New York 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.

June 06, 2026 | Bronx, NY | 0.6 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
West Aurora High School
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506

Hosted by:
Joshua Miller, DHSc, CSCS
812-589-4226
joshuam@uic.edu

Campus MAP - Parking Info ($10 fee, cash preferred)

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Saturday, September 19
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM
Welcome Comments
8:05 AM - 9:05 AM
Simplifying the Offseason Design - Bring Precision to Planning and Buy In
by Steve Breitenstein, CSCS
  • Simple structure vs unnecessary complexity
  • Clarity as to the why's and patience to see the payoff
  • Why do athlete's really buy into a program
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
From Guesswork to Game Plan: Building Scalable KPIs & OKRs in Strength, Conditioning, and Sport Science
by Dane Bartz, PhD, CSCS,*D
  • Differentiate KPIs and OKRs and apply each appropriately within strength & conditioning, sport science, and personal training contexts
  • Design a tiered KPI system that matches their facility’s resources, staffing, and athlete population
  • Select and implement actionable KPIs that directly inform training decisions, athlete readiness, and performance outcomes
10:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Integrated Training for Combat Sport Athletes: High Value Training for Athletes With Limited Time to Train
by John Coumbe-Lilley, PhD, CSCS
  • Design an evidence-based integrated training session for combat sport athletes with limited training time by selecting high-transfer movements and drills that address strength, power, and conditioning demands
  • Apply constraint-based training strategies during live demonstrations to modify drills 
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch (on your own)
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Low Energy Availability (LEA): Scientific and Clinical Updates
by Carolyn Stocker, MS, RD, LD, CSCS
  • Understand what RED-S and LEA are and impact on health and performance
  • Recognize the signs & symptoms of athletes that are at increased risk
  • Identify misconceptions and common fueling thoughts of athletes
  • Develop fueling considerations and strategies for recovery and prevention of RED-S
1:25 PM - 2:25 PM
The Use of Motor Preferences in Baseball Strength and Conditioning Programming
by Brad Leshinske, PhD, CPSS,*D, CSCS,*D
  • Classify athletes into their motor preference spectrums (Aerial vs. Terrestrial) using the multi-layered Volodalen® evaluation method, analyzing dynamic observation patterns
  • Apply the athletes preferences into training parameters, modifying exercise variations to maximize their strength and speed
  • Learn to evaluate the physiological adaptations of a 14-week strength and conditioning intervention 
2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Beyond Strength: Leveraging the Weight Room for Lifelong Learning and Human Development
by Jim Davis, MEd, MA, CSCS, RSCC*E
  • Learn keys to creating S&C environments (culture and standards) to develop transferable life skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, resilience, and decision-making alongside physical performance
  • Identify practical coaching strategies that transform daily training into meaningful educational opportunities, helping connect effort, feedback, and reflection to long-term personal growth
  • Engage research-based frameworks for fostering lifelong learning habits through strength training that extend beyond sport and into leadership, academics, and career success
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Wrap-up

Pricing



Thru Sept 1 After Sept 1*
Member  $75 $105
Student  $40 $50
Non-Member  $95 $125

*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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  • 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.

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