Lifting for Power
June 11 – 12, 2004, at the NSCA World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
"Lifting for Power" is designed for the intermediate collegiate strength coach, high school strength coach, sport coach, or anyone who is interested in gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of power training.
The purpose of the “Lifting for Power” symposium is to present and discuss the scientific basis and rationale for power development. Classroom sessions will discuss energy systems, muscle physiology, adaptation, and its positive transfer to sports training. The hands-on sessions will teach how to properly execute the clean, snatch, DB clean, DB snatch, and various other power related types of training. These technique sessions will be extremely beneficial because attendees will have the opportunity to perform these exercises first hand. Attendees will come away with a powerful set of “tools” to help teach proper technique, utilize coaching cues, and knowledge that they can immediately apply to their athletes and clientele.
Symposium Goals
- Provide a scientific basis for strength and conditioning, focusing specifically on power training and its application to sports, and training.
- Demonstrate how to teach proper lifting technique that can be used in the real world for both barbell and dumbbell Olympic exercises.
- Provide a unique hands-on learning experience with the power exercises, lead by some of the best strength coaches and sport scientists in the field.
- Educate attendees about effective alternative methods of training that can help them in developing power with their athletes and clientele.
CEUs
1.6 CEUs NSCA
Symposium Text
Newton, Harvey. (2002). Explosive Lifting for Sports. Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL
Speakers
Michael Barnes, MEd, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, earned his MEd degree in Human Performance from Auburn University. He is the Education Director for the NSCA and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistŪ (Recertified with Distinction) and a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal TrainerŪ. Mr. Barnes has been a Division I Strength and Conditioning Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach for USA Rugby, and spent seven years as the Strength Development Coordinator for the San Francisco Forty-Niners.
Paul Fleschler, CSCS, is the Interim Men's Resident Coach and Technical Director for USA Weightlifting. His main responsibility is preparing the male resident athletes at the Olympic Training Center for all domestic and international competitions in addition to all aspects of the coaching education program. Mr. Fleschler has been involved in the sport of Weightlifting for over 20 years as an athlete, coach, and administrator and in 1992, was an athlete on the U.S. Olympic Team. He is a certified U.S. International Coach and a Certified Strength and Conditioning SpecialistŪ (CSCSŪ). Before moving to Colorado in the summer of 2001, Mr. Fleschler served as the Head Strength Coordinator for Indiana University Basketball. In addition to working with Coach Bob Knight's basketball team, Paul assisted with 22 other varsity sports at IU.
John Graham, MS, CSCS,*D, is the Vice President of the Human Performance Center, Allentown Sports Medicine and Human Performance Center. Mr. Graham earned his BA in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh and his MS in Health and Physical Education from East Stroudsburg University. He has served as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the US National Sprint Cycling Team and Parkette's National Gymnastic Team. Mr. Graham served as the strength and conditioning coordinator for four 2000 Olympic athletes and in 2002 coordinated the strength training program for three cyclists who qualified for the UCI World Championships.
Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the US Air Force Academy for three years. Mr. Hedrick has also held strength and conditioning positions at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO and at Fresno State University in Fresno, California.
William Kraemer, PhD, is a professor in the Human Performance Laboratory in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut. A former president of the NSCA and winner of several awards including the "Educator of the Year Award" and the "Lifetime Achievement Award," Dr. Kraemer has been a college strength and conditioning coach as well as a football coach, bringing a novel perspective to this presentation. He is also the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Peter Melanson, MS, CSCS, is currently the Education Programs Coordinator with the NSCA. His experience includes seven years as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Air Force Academy. He has trained elite collegiate, amateur, and professional athletes at such places as the New York Jets, Tennessee Volunteers, and at the United States Olympic Training Center. Mr. Melanson also served as the National Director of Strength/Conditioning and Advanced Rehab for HEALTHSOUTH, while developing and operating their Human Performance Center.
Steven Plisk, MS, CSCS,*D, is the Sports Performance Director for Velocity Sports Performance in Fairfield, CT. He also has 15 years of experience in collegiate strength and conditioning. Mr. Plisk is an Associate Editor for Strength and Conditioning Journal, a chapter author for the Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning textbook, and a presenter at NSCA symposia and Perform Better "Functional Training" seminars.
Schedule of Sessions
Day 1—Friday, June 11, 2004
| Time | Speaker | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 – 7:30am | Early Bird Workout | |
| 7:00 – 7:50am | Registration | |
| Classroom Sessions | ||
| 8:00 – 8:50am | John Graham, MS, CSCS,*D | Introduction to Power—This course starts by giving you a good understanding of the definition of power, as well as an informative overview of the application of power training and the effects it has associated with sports performance. You will also get a look at the biomechanical factors, neuromuscular factors, and the benefits of power training. |
| 9:00 – 9:50am | William Kraemer, PhD | Bioenergetics—Bioenergetics is concerned with the flow of energy within a biological system. It is the conversion of food into usable forms of energy. The foundation for power-specific types of training and exercise is based on the understanding of the production and use of energy. This session will explain how energy production may be modified through specific training regimens. |
| 10:00 – 10:50am | William Kraemer, PhD | Endocrinology—It is important for the strength and conditioning professional to understand the powerful endocrine system. The endocrine system is greatly influenced by resistance training, and being able to influence the endocrine system is of great value to the athlete and program administrator. |
| 11:00 – 11:50am | Steven Plisk, MS, CSCS,*D | Dynamic Flexibility—This session will focus on the proper use of dynamic flexibility and its benefits. You will also get an overview of the other traditional types of stretching such as static stretching and PNF. You should then be able to apply these different variations of stretching at the appropriate times in your training program. |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch | |
| Applied Sessions | ||
| 1:00 – 2:50pm | Paul Fleschler, CSCS | Teaching the Clean—This is a hands-on, application-based session. You will learn how to perform the Clean yourself as well as learning how to teach it. You can take this information with you and apply it to your own setting immediately. |
| 3:00 – 4:50pm | Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D | Teaching the DB Clean—This is a hands-on, application-based session. You will learn how to perform the Dumbbell (DB) Clean yourself as well as learning how to teach it. DB Olympic lifts are great variations on traditional lifts because they promote the same adaptations as barbell Olympic exercises in slightly different and beneficial ways. |
Day 2—Saturday, June 12, 2004
| Time | Speaker | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 – 7:30am | Early Bird Workout | |
| Classroom Sessions | ||
| 8:00 – 8:50am | Steven Plisk, MS, CSCS,*D | Program Design and Alternative Methods for Power Training—Every strength and conditioning program should follow the basic guidelines for providing safe and effective training programs. This classroom session will cover how to properly design a program for the Olympic lifts. You will also be introduced to alternative training methods that can be used to train for power, such as plyometrics, medicine ball, and other innovative techniques. |
| 9:00 – 9:50am | John Graham and Michael Barnes | Nutrition—Nutritional aspects of training for power are extremely important and should not be overlooked in a training program. This section will include scientifically based and applied nutritional strategies as they relate to power development. |
| 10:00 – 10:50am | Peter Melanson, MS, CSCS,*D | Real World Common Mistakes in Power Exercises—There is no question that Olympic style exercises are technically difficult to master-not only in performance but coaching as well. You will learn how to identify the most common mistakes that occur during the performance of Olympic lifts, and tips on how to spot these errors and how to correct them quickly and easily. |
| 11:00 – 11:50am | Michael Barnes, MEd, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT | Strength and Conditioning Standards and Guidelines—This session will center on the NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines, with an emphasis on facility safety and management. These are the "must" do's (standards) and "should" do's (guidelines) for the practitioners. |
| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Lunch | |
| Applied Sessions, 1:00 – 5:00pm | ||
| Allen Hedrick, MS, CSCS,*D | Teaching the DB Snatch—This is a hands-on, application-based session. You will learn how to perform the Dumbbell (DB) Snatch yourself as well as learning how to teach it. DB Olympic lifts are a great variation on traditional exercises because they promote the same adaptations as barbell Olympic exercises in slightly different and beneficial ways. | |
| Paul Fleschler, CSCS | Teaching the Snatch—This is a hands-on, application-based session. You will learn how to perform the Snatch yourself as well as learning how to properly teach it. | |
| Michael Barnes and Peter Melanson | Combination Lifts—Combination lifts are extremely beneficial to athletes, especially those new to the Olympic lifts. They utilize things you have learned up to this point and can be easily integrated into your program. Combination lifts can be very effective for targeting weak areas, and with developing motor learning patterns associated with basic and most commonly utilized Olympic lifts. | |
Location
NSCA World Headquarters
1885 Bob Johnson Drive,Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Hotel
Accommodations are available for $79 standard / $89 king at
DoubleTree Hotel
1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Call 1-800-222-TREE or 1-719-576-8900 for reservations (please indicate you wish to be under the NSCA block).
Registration Fees
$245 NSCA member, $430 Non-member
Registrations will be accepted until June 4, 2004. After June 4th registration will be limited to on-site only.
Refund Policy
All refunds must be requested in writing (mail, fax, or email) and should include the reason for cancellation. No refunds will be accepted via phone, and all refunds will be charged a $20 processing fee. No requests for refunds will be accepted after May 28, 2004.
