap-up

Registration



Thru April 1 After April 1*
NSCA Member Rate $85 $120
Student Rate $30 $40
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.

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  • 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.

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