Schedule
Prepare for targeted sessions, practical hands-on training, and exclusive networking events — each purpose-built to enhance your operational readiness, foster collaboration, and drive measurable impact in high-stakes tactical settings.
Full Schedule
| Event Itinerary - Monday, August 17 - Eastern Time |
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in/Set-up |
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Registration Open |
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM NSCA Store Open |
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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
Join us for a brief update on what NSCA is doing for the Tactical profession, followed by the Keynote presenter. |
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Kick-Off Reception All exhibitors and attendees welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Tuesday, August 18 - Eastern Time |
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast in Exhibit Hall See the latest in technology and training tools by visiting the exhibitors. A breakfast sandwich, coffee and whole fruit will be provided. all attendees and exhibitors welcome |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Title to be determined by Matt Krause, MA, ATC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM The Gut Brain Axis by Jessica Scott, DPT, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F and Jodie Humphrey, PT, ATC, CSCS Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Off Axis, On Target: Rethinking the Squat for Operators by Tex McQuilkin, MS, CSCS*D Hands-On |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Beyond the Uniform: Rebuilding Purpose and Tribe for Lifelong Tactical Resilience by Ryan Padgett, RET Air Force Chaplain
Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Sleep and Recovery for Athletes: From Tactical to Contemporary. Enhancing Performance and Well-Being by Brian Newman, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS, RSCC Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Performance Programming for Military Rucking: Improving Output While Reducing Structural Cost by Zack Nielsen, MS, CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D, RSCC and Cory Gilday, MS, CSCS Hands-on |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Carve out time to visit all the exhibitors – leaders in equipment, nutrition, and cutting-edge technology. We’ll also be providing lunch! Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM The Human Maintenance Manual: A Panel on Culture and Trust by Deb Canada, RET Army Officer Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Navigating the Tactical Fitness Crisis: Practical, Evidence-Based Interventions by Rob Orr, PhD, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Charge Your Brain! How to Specify Your Training by Steven Glamcevski, CSCS Hands-on |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM When the Weight Isn't on the Bar: Mental Health First Aid in Tactical Coaching by Brad Holingsworth, CSCS, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Developing A Data Driven System In Tactical Populations by Ryan Carroll, CSCS*D Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Redefining Tactical Physical Therapy: Proactive Operational Readiness by Douglas Briggs, PhD, CSCS*D, RSCC,*E Hands-on |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM From VO2MAX to the Fireground: How Standards Shape Training, Careers, and Health by Jacob Mota, PhD, CSCS, *D and Michael Conner
Lecture |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Cognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes: A Unified Framework by Mark Stephenson, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Lecture |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Mace Tactics: Unconventional Strength for the Tactical Athlete by David Pederson, CSCS*D, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Title to be determined by Martin Rooney, CSCS
Lecture sponsored by Perform Better |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Intent vs. Impact: An Active Duty Perspective on Operationalizing Human Performance by Joseph Stitch, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Police Defensive Tactics: A Biomechanical Approach by Shayan Emamjomeh, MS, CSCS and Marci Guzman, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM NSCA Party All attendees & exhibitors welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Wednesday, August 19 - Eastern Time |
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7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Tactical Strength & Conditioning Professional Development Group (PDG) Meeting Grow as a professional and connect with peers during this meeting. Discover resources, share your knowledge, and get your questions answered. |
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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) See the latest in technology and training tools by visiting the exhibitors. A breakfast sandwich, coffee and whole fruit will be 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 The Art of Connection: How to Immediately Increase the IMPACT of Your Coaching by Mike Caro, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, USAW
Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Blaming the System while Being the System: Taking Ownership of Team Dynamics to Deliver Better Performance by Catherine Wallace, MS, CSCS, RSCC, TSAC-F, USAW Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CNS Optimization & Activation - Rapid Readiness Micro-Protocol by Stewart Edmondson, MS, LMT, CSCS*D, USAW and Jay Smith Hands-On |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM All This Data…Now What? The Wearables ‘So What’ Panel by Spencer Posey, Chris Myers and Anthony Acevedo
Lecture is sponsored by Garmin |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Science Versus: A Scientist’s Outcome Oriented Interpretation of Operator, Coach, and Leadership Vantages by Joshua Gregoire, MS, CSCS, ATC-L Hands-on |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Carve out time to visit all the exhibitors – leaders in equipment, nutrition, and cutting-edge technology. We’ll also be providing lunch! Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Training in Managed Chaos-Building High Performers in Low-Predictability Environments by CJ French, MEd, CSCS, RSCC*D
Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Optimizing Tactical Readiness: New Approaches to Conditioning Prescription and Performance Evaluation by Nathan Dicks, Ph.D., CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D and Robert Pettitt, PhD, CSCS Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Creating Ability Based Training Assessments and Systems for Law Enforcement Recruits by Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, USAW Hands-on |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM The Renaissance Coach: Weaponizing Non-Traditional Skills to Pioneer Fire Service Human Performance by Conner Freeland, MS, CSCS and Drew Stewart, CSCS Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Hydration Under Pressure by Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Training that Translates: Optimizing Officer Readiness by J.D. Edwards, TSAC-F Hands-on |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Scalable Readiness Monitoring in Tactical Populations: From Elite Sport to the Fireground by Alex Redshaw, MS
Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Operationalizing H2F in the USAR and ARNG: Turning Strategy into Readiness by Lt. Col. Joe Cruz, CSCS, RSCC*D & Nick Rice, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: Creating Ability Based Training Assessments and Systems for Law Enforcement Recruits by Andrew Shim, EdD. CSCS*D FNSCA and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC Hands-on |
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4:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closes - Exhibitors begin move-out |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Tactical Athlete TBI Recovery: Movement & Nutrition by Rebecca Rouse, TSAC-F, USAW and Maj Joel Del Rosario
Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Sport Science in Tactical Training: Evaluating Field Methods for Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance by Eli Mizelman, PhD Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Mission-Critical Vision: Evaluation and Enhancement for Tactical Teams by Dylan Seeley, DC, CSCS Hands-on |
| Event Itinerary - Thursday, August 20 - Eastern 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) See the latest in technology and training tools by visiting the exhibitors. A breakfast sandwich, coffee and whole fruit will be provided. |
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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM NSCA Store Open |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Operational Readiness Across the Perinatal Continuum: Advancing the Science of Training Tactical Women by Annmarie Chizewski, PhD, CSCS, USAW and Tessa Kochel, PhD, CSCS
Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Strength & Conditioning Saves Lives: Coaching Beyond the Program by Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, MSEd, CSCS*D, RSCC*D Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Tactical Athlete to Coach: A DEA and Jersey Trooper’s Journey by Daniel Borowick, CSCS RSCC Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Periodize the Suck: Better Performance Through Sub-Optimal Training by Austin Womack, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Beyond Training Load: Recovery Science as a Readiness Weapon System by Joshua Hagen, PhD Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Optimal Cardio Methods for the Tactical Population: Run, Row, Ride, or Resistance? by Matthew Wagner, PhD Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Optimizing Autonomic Recovery Following Maximal Exertion Using Evidence-Based Breathwork by Mark Jones, MS, NSCA CPT, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Stress-Proof Performance: Salidroside & the Tactical Athlete by Nick Barringer, PhD, RDN, CSSD, CSCS Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Forging Resilience: Training Strategies for the Norwich University Bataan Death March Team by Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F*D, RSCC*E & Hunter Dixson Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Police Physical Activity : Research & Case Study of an Effective Program by Robert Lockie PhD, TSAC-F and Erika Viramontes, CSCS
Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Precision Requires Presence: Why Tactical Science Belongs Inside the Team by Pat Burgess, CPSS,CSCS,RSCC Lecture |
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