Colorado State Clinic

This presentation explores a collegiate model that integrates high-performance sport science—combining advanced biomechanics, evidence-based strength and conditioning, and data-informed monitoring—into athlete development pathways. We outline how our system not only supports competitive outcomes but also functions as a professional-grade learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students. Emphasis is placed on practical collaboration between faculty, coaches, and external sport organizations, highlighting scalable strategies for embedding student education into real-world performance environment.

Learn how to apply Velocity-Based Training (VBT) principles in any training environment with simple, scalable methods. In this hands-on session, Coach Karol Zak demonstrates how to use simple VBT tools to monitor fatigue, guide load selection, and enhance training intent. Whether you're new to VBT or refining your approach, you'll leave with actionable strategies to optimize strength and power development.

This hands-on session walks participants through a full athlete performance battery, including speed, power, and strength assessments on the VALD suite of testing equipment. Coach Jenessa Schulte demonstrates how to administer, standardize, and interpret key tests using accessible field-based methods and technology. Attendees will gain practical experience in performance data collection and leave with a ready-to-implement testing toolkit.

Join Dr. Arnel Aguinaldo for an interactive session exploring the biomechanics of baseball pitching in PLNU's state-of-the-art pitching lab in partnership with the San Diego Padres. Participants will engage in hands-on analysis using motion capture and video-based tools to assess joint sequencing, timing, and kinetic chain dynamics. Ideal for coaches, clinicians, and sport scientists seeking a deeper understanding of how movement efficiency and mechanical flaws impact performance and injury risk.

• Learn how traumatic brain injuries occur, as well as their impact on cognitive and physical performance, short and long-term health, and quality of life
• Understand evidence-based rehabilitation protocols that combine functional neurology with functional movement to optimize recovery, reduce pain, and improve long-term health outcomes for tactical athletes with TBI
• Discover the role of targeted nutrition in TBI recovery, including the use
  of anti-inflammatory foods and specific supplements that support brain health and healing

• Define Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and understand its underlying causes
• Identify common signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with RED-S across diverse athlete populations
• Learn evidence based strategies for nutritional intervention and interprofessional collaboration to support recovery and performance
  outcomes

• Learn how to differentiate between "power training" and "training athletically"
• Learn how "athleticism" is comprised of many qualities, and how to challenge those in the gym without accidentally turning into a wannabe functional training guru
• Understand why "just go play a sport" is terrible advice for most clients
• Learn a framework for how to progress from basic exercises into more "athletic" variations
• Explore multidirectional and multiplanar exercises utilizing the kettlebell and landmine to create unique stimulation to athletic musculature and movements in the gym/fitness setting