Pennsylvania State Clinic

Biomechanics dictates everything we do both inside and outside of training. Understanding the role physics plays in determining “proper” mechanics leads to appropriate exercise and drill selection based on the needs of the athlete and sport. In this session, we will examine how to adjust movement mechanics to maximize the benefits to the athlete.

• Summarize and explain the principles of contrast training
• Describe methods of implementation
• Demonstrate contrast training methods
• Practical application

This session takes a deep dive into the athlete development system used at Human Performance Solutions, with a focus on our court sport athletes. We’ll break down the full training structure — from movement progressions and loading strategies to how we use technology to guide programming and monitor readiness. Attendees will gain a practical framework for applying these concepts to their own training environments.

• Summarize the core principles of ChiRunning and how posture, lean, and relaxation influence running mechanics and efficiency
• Identify key biomechanical components of sound running form (alignment, cadence, foot strike, hip position, and arm swing) and how they affect performance and injury risk
• Apply simple form focuses and drills to help runners improve efficiency, reduce impact forces, and build sustainable training volume
• Integrate ChiRunning-inspired technique work into strength & conditioning and endurance training programs for runners and field-sport athletes

• Describe the advantages to strength training in endurance sports and how to gain buy in
• Cover special considerations when programming for endurance athletes
• Introduction to programming and how to include strength year round

• Discuss the benefits and limitations to eccentric training and how they may impact hypertrophy, strength, and power adaptations
• Highlight previous and current research findings that may influence eccentric training programming decisions, demonstrate different eccentric training methods
• Provide programming examples of different eccentric training methods to benefit hypertrophy, strength, and power

• Participants will learn how to effectively perform and interpret passive range of motion assessments to identify movement restrictions and joint limitations in the shoulder
• Participants will develop the ability to integrate mobility, stability, and strengthening exercises into well-rounded training programs to improve shoulder health, performance, and injury resilience

• Understand the benefits of acceleration and reaction-time training
• Understand proper technique of various acceleration and reaction-time drills and exercises
• Understand when to utilize and implement these drills and exercises within a training program