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Experience Caesars Palace
Stay and learn at the iconic Caesars Palace resort! Settle down into your luxurious room before joining us for four phenomenal days of presentations at the Conference Center.
Don't miss your chance to cross this tourist staple off your bucket list at a fantastic discounted conference rate!
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ENL – Member News – October 10
Gear Up: Coaches 2025 Just 90 Days Away!
Get ready for the ultimate event in coaching and sport performance. The NSCA Coaches
Conference is coming to New Orleans, LA, this January 8-10 — bringing you state-of-the-art
applied sport science and double the hands-on content. Join industry leaders for proven
strategies to transform performance.
Book Early & Save / NSCA.com/Coaches
Limited hotel spots – secure your room now!
ENL – Connect – October 10
Same as above, but optional Member callout:
Beyond industry-leading credentials, we're committed to providing professional development resources and affordable, effective continuing education. Empowered by growth opportunities like Coaches 2025, our community of over 60,000 certified professionals continues to set the standard across the strength and conditioning profession.
EVERYONE STRONGER
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Meet our COMMITTED SPONSORS investing in your learning.
Always looking to improve? Unite with the industry's finest at the NSCA Coaches Conference to connect, reflect, and stay effective.
Elevate your career potential at the only athletic performance event with cutting-edge applied sport science and double the hands-on sessions.
January 8-10, 2025
2.0 CEUs | Category A
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New Orleans, LA & Online
Join the world's best coaches for game-changing ideas that'll INSTANTLY IMPROVE your athletes' performance.
Nothing beats seeing people in person and the ability to network by meeting new coaches.
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- Coaches '23
Loved the location. I hope you return to the Swan & Dolphin soon. I will definitely be back if you do!
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- NSCACon '21
Coaches inspires young coaches like me to push the envelope and become the best version of myself.
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- Coaches '23
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HIGH SCHOOL
Listen to 10 episodes starring Coaches 2024 speakers — including both keynotes.
Meeting coaches I admire on social media and being able to ask them questions boosted my confidence.
I really enjoyed getting to know other coaches around the country and learning from some of the best in the world.
The presenters were extremely friendly and approachable.
Nothing beats learning and networking in person — and NOLA's vibrant energy only amplifies our atmosphere.
Wake up and get a few reps in with Coffee & Curls, making friends at multiple receptions, or talking shop with vendors.
Stay and learn at the Hyatt Regency under our discounted $185 (+ taxes) rate, just steps from Bourbon Street's iconic music, food, and culture scene.
- Dan Dalrymple, CSCS, RSCC*E Denver Broncos Head S&C Coach
Hurry — Limited Spots at our Host Hotel!
THIS IS MY PROFESSIONAL
It's where I come for new ideas to implement 2nd semester and how I grow as a professional. I can trace many of my day-to-day practices to this conference.
DEVELOPMENT.
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- Coaches '23
Test out the latest tech for yourself and discover innovative solutions for all of your program's needs — and, if you're lucky, walk away with free samples and swag along with your official Coaches t-shirt!
Speakers were awesome. Vendors were engaging. Food was provided for most meals. Great event!
When you join in person, you're not limited to sessions marked as "Streamed Live," so you can make your own schedule. Plus, you can participate hands-on, a fan-favorite unique to NSCA events.
Interested in several sessions at the same times? Don't worry, every attendee gets 1 year of access to all session recordings, sent out ~2 weeks after the event.
Catch up with old colleagues or grab drinks with new friends at 23 on-the-spot restaurants and lounges. Further, you'll find tons of other recreation options right on resort grounds!
I thoroughly enjoyed the conference and location. Great atmosphere, great people.
- NSCACon '21
- Coaches '23
BOURBON STREET
New Orleans, LA
Listen to 10 episodes starring Coaches 2024 speakers — including both keynotes.
Available wherever you get your podcasts.
Core Training to Complement the Big Lifts (Hands-On)
Lilly Bernardi, MS, CSCS, RSCC
Increase Your Credibility and Value in Your School District, Creation of a High School S&C Curriculum
Gary McChalicher, EdD, CSCS & Justin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC
Holistic Training and Exposure for Field Based Sports
Join the world's best coaches for game-changing ideas that'll INSTANTLY IMPROVE your athletes' performance.
In our fast-paced profession, outdated techniques hurt more than just performance — they jeopardize athlete safety and job security. Adapting is crucial to staying ahead and competitive.
"I enjoyed the level of expertise — so much to take away. Totally worth it!"
Start 2025 strong — bundle your Registration with Membership to unlock over $2,000 in continuing education resources.
» Instantly save $70 or more on this 2.0 CEU event
» Gain 2.4 CEUs in free quizzes annually ($360 value)
» Unlock NSCA TV + Member-only content ($175+ value)
» Access NSCA’s 5 industry-leading journals ($996 value)
Greg Walsh
Utilizing Sport Science in Return-to-Play
Alex Calder, CPSS, CSCS,*D, RSCC
Should Field Sport Athletes Catch a Clean? And Other Never-Ending Debates Around Weightlifting
Guy Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D & Andrew Layne, PhD, CSCS
Evaluating Success and Taking the Next Step in Your Career
Duncan French, PhD, CSCS, RSCC*E
Ryan Metzger, MS, CSCS, RSCC
Always looking to improve? Unite with the industry's finest at the NSCA Coaches Conference to connect, reflect, and stay effective.
Elevate your career potential at the only athlete's performance event with cutting-edge applied sport science and double hands-on sessions.
2.0 CEUs | Category A
January 8-10, 2025
New Orleans, LA & ONLINE
Increase Your Credibility and Value in Your School District, Creation of a High School S&C Curriculum
Justin Loudon, CSCS, RSCC
Should Field Sport Athletes Catch a Clean? And Other Never-Ending Debates Around Weightlifting
Guy Hornsby, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Bridging the Gap Between Performance & Wellness: Where’s the Gap in the Collegiate Setting?
Jenny Rearick, CPSS, CSCS
Core Training to Complement the Big Lifts (Hands-On)
Lily Bernardi, MS, CSCS, RSCC
Start 2025 strong — bundle your Registration with Membership to unlock over $2,000 in continuing education resources.
» Start saving immediately with this 2.0 CEU event
» Gain 2.4 CEUs in free quizzes annually ($360 value)
» Unlock NSCA TV + Member-only content ($175+ value)
» Access NSCA’s 5 industry-leading journals ($996 value)
Start 2025 strong — bundle your Registration with Membership to unlock over $2,000 in continuing education resources.
» Start saving immediately with this 2.0 CEU event
» Gain 2.4 CEUs in free quizzes annually ($360 value)
» Unlock NSCA TV + Member-only content ($175+ value)
» Access NSCA’s 5 industry-leading journals ($996 value)
Start 2025 strong — bundle your Registration with Membership to unlock over $2,000 in continuing education resources.
» Instantly save $70 or more on this 2.0 CEU event
» Gain 2.4 CEUs in free quizzes annually ($360 value)
» Unlock NSCA TV + Member-only content ($175+ value)
» Access NSCA’s 5 industry-leading journals ($996 value)
HIGH SCHOOL
Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning
Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC) Performance Institute
GAVIN PRATT
MS
ANDY GALPIN
PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Director & Scientist of Human
Performance, Coach, and Consultant
Host of 5-Star Podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Director & Scientist of Human Performance, Coach, and Consultant Host of 5-Star Podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Andy Galpin, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Senior Director of Strength & Conditioning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Performance Institute
Gavin Pratt, MS
Team USA Weightlifting Athlete, Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024 Games USA Records in Snatch, Clean and Jerk, Total, & 3x Pan Am Champion
Wes Kitts, OLY
OLY
Team USA Weightlifting Athlete, Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024 Games
USA Records in Snatch, Clean and Jerk, Total, & 3x Pan Am Champion
WES KITTS
MS
Weaponizing Your Strength and Conditioning: Positional Accuracy and Implement Interchangeability (Hands-On)
In our fast-paced profession, outdated techniques hurt more than just performance — they jeopardize athlete safety and job security. Adapting is crucial to staying ahead and competitive.
Applications of Speed Dynamics in a Team Setting: Youth to Professional (Hands-On)
Kevin Heiberger, MS, CSCS & Steffen Visk, CSCS
Sheri Walters, CPSS, CSCS
Bridging the Gap Between Performance & Wellness: Where’s the Gap in the Collegiate Setting?