2026 PERSONAL TRAINERS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
Coach the Individual in Front of You with Evidence-Based, Client-Ready Strategies
October 27-30, 2026 | Online Only | Eastern Time | 2.0 CEUs Category A
Overview
Current Education for Real Client Questions
Your clients bring complex challenges, not textbook cases. The 2026 NSCA Personal Trainers Virtual Conference (PTCon) returns for personal trainers and client-facing strength and conditioning professionals who want actionable answers for the people they train.
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- Match training decisions to each client’s goals, constraints, and ability level.
- Attend virtually and take part in Q&A after every session without losing days to travel.
- Earn 2.0 CEUs with flexible continuing education to support your recertification requirements.
| Angel Gutierrez, CSCS Personal Trainer, Total Health Systems, Inc. PTCon 2024 Attendee |
“The topics were very useful, and the speakers were very thorough and knowledgeable. The virtual conference allows me to learn on my own time and not disrupt my personal training at all.” |
Who Attends
Built for Professionals Who Guide Client Training and Progress
- Certified Personal Trainers: Turn client goals, nutrition questions, and in-session adjustments into practical programs that keep clients progressing.
- Private-Sector Strength and Conditioning Coaches: Coach beyond the team setting with periodization, power, and athletic progressions for everyone from youth athletes to older adults.
- Independent Coaches, Business Owners, and Facility Directors: Build a coaching business clients trust with credible visibility, smarter session flow, and a client experience that reflects your standards.
- Allied Health Professionals: Bridge pain, mobility, and return-to-performance needs with training steps clients can understand and follow.
Schedule
Fresh Perspectives on Relevant Topics
Programming & Periodization: Rolling Periodization, Interference Effect, Velocity-Based Training (VBT)
Movement & Performance Training: Movement & Motor Learning, Medicine Ball Training, Sports Performance Progressions
Client Populations: Youth Training, General Population, Recreational Athletes, Aging Athletes
Nutrition & Wellness: Nutrition Assessment, GLP-1 Considerations
Pain, Mobility & RTP: Train with Pain, ELDOA Method, Return to Performance
Business, Facility & Brand: Corporate Training Opportunities, Facility Design, Social Media Authenticity
| Event Itinerary - Tuesday, October 27 - Eastern Time |
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Stop Counting, Start Coaching: Moving Past Macros for Better Nutrition Assessment by Liz McNear, MS, RD Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Maintaining Authenticity With Your Brand on Social Media by Tim Caron, MS, CSCS Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Hot Zones for Youth Training by Lance Walker, MS, PT, CSCS Lecture/Hands On Sponsored by Perform Better |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Rolling Periodization: A Hybrid Programming Model by Gini Grimsley, MS, CSCS,*D Lecture |
| Event Itinerary - Wednesday, October 28 - Eastern Time |
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12:00 PM - 1:50 PM Return to Performance Through the Eyes of a Strength Coach by Bob Poehling, MSc, CPSS, CSCS Lecture/Hands On |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Training the Aging Athlete by Parker Teagle, MS, CSCS Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Managing the Interference Effect: Maximizing Performance with a Well-Rounded Strength and Conditioning Program by Georgia Filler, CSCS Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Beyond Ozempic: Your GPS for Navigating the GLP-1 Era by Becky Searls, NSCA-CPT, USAW Lecture |
| Event Itinerary - Thursday, October 29 - Eastern Time |
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM VBT Training: More than Just a 1RM by Justin Loudon. CSCS, RSCC*D Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Rotational Resilience: Medicine Ball Training for the General Population by Phil Nash, CSCS Hands On |
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2:00 PM - 3:50 PM The Athletic Blueprint: Movement, Motor Learning, & Facility Design by Bill Parisi, CSCS Lecture/Hands On |
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Simple Program Design for the Beer League Athlete: Performance Without Burnout by Emma Schmid, CSCS Hands On |
| Event Itinerary - Friday, October 30 - Eastern Time |
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Training Opportunities in the Corporate Space and Navigating FSA/HSA Funding by Kori Angers, MS, CPSS, CSCS,*D Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 2:50 PM Train With Pain: Continuing Your Training Program with Appropriate Modifications by Christian Wade, PT, DPR, Cert. DN Lecture/Hands On |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Sports Performance Progressions for General Populations by Casey Bond, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E Hands On |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Maximize Your Mobility Utilizing the ELDOA Method by Phillip Scruggs, MS Lecture |
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PTCon 2024 Attendee |
“Excellent delivery by expert speakers, immediately applicable to clients. I appreciate the online format allowing flexible viewing after the conference.” |
Virtual Experience
Online Learning That Fits Your Workday
Pricing
Convenient, Cost-Effective Continuing Education
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Ultra Early Bird Through Sept 2 |
Early Bird Sept 3 – Oct 7 |
Standard After Oct 7 |
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Professional Member |
$325 |
$355 |
$385 |
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Registration + Professional Membership |
$455 |
$485 |
$515 |
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Student Member |
$270 |
$300 |
$325 |
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Registration + Student Membership |
$340 |
$370 |
$395 |
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Non-Member |
$495 |
$535 |
$575 |
Earn 2.0 CEUs Category A toward the 2024–2026 NSCA recertification cycle.
PTCon provides 20 contact hours of continuing education and may qualify for 2.0 or 20 CECs, depending on your certifying organization’s requirements.
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PTCon 2024 Attendee |
“This was a very convenient and cost-effective way to get a lot of excellent information. I loved the variety of topics and access to these presentations to watch again.” |
Official Sponsors
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Cancellation Policy
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
Full refund less $20 if requested by September 2, 2026
50% refund if postmarked September 3, 2026 - October 7, 2026
No refund after October 7, 2026 -
CEU Options
The NSCA has many options to help you obtain the necessary CEUs to recertify. Please check the CEU Opportunities page for the most current information.
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Exhibitors
Reach a focused online audience of personal trainers and private-sector coaches during four days of client-ready education. Sponsorship opportunities include a 30-second commercial shown multiple times throughout the virtual event. We look forward to highlighting you to our attendees.
Email: exhibitors@nsca.com
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Other Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event being held?
Online.As a registered attendee, will I receive a recording of the online, virtual or live streamed event?
Yes. You will receive a recording approximately 30 days after the event to review anything you may have missed. You will have access for one year.If I miss some of the online, virtual or live streamed event, will this affect my CEUs?
No. You will receive a recording after the event to review anything you may have missed, therefore receiving the full Category A CEUs.Are there group registration prices?
Yes. If you have a team of 4 or more we can offer a discount. Email conferences@nsca.com.Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance?
Yes. A certificate will be emailed to you approximately 1 week 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?
Create Account
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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