Strength and Conditioning
In collaboration with the OSU Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute, get expert knowledge of best practices in strength and conditioning to elevate the profession of strength and conditioning in Oklahoma, ensuring coaches and trainers have the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury rates, and improve the overall health of their athletes.
Who Should Participate?
High school coaches and trainers, youth sports coaches, university and college coaches, community fitness trainers, tactical and occupational trainers, and other professionals interested in learning new skills.
Schedule
Launching on January 15th, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. This ECHO Program is held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. A one-time registration is required to participate in any ECHO sessions.
What does this ECHO Program Offer?
- Increase knowledge of evidence-based practices in strength and conditioning
- Collaboration, support, and ongoing learning with specialists and other clinicians, including but not limited to:
- Athletic Training Experts
- Strength and Conditioning Experts
- Weightlifting Experts
- Secondary School Athletic Sports Experts
- Local Fitness Organizations and more
- Real-time clinical review of cases and programming questions submitted by participants.
- Free NSCA CEUs for ECHO session participants
Why Strength and Conditioning?
- Strength and conditioning is vital for optimizing athletic performance, preventing injuries, and promoting long-term health among athletes.
- Coaches and trainers in Oklahoma face challenges in accessing evidence-based practices and up-to-date resources. Many coaches and trainers struggle to attend national events or training due to travel costs and time commitments. Accessibility issues disproportionately affect trainers, especially in rural areas or underserved schools, creating inequalities in athlete preparation and safety.
- Public and school sports programs often lack the financial resources needed for certifications, equipment, and evidence-based training materials. Without access to these resources, trainers are less equipped to implement safe, innovative, and effective programs.
- Addressing these gaps through high-quality, ongoing education will equip Oklahoma’s strength and conditioning professionals with the latest scientific knowledge and tools to enhance performance and reduce injury risks.
Topics
Sessions will address multiple topics including, but not limited to:
- Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
- Youth Athlete Development
- Periodization and Program Design
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Sports Nutrition
- Technology in Strength and Conditioning
- Mental Conditioning
- Recovery and Regeneration
- Training for Tactical Athletes
Team
Rob Glass, MSCC
Director of Athletic Performance / Assistant Athletic Director
Oklahoma State University
Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F, FNSCA
Applied Exercise Science Professor
Co-director, Tactical Fitness and Nutrition Lab
School of Kinesiology, Applied Health & Recreation
Oklahoma State University
Mallory Fowlkes, SCCC
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women’s Soccer, Pom, Equestrian, & Women’s Co-Ed Cheer
Oklahoma State University
Nick Hohesiel
Master Strength and Conditioning Coach
Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Oklahoma State University
Nick Goldstein, MS, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer - Wrestling
Oklahoma State University
Jerryd Nelson
High School Strength Coach
Bishop Kelly High School
Lance Walker, PT, MS
Executive Director
Rick and Gail Muncrief Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute
Oklahoma State University
Grace White, MS, RD
Sports Nutrition GRA
Oklahoma State University
Caleb Dorsten
ECHO Coordinator