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Whether you’re just starting out as a high school coach, establishing a collegiate high performance program, or growing within a professional team setting, join us at the 2016 NSCA Coaches Conference in
San Antonio, TX, January 7-9, 2016.
Further your career and propel your athletes to success by attending this conference specifically designed by coaches, for coaches. Learn the most cutting-edge research, the newest technology, and the latest techniques in the industry from influential leaders. Collaborate with peers, network with mentors, and dive into applications of high performance that you can integrate into your own programming.
2016 Speaker Lineup
Rachel Balkovec, St. Louis Cardinals
Jake Beiting, Houston Astros
Doug Berninger, NSCA
Michael Bewley, Georgia Tech
Liane Blyn, Franklin High School
Anatoliy Bondarchuk
Doug Bull, Deer Park High School
Josh Bullock, University of Redlands
Sarah Cahill, USA Hockey Women's National Team
Mike Caro, Transylvania University
Matt Chandler, Servite High School
John Christie, EXOS
Jeff Connors, East Carolina
Mike Conroy, USA Weightlifting
Fred Eaves, Battle Ground Academy
Landon Evans, University of Iowa
Adam Feit, Precision Nutrition
Antwan Floyd, Coastal Carolina University
Lara Gray, Drug Free Sport
Greg Haff, Ph.D., Edith Cowan University, NSCA President
Dave Hancock, Atherapy
Rick Howard, West Chester University
Bill Knowles, HP Sports
Loren Landow, Steadman Hawkins
Bryan Mann, University of Missouri
Brandon McDaniel, LA Dodgers
Shawn Myszka, Movement Mastery
Matt Nein, Salisbury University
Ted Perlak, University of Delaware
Ben Peterson, Catapult
Caitlin Quinn, Florida State University
Stephen Rassel, Weber International University
Ernie Rimer, University of Utah
William Sands, University of Utah
Boo Schexnayder, Schexnayder Athletic Consulting
Josh Seligman, Milwaukee Brewers
Dave Tenney, Seattle Sounders
Full Conference Schedule
2016 Conference Registration
Interviews with 2016 Conference Speakers
Elitefts SPP Interview with Jeff Connors
Elitefts SPP Interview with Fred Eaves
Elitefts SPP Interview with Adam Feit
Elitefts SPP Interview with Loren Landow
Elitefts SPP Interview with Bryan Mann
Elitefts SPP Interview with Ted Perlak
Articles by Mark Watts
Olympic Lifting for Athletes: Using Static Holds to Improve Technique
Head Games: Training the Neck to Reduce Concussions
The Fastest Sport on Ice: Things You Don't Know About Bobsled
Tips to Crush the Combine Tests
An In-Season Training Guide for Baseball Pitchers
Individual Training in a Team Setting
Off-Season Training for Football (with 8-Week Program)
What is Really Wrong with Strength and Conditioning
Sports Performance Coach Education Series
WATCH: How to Find a Strength and Conditioning Job
WATCH: Becoming a Mentor to Young Coaches
WATCH: The Four-Step Coaching Process
WATCH: 5 Strategies to Perform More Work in Less Time
WATCH: Why Communication is Key to a Better Coaching Career
WATCH: A Better Way to Train High School Athletes
WATCH: How to Implement Auto-Regulatory Training in a Team Setting
WATCH: Pre-Workout Circuits to Optimize Training Time and Maximize Performance
WATCH: Hypertrophy Circuits for Athletes in a Team Setting
Coaches Clinics
WATCH: Two Bench Press Mechanical Drop-Sets for Hypertrophy
WATCH: Two Lateral Speed Drills with Bands to Improve Change of Direction
WATCH: Adjusting the Glute-Ham Raise to Optimize Your Training
WATCH: Basic Linear Speed Acceleration Drills in a Team Setting
WATCH: Kettlebell Training for Team Sports
Mark Watts' Articles and Coaching Log