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2012 National Conference - Schedule



Wednesday, July 11, 2012

TRACKSESSION DESCRIPTIONPRESENTER
12:00 pm -
2:00 pm
Pre-conference Symposium Scientific Muscle: A Periodized Approach to Maximizing Muscle Development
Brad Schoenfeld, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Pre-conference Symposium Top 40 Exercises: Stop Rifling Through Endless Exercise Progressions
Sponsored by Gopher Performance
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
2:00 pm -
4:00 pm
Pre-conference Symposium Proper Running Techniques for Youth Physical Development Pat Cullen-Carroll, CSCS, Greg Schoutoen, Nick Cullen-Carroll, CSCS, & Rick Howard, CSCS,*D
Pre-conference Symposium An Integrated Approach to Change the Outcome Part I: Neuromuscular Screening Methods to Identify High ACL Injury Risk Athletes Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS & Tim Hewitt, PhD
Pre-conference Symposium Top Training Template You can Train a Grandma or a Judo Olympian
Sponsored by Gopher Performance
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
4:00 pm -
6:00 pm
Pre-conference Symposium Fundamental Movement and Plyometrics for Youth Physical Development
Ian Jeffreys, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA & Larry Meadors, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Pre-conference Symposium An Integrated Approach to Change the Outcome Part II: Neuromuscular Screening Methods to Identify High ACL Injury Risk Athletes
Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS & Tim Hewitt, PhD

Thursday, July 12, 2012

TRACKSESSION DESCRIPTIONPRESENTER
7:00 am -
8:00 am
Wake-up Workout Morning Balanced Athlete
Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
8:30 am -
9:30 am
Lecture Session Extending the Laboratory into the Field Through Technology
Chris Dalcin, BPHE, CSCS
Lecture Session Game Speed: Functionally Integrated Training for Sports Performance Scott Moody
Research Session Can You Find Exercise in a Bottle? Maybe…Maybe Not Moh Malek, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
9:30 am -
10:30 am
Lecture Session
Sponsored by NSCA Japan
Muscle Training for Prevention and Improvement of Lifestyle Related Diseases and Brain Function Toshio Moritani, PhD
10:30 am -
11:30 am
OPENING CEREMONY
11:30 am -
1:00 pm
LUNCH | UNOPPOSED EXHIBIT HALL HOURS | EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
Lecture Session Periodization: The Golden Formula of Training Stress and Recovery
Jason Karp, PhD
1:00 -
3:00 Lecture Session
Sponsored by GNC
Exercise and Energy Expenditure in Weight Management and Body Composition

Dietary Interventions in Weight Management and Body Composition

Combining Nutritional Supplements and Exercise in Weight Management & Body Composition
Trent Herda, PhD


Abbie Smith, PhD, CSCS


Tammy Evetovich, PhD, CSCS
Research Session Micronutrients and Performance
Travis Thomas, PhD, CSCS
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
Lecture Session The Role of Core Stability: Evidence-Based from the Lab and Field
Michael Tse, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Research Session GARY DUDLEY LECTURE: Compatibility of Training Programs: Problems and Solutions William Kraemer, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
Lecture Session Attenuated Muscle in Obesity: The Role of Resistance Exercise for Enhancing Muscle Quality
Mark Peterson, PhD, CSCS,*D
Lecture Session Individualizing the Management of Overhead Throwing Athletes Eric Cressey, CSCS
Research Session Maximizing Athletic Performance and Safety During Intense Exercise in the Heat Doug Casa, PhD, ATC, CSCS
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Lecture Session High-Intensity Interval Training
Daniel Carl, PhD, & Thomas Herrmann, EdD, PT, ATC, CSCS
Research Session Remodeling and Adaptation of Tendon to Mechanical Load Mick Joseph, PhD, PT
5:00 pm -
6:30 pm
EXHIBITOR RECEPTION

Friday, July 13, 2012

TRACKSESSION DESCRIPTIONPRESENTER
7:00 am -
8:00 am
Wake-up Workout Morning Balanced Athlete
Johnny Gillespie, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
8:30 am -
10:00 am
Lecture Session Strength and Conditioning for the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Athlete
Sponsored by Gopher Performance
Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Lecture Session Sarcopenia and Geriatric Strength Training Jaynie Bjornaraa, PhD, CSCS,*D, MPH, PT, ATC
10:00 am -
11:30 am
Lecture Session Micros, Mesos and Macros: Organization of a Training Plan Joe Kenn, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC, NFL Strength Coach
Lecture Session When to Initiate Integrative Neuromuscular Training to Reduce Sports-related Injuries and Enhance Health in Youth Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS
Research Session A Mechanistic and Practical Examination of the Effects of HMB on Performance and Body Composition Across Varying Levels of Age, Sex, and Training Experience
Sponsored by EAS
Jacob Wilson, PhD, CSCS,*D & Jeffery Stout, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
11:30 am -
1:00 pm
LUNCH | UNOPPOSED EXHIBIT HALL HOURS | EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
From-the-Field
Hands-on Sessions
The Speed Ladder: How to Get On-field Performance
Paul Mitchell, CSCS,*D
Developing Explosiveness through Upper and Lower Body Plyometrics
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS
Water-filled Implements
Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Acceleration
Loren Landow, CSCS
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
Lecture Session In-season Training and Activity Preparation for Basketball and Other Sports
Dwight Daub, MS, CSCS, NBA Strength Coach
Lecture Session Maximize Resistance Training Effectiveness by Using Biomechanical Principles
Jonathan Anning, PhD, CSCS,*D
Research Session Kettlebells & Science: What Do We Know? Bill Campbell, PhD, CSCS
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
From-the-Field
Hands-on Sessions
The Speed Ladder: How to Get On-field Performance
Paul Mitchell, CSCS,*D
Developing Explosiveness through Upper and Lower Body Plyometrics
Mark Kovacs, PhD, CSCS
Water-filled Implements
Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Acceleration
Loren Landow, CSCS
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
Lecture Session Drawing the Line: The CPT's Scope of Practice
Robert Linkul, CSCS, NSCA-CPT & Tony Mikla, CSCS, MSPT, DPT
Lecture Session The Role of Resistance Training on Running Economy Michael Tse, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Research Session MICHAEL H. STONE SPORTS SCIENCE LECTURE: Use of Technology to Enhance Strength & Conditioning Jay Hoffman, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
Lecture Session Metabolic Resistance Training
Brad Schoenfeld, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Lecture Session Strength and Conditioning in MLB – A Game of Adjustments Sean Marohn, MS, CSCS, RSCC, MLB Strength Coach
Research Session The Power of Combining a Modest Exercise Program and Nutrition Manipulations to Impact Health, Body Composition and Fitness in an Overweight and Obese Population Richard Kreider, PhD
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Lecture Session Strength & Conditioning Training for Swimmers
Grif Fig, CSCS & Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Lecture Session Fueling Up Using Current Trends to Enhance Performance Dawn Weatherwax-Fall, CSCS
Research Session Critical Evaluation of Strength and Conditioning Research Joe Weir, PhD, FNSCA
6:30 pm -
9:00 pm
AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday, July 14, 2012

TRACKSESSION DESCRIPTIONPRESENTER
8:30 am -
10:00 am
Lecture Session Athlete Profiling: Choosing a Periodization System to Maximize Individual Performance
Nick Winkleman, MSc, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Coaching Session Youth Physical Development: Age-related, not Age-determined Dave Stodden, PhD, CSCS
Research Session Caffeine and Anaerobic Performance Jon Kyle Davis, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT & Matt Green, PhD
10:00 am -
11:30 am
Lecture Session Optimizing Post-game Nutrition with Chocolate Milk
Sponsored by Got Chocolate Milk?
Clete McLeod, MS, CSCS
Coaching Session Positive Youth Physical Development Roundtable Ian Jeffereys, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, Dave Stodden, PhD, CSCS, Larry Meadors, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, Patrick McHenry, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC, Cheryl Richardson, MS, CSCS, Bob Takano, CSCS & Moderated by Rick Howard, CSCS,*D
Research Session Reconsidering the Role of Carbohydrates for Athletes Jeff Volek, PhD, RD and Stephen Phinney, MD, PhD
11:30 am -
1:00 pm
LUNCH | UNOPPOSED EXHIBIT HALL HOURS | EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
From-the-Field Hands-on Sessions Training with Ropes
Colin Aina, CSCS,*D
Medicine Balls
Scott Moody
DB Olympic Lifts
Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
Reactive Agility Training
Ian Jeffreys, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
1:00 pm -
2:00 pm
Lecture Session From Mom’s Genes to Your Jeans: Genetic Determinants of Weight Management
Lou Schuler, CSCS
Coaching Session “Get to the Game-Stay in the Game” Strategies for Designing Athletic Strength and Conditioning Programs With a Goal of Injury Prevention and Management Dan Dalrymple, NFL Strength Coach
Research Session Do Skeletal Muscle Fiber Types Change With Training? A Conclusion to the Debate Andy Galpin, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
From-the-Field
Hands-on Sessions
Training with Ropes
Colin Aina, CSCS,*D
Medicine Balls
Scott Moody
DB Olympic Lifts
Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
Reactive Agility Training
Ian Jeffreys, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
2:00 pm -
3:00 pm
Lecture Session Understanding, Designing and Implementing an Exercise Program for Multiple Sclerosis
Jeff Segal, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Lecture Session A New Method of Evaluating Acceleration and Deceleration Demands within Elite Level Hockey
Sponsored by UK S&C
Andy Hudson
Research Session The Use of Nutritional Supplementation in Sports: Safety, Efficacy, and the NCAA
Abbie Smith, PhD, CSCS,*D & Colin Wilborn, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ATC
3:00 pm -
4:00 pm
Lecture Session Role of Nutrition in Mitigating Exercise-induced Immune Depression
Sponsored by Herbalife
Richard Kreider, PhD
Coaching Session Training Principles for the Hockey Athlete Paul Goodman, CSCS,*D, NHL Strength Coach
Research Session Metabolic Conditioning – Does One Size Fit All? Carl Maresh, PhD
4:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Research Session Research Design for Applied Setting Bill Sands, PhD, CSCS

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