Michigan State Clinic

*Breakfast Sponsored by Macomb Community College: Wellness, Health, & Exercise Science Department

This presentation is for those who are or would like to work and develop year long training programs for high school sports teams, with an emphasis on football athletes. We will discuss the programming from initial concepts and goals, integration of the coaches and healthcare providers into the design, why and how to incorporate injury resiliency into the programming.

The human experience is inherently dynamic, and should be considered when programming and training clients. You may be able to create the "most scientifically effective" workout plan, but if you are unable to modify & adapt that to how an individual shows up on any given day, the client will not be able to adhere or have success long term. Relationships and retention can also be compromised if the client feels you are too rigid to take their situational needs into consideration. I aim to discuss strategies for keeping programming efficacious for the goals at hand, while considering the human performing the training first & foremost.

This presentation will discuss new developments, such as nutrition and exercise recommendations, the physiological and performance models of REDs, all of which are applicable to the strength and conditioning specialist.  Furthermore, information will be provided in the procedures and referral process for those athletes that may be affected. The strength and conditioning specialist can help guide and educate the training team, as they have a unique and important role communicating with the parents, coaches, rehabilitation and the athletes themselves.

This dynamic session will take you on a journey through the science and application of power development, giving you the tools to revolutionize your approach to training. Combining cutting-edge research with hands-on experience, this hands-on session is designed for coaches and strength and conditioning professionals who are serious about unlocking their explosive power potential. Participants will explore innovative strategies to improve strength, speed, and precision through power training techniques that are practical, scalable, and adaptable for athletes.

This dynamic panel discussion will bring together a diverse group of early-career professionals from the fields of strength and conditioning, sport science, and personal training. The session will provide a platform for insightful conversations on the challenges and opportunities young professionals face as they navigate the evolving landscape of fitness and sports performance.

At this session, students will have the opportunity to present their research posters, showcasing their findings and insights on a variety of topics within their fields of study. Each student will engage with conference attendees, discussing their research methodology, results, and implications. This interactive format encourages constructive feedback and fosters networking between students, faculty, and professionals. It's an excellent opportunity for students to refine their presentation skills, gain exposure to academic discourse, and contribute to the exchange of knowledge in their discipline.

Ever had a client whose squat just didn’t look right, and they felt uncomfortable performing it? Learn how to get your clients into the best squat pattern for their hip anatomy, and how to enhance their comfort with the movement through improved ankle & hip mobility drills.

As technology becomes more prevalent in strength and conditioning, it is important for the professionals in this industry to understand how technology can be used to drive our decision making. Many variables can be measured with technology, but the idea becomes what is the staff using these variables to measure and how will these variables dictate the next steps in our training processes. Understanding how to bridge the gap between what data is collected, and how we use this data is the most important aspect for strength and conditioning professionals to understand and become comfortable with

If you want to know how personal training has evolved and grown as a personal trainer, this lecture is for you! Learn about personal training credentials, different styles of training, and condensing your clients to find more balance in your life. There are many opportunities for personal trainers to intensify what they are currently doing and give their career the boost they might be looking for.