November 01, 2025 | Honolulu, HI | 0.6 CEUs Category A
Location:
Sacred Hearts Academy
3523 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
Hosted by:
Kenny Esquivel, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D
808-494-4359
keesquiv@ksbe.edu
Event Itinerary - Saturday, November 1 |
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Check-in & On-site Registration |
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome and Agenda |
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM Mission First, Human Always: A Framework Where Discipline Meets Performance in US Army Aviation by Neil Santiago, MEd, ATC, CSCS
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9:20 AM - 10:20 AM Clinical Considerations for Training Athletes With Low Back Pain by Micah Yamada, DC, CSCS This presentation offers clinical insight into the anatomical, biomechanical, and neurophysiological causes of low back pain, along with identifying key signs and symptoms suggesting more serious pathology. Attendees will also learn effective strategies for managing and training athletes/clients with low back pain. |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Olympic Weightlifting Teaching Progressions for Athletes by Dominic Ahuna, MBA, MS, CSCS This session explores effective teaching progressions for Olympic weightlifting tailored specifically for athletes. It covers step-by-step methods to develop foundational skills, improve technique, and enhance performance safely and efficiently. Ideal for coaches and trainers aiming to optimize athlete development through structured and progressive training approaches. |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Lunch (provided) |
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Beyond Fitness: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Tactical Readiness by Jane Marshall, OTD, CSCS and Wesley Mayeux, MS, CSSD, RD, TSAC-F This discussion examines a comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework for enhancing tactical readiness, emphasizing the interplay between physical fitness, occupational therapy principles, and nutritional strategies. Delivered by an Occupational Therapist and Registered Dietician, it explores evidence-based interventions designed to optimize physiological performance, injury prevention, cognitive function, and recovery in tactical populations. |
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM Integrating a Speed Program Within High School Strength & Conditioning by Kenny Esquivel, MS, CSCS, RSCC*D This presentation focuses on integrating an effective speed development program within high school strength and conditioning frameworks. It covers key principles, progressions, and practical strategies to enhance athletic speed while ensuring safety and long-term athlete development. |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Town Hall: Application of Sport Science in Major League Baseball by Bryson Nakamura, PhD The aim is to provide a dynamic, interactive forum where a conversation of sport science principles, theory vs. application, and systematic frameworks are discussed. Examples will be drawn from MLB, but will be extrapolated to the audience's domain expertise. |
Thru Oct 21 | After Oct 21* | |
Member | $75 | $105 |
Student | $30 | $40 |
Non-Member | $95 | $125 |
*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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50% refund if postmarked on or before the early registration date.
No refund after the early registration date.
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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