| Functional Training: What it is and what it is not! |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA / Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D |
Functional training is one of the hottest topics in the strength and conditioning industry. Unfortunately, in recent years some individuals may have unintentionally projected the wrong image of what functional training is by performing exercises that resemble circus acts and label them as “functional”. The purpose of this session is to dispel some of the myths about functional training and discuss the criteria that make exercises functional. |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is the Director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida and the current vice-president for the NSCA. His vast experiences in volunteer positions for the NSCA (Florida State Director, member of the Conference Committee, and Chair of the Sport-Specific Conference Committee) have provided him with an insight into the NSCA that few can claim. Mr. Santana is one of the most dynamic and respected presenters in the industry.
Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D, is the owner of Vives Training Systems in Austin, TX where she coaches a number of professional and elite level athletes and serves as a member of the Sports Science Committee for the United States Tennis Association. Currently, Diane is a member of the NSCA Board of Directors.
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| Functional Training 101: Periodization and programming(Lecture) |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA / Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D |
Learn how to plan and design a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that integrates both traditional and functional training modalities. |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is the Director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida and the current vice-president for the NSCA. His vast experiences in volunteer positions for the NSCA (Florida State Director, member of the Conference Committee, and Chair of the Sport-Specific Conference Committee) have provided him with an insight into the NSCA that few can claim. Mr. Santana is one of the most dynamic and respected presenters in the industry.
Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D, is the owner of Vives Training Systems in Austin, TX where she coaches a number of professional and elite level athletes and serves as a member of the Sports Science Committee for the United States Tennis Association. Currently, Diane is a member of the NSCA Board of Directors.
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| Body weight training and body hardening (Workshop |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA / Jay Dawes, M.S., CSCS, NSCA-CPT*D |
No equipment, no space – NO PROBLEM! In this session the strength and conditioning professional will be exposed to a wide variety of bodyweight training exercises and progressions that can be applied to individuals at any training level. |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is the Director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida and the current vice-president for the NSCA. His vast experiences in volunteer positions for the NSCA (Florida State Director, member of the Conference Committee, and Chair of the Sport-Specific Conference Committee) have provided him with an insight into the NSCA that few can claim. Mr. Santana is one of the most dynamic and respected presenters in the industry.
Jay Dawes, M.S., CSCS, NSCA-CPT*D, is currently the Education Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dawes has served the National Strength and Conditioning Association in various capacities, assisting as the Oklahoma State Director, a Conference Committee member, the Personal Trainers conference sub-committee chair, an Executive Council member for the Personal Trainers Special Interest Group (PTSIG), and as an editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal’s One-on-One Column.
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| Band and pulley training (Workshop) |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA / Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D |
This session will focus on the utilization of elastic resistance and cable training systems to develop multi-dimensional training programs for clients and athletes of all fitness levels. A wide-array of exercises to improve aerobic conditioning, locomotion balance, upper and lower body functional strength, and core development will be displayed. |
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is the Director of the Institute of Human Performance in Boca Raton, Florida and the current vice-president for the NSCA. His vast experiences in volunteer positions for the NSCA (Florida State Director, member of the Conference Committee, and Chair of the Sport-Specific Conference Committee) have provided him with an insight into the NSCA that few can claim. Mr. Santana is one of the most dynamic and respected presenters in the industry.
Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D, is the owner of Vives Training Systems in Austin, TX where she coaches a number of professional and elite level athletes and serves as a member of the Sports Science Committee for the United States Tennis Association. Currently, Diane is a member of the NSCA Board of Directors.
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| Medicine ball training (workshop) |
Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D / Jay Dawes, M.S., CSCS, NSCA-CPT*D |
After decades of obscurity Medicine balls are now commonly used to improve power and performance by athletes and non-athletes alike. The expertise you will gain from this course, will allow you to incorporate medicine ball training into the training programs for a wide array of individuals with different needs, abilities, and goals. |
Diane Vives MS, CSCS, *D, is the owner of Vives Training Systems in Austin, TX where she coaches a number of professional and elite level athletes and serves as a member of the Sports Science Committee for the United States Tennis Association. Currently, Diane is a member of the NSCA Board of Directors.
Jay Dawes, M.S., CSCS, NSCA-CPT*D, is currently the Education Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dawes has served the National Strength and Conditioning Association in various capacities, assisting as the Oklahoma State Director, a Conference Committee member, the Personal Trainers conference sub-committee chair, an Executive Council member for the Personal Trainers Special Interest Group (PTSIG), and as an editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal’s One-on-One Column.
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