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.

0.8 CEUs Category A

Event Itinerary – Saturday, March 16

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Check-in & On-site Registration

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Welcome and Introduction

8:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Progressing & Regressing Strength Based Exercises in a Large Group Collegiate Setting
by Phil Rombach, MAEd, CSCS

This session will explain how to provide proper progression and regression exercises in a large group setting on a low budget. The talk will consist of both lecture and hands-on and will specifically cover 5-6 exercises and their progression/regression based on a body type, training age and equipment availability.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
More Than a Rep Counter
by Ryan Lockard, CSCS, CSPS

This presentation will delve into using growth mindset and positive reinforcement to get the most out of your athlete.

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Lunch (provided) – Student Research Poster Presentation

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Stiffness and Elasticity for Sprinting: Performance and Injury Prevention
by Bryan Miller, MS, CSCS,*D

Will provide attendees information on how to maximize lower body stiffness and elasticity in order to produce desired results for speed/power. Both lecture and hands-on and will help attendees learn techniques to provide optimal muscular conditions to maximize speed.

2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Return to Performance: A Systematic Approach
by Griffin Waller, MA, CSCS

1. How to outline a standardized, performance-based, and shared decision making model to prepare athletes for a return to competition 2. How to improve collaboration and communication with multi-disciplinary team 3. How to integrate outcome measures and criteria based clearance criteria

3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Toughness, Tone and Tuning the Autonomic Nervous System for Sustainable Performance
by Ryan Baugus, DPT, PT and Erik Jernstrom, CSCS

Will cover the following and more: 1. Define terms: coherence, HRV, readiness 2. Develop context for the underlying physiology that drives PSNS vs SNS dominance, both acutely and chronically 3. Testing and reliability of tests and measures of readiness/preparedness 4. How to foster an internal environment that is primed to facilitate positive adaptation

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Good Byes and Thank Yous