Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Learn, participate and network with colleagues while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

December 06, 2025 | Towson, MD | 0.8 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
Washburn University
Petro Allied Health Center
1901 SW Mulvane St
Topeka, KS 66621

Hosted by:
Gerald Larson, PhD, CSCS,*D
913-593-8099
gerald.larson@avila.edu

Schedule

Saturday, December 6

Event Itinerary - Saturday, December 6
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Check-in & On-site Registration
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Strength Under Stress: Leading With Integrity by Gerald Larson, PhD, CSCS,*D Describe how extra-role demands on educators, coaches, and practitioners contribute to stress that affects health and performance Identify integrity-based strategies for self-management and resilience under stress Make the connection between leading with dignity, compassion, responsibility and sustained human performance
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Bridging Civilian and Tactical Needs With Strongman Training by Jerry Hanak, MS Describe the dual role of strongman training as both a competitive outlet for civilians and a preparedness tool for military personnel Apply principles of resilience-based training to enhance physical and psychological readiness in civilian and tactical populations
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Programming Ideas to Develop Lifelong Fitness and Athleticism by Anna Woods Redefine athleticism and how we develop our clients/athletes Simplify programming based on developmental rules of growth Create intent and get buy-in from your clients/athletes with fun, easy to follow programming ideas that get results
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM What Coaches Need to Know About Pre-Workout Products by Korey Van Wyk, MS, CSCS Identify the physiological mechanisms, proper dosing, and timing recommendations for commonly used pre-workout ingredients Evaluate emerging ingredients in pre-workout supplements, assessing their current evidence for efficacy and safety Analyze the potential acute and chronic performance benefits, as well as safety concerns, associated with key pre-workout supplement ingredients Differentiate between evidence-based performance-enhancing ingredients and those primarily included for marketing or sensory purposes
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (provided) / Poster Presentation
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Short and Long Term Programming That Impacts a “Career” by Clint Dominick, MA, CSCS Describe program design principles spanning from short-term mesocycles to long-term macrocycles across a 2–4 year playing career Demonstrate exercise teaching progressions and apply strategies to regress and progress movements over the same time span Evaluate the impact of velocity-based training technology on program design
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM NFL Combine Secrets: The 4 Pillars of Elite Sprinting by Laura Stark Identify the four foundational pillars that drive elite-level sprinting performance Apply proven acceleration strategies used by NFL Combine athletes to improve 40-yard dash times Analyze common sprinting inefficiencies and implement drills to correct them Leverage simple yet effective coaching cues to create instant improvements in athlete speed Develop an action plan to progress athletes from fundamental skills to peak performance
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Barriers to Developing and Expressing Game Speed by Joseph Stark, MEd, CSCS Analyze barriers to playing fast by evaluating technical and tactical limitations, explaining the OODA loop, and examining physical factors such as relative strength, rate of force development, and tissue capacity Differentiate between the observable identification of slower players and the underlying causes of reduced speed by assessing technique, interpreting decision-making processes, and evaluating physical abilities
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Speed Drills for Athletic Success by Randy Wells, MS, CSCS,D, RSCCE Demonstrate practical speed drills that improve posture, coordination, and movement efficiency Apply speed training principles to design effective drill progressions that enhance athletic performance

Registration

	Thru Nov 25	After Nov 25*
NSCA Member Rate	$95	$135
Student Rate	$30	$40
Non-Member Rate	$115	$155

*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.

FAQs

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Policy & Procedures
Cancellation Policy

All refund requests must be submitted in WRITING and should include the reason for cancellation. NO refunds will be accepted via phone. A 50% refund will be granted on or before the early registration date. NO REFUNDS will be given after the early registration date.

You can submit your request to: conferences@nsca.com
Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Learn, participate and network with colleagues while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

Overview

Schedule

Registration

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Sponsors

About

Education

Certification

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Events

Professional Development

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Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference

Learn, participate and network with colleagues while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

Overview

Schedule

Registration

FAQs

Sponsors

About

Education

Certification

Membership

Events

Professional Development

NSCA Bookstore

has been added to your shopping cart!

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