Kentucky State Clinic

Learn, participate and network with colleagues while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

October 17, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0.6 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
Mississippi State University
Jim and Thomas Duff Center
695 Bully Blvd
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Hosted by:
JohnEric Smith, PhD, CSCS,*D
662-325-4147
johneric.smith@msstate.edu

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Saturday, October 31
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
The Why Behind the Workout: A Framework for Intentional Program Design
by Christian Brown, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
  • Identify key factors that should influence program design (athlete needs, sport demands, training age, etc.)
  • Explain the rationale behind selecting specific training variables (exercise selection, volume, progression, etc.)
  • Develop intentional training program framework that connects program design decisions to performance goals
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Fueling Adaptation: Integrating Nutrition With Training Load and Performance Demands
by K. Michelle Singleton, PhD, ATC, CISSN
  • Evaluate energy and macronutrient needs across varying training demands and their influence on recovery, adaptation, and performance
  • Identify physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to mismatches between athletes’ nutritional requirements and actual dietary intake
  • Apply evidence-based strategies to translate nutritional recommendations into practical fueling behaviors that support training adaptation, recovery, and performance
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Quadrant System Training Techniques - A Hands-on Practical Guide to In-Season Lifting and Periodization
by Joel Kilgore III, MS, CSCS
  • Gain an understanding of a microdosing model for in-season training
  • Recognize sport stressor context for rapid decision making
  • Learn simple training methods in person for immediate application to a variety of settings
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch (provided)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Exercise Program Design: From Assessment to Application in a Personal Training Setting
by Scott Pope, MS, CSCS
  • Apply evidence based principles to program design
  • Manipulate volume, intensity, frequency, and exercise selection
  • Program design for strength, hypertrophy, & performance
  • Apply progression, periodization, and proper exercise technique
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
The Reps You Can’t See: Training the Mental Side of Athletic Performance
by Treja Wright, MS
  • Identify key psychological factors that influence athletic performance, including confidence, motivation, attention, arousal, and emotion
  • Explain how individual athletes may respond differently to psychological demands in training and competition
  • Describe mental performance strategies that can be used to develop focus, confidence, emotional regulation, and performance under pressure
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Train‑the‑Trainer: Expanding Influence in Tactical Human Performance
by Drew Kramer, EdD, MEd, CSCS, TSAC-F, RSCC*D
  • Identify the critical knowledge, skills, and tasks required for an effective extender course while cultivating student buy‑in and incorporate operational considerations such as mission sets, resource constraints, and leader priorities into your instructional strategy
  • Develop a student‑centric curriculum that delivers the right level of mastery through classroom instruction and hands‑on practice
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
Closing

Pricing



Thru Oct 13 After Oct 13*
Member  $75 $105
Student  $40 $50
Non-Member  $95 $125

*If sufficient quantities are unavailable, onsite and late registrants may not receive lunch, t-shirt, etc. (if applicable).

Register online above or use our PDF registration form and email to conferences@nsca.com.

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  • Other Frequently Asked Questions

    Will I receive the speaker PowerPoint presentations?
    If they are available, you will receive them via email within 2 weeks after the event.

    Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
    Yes. A certificate will be emailed to you approximately 2 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?
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