Washington 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.

May 02, 2026 | Pullman, WA | 0.8 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
University of St. Thomas
3M Auditorium - Owens Science Hall
39 Cretin Ave S
St Paul, MN 55105

Hosted by:
Joe Warpeha, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
651-485-7353
jwarpeha@css.edu

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Saturday, May 2
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration
7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
Welcome and Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Theory and Application of Body Tempering
by Matt Sillanpaa, CSCS
  • Explain the theoretical foundations of body tempering
  • Differentiate body tempering from foam rolling and self-administered recovery
  • Identify appropriate indications and contraindications
  • Demonstrate proper application techniques
  • Explore programming for specific settings
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Adapting the Principles of Resistance Training Program Design to Maximize Endurance Sport Performance
by Jason Kask, MEd, CSCS
  • Needs Analysis
  • Exercise Selection
  • Training Frequency
  • Exercise Order
  • Training Load
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Programming With Limited Space & Equipment
by Jess Malec, MS, CSCS
  •  Identify and assess space, equipment, athlete density and safety constraints within a training environment
  • Design a functional and efficient training setup that maximizes usability and safety
  • Structure training sessions to improve athlete flow, reduce bottlenecks, and maintain training intent
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Creating Training Systems for Law Enforcement Academy Recruits
by Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
  • Understand how to create training systems that can be transferred to any population or location
  • Break down the different components of training systems including annual plans, training philosophies, and programming
  • Learn how to apply and alter sample annual plan and training templates to various settings and populations
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
The Power of Presence: Essential Communication Skills for Coaches
by Carmen Pata, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
  • Understand the three key principles for effective communication
  • Identify how your body language and voice changes how you are perceived by others
  • Learn daily and practical ways to implement these communication tools
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Theory and Principles to Training Methods: Validating, Testing, Refining, and or Rejecting Training Concepts
by Cal Dietz, MEd, CSCS
  • Determine when to modify, refine, or reject a training plan or exercise selection based on measurable performance outcomes, athlete response, and training result
  • Apply a practical framework for maintaining valid testing procedures when evaluating training methods, using field-based performance measures and controlled programming variables to assess effectiveness
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Symptoms vs Signals: Understanding Peripheral vs Central Fatigue
by Craig Lane, MS, CSCS
  • The difference between peripheral and central fatigue
  • Recognize performance indicators of muscular or neural fatigue
  • Select appropriate recovery strategies
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Bridging the Gap Between Academics and Athletics
by Paul Mellick, PhD and Corey Petersen, MEd, CSCS

In this presentation the speakers will go over their testing protocols of athletes throughout the season, and how those are connected to their academic departments. Additionally, they will be speaking on the benefits of publishing normative data and the best ways to do that.

5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Closing Remarks

Pricing



Thru April 14 After April 14*
Member  $95 $135
Student  $40 $50
Non-Member  $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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    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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