Speed, Power, and Agility: What Every Athlete Desires

National Strength and Conditioning Association sympmosium teaches you how to make it happen.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) July 5, 2004 -- Want to learn how to develop stronger, more powerful athletes? Are you curious about the latest exercises and drills to increase speed? If so, then the National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) Plyometrics and Speed Development Symposium, held July 30-31, 2004 at the newly opened NSCA World Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is your answer.

Those who attend this symposium will not only get classroom style lectures on speed and plyometric development, but (within the same facility) will gain hands-on experience to help teach their athletes and clients," stated Michael Barnes, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT, Director of Education for the NSCA. Theyll hopefully be able to take what theyve learned and apply it right away because theyve actually performed the exercises and drills first hand."

During the two-day Plyometrics and Speed Development Symposium, attendees will learn:
·What plyometrics are and how they augment strength training.
·How to train for explosive movements.
·The importance of an adequate warm up.
·Nutritional aspects as they relate to athletic development.
·How to enhance performance in volleyball, basketball, football, and soccer.
·Hands-on exercises, drills, and use of various training equipment.

Where: NSCA World Headquarters. 1885 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.

Hotel Accommodations: Sheraton Hotel, 2886 S. Circle Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906. 719-576-5900 or 888-625-5144. Mention the NSCA symposium for special room rates.

When: July 30-31, 2004. Registration begins at 7:00 am on Friday, July 30. Sessions begin
at 8:00 am.

Cost: $245 for NSCA members, $430 for non-members. Registration cost includes text, High Powered Plyometrics, and course workbook.

Speakers: Jimmy Radcliffe, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Oregon; John Cissik, Director of Wellness Services at Texas Womens University; along with NSCA World Headquarters Education Director, Michael Barnes; Education Programs Coordinator, Peter Melanson; and Resident Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mark Stephenson.

Continuing Education (CEUs): 1.6 credits given by the NSCA, 16 credits given by National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).

For More Information: Contact the NSCA Conference Department at 800-815-6826 or visit the NSCA web site at www.nsca-lift.org/conferences/PSD.shtml.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the leading authority on strength and conditioning. For 27 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to provide reliable, research-based, strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 30,000 members worldwide, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world. For more information on NSCA professional journals, cutting edge conferences, educational text and videos, or other services, visit the website at www.nsca-lift.org.
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