2026 NSCA Power Sports

Light breakfast provided

1. Power is protective in the second trimester.
2. Relative load beats absolute load for power work in the perinatal period.
3. Train the whole system: power + eccentric control + intervals + cognitive skills.

Lecture Sponsored by Hammer Strength

1. Behind the scenes look at the program design and progressions for the 40 yard dash speed training.
2. Participants will see the full program details with pictures and videos of the actual training

Lecture

1. Learn the basics of Dynamic Effort training.
2. Practice exercises that focus on speed, intent, and control.
3. Understand how to use Dynamic Effort in different training programs.

Hands-On

1. Learn what is the foundation for Rotational Power
2. Identify the movement abilities / coordination required to maximize Rotational Power
3. Learn how do we develop the force, velocity, and structure needed to improve Rotational Power?

Lecture

1. Selecting Meaningful Tests/Metrics
2. Communication with Athlete & IDT
3. Appropriate Program Design for RTP Athlete 

Hands-On Sponsored by VALD

1. Provide an overview of what sports performance is scientifically and historically
2. Transition into the theory of sports performance
3. Practical application of sports performance
4. Use science to highlight the reality of the difficulties of bridging theory and practical application of the science in the everyday programming of athletes
5. Use fundamental movement skills to bridge this gap

Lecture

1. Understanding the impact of internal vs. external cues when helping an individual develop power and force in different movements/ drills.
2. Bringing awareness to the impact of communication on performance and how to ensure you’re providing insight to the athlete/ client that they can effectively utilize.
3. Practical cues to use when coaching a series of power drills with medicine balls, kettlebells, dumbbells, and barbells.
4. Develop the confidence to provide cues, teaching tools, and learning strategies to help an individual develop force repeatedly

Hands-On

Lunch included with registration. Possible tour of facility.

1. Behind the scenes look at the program design and progressions for the 40 yard dash speed training.
2. Participants will see the full program details with pictures and videos of the actual training

Lecture

1. Learn the basics of Dynamic Effort training.
2. Practice exercises that focus on speed, intent, and control.
3. Understand how to use Dynamic Effort in different training programs.

Hands-On

1. Learn what is the foundation for Rotational Power
2. Identify the movement abilities / coordination required to maximize Rotational Power
3. Learn how do we develop the force, velocity, and structure needed to improve Rotational Power?

Lecture

1. Selecting Meaningful Tests/Metrics
2. Communication with Athlete & IDT
3. Appropriate Program Design for RTP Athlete 

Hands-On Sponsored by VALD

1. Provide an overview of what sports performance is scientifically and historically
2. Transition into the theory of sports performance
3. Practical application of sports performance
4. Use science to highlight the reality of the difficulties of bridging theory and practical application of the science in the everyday programming of athletes
5. Use fundamental movement skills to bridge this gap

Lecture

1. Understanding the impact of internal vs. external cues when helping an individual develop power and force in different movements/ drills.
2. Bringing awareness to the impact of communication on performance and how to ensure you’re providing insight to the athlete/ client that they can effectively utilize.
3. Practical cues to use when coaching a series of power drills with medicine balls, kettlebells, dumbbells, and barbells.
4. Develop the confidence to provide cues, teaching tools, and learning strategies to help an individual develop force repeatedly

Hands-On

Lecture