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2014 NATIONAL CONFERENCE
RECAP
The 2014 National Conference “kicked
off” on Wednesday, July 9 with several
pre-conference sessions from long-term
athletic development (LTAD) to nutrition
and agility training to tiered strength
programming. Veteran attendees
mingled with 200+ first timers at
orientation and convened in the exhibit
hall at the “Kick-Off Party,” while the
international affiliates received recognition
to start this year’s National Conference in
Las Vegas, NV.
Thursday was the first full day of sessions.
It started with a wake-up workout, and
rolled right into standing-room-only
lectures, inspiring words from NSCA
President, Steve Fleck, and insights
from Board of Directors candidates.
One notable highlight was the keynote
presentation from Lt. Pete Scobell, who
shared his personal life journey through an
extraordinary athletic and military career,
then graciously signed autographs and
chatted with individual attendees. Career
Talks and networking at the Women’s
Luncheon, exhibitor reception, and the
student “event” built strong connections
among peers just starting their careers and
mentors sharing their successes.
Friday carried on with thought-provoking
sessions like the talk by Dr. C. Keith
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Harrison presented by the Diversity
Committee, “The Role of Gender Identities
and Stereotype Salience with the Academic
Performance of Male and Female Athletes.”
New to the 2014 National Conference
format, Solution Sessions led by the Special
Interest Groups (SIG), explored common
industry challenges and shared expert
opinions by industry veterans. Poster
presentations and free communications
sessions gave researchers the opportunity
to share their work and talk with peers
about their findings.
The exhibit hall also presented
opportunities for learning with Career
Talks for professionals in academia,
personal training, and strength and
conditioning coaching. Notably, the
exhibitor showcases discussed topics like
load integrated in performance apparel,
active recovery, overfeeding, and strength
for running. One highlight was the
ReebokOne prize announcements for the
first timer event’s “Passport to Prizes.”
On Friday evening, the Annual Awards
Banquet was held, where esteemed
colleagues were recognized for their career
achievements, retiring Board of Directors
and NSCA Foundation members were
honored, the newly elected members were
introduced, and a keynote presentation
was given by Brian Cain.
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The last day of the 2014 National
Conference bridged the gap with handson sessions on topics such as squat
progressions, sprint mechanics, barefoot
training, and much more. Research
presentations, lectures, SIG Solution
Sessions, and Career Talks packed every
minute of the final day. Veteran and
up-and-coming Registered Strength and
Conditioning Coaches (RSCC) assembled
at the RSCC recognition luncheon hosted
by NSCA Founder, Boyd Epley, and
NSCA Coaching Program Manager, Scott
Caulfield. This included great discussions
on the future of strength and conditioning
coaches for National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division I schools, the
mentorship program for new coaches, and
a keynote presentation by Coach Joe Kenn.
The NSCA thanks all of the presenters for
sharing their knowledge and the attendees
for engaging in such a great event. Thank
you to all the exhibitors for bringing
cutting-edge products and services. And
thank you to the sponsors whose support
helped make it all happen. Join us again
next year July 8 – 11 in Orlando, FL for the
2015 NSCA National Conference.
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