2023 NSCA
National Conference
Expert Speakers
Elevate your program with SCIENCE-BACKED STRATEGIES from real professionals who understand the unique challenges of the tactical sector.
Learn in Las Vegas
Take advantage of Vegas' affordability as a major hub for business and travel—plus locked-in rates for all attendees.
Experience Luxury Resorts
AT UNPARALLELED PRICES
Whether you're staying at the M Resort or South Point Hotel, you'll be able to enjoy incredible amenities, exclusive government room rates, and award-winning restaurants—all in addition to four days of industry-expanding presentations.
Conveniently Located on the Las Vegas Strip
Registration Pricing
SAVE UP TO $100 with Early Bird Pricing!
National Strength and Conditioning Association
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
+ (800) 815-6826
+ (719) 632-6722
conferences@nsca.com
About the NSCA
Founded in 1978, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning and related sport science professions around the world.
The NSCA exists to empower a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education. The NSCA community is composed of more than 60,000 members and certified professionals throughout the world who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.
© 2023 National Strength & Conditioning Association
All the excitement takes place at the M Resort—an extravagant hotel and spa with scenic views of the Las Vegas Strip—available to you at an exclusive Government room rate.
Spend your day connecting with peers in the state-of-the-art conference center before lounging on the expansive pool deck and enjoying in-house dining and entertainment.
Treat yourself to a trip to Vegas this summer and stay on the leading edge of the tactical sector with a event to remember!
LEARN IN LUXURY
- Anthony Santos, NSCA Member
Why We Keep Coming Back for More
Some of our attendees have been joining us for over 25 years.
With a strong reputation for exceeding expectations, it's no wonder the strength and conditioning community chooses to reunite at NSCACon year after year.
There's nothing else like it.
Emerging Topics
U.S. Border Patrol Academy: Lessons in Cutting Attrition Without Killing Standards by Garth Spendiff, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F, Ryan Landrum, & Manuel Cruz
Experience 55+ EVIDENCE-BASED SESSIONS on industry-wide advancements and each branch of the tactical sector
Conference Sponsors
Meet the INDUSTRY-LEADING ORGANIZATIONS investing in your learning.
Explore New Opportunities
Learn the latest tactical research through evidence-based lectures, hands-on sessions, and roundtable discussions.
Expand Your Network
Elevate Your Skills
Connect with an unrivaled collection of experts, leaders, coaches, and researchers across the tactical sector.
Shake hands with hiring managers and scope out exciting roles in this rapidly expanding subset of our field.
"I always enjoy connecting
with old friends and staying
up-to-date on new research."
Tactical Mobility Recovery and Evaluation by Patrick McHenry, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Data: Where Does It Lie? by James Smuda, CSCS & Rob Hartman, MAEd, CSCS
Readiness, Longevity, and Overall Quality of Life by David Siu, CSCS, RSCC*D & MAJ Rick Warren, CSCS, TSAC-F
Trial by Fire: Optimizing Recruit Performance by Kate Dennison, MS, TSAC-F & Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Strong as a Mother — Postnatal Return-to-Training by Kara Radzak, PhD, ATC
Sport Science in Tactical Training — Evaluating Aerobic and Anaerobic Performance without Fancy Equipment by Eliran Mizelman, MSc
Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F): Culture Change in the US Army by Doug Briggs, PhD, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Give LEO Injuries Arrest: Movement Prep for Dynamic Police Work by Tex McQuilkin, MS, CSCS & Ofc Cali Hinzman, TSAC-F
Former US Army Green Beret and Co-founder of nonprofit Merging Vets & Players
KEYNOTE Nate Boyer
Registered Dietician for Fire/Police and Founder of RescueRD Nutrition
Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Director of First Responder Research Laboratory and Owner of Tactical Fitness Institute
Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Program Supervisor of the Fitness Wellness Unit at the Texas Department of Public Safety
Michael Harper
"There's a strong sense of community here."
"I always enjoy connecting with old friends and staying up-to-date on new research."
NSCA membership secures you the best pricing for every event—even if you're just joining now!
Invest in membership to instantly save $50-260 on your event registration.
Whether you attend to uncover new strategies and techniques, meet fellow professionals, or earn 2.0 CEUs, we want you there!
Our easy-to-use Justification Toolkit has everything you need to clearly communicate the benefits of attending this industry-expanding event.
JUSTIFICATION TOOLKIT
MAKE THE CASE FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE
This August 22-25, join your peers at Tactical Annual Training for first-class strength and conditioning education tailored to the tactical sector.
This August 22-25, join your peers at Tactical Annual Training for first-class strength and conditioning education tailored to the tactical sector.
Through
July 14
July 15 - August 4
August 5 - On-Site
Why Choose NSCA Education?
The TSAC-F® and CSCS® were both the first of their kind to earn NCCA accreditation and carry reputations as the most advanced and comprehensive certifications in their fields.
Did you know the NSCA developed the first-ever tactical strength & conditioning program to meet the needs of the CSPD SWAT Team?
PIONEERING STRENGTH
EVERYONE STRONGER
Beyond industry-leading credentials, we're committed to providing professional development resources and affordable and effective continuing education.
Empowered by growth opportunities like Tactical Annual Training, our community of over 60,000 certified professionals continues to set the standard across the strength and conditioning profession.
Attend NSCA's Premium Trainers Conference
Aug. 22-25
Las Vegas, NV
2.0 CEUs
Each year, hundreds of military, law enforcement, and fire & rescue leaders join forces at Tactical Annual Training—the world’s premier gathering of tactical strength and conditioning professionals.
Now, the NSCA invites you to unite with your tactical community at the 2023 Tactical Annual Training in Vegas for another incredible industry showcase and educational experience.
& ONLINE
An exclusive advantage of in-person attendance, the Exhibit Hall brings together top tactical companies to showcase new tools, technology, and products that can take your program to the next level.
Talk shop with our knowledgeable exhibitors and touch and feel all the products on your wishlist firsthand!
LEARN IN LUXURY
"Overall, it's an incredible experience to go to these events. Whether you like lectures, hands-on learning, or networking, there is something for everyone. Not to mention samples of new products in the Exhibit Hall."
"There's a strong sense of community here."
Assistant Professor of Integrated Health Sciences at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Kara Radzak, PhD, ATC
Strength & Conditioning Coach and Health Management Specialist for Indiana State Police
Troy Torrence, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E
Performance Dietician for the US Air Force
Kimberly Feeney, MS, RD, CSCS
US Army Occupational Therapist
MAJ Tara Troianello, DSc, OTR/L, CSCS
Professor and Director of the Tactical Research Unit at the Bond University in Queensland, AU
Rob Orr, PhD, TSAC-F,*D
FEAUTURING
KEYNOTE Nate Boyer
Former US Army Green Beret and Founder of nonprofit Merging Vets & Players
Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F
Registered Dietician for Fire/Police and Founder of RescueRD Nutrition
Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
Director of First Responder Research Laboratory and Owner of Tactical Fitness Institute
Former US Army Green Beret and Co-founder of nonprofit Merging Vets & Players
KEYNOTE Nate Boyer
Experience 55+ EVIDENCE-BASED SESSIONS on industry-wide advancements and each branch of the tactical sector
Meet the INDUSTRY-LEADING ORGANIZATIONS investing in your learning.
SAVE UP TO $100 with Early Bird Pricing!
Aug. 5 - On-Site
Thru
July 14
July 15 - Aug. 4