Texas 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.

October 24 - 25, 2025 | Crowley, TX | 1.2 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
Tarleton State University
10850 Texan Rider Dr
Crowley, TX 76036

Hosted by:
Drew Gonzalez, PhD, CSCS, TSAC-F
210-788-8616
drewgonzalez418@shsu.edu

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Friday, October 24
1:05 PM - 1:50 PM
Check-in & On-site Registration
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Day 1 - Clinic Welcoming
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Designing Your Strength and Conditioning Facility (Large or Small)
by Glenn Revell, MEd, CSCS, RSCC
  • Budgeting/fundraising best practices
  • Branding/marketing/advertising techniques specifically for coaches
  • Creating a VPP to be used when speaking to stakeholders to illustrate the value of your probram
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
A Convergent Perceptual Autoregulatory Approach to Program Design for the Tactical Athlete
by Andy Wolfe, EdD, CSCS, TSAC-F
  • Differentiate between traditional periodization models and flexible, perceptual-based programming frameworks for operational readiness
  • Define various perceptual autoregulatory concepts in the context of tactical athlete performance programming
  • Apply converge perceptual autoregulatory strategies to optimize load management, recovery, and injury prevention in tactical athlete program design
  • Design and modify training programs based on real-time subjective and objective feedback to enhance tactical athlete resilience and performance
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Information Systems in Sports Performance & Medicine
by Brady McCormick, MS, CSCS
  • Understand the landmarks and processes for information in sports performance & medicine
  • Develop tools for building scalable systems
  • Learn deciphering techniques between fun facts and actionable information
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Velocity-Based Training: Foundations, Frameworks, and Future Directions
by Bryan Mann, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
  • Explain the scientific principles and key metrics that form the foundation of velocity-based training
  • Evaluate the advantages and limitations of VBT compared to traditional percentage-based resistance training across various athletic populations
  • Apply velocity thresholds to optimize load selection, monitor fatigue, and enhance training adaptations across different phases of a periodized program
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Poster Session and Social
Event Itinerary - Saturday, October 25
7:05 AM - 7:50 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
Day 2 - Clinic Welcoming and Keynote Introduction
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Collagen for Performance and Recovery: From Tendon Health to Tactical Readiness
by Nicholas Barringer, PhD, RDN, CSSD, CSCS
  • Describe the physiological role of collagen in musculoskeletal tissue integrity, including its impact on tendons, ligaments, and cartilage-key to athlete durability and longevity
  • Evaluate the scientific literature on collagen supplementation, including dosing strategies, co-factors (e.g. vitamin C), and timing to optimize collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling
  • Differentiate collagen types (I, II, III, etc.) and their respective roles in human physiology to make informed product recommendations for performance populations
  • Understand how collagen supplementation may benefit high-risk or aging athletic populations, such as tactical professionals, masters athletes, and those recovering from soft tissue injuries
  • Design evidence-based collagen integration strategies within a performance nutrition framework, drawing on practical case studies and real-world scenarios
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Don’t Go on a Bear Hunt to Catch a Quail: Thoughts on Muscle Growth
by David Church, PhD, CSCS,*D
  • Understanding how acute measures related to long-term muscle adaptations
  • What are the primary factors affecting muscle growth
  • Practical protein recommendations for improving exercise adaptations
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Understanding Army H2F Strength and Conditioning: Lessons from the Front, Leading with the Front
by Beth Bearden, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, RSCC
  • Understand the difference between athletes and regular army soldiers
  • Pinpoint the unique responsibilities of the H2F strength and conditioning coach (SCC)
  • Outline the collaborative nature of the SCC and the non-commissioned officer at multiple echelons
  • Provide advice for aspiring SCCs on how to become successful in this field
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Creating a Sustainable S&C Program for Military Readiness and Preparedness in Both JROTC and ROTC
by Craig Hermans, DHSc
  • Members will learn how to conduct a needs analysis specific to a military unit and mission
  • Create a training protocol supporting the ACFT
  • How to conduct specific testing measurements
  • How to assess for injury risks
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beyond Rest & Ice: Nutritional Strategies for Concussion Prevention & Recovery
by Hunter Waldman, PhD, CSCS,*D
  • Evaluate the scientific evidence behind key supplements (e.g. omega-3s, creatine, polyphenols) for concussion prevention, acute management, and long-term recovery
  • Develop practical supplementation protocols tailored to the timeline of injury (pre-, during, and post-TBI), including dosing, safety, and contraindications
  • Apply nutrition strategies to real-world scenarios for athletes and high-risk populations, emphasizing integration with existing rehabilitation
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hands-on Application of Eccentric Training Methods
by Timothy Suchomel, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
  • Highlight the benefits and limitations of different eccentric training methods
  • Demonstrate the unique characteristics of several eccentric training methods
  • Provide practical examples of how to implement eccentric training in resistance training programs
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch (provided) / Networking with Speakers / Informal Poster Session
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Training Female Athletes: Biological Differences vs. Individual Needs
by Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
  • Understand biological differences between males and females that may impact physical performance
  • Design programs that are built upon the individual needs in the context of male-female differences
  • Identify the key areas to address in a training program for female athletes
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
A 6-week Lagree Intervention Improves Functional Movement, Dynamic Balance, and Muscular Endurance
by Mayrena Isamar Hernandez, PhD, ATC, LAT
  • Understand the Lagree Methodology as a new multimodal exercise approach
  • How to apply Lagree Methodology in your practice to impact functional movement, dynamic balance, and muscular endurance
  • Understand the relationship of the Lagree Methodology and the functional movement screen
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Nutritional Considerations for the Astronaut
by Broderick Dickerson, PhD, CISSN, CSCS
  • Determine appropriate macronutrient levels for long-duration and short-duration spaceflight
  • Understand pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight nutrition and exercise training
  • Make suggestions on future considerations in nutrition-related research for spaceflight
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sneaking in Tactical Readiness Assessments
by Demetrius Bailey, MS, CSCS
  • Coaches will identify how to disguise their warm-up as an assessment to inform their programming and create a conversation with their athletes
  • Coaches will utilize functional range conditioning concepts to address typical limitations in the shoulder, hip, spine, and ankle
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; A Silent Threat to Athletic Performance in Females
by Mandy Parra, PhD, CSCS
  • Prevalence of undiagnosed PF dysfunction in female athletes
  • Understanding anatomy, function and dysfunction of the PF
  • Common symptoms and current diagnostic ability
  • Current literature in PF dysfunction in female athletes
  • Underreporting
  • Impact on athletic performance and quality of life
  • Future assessments and responsibility/scope of practice of strength coaches and practitioners
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM
Differences in Resistance Training Protocols from Beginner to Elite
by Matthew Brown
  • Differentiate key variables in resistance training protocols (e.g. volume, intensity, frequency, rest) across novice, intermediate, and elite athlete populations
  • Analyze how training age, adaptation potential, and performance goals influence program design and periodization strategies
  • Design progression models tailored to various training levels using evidence-based principles of resistance training 
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing

Registration


Friday & Saturday BOTH
Thru Oct 14 After Oct 14*
NSCA Member Rate $135 $195
Student Rate $30 $40
Non-Member Rate $155 $215
Friday ONLY    
NSCA Member Rate $55 $75
Student Rate $30 $40
Non-Member Rate $75 $95
Saturday ONLY    
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.

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