South Carolina 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.

April 11, 2026 | Lexington, SC | 0.7 CEUs Category A

Overview

Location:
Sorinex HQ
193 Litton Dr
Lexington, SC 29072

Hosted by:
Jay Patel, PhD, CPSS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
803-312-1199
pateljh@gmail.com

Schedule

Event Itinerary - Saturday, April 11
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration / Opening Remarks / Welcome
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Reputation, Rapport, and Readiness: The Coach’s Role as a Culture Shaper
by Mark Christiani, MS, CSCS, RSCC
  • Identify the impact of a coach’s personal reputation and relational leadership on soldier/athlete engagement, program adherence, and command support
  • Demonstrate practical strategies—such as motivational interviewing and active listening—to build trust and rapport across tactical populations and more
  • Apply a culture-driven framework to influence readiness outcomes beyond physical metrics, especially in resource-limited or high-turnover
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
How to Make Nutrition the Competitive Edge for Your Athletes
by Melissa Crowson, MS, RDN, CSCS
  • The “why” of nutrition — foods needed to generate ATP, stabilize DNA, support brain cell membrane structure
  • How to generate athlete buy-in
  • The 3 main goals for every coach implementing nutrition with their team
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Building an Effective Infrastructure for Sports Science
by Shane Bernhardson, MS, CSCS

This presentation will talk about building and evolving a sports science infrastructure and scaling operations out with department staff continuity, student opportunity and involvement, student analytics group, and support from academic departments within a multiple sport environment.

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Bridge the Gap: Exploring Outcome Improvement Through Inter-Professional Collaboration
by Amy Fraley, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS, TSAC-F
  • Navigate establishing inter-professional collaborative practice opportunities for the athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach in emergency management and return-to-activity guidelines
  • Consider collaborative strategies for injury prevention, concussion management, emergency action planning, and return-to-activity for implementation into clinical practice
  • Recognize how best practice and state law can be interpreted and utilized when planning emergency procedures for a variety of work settings
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (provided) / Poster Session
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Rolling Periodization: A Novel Hybrid Model of Programming for the Gen Pop Client
by Gini Grimsley, MS, CSCS,*D
  • Identify the key differences between linear, undulating, and hybrid periodization models
  • Describe how micro-adjustments and planned exercise rotation enhance training adaptation and adherence
  • Apply the rolling periodization framework to design flexible, evidence-informed programs for general population clients
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
Accelerated Recovery: A Glimpse Into Using Breathwork and Mindfulness Protocols in Athletics
by Shannon Watson, RN
  • Gain a basic understanding of the physicological impacts of down-regulating breathwork and mindfulness techniques on human physiology
  • Learn multiple breathwork techniques which can be directly applied in the coaching and training environments
  • Identify and understand the application of breathwork and mindfulness in training environments in order to accelerate athletic recovery and improve mental resiliance
3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Making It Work: Considerations for Building a S&C Program on a Budget
by Rob Warner, MS, CSCS, NSCACPT, TSAC-F, RSCC
  • Learn about creative ways to train
  • Learn about creative ways to collect data
  • Learn about creative places to find equipment
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM
Closing Remarks

Pricing



Thru March 24 After March 24*
Member  $85 $120
Student  $40 $50
Non-Member  $105 $140

*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.

 

FAQs

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    Individual Cancellation: All refund requests must be submitted in writing (email) and should state the reason for cancellation. No refunds will be accepted over the phone.
    Email: conferences@nsca.com

    50% refund if postmarked on or before the early registration date. 
    No refund after the early registration date. 

  • 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?
    Yes. Anyone who is interested in an NSCA Event can register.

    Do I need a Membership to register?
    No. You only need an NSCA Account to register. If you do not have one, you can create one for free.

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