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South Dakota/North Dakota State Clinic

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 | Brookings, SD | 0.7 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
South Dakota State University
Rotunda D
1301 W 18th St
Brookings, SD 57005

Hosted by:
Andrea Powell, PhD, CSCS
605-212-4047
andrea.powell@augie.edu

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Saturday, December 6
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Power and Movement Development for Small Spaces
by Eric Adolph, MS, CSCS
  • Designing jump training warmups to promote injury resistance and lead into higher output workouts
  • Training COD in small spaces
  • Utilizing contrast training concepts to maximize power outputs in small spaces
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Training Considerations for the Overhead Athlete
by Dean Hansen, MS, CSCS
  • Learn to conduct a quick shoulder assessment as well as what correctional exercises to prescribe
  • Understand importance of adding scapular free movements into their programing and will understand how to program them
  • Understand the role of the lats in shoulder health
  • Understand the importance of strength through range of motion as it changes in a season
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Weight Management in Athletes: Fueling Performance Without Harming It
by Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD
  • Learn when and how to address weight management in athletes without compromising performance
  • Understand the physical and hormonal consequences of under-fueling, especially in female athletes
  • Gain a simple, non-tracking strategy to support athletes in reaching body composition goals
  • Identify signs of a disordered relationship with food and understand what healthy fueling behaviors look like in sport
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Tactical Strength, Wellness, and Performance
by Nate Dicks, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
  • Compare laboratory-based measures (e.g., VO₂max, critical power) with field-based assessments for tactical readiness
  • Apply evidence-based assessment data to design training programs that address both strength and endurance demands
  • Integrate practical strategies (e.g., kettlebell-based, concurrent training) to enhance readiness in resource-limited environments
  • Implement approaches that support both short-term performance and long-term wellness in tactical populations
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Still Standing: 30 Years in a Changing Field
by Casey Bond, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E
  • Successes, failures, things I'd do differently
  • Major changes and how to adapt to them
  • What's stayed the same
  • Differences in the 3 areas of strength and conditioning
  • How we build relationships
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Assessing the High/Low Speed Development Model for Team Sport Athletes
by Benjamin Servais, MS, CSCS
  • Review the high/low model for speed development
  • Assess efficacy of the high/low model for team sport athletes
  • Practical considerations for organizing training
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Chalk Talk Session With Speakers
  • Synthesize key insights from all presentations to strengthen professional practice
  • Apply evidence-based concepts to real-world coaching, training, and tactical settings
  • Engage in critical dialogue with experts to deepen understanding across domains of exercise technique, program design, nutrition, and professional development
  • Identify actionable strategies to implement immediately in professional contexts
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Roundtable Discussion: Strength & Conditioning Pedagogy
  • Connect with other S&C educators to share pedagogical strategies
  • Evaluate the needs of S&C educational programs and pedagogy

Registration



Thru Nov 24 After Nov 24*
Member  $85 $120
Student  $30 $40
Non-Member  $105 $140

*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

  • Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

    National Strength and Conditioning Association is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and discrimination-free experience for everyone at NSCA events. NSCA seeks to provide an event environment in which diverse attendees may learn, network and enjoy the company of colleagues in a professional atmosphere. NSCA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of attendees in any form.

    Policy & Procedures
  • 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

    50% refund if postmarked on or before the early registration date. 
    No refund after the early registration date. 

  • Other 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.

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