Schedule
Join Practical Sessions and Peer Conversations That Turn Standards into Action
Special Events and Perks
First Timer’s Orientation
Monday, August 17 | 3:00 – 3:50 pm
New to NSCA events? Join us to meet key volunteers, learn how to get more out of your experience, and discover opportunities to advance your career.
Included with In-Person Registration
Opening Ceremonies & Awards
Monday, August 17 | 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Celebrate your 2026 Tactical Awards winners, hear an update on NSCA’s efforts for the tactical profession, and get inspired by MG Colin Tuley.
Included In Person & Streamed Live
Kick-Off Reception
Monday, August 17 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Close out Day 1 with great conversations and new connections. Join fellow attendees and exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall for complimentary food and drinks.
Included with In-Person Registration
NSCA Party
Tuesday, August 18 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Keep the conversations going with people who understand the job. Connect over food and drinks in a relaxed setting with other attendees and exhibitors.
More Details Coming Soon
Included with In-Person Registration
Light Breakfasts
Tuesday, August 18 | 7:30 – 9:30 am
Wednesday, August 19 | 7:30 – 9:00 am
Thursday, August 20 | 7:30 – 9:00 am
Fuel up with breakfast, coffee, and whole fruit in the Exhibit Hall.
Included with In-Person Registration
Lunch Breaks
Tuesday, August 18 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 19 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Grab a provided lunch, catch up with peers, and take time to explore the latest tools and technologies in the Exhibit Hall.
Included with In-Person Registration
Exhibit Hall
Evaluate Solutions for Tactical Performance
See the latest tools, technology, and systems used across tactical performance, all in one place. From wearables and monitoring platforms to recovery modalities and training equipment, determine what fits your environment before you invest.
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Raquel Hernandez, CSCS |
“Very professionally organized event. I was able to make lots of connections and network, and the exhibit hall was full of relevant booth holders.” |
Full Schedule
| Event Itinerary - Monday, August 17 - Eastern Time |
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Exhibitor Move-in/Set-up |
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Registration Open |
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM NSCA Store Open |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM First Timer's Orientation |
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4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Opening Ceremonies & Awards
Join us for a brief update on what NSCA is doing for the Tactical profession, followed by the Keynote presenter. |
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Kick-Off Reception All exhibitors and attendees welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Tuesday, August 18 - Eastern Time |
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast in Exhibit Hall See the latest in technology and training tools by visiting the exhibitors. A breakfast sandwich, coffee and whole fruit will be provided. all attendees and exhibitors welcome |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Title to be determined by Matt Krause, MA, ATC, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM The Gut Brain Axis by Jessica Scott, DPT, ATC, CSCS, TSAC-F and Jodie Humphrey, PT, ATC, CSCS Lecture |
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9:30 AM - 10:20 AM Off Axis, On Target: Rethinking the Squat for Operators by Tex McQuilkin, MS, CSCS*D Hands-On |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Beyond the Uniform: Rebuilding Purpose and Tribe for Lifelong Tactical Resilience by Ryan Padgett, RET Air Force Chaplain
Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Sleep and Recovery for Athletes: From Tactical to Contemporary. Enhancing Performance and Well-Being by Brian Newman, PhD, ATC, LAT, CSCS, RSCC Lecture |
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10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Performance Programming for Military Rucking: Improving Output While Reducing Structural Cost by Zack Nielsen, MS, CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D, RSCC and Cory Gilday, MS, CSCS Hands-on |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Carve out time to visit all the exhibitors – leaders in equipment, nutrition, and cutting-edge technology. We’ll also be providing lunch! Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM The Human Maintenance Manual: A Panel on Culture and Trust by Deb Canada, RET Army Officer Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Navigating the Tactical Fitness Crisis: Practical, Evidence-Based Interventions by Rob Orr, PhD, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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1:00 PM - 2:20 PM Charge Your Brain! How to Specify Your Training by Steven Glamcevski, CSCS Hands-on |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM When the Weight Isn't on the Bar: Mental Health First Aid in Tactical Coaching by Brad Holingsworth, CSCS, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Developing A Data Driven System In Tactical Populations by Ryan Carroll, CSCS*D Lecture |
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2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Redefining Tactical Physical Therapy: Proactive Operational Readiness by Douglas Briggs, PhD, CSCS*D, RSCC,*E Hands-on |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM From VO2MAX to the Fireground: How Standards Shape Training, Careers, and Health by Jacob Mota, PhD, CSCS, *D and Michael Conner
Lecture |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Cognitive Performance in Tactical Athletes: A Unified Framework by Mark Stephenson, MS, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Lecture |
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3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Mace Tactics: Unconventional Strength for the Tactical Athlete by David Pederson, CSCS*D, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Title to be determined by Martin Rooney, CSCS
Lecture sponsored by Perform Better |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Intent vs. Impact: An Active Duty Perspective on Operationalizing Human Performance by Joseph Stitch, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Police Defensive Tactics: A Biomechanical Approach by Shayan Emamjomeh, MS, CSCS and Marci Guzman, TSAC-F Hands-On |
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM NSCA Party All attendees & exhibitors welcome |
| Event Itinerary - Wednesday, August 19 - Eastern Time |
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7:00 AM - 7:50 AM Tactical Strength & Conditioning Professional Development Group (PDG) Meeting Grow as a professional and connect with peers during this meeting. Discover resources, share your knowledge, and get your questions answered. |
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7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast (provided) See the latest in technology and training tools by visiting the exhibitors. A breakfast sandwich, coffee and whole fruit will be provided. Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM NSCA Store Open |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM The Art of Connection: How to Immediately Increase the IMPACT of Your Coaching by Mike Caro, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, USAW
Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Blaming the System while Being the System: Taking Ownership of Team Dynamics to Deliver Better Performance by Catherine Wallace, MS, CSCS, RSCC, TSAC-F, USAW Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CNS Optimization & Activation - Rapid Readiness Micro-Protocol by Stewart Edmondson, MS, LMT, CSCS*D, USAW and Jay Smith Hands-On |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM All This Data…Now What? The Wearables ‘So What’ Panel by Spencer Posey, Chris Myers and Anthony Acevedo
Lecture is sponsored by Garmin |
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10:00 AM - 11:20 AM Science Versus: A Scientist’s Outcome Oriented Interpretation of Operator, Coach, and Leadership Vantages by Joshua Gregoire, MS, CSCS, ATC-L Hands-on |
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch Break (provided) Carve out time to visit all the exhibitors – leaders in equipment, nutrition, and cutting-edge technology. We’ll also be providing lunch! Unopposed exhibit hall time |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Training in Managed Chaos-Building High Performers in Low-Predictability Environments by CJ French, MEd, CSCS, RSCC*D
Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Optimizing Tactical Readiness: New Approaches to Conditioning Prescription and Performance Evaluation by Nathan Dicks, Ph.D., CSCS, *D, TSAC-F, *D and Robert Pettitt, PhD, CSCS Lecture |
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1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Bridge the Gap Lecture: Creating Ability Based Training Assessments and Systems for Law Enforcement Recruits by Andrew Shim, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC, USAW Hands-on |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM The Renaissance Coach: Weaponizing Non-Traditional Skills to Pioneer Fire Service Human Performance by Conner Freeland, MS, CSCS and Drew Stewart, CSCS Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Hydration Under Pressure by Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F Lecture |
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Training that Translates: Optimizing Officer Readiness by J.D. Edwards, TSAC-F Hands-on |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Scalable Readiness Monitoring in Tactical Populations: From Elite Sport to the Fireground by Alex Redshaw, MS
Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Operationalizing H2F in the USAR and ARNG: Turning Strategy into Readiness by Lt. Col. Joe Cruz, CSCS, RSCC*D & Nick Rice, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F Lecture |
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3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Bridge the Gap Practical: Creating Ability Based Training Assessments and Systems for Law Enforcement Recruits by Andrew Shim, EdD. CSCS*D FNSCA and Ian Bonder, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC Hands-on |
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4:00 PM - 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Closes - Exhibitors begin move-out |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Tactical Athlete TBI Recovery: Movement & Nutrition by Rebecca Rouse, TSAC-F, USAW and Maj Joel Del Rosario
Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Sport Science in Tactical Training: Evaluating Field Methods for Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance by Eli Mizelman, PhD Lecture |
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4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Mission-Critical Vision: Evaluation and Enhancement for Tactical Teams by Dylan Seeley, DC, CSCS Hands-on |
| Event Itinerary - Thursday, August 20 - Eastern Time |
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7:30 AM - 11:00 AM Registration Open |
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7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Light Breakfast (provided) See the latest in technology and training tools by visiting the exhibitors. A breakfast sandwich, coffee and whole fruit will be provided. |
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8:00 AM - 10:30 AM NSCA Store Open |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Operational Readiness Across the Perinatal Continuum: Advancing the Science of Training Tactical Women by Annmarie Chizewski, PhD, CSCS, USAW and Tessa Kochel, PhD, CSCS
Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Strength & Conditioning Saves Lives: Coaching Beyond the Program by Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, MSEd, CSCS*D, RSCC*D Lecture |
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8:00 AM - 8:50 AM Tactical Athlete to Coach: A DEA and Jersey Trooper’s Journey by Daniel Borowick, CSCS RSCC Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Periodize the Suck: Better Performance Through Sub-Optimal Training by Austin Womack, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Beyond Training Load: Recovery Science as a Readiness Weapon System by Joshua Hagen, PhD Lecture |
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9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Optimal Cardio Methods for the Tactical Population: Run, Row, Ride, or Resistance? by Matthew Wagner, PhD Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Optimizing Autonomic Recovery Following Maximal Exertion Using Evidence-Based Breathwork by Mark Jones, MS, NSCA CPT, TSAC-F
Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Stress-Proof Performance: Salidroside & the Tactical Athlete by Nick Barringer, PhD, RDN, CSSD, CSCS Lecture |
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM Forging Resilience: Training Strategies for the Norwich University Bataan Death March Team by Scott Caulfield, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F*D, RSCC*E & Hunter Dixson Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Police Physical Activity : Research & Case Study of an Effective Program by Robert Lockie PhD, TSAC-F and Erika Viramontes, CSCS
Lecture |
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Precision Requires Presence: Why Tactical Science Belongs Inside the Team by Pat Burgess, CPSS,CSCS,RSCC Lecture |
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Corporal V Harold Estep |
“Unlike any other training I’ve attended. A lot more hands on.” |
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