2023 NSCA Tactical Annual Training
Maximize Readiness & Resilience for Tactical Professionals. Advance Your Strength & Conditioning Career in this Fast-Growing Field.
August 22 - 25, 2023 | Online & Las Vegas, NV | 2.0 CEUs Category A
Overview
Join hundreds of tactical professionals and all who support them at the world’s premier gathering of the tactical strength & conditioning industry: 2023 NSCA Tactical Annual Training on August 22-25 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This hands-on, educational gathering is filled with professional development opportunities, including your chance to:
» Stay on the leading edge of tactical research, training techniques, and best practices, presented by the trusted source in strength & conditioning
» Network and connect with experts, leaders, administrators, and researchers across military, law enforcement, and fire & rescue environments
» Explore new career opportunities in this rapidly expanding field and earn 2.0 CEUs in the final stretch of the 2021-2023 NSCA recertification cycle
Plus, you’ll get to enjoy the M Resort—a luxury hotel and spa in view of the Las Vegas Strip—at reasonable Government room rates. Register now to unite with peers across the tactical profession for first-class training and education.
Keynote Presenter
Nate Boyer
A U.S. Army Green Beret, philanthropist, humanitarian, and former football player for the University of Texas Longhorns - despite never playing a down of organized football prior to joining the Special Forces, and later for the Seattle Seahawks becoming the oldest rookie in NFL history at age 34. Being a member of both the military veteran and athlete community, he saw an opportunity to team up both populations to tackle their transition struggles together through Merging Vets & Players (MVP), a charity he cofounded with Jay Glazer. Nate currently works in Film and TV as a producer, director, actor, and host. Among several other projects he recently directed his first narrative feature film based on the genesis of MVP.
Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. PDF Schedule Here.
Live streamed selection is pre-determined. You will receive a recording AFTER the event of all recorded sessions.
| Event Itinerary - Tuesday, August 22 - Pacific Time |
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1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Registration Open |
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM NSCA Store Open |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Energy System Development Methods and Prescription by Jason Ralya, CSCS, TSAC-F & Rob Hartman, MAEd, CSCS
Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Understanding Motor Control and Coordination Implications in Load Carriage Performance: Comparing Warfighter Injury Risk Between Men and Women by Chris Connaboy Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Ignite Firefighter Wellness - Optimizing Firefighter Recruit Performance by Katie Dennison, MS, TSAC-F & Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Imperial H2F Battalion Integration Concept by Ramon Cossio, CSCS Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Kettlebell Training by Kerry Taylor Hands-On Sponsored by Perform Better |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM First Timer's Orientation |
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Opening Ceremonies, Awards & Keynote Address: Nate Boyer
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Kick-Off Party All exhibitors & attendees welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Wednesday, August 23 - Pacific Time |
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Light Breakfast (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Bro Science 2.0 – Don’t Let What is "Significant" be Confused with What is Important by Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Perception and Cognition for Tactical Performance by MAJ Tara Troianello Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Example Strength, Power, And Hypertrophy Training in A Large Police Academy Setting by David Brelinski Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Readiness, Longevity, and Overall Quality of Life by David Siu, CSCS, RSCC*D & MAJ Rick Warren, CSCS, TSAC-F
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Exploring Integration Strategies for Physical, Tactical, and Cognitive Training by Adam Whisler, CSCS, TSAC-F & Kathleen Oswald Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Practical Strategies for Doing More with Less While Training Large Groups by Michael Harper Hands-On |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Lunch Break (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM A Tactical, Operational and Strategic Guide to Load Carriage Across the Tactical Spectrum by Rob Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM The Scientific Validation Process for Law Enforcement Fitness Testing Standards and Implementation by John Combs, MA, CSCS Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Charge Your Brain! How to Specify Your Training by Steve Glamcevski, CSCS Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Tactical Mobility Recovery and Evaluation by Patrick McHenry, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Hands-On |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Allostatic Load Management for the Tactical Professional: Optimize, Don’t Annihilate by Tunde Szivak, PhD, CSCS,*D
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Sport Science in Tactical Training – Evaluating Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance without Fancy Equipment by Eliran Mizelman, MSc Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM The Rookie: The Reality of Training Today's Police Recruits from Recruitment to Real World Policing by Jeremy Potter, CSCS Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Run With CLASS: Gait Retraining for Musculoskeletal Injury One Step at a Time by Kelly Leugers, DPT, PT, TSAC-F, COL (R) Don Goss, DPT, ATC, Sara Mathews, CPT Rhoda Anderson Hands-On |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Values Based Decision Making to Create and Sustain High Performance Teams by Brent Moore, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM The Fat of the Matter: Body Composition in Special Warfare Candidates by Kimberly Feeney, MS, RD, CSCS Lecture |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Give LEO Injuries Arrest: Movement Prep for Dynamic Police Work by Tex McQuilkin, MS, CSCS & Ofc Cali Hinzman, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Data: Where Does it Lie? by James Smuda, CSCS & Rob Hartman, MAEd, CSCS
Lecture |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Modernizing Physical Employment Standards; Adventures and Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of a New Physical Standard for Police Duty by Leslie Frei and Rachel Blacklock, MA Lecture |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM How to Implement Micro-dosed Programming for TSAC Facilitators by Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D & Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D Hands-On |
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Exhibitor Reception All attendees & exhibitors welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Thursday, August 24 - Pacific Time |
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7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Tactical Strength & Conditioning Special Interest Group (SIG) Meeting |
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:00 PM - 9:50 PM Lucky Number 7: Lessons From 7 Years as Civilian Coach in the Fire Service by Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, CSCS
Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Persuade-Change-Influence. Giving Your Service Members Recognition and Purpose in Order to Retain Them by Jon Clancy, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Periodization for Aerobic Development in Tactical Athletes by Brian Leary Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM U.S. Border Patrol Academy: Lessons in Cutting Attrition Without Killing Standards by Garth Spendiff, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, Ryan Landrum, & Manuel Cruz
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Growth and Development Through Policy and Leadership in the Fire Service by Anthony Clinker & Nicholas Rhodes Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Integrating Evidence-Based Tactical Athlete Training at a Senior Military College by Rachele Pojednic, Med, CSCS & Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Stop Fearing Flexion by Taylor Starch, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC Hands-On |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F): Culture Change in the US Army by Doug Briggs, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM A Longitudinal Approach to Supporting the Career Lifespan of a Police Officer by Syl Lemelin, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Barbells and Combat: Improving Control Tactics through the Weight Room by Patrick Szpak, MA, CSCS,*D Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Title to be Determined by Lee Burton Hands-On |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Managing Your Measures! Cutting Through the Chaos of Data Paralysis by Analysis by Developing and Implementing Efficient & Comprehensive Monitoring Strategies by Joseph Denk, MS, CSCS, CPSS
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Strong as a Mother - Postnatal Return-to-Training by Kara Radzak, PhD, ATC Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM The Reality of Training Law Enforcement: Why it Matters by Tom Nagel, MS CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM It’s All in The Hips: How to Assess and Train the Hips and Pelvis for Elite Performance, Injury Risk Reduction, and Management of Low Back Pain in the Tactical Athlete by Matthew Zanis, DPT Hands-On |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Fuel for the Fight: Nutrition Considerations When Glycogen is Low by Lee Margolis, CSCS
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Stress on Stress: The Reality of the Job by Jim McDonald, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Utilizing Biological Sex-Informed Training Interventions to Develop Prospective U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Candidates by John Mata, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Drills for Running Technique by Victor Hall, CSCS Hands-On |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Sleep, Caffeine, & Alcohol; Perception is Not Reality by Travis Harvey, PhD, CSCS
Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM How Human Physiology and Individualized Data Provide Pathways to Injury Prevention by Andy Anich, CSCS Lecture |
| Event Itinerary - Friday, August 25 - Pacific Time |
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7:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast (provided) in Foyer |
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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM NSCA Store Open |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Firefighter Health, Safety, and Readiness: Occupational Threats and Countermeasures by Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM The Science of Sleep: Linking Sleep Hygiene to Tactical Performance by Guy Leahy, MEd, CSCS,*D Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM No Small Parts: How a Strength and Conditioning Coach Can Affect Multi-Echelon Integration of the H2F System into a Battalion by Beth Bearden, CSCS, TSAC-F
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM From Testing to Training: Evolving Test Batteries to Impact Program Design for Special Operations Personnel by Jordan Foley, CSCS & Alexander Morgan CSCS, RSCC Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Mindful Breathing Practices to Promote Recovery and Situational Awareness in Academy Recruits by Troy Torrence, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E Hands-On |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Data, Statistics, and Human Performance: 5 Things I Wish I had Known Much Earlier in My Career by Chris Frankel, PhD
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Redefine ROI-Prioritize Quality of Life by Annette Zapp, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Finding Ways to Continue Training While Injured by Jeffrey Paschall, CSCS Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Law Enforcement Physical Training and Fitness Standards Across the United States – What We Learned and How it Can Help TSAC Practitioners by Joseph Dulla, TSAC-F & Robert Lockie, PhD, TSAC-F
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Injury Risk Mitigation for Tactical Athletes: Mastering the Basics by CPT Joseph Hathcock, TSAC-F Lecture |
Registration Pricing
| Through JUL 14 |
JUL 15 - |
AUG 5 - Onsite |
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| In-Person or Online Attendance | $450 | $500 | $550 |
| Guest Pass Access to: Exhibit Hall, Kick-Off Party, Breakfast/Lunch, & Exhibitor Reception. Must accompany a registered guest. |
$85 | $85 | $85 |
Accommodations and Event Location
M Resort
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FAQs
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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
Full refund less $20 if postmarked by July 14
50% refund if postmarked July 15 - August 4
NO refund after August 4, 2023 -
CEU Options
The NSCA has many options to help you in obtaining the necessary CEUs to recertify. Please check the CEU Opportunities page for the most current information.
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Exhibitors
We look forward to highlighting you to our attendees.
Email: exhibitors@nsca.com
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Justification Toolkit
Whether you’re coming to expand your network, uncover new trends, or earn up to 2.0 CEUs, we want you there—and we’re here to help.
Our updated Justification Toolkit has everything you need to secure funding to attend, from tips for speaking with your supervisor to specific sessions that align with your job tasks.
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Other Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event being held?
M Resort: 12300 Las Vegas Blvd S, Henderson, NV 89044What does it mean when I see "Streamed Live" on the schedule?
The sessions labeled "Streamed Live" will be just that, streamed live during the week of the conference. It's what's included with the online registration. All attendees will receive access to all of the recorded main sessions approximately 2 weeks after the event.Is there a downloadable PDF schedule?
Yes, you can download schedule here.How long do I have to register for the In-Person experience?
The online registration opportunity (to attend in-person) will close August 21, 5 PM pacific. Onsite registration will remain open all week.How long do I have to register for the Online experience?
Registration will close August 22, 5 PM central.As a registered attendee, will I receive a recording of the online, virtual or live streamed event?
Yes. You will receive a recording approximately 2-3 weeks after the event to review anything you may have missed. You will have access for one year.How do I know which sessions will be streamed/included with my registration?
It will be indicated under the Schedule portion of the page.If I miss some of the online, virtual or live streamed event, will this affect my CEUs?
No. You will receive a recording after the event to review anything you may have missed, therefore receiving the full Category A CEUs.Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
Yes. A certificate will be emailed to you approximately 2-3 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?
Create Account
No. You only need an NSCA Account to register. If you do not have one, you can create one for free.
