October 18, 2025 | Mississippi State, MS | 0.6 CEUs Category A
Location:
Mississippi State University
Jim and Thomas Duff Center
695 Bully Blvd
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Hosted by:
Zachary Gillen, PhD, CPSS,*D, CSCS,*D
214-803-6979
zmg43@msstate.edu
Event Itinerary - Saturday, October 18 |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Check-in & On-site Registration |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Data-Driven Performance: Leveraging Sports Science to Maximize Athletic Potential by Rogelio Realzola, PhD, CSCS
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM The Next Generation Strength and Conditioning Coach by Jeremy Carter, MS, CSCS,*D How should we evolve as strength and conditioning coaches/ specialists with the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) (i.e., what can we perform that AI cannot replicate)?
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Finding a Way to Serve: Air Force Pilot Optimization by Colin Klatt, MA, CSCS, TSAC-F
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch (provided) / Building Tour |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Speed Force Max - Coaches Guide to Train Fast, Hard, and Heavy by David Abernethy, MS and Chad Smith This topic will cover various aspects of program design and equipment utilization. We will utilize hands-on demonstrations, showing application of various exercises, implements, and techniques that can be used to maximize muscle strength and power for performance. |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM How to Coach and Teach Olympic Lifting in a Team Setting by Ryan Metzger, MS, CSCS, RSCC
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Integrating Expertise and Technology: A Panel Discussion on Training Implications and Athlete Development by Scott Shipman, MS, CSCS Victor Hoffmann, MS, CSCS Michael Mydlo, MS, CPSS, CSCS Representing Mississippi State University Strength and Conditioning, this panel discussion will delve into the speakers' respective areas of expertise and explore how technology is transforming sports performance training and evaluation. Scott will share his knowledge of training methodologies for rotational athletes, Victor will offer insights into conditioning and return-to-play strategies, and Michael will present cutting-edge applications of sports science and technology in strength and conditioning. |
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM Closing Remarks |
Thru Oct 7 | After Oct 7* | |
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).
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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?
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