2010 National Conference
The 2010 NSCA National Conference will be held at the luxurious Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort and is the premier strength and conditioning event of the year. Attend lectures fromthe top professionals in the field or learn the latest research with over 180 abstract presentations. Enjoy many special Disney benefits, including 17 world-class restaurants, Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Attractions, discounted tickets to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, and the Extra Magic Hours benefit. This National Conference only comes around once every year, so do not miss your opportunity to experience this year’s conference from the confines of the beautiful Walt Disney World Resort.
Date : July 14-17, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL

Conference Site & Hotel
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
P.O. Box 22653
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
USA
Phone: 888-828-8850
Room Rate: $139 single $149 double
*Please indicate that you wish to be under the National Strength & Conditioning Association block.
Reservations made after June 18, 2010 will only be confirmed on a space available basis.

For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets,
CLICK HERE .
You may purchase Disney Theme Park tickets from the web link through July 10, 2010
CEUS
The NSCA National Conference provides the following continuing education units:
Refund Policy:
- All refund requests must be submitted in WRITING and should include the reason for cancellation. NO refunds will be accepted via phone.
- Full refunds less $20 if postmarked by May 21, 2010
- 50% refund if postmarked May 22 – June 25, 2010
- NO REFUNDS after June 25, 2010
Fees:
Cutoff days are by postmark
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Before
May 21, 2010
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May 22- June 25, 2010
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After June 25
On-Site Only!
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| Member |
$235 |
$275 |
$325 |
| Student Member |
$175 |
$205 |
$225 |
| Non-Member |
$370 |
$410 |
$460 |
| Non-Member Student |
$270 |
$300 |
$320 |
| One Day Only |
$175 |
$195 |
$215 |
Pre-printed Program Book
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$25 |
$25 |
$25 |
| Guest Pass |
$35 |
$35 |
$35 |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All attendees will be receiving an electronic version of the conference program/speaker handouts before the conference. If you would like to reserve a printed version of the conference program/speaker handouts there will be a $25 charge and you will receive it when you check-in.
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Before
May 22, 2010
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May 23- June 26, 2010
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After June 26
On-Site Only!
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| One Pre-Con: |
| Member |
$75 |
$95 |
$115 |
| Student Member |
$40 |
$60 |
$80 |
| Two Pre-Cons: |
| Member |
$125 |
$145 |
$175 |
| Student Member |
$70 |
$90 |
$120 |
Additional 0.2 NSCA and 2.0 NATA CEUs will be offered per 2 hour pre-con session.
REGISTRATION HOURS
| Wednesday, July 14 |
12:00pm-5:00pm |
| Thursday, July 15 |
6:30am-4:00pm |
| Friday, July 16 |
7:00am-4:00pm |
| Saturday, July 17 |
7:00am-2:00pm |
EXHIBITOR HOURS
Wednesday, July 14 Set-up 12:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, July 15 Early Bird 7:00am-8:00am
                        10:00am-5:00pm
              Reception 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, July 16     Early Bird 7:00am-8:00am
                        10:00am-2:00pm
Saturday, July 17             10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm |
Pre Con: Speed Training 101 Sponsored by Perform Better |
Martin Rooney, MHS, PT, CSCS |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm |
Pre-Con: The Science of Supplementation Sponsored by ISSN |
Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA |
| 2:00pm-4:00pm |
Pre-Con: Strength and Conditioning for Tennis |
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS
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| 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Pre Con: Advanced Small Group Training Techniques |
Pete Twist
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| 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Pre-Con: Take Home Advice on Enhancing Performance and Physique:
Real World Sports Nutrition Sponsored by ISSN |
Jose Antonio, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
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| 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Pre-Con: Training for Game Speed
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Ian Jeffreys, MS, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA and
Jeremy Sheppard, PhD, CSCS,*D
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| 4:00pm-6:00pm |
Pre Con: LOCOMOTION- If You Can’t Go from “A” to “B” Then You Can’t Keep Up with Me Sponsored by Perform Better
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Todd Wright , CSCS
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 9:00am-10:00am |
Vertical Core Sponsored by Perform Better |
Todd Wright, CSCS |
| 9:00am-10:00am |
Teaching and Understanding the Snatch and Squatting Techniques |
Michael Waller, MA, CSCS, *D, NSCA-CPT, *D |
| 10:00am-11:00am |
The Performance Enhancing Power of Milk |
Jeff Stout |
| 10:00am-11:00am |
The "Muscle Machine" - Rediscovering it's History |
Loren Chiu , PhD, MS, CSCS |
| 11:00am-12:00pm |
Keynote: TBD
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TBD
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| 12:00pm-1:00pm |
From the Field Session in Exhibit Hall: Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Strength, Flexibility, Power, & Rate of Force Development |
Geff Purdy |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Shoulder Disorders Attributed to Weight-Training: Preventative Implications |
Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, CSCS |
| 1:00pm-3:00pm |
Sports Nutrition Needs and Supplements for Endurance, Strength, and Power Athletes |
Joel Cramer, , PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA CPT*D,FNSCA;
Joe Weir , PhD, FNSCA; & Andy Fry, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
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| 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Interpreting the Literature - Stats for the Strength Coach |
Christopher Berger, PhD, CSCS |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Better Athletic Performance through Weightlifting |
Leo Totten, MS |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
"Strategic Anaerobic Training Modalities to Improve Movement Economy,
Performance Speed, and Power Output in Endurance Athletes" |
Mark Peterson, PhD, CSCS, *D |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm |
NSCA Index Championships |
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Friday, July 16, 2010
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 9:00am-10:30am
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Rehabilitation/ Reconditioning of the Injured Athlete in a Weight Room
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Jaynie Bjornaraa , PhD, MPH, PT, CSCS*D; Terry Grindstaff, PhD, PT, CSCS,*D
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| 9:00am-10:30am
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Active Recovery: Play Hard-Rest Hard |
Pete Twist
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| 10:30am-12:00pm
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The Art of Exceptional Training Sponsored by Perform Better |
Martin Rooney MHS, PT, CSCS
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| 10:30am-12:00pm
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Training for Combat Sports; Maximizing strength and Power endurance |
Andy Galpin , MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
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| 12:00pm-1:00pm
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From the Field Session in the Exhibit Hall: Active Resistance Training
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Diane Vives
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| 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Please Pass the Protein: Ending the Confusion about Protein Consumption for Athletes
Sponsored by The National Dairy Council
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Bob Seebohar, CSCS
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| 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Monitoring of Strength and Power in High Performance Athletes
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Mike McGuigan, PhD, CSCS,*D
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| 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Predictors of Pro Hockey Talent: The NHL Scouting Combine
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E. J. McGuire, PhD
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| 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Assessment & Training of the Vertical Jump Sponsored by ASCA
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Jeremy Sheppard, PhD, CSCS,*D
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| 3:00pm-4:00pm
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Facts and Fallacies of Fitness
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Brad Schoenfeld, CSCS
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| 3:00pm-4:00pm
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Examining the Latest Research on Overuse Injuries: Weightroom Tips for
the Strength & Conditioning Professional
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Kenneth Cieslak, DC, ATC, CSCS
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| 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Hollowing vs Bracing Abs for Performance
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Lee Brandon, CSCS
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
| Time |
Session |
Presenter(s) |
| 9:00am-10:30am
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Alcohol and Exercise: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
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Jakob Vingren, PhD, CSCS,*D and
Perry Koziris , PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
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| 9:00am-10:30am
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TBD
coaches track
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William Kraemer , PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
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| 10:30am-12:00pm
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Speed & Agility Training
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Jimmy Radcliffe
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| 10:30am-12:00pm |
Coaching Gamespeed- The Challenge of Reactive Agility
coaches track |
Ian Jeffreys, MS, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA
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| 1:00pm-2:00pm
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Monitoring Athletic Condition with the Reactive Strength Index
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Eamonn Flanagan, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
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| 1:00pm-2:00pm |
Developing a High School Performance Center
coaches track |
Mike Nitka, MS, CSCS, *D, FNSCA |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Sprint Mechanics: Combining New Insights and Old Ideas to Refine Our Physical Preparation
Sponsored by UK S&C |
Jon Goodwin , MS, CSCS |
| 2:00pm-3:00pm |
Drills You Can Use with High School Athletes
coaches track |
Kevin Vanderbush, MS, CSCS,*D |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm
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Vertical Jump
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Shawn Myszka, CSCS,*D
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| 3:00pm-4:00pm
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From 8-28: Progressive Development of The High Performance Athlete
coaches track |
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS |
| 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Drawing the Best out of your Athletes
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Whitney Moore, MS and Mary Fry, PhD
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| 4:00pm-5:00pm
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TBD
coaches track
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Jay Hoffman, PhD, CSCS*D, FNSCA |


Certification Exam
The CSCS and NSCA-CPT certifications are considered to be the most highly respected and credible fitness-related certifications available. Join the 36,000 professionals who have obtained their prestigious CSCS or NSCA-CPT certifications and register online at www.nsca-cc.org or call the NSCA Certification at 888-746-2378 for more information.
Exam Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Early Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Registration Cut-Off: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Course
Swan Dolphin Resort
Orlando, FL
July 13-14, 2010
In partnership with USA Weightlifting, the NSCA is bringing to its members the USA Weightlifting Level 1Coaching Course. The course will precede the National Conference. Registration and payment for the NSCA Conference/hotel does not include registration and payment for the USA Weightlifting Coaching Course/hotel.
To register for the course, please go online at http://weightlifting.teamusa.org. On the home page, click on the red Coaching Courses button, and on the next screen click Level 1.
If you have questions, please call the USA Weightlifting National Office at 719-866-4508 or email us at usaw@usaweightlifting.org
All NSCA Conferences and Events are subject to change location and date; as well as possible cancelation without notice.