Rocky Mountain Regional Conference

• Understand the rationale behind minimalist training
• Performing minimalist exercises and learning how to coach them
• Participating in a team training environment that covers cognitive and group based dynamics

• Know the differences between intrinsic & extrinsic motivation
• Know the postive and negative consequenses of each motivation strategy
• Know how Competence, Autonomy, and Relatedness impact motivation
• Know how to address each aspect within your own coaching practice

• Participants will learn what the latest research says about how safety squat bar (SSB) back squats compare regular barbell squats for developing strength and power
• Participants will learn how to properly perform and teach several different SSB squat variations, including the standard SSB squat, hands-free SSB squat, Hatfield squat, and Anderson SSB squat

• Understand the basics of heart rate variability (HRV), including how it is measured, factors that can influence it, and its relationship to health and athletic performance
• Learn how to incorporate HRV monitoring into strength and conditioning programs to optimize training and improve athlete performance while minimizing the risk of overtraining
• Gain knowledge of the latest research findings on HRV and its implications for cardiovascular disease, stress, and sleep quality, as well as the practical applications of this research for athlete health and performance

Sponsored by Hammer Strength

• Explain the significance of mentorship
• Provide a clear definition of mentorship based on current literature
• Explore the role of mentorship in fostering professional growth and development
• Identify effective strategies for finding a mentor and becoming a mentor

Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training is a critical component for performance enhancement across various populations, including tactical professionals, athletes, and the general population. This presentation introduces a structured framework to develop SAQ capabilities in a progressive and adaptable manner. We will explore three key pillars: Core Stability, Dynamic Stability, and Reactive Agility, each supported by practical training methods. Attendees will gain insights into integrating SAQ drills efficiently to improve movement efficiency, injury resilience, and overall performance, regardless of their background.

• Experience self-myofascial release (SFMR) using Yoga Tune Up massage therapy balls, the “gold standard” in self massage tools
• Learn why muscle activation is increased when releasing chronically tight tissues, resulting in improved muscle force production
• Understand, by experience, the down regulation of the nervous system when using self-massage techniques
• Discern the difference in your own tissues between supple vs. stiffened fascia and why motion and friction restore the fluidity in these tissues, resulting in decreased pain and tightness and improved mobility
• Utilizing therapy balls to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) by increasing blood flow to the tissues and releasing lactic acid and other metabolic waste products
• Experience the benefits of using a soft touch tool vs. an unyielding, hard tool

• Introduction to body fat percentage & overview of methods
• Basic principles of ultrasound and comparison to other body composition methods
• Discuss ultrasound equipment and procedure
• Identify key factors that influence ultrasound measurements
• Benefits/limitations of using ultrasound and practical application