NSCA National Conference

I have been involved with the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 1996 and over the last twelve years, it has been an honor to watch the Strength and Conditioning Industry change. The NSCA’s tagline is “Bridging the gap between science and application.” Scientists continue to research and run studies, and the strength coaches continue to work in the trenches on application of the changing sciences.

The Balanced Athlete sessions were incredible and we were well-received. Our sessions were interactive, so attendees had to kick off their shoes and experience the Strength and Conditioning Movement Principles. Most of them had never experienced any barefoot training so it was an eye-opening experience for many. Coach Bradley poetically taught the attendees that their minds were capable of so much power. This was a first-hand experience she was able to share through her work with athletes and the potential a directed mind possesses. 

Our scheduled two sessions were completely filled. We had so many people watching and just smiling. I had several people comment, “I can’t believe it—this is great!” I think people’s thoughts and comments come from their preconceived ideas of yoga and what they’ve heard. I find most people think yoga is stretching and after five minutes they quickly reconsider their ideas. I repeated several times throughout the conference that this is yoga through the eyes of a Strength Coach. This is the Balanced Athlete.

The next several decades are going to be fun as I watch the Strength and Conditioning Industry continue to evolve and change. I am honored to be a part of it.

Johnny

What Happens in Las Vegas …

Johnny and I are off to Vegas to teach the Balanced Athlete Program to Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) and Certified Personal Trainers (CPT) at the National Conference for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). This is an incredible opportunity to share with fellow coaches how our program can help their athletes stay injury free and also help them move with more explosion, stability and composure. 

This is the third year that the Balanced Athlete has presented at the National Conference. This is the first year, however, that we get to present three hands on morning sessions. Each morning session will focus on movements that help create kinetic connection within the mind and body. We will focus on the feet and teach force transfer principles throughout the kinetic chain. Our intention is to share our experience of working with athletes and the results we have seen through our programming. 

Johnny and I are honored to teach the Balanced Athlete at the National Conference. We both believe whole-heartedly that the Balanced Athlete Program can be an integral step in helping athletes build their own optimal athletic blueprint. Stay tuned for more blog entries on our experience. 

Peace. Cara