Plyometrics and Speed Development

July 30 – 31, 2004, at the NSCA World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.

SOLD OUT—We are no longer accepting registrations for this symposium.

Providing an understanding of the fundamentals of plyometric, speed, and agility training, plus hands-on experience.

Are you interested in helping your athletes develop speed, power, and agility? Would you like to incorporate plyometric exercises into your programs, but lack the hands-on experience to feel confident introducing these exercises to your athletes? The NSCA's Plyometrics and Speed Development symposium is your chance to learn the theories behind these methods of training and gain practical experience applying those theories. Each day will be broken into two sessions—a classroom session and an applied session at the new state-of-the-art NSCA World Headquarters. The morning classroom sessions will present the theory and scientific basis for plyometric and agility training in the educational classroom. The afternoon applied sessions will give you hands-on experience learning and teaching plyometric, speed, and agility progressions and techniques out on the 70 x 40 yard speed and agility field.

Symposium Goals

To educate the attendees about the theory underlying plyometric, speed, and agility training and instruct them on proper technique.
To highlight the fundamental principles of speed/agility training.
To instruct the attendees on proper program design when incorporating plyometric and speed/agility exercises.
To identify any sport specific and individual needs and discuss how those needs will impact a program design.
To provide hands-on, practical experience in performing plyometric and speed/agility drills.

CEUs

1.6 CEUs NSCA

Symposium Text

Radcliffe JC, Farentinos RC. (1999). High Powered Plyometrics. 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 Specialist® (Recertified with Distinction) and a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer®. 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.

John Cissik, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, is the director of wellness services at Texas Woman's University and is the owner of Fitness and Conditioning Enterprises, which specializes in providing speed and agility instruction to young athletes. Mr. Cissik also serves as a strength and conditioning consultant with several track and field teams. He holds a Master's Degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M University, and certifications from the NSCA, USA Track & Field, and USA Weightlifting. Mr. Cissik has written several books on strength and speed training, as well as many coaching and lay articles and videos.

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.

Jimmy Radcliffe, MS, is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. Now well into his second decade at the University of Oregon, he directs the year-round participation and preparation of Oregon's football, men's basketball, and men's and women's track teams. During his tenure, the longest of any current Pac-10 strength and conditioning coach, Mr. Radcliffe has established himself as a highly respected teacher, coach, and author. An active educator throughout the world, he is widely recognized as one of the leading authorities regarding exercise for the development of strength, speed, and agility. Prior to working at the University of Oregon, Mr. Radcliffe was a teacher and coach at Aloha High School (Oregon) for six years in addition to serving as athletic trainer for two years. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Oregon and his Bachelor's Degree from Pacific University.

Mark D. Stephenson, CSCS, received his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Rhode Island College. He has 15 years of experience working with elite, professional, collegiate, and high school athletes. Mr. Stephenson has worked in both the private and Division I arena. Most recently, he served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Providence College where he worked primarily with Men's Basketball and Men's and Women's Ice Hockey. Mr. Stephenson is currently working towards his Master's Degree in Sport Psychology.

Schedule of Sessions

Download the conference brochure (370kb pdf file) for the complete schedule.

Location

NSCA World Headquarters
1885 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Hotel

Accommodations are available at Sheraton Hotel
2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Call (719) 576-5900 or 888-625-5144 for reservations (please indicate you wish to be under the NSCA block). $79.00 Single/Double.

Registration Fees

$245 NSCA member, $430 Non-member

Registration is on a space available basis. Space islimited, so register early.

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 July 9, 2004.