2024 NSCA Tactical Annual Training
Maximize Tactical Readiness & Resilience: Propel Your Strength & Conditioning Career and Support Those Who Serve
August 06 - 09, 2024 | Online & Norfolk, VA | 2.0 CEUs Category A
Overview
In the dynamic world of tactical strength and conditioning, there is no off-season. The margin for error is razor-thin, and it’s our mission to fortify it. Tactical Annual Training is your premier setting for state-of-the-art research and education, ensuring your tactical athletes embody excellence, resilience, and readiness at a moment’s notice.
Optimize Your Skills with Cutting-Edge Insights
Overcome challenges like varying fitness levels and limited resources with the latest training and equipment, empowering you to enhance performance and mental toughness.
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Expand your professional network to include hundreds of humble experts, leaders, and hiring administrators across military, law enforcement, and fire & rescue environments.
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Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. PDF Schedule Here.
Live streamed selection is pre-determined. You will receive a recording AFTER the event of all lectures and hands-ons.
| Event Itinerary - Tuesday, August 6 - Pacific Time |
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in/Set-up |
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Registration Open |
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM NSCA Store Open |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Training Tactical Athletes - Utilizing a Collegiate Athlete Development Model to Build Strong, Fit and Resilient Operators by Frank Wintrich, CSCS
Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Understanding Motor Control and Coordination Implications in Load Carriage Performance: Comparing Warfighter Injury Risk Between Men and Women by Justin Robinson, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Shielding the Front Line: Strategies for Heat Stress Resilience in Uniformed Service Members by Martin Poirier
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM You're Doing Things Right, But Are You Doing the Right Things? by Alexander Morrow, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Tactical Mindfulness: Making it Relevant & Meaningful for Tactical Athletes by Richard Cleveland, PhD Hands-On |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Chalk Talk: How to Adapt 20 Years’ Experience to FBI; Differences Between FBI and Military by Frank Wintrich, CSCS Chalk talks give the attendee an opportunity to participate in the discussion as Frank Wintrich is available to delve further into his topic. |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM First Timer's Orientation |
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Opening Ceremonies & Awards by Antonio Squillante, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*D
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Kick-Off Party All exhibitors & attendees welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Wednesday, August 7 - Pacific Time |
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Light Breakfast (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Building a Strong Foundation- Evidence Based Reasons for Implementing Health & Fitness Testing from the Start of a Tactical Career by Marci Guzman, NSCA, TSAC-F & Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bridge the Gap Lecture: The Importance of Agility and Change of Direction Programing for the Tactical Athlete by Daniel Borowick, CSCS Bridge the Gap Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Mace Training by Greg Walsh Hands-On |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Sports Nutrition for Firefighters: Fueling for Optimal Physical and Cognitive Performance and Occupational Readiness by Drew Gonzales, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Behind the Numbers: Measuring, Calculating, & Estimating in Tactical Human Performance by Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Training and Injury Proofing: The Foot and Ankle by Michol Dalcourt Hands-On Sponsored by Perform Better |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Conditioning and Work Capacity from the Outside-In by Chris Frankel, PhD
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Female Nutrition Considerations and Optimization in Tactical by Kelsey Bailey, CSCS, NSCA-CPT Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Preventing Shoulder Pain and Injury Across the Spectrum of Tactical Athletes by Heidi Edwards, CSCS, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Application of Olympic Weightlifting to Tactical Populations by Victor Hall, CSCS
Bridge the Gap Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Title to be determined by Allison Brager Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: The Importance of Agility and Change of Direction Programing for the Tactical Athlete by Daniel Borowick, CSCS Bridge the Gap Practical |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Beyond the Reps: Integrating Performance and Wellness in a Fire Academy by Sebastian Olave, MS
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Title to be determined by Stacy Sims, PhD Lecture |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Integrating Exercise Science Principles into Job-Simulation Testing Design for Firefighters by Hussien Jabai, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, CPT & Michael Oldham, Hands-On |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Chalk talk: how to Implement Hands-On into Programming by Michol Dalcourt Chalk talks give the attendee an opportunity to participate in the discussion as Michol Dalcourt is available to delve further into his topic. |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Practitioner’s Guide to Leverage Artificial Intelligence by Adam Whisler, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Understanding Stress and Performance: Implications for Law Enforcement Personnel by Mark Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D & Whitney Tramel, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: Application of Olympic Weightlifting to Tactical Populations by Victor Hall, CSCS Hands-On |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Chalk Talk Round Table Discussion by Stacy Sims, PhD, Kelsey Bailey, CSCS, NSCA-CPT & Allison Brager Chalk talks give the attendee an opportunity to participate in a discussion as Stacy Sims, Kelsey Bailey, & Allison Brager are available to delve further into their topics. |
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Exhibitor Reception All attendees & exhibitors welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Thursday, August 8 - Pacific Time |
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7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Tactical Strength & Conditioning Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting |
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Controlling Your Mind in an Uncontrolled Environment: Utilizing Exercise and Adventure to Train the Stress Response by Tessa Koschel, PhD, CSCS
Bridge the Gap Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Busted to Better: Flossing and Tempering For the Tactical Athlete by Giovani Urrutia, CSCS Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Beyond the Basics: Tailoring Cognitive-Physical Training Sessions for Tactical Populations by Kathleen Oswald, CSCS Hands-On |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM A Tactical, Operational and Strategic Guide to Load Carriage Across the Tactical Spectrum by Rob Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM How to Build a Deputy with Assessments and Technology by Matthew Krause, MA, ATC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Lecture Sponsored by Perform Better |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Body Tempering for Tactical the Population by Kyle Young Hands-On |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Optimizing Health, Strength, and Performance Through Postural Alignment by Jason Shea, CSCS, TSAC-F & Annette Verpillot
Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Impact of Combat Equipment Configurations on Respiratory Muscle Power During Load Carriage Performance by Mark White, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: Busted to Better - Flossing and Tempering For the Tactical Athlete by Giovani Urrutia, CSCS Hands-On |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Chalk Talk: How to Build a Deputy with Assessments and Technology by Matthew Krause, MA, ATC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Chalk talks give the attendee an opportunity to participate in the discussion as Matt Krause is available to delve further into his topic. Sponsored by Perform Better |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Surviving the Cut: Practical Objective Measures to Assist in Return to Duty Decisions After Musculoskeletal Injury by Jeffrey Paschall, CSCS
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM I Have Data but The Heck Do I Do With it? Data Science Tutorial for Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioners by Joel Martin, PhD, CSCS Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: Controlling Your Mind in an Uncontrolled Environment: Utilizing Exercise and Adventure to Train the Stress Response by Tessa Koschel, PhD, CSCS Bridge the Gap Practical |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Applying a Cradle to Grave Human Performance System for Transformational Change by Sue Bereeden & Randall Lazicki
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Running Form Analysis, Running Form Teaching, and Return to Run Training Progression by Nathan Carlson Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: Optimizing Health, Strength, and Performance Through Postural Alignment by Jason Shea, CSCS, TSAC-F & Annette Verpillot Hands-On |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Chalk Talk: Impact of Combat Equipment Configurations on Respiratory Muscle Power During Load Carriage Performance by Mark White, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F Chalk talks give the attendee an opportunity to participate in the discussion as Mark White is available to delve further into his topic. |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Training in a Gray Area: Coaching Tactics and Programming for Special Operations Support and Non-Operators by Aaron Mehl, CSCS
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Endless Evolution of Personal Development by Chris Duffin Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Unconventional Kettlebell Exercises for Unconventional Warfare by Art van der Heide, CSCS, TSAC-F Hands-On |
| Event Itinerary - Friday, August 9 - Pacific Time |
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7:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast (provided) |
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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM NSCA Store Open |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Pyramidal or Polarized Endurance Training: Common Misconceptions and Potential Applications by Brian Leary, PhD
Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Concurrent Training: Successfully Training Strength and Aerobic Abilities During a 19-Week Federal Law Enforcement Training Center by Thomas Lenz, PhD, TSAC-F & Kelly Margolis, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Bridge the Gap Practical: Running Form Analysis, Running Form Teaching, and Return to Run Training Progression Made Easy by Nathan Carlson Hands-On |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Title to be determined by Bryan Jasker, PT, DPT
Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Work Capacity Tests for all Skill Levels: From Sedentary to Operator by Justin Davis, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Title to be determined by Matthew Krause, MA, ATC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Hands-On Sponsored by Perform Better |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Aging Warrior – Running Challenges and Alternative Training by Roberto Ruiz, MA, CSCS
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Nutrition for Cognition: 6 Nutrients to Fuel the Cognitive Fight by Nick Barringer, PhD, RD, CSCS Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Bridge the Gap Practical: Pyramidal or Polarized Endurance Training: Common Misconceptions and Potential Applications by Brian Leary Hands-On |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Human Performance for the Wildland Firefighter by Austin Womack, CSCS, TSAC-F
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Title to be determined by Noel Brand Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Bridge the Gap Practical: Work Capacity Tests for all Skill Levels: From Sedentary to Operator by Justin Davis, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC Hands-On |
Registration Pricing
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Through June 19 |
June 20 - |
July 25 - On-site |
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| In-Person or Online Attendance | $460 | $510 | $560 |
| Guest Pass Access to: Exhibit Hall, Kick-Off Party, Breakfast/Lunch, & Exhibitor Reception. Must accompany a registered guest. |
$85 | $105 | $125 |
Registration Closures:
In-Person attendance: 8/5, 5:00 PM eastern (but you can register onsite throughout the conference week - come see us!)
Online attendance: 8/7, 5:00 PM eastern
Accommodations and Event Location
HQ Hotel & Event Space
Book RoomOverflow Hotel
Book RoomAirport Parking
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Featured Exhibitors
FAQs
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Cancellation Policy
All refund requests must be submitted in writing (email) and should state the reason for cancellation. No refunds will be accepted over the phone.
Email: conferences@nsca.com
Full refund less $20 if postmarked by June 19
50% refund if postmarked June 20 - July 24
NO refund after July 24, 2024 -
CEU Options
The NSCA has many options to help you in obtaining the necessary CEUs to recertify. Please check the CEU Opportunities page for the most current information.
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Exhibitors
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Email: exhibitors@nsca.com
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Justification Toolkit
Coming soon.
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Other Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event being held?
Hilton Norfolk the Main: 100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510What does it mean when I see "Streamed Live" on the schedule?
The sessions labeled "Streamed Live" will be just that, streamed live during the week of the conference. It's what's included with the online registration. All attendees will receive access to all of the recorded main sessions approximately 2 weeks after the event.Is there a downloadable PDF schedule?
There will be! Check back.How long do I have to register for the In-Person experience?
The online registration opportunity (to attend in-person) will close August 5, 5 PM pacific. Onsite registration be open all week so come see us if you still need to by then.How long do I have to register for the Online experience?
Registration will close August 7, 5 PM central.As a registered attendee, will I receive a recording of the online, virtual or live streamed event?
Yes. You will receive a recording approximately 2-3 weeks after the event to review anything you may have missed. You will have access for one year.How do I know which sessions will be streamed/included with my registration?
It will be indicated under the Schedule portion of the page.If I miss some of the online, virtual or live streamed event, will this affect my CEUs?
No. You will receive a recording after the event to review anything you may have missed, therefore receiving the full Category A CEUs.Are there group registration prices?
Yes. If you have a team of 4 or more we can offer a discount. Email conferences@nsca.com.Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
Yes. A certificate will be emailed to you approximately 2-3 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?
Create Account
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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