Learn to Get Strong at Mississippi State University
The Mississippi State University Strength and Conditioning Staff are hosting:The 2011 Mississippi State University Strength & Conditioning Clinic

WHERE: Holliman Center (Crane Theatre, Rouse Weight Room, and Shira Turf Room)
Starkville, Mississippi, home of the 'Bulldogs" is appelated after Revolutionary War General John Stark, who at the battle of Bennington said...."Tonight the American flag flies over yonder hill or Molly Stark sleeps a widow." Ironically General Stark and Head Coach Dan Mullen both grew up in the same town, of course several generations apart!
WHEN: Friday, February 25th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Saturday, February 26th 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
“Mississippi State University is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers.”
CSCS / NSCA-CPT Continuing Education Units .8
Mississippi State University Continuing Education Units .8 (This will cost an additional $20 on the day of the clinic.)
BOC / NATA Continuing Education Units 8
Schedule: Friday Feb. 25th
Time Topics and speakers
5:00-6:00 PM Early Registration / Check – In
6:00-6:30 PM In-Service Strength & Conditioning Session
Chad Smith, Mississippi State University
James Townsend, Mississippi State University
6:30-7:30 PM In-Service Strength & Conditioning Session
Matt Balis, Mississippi State University,Director of Strength and Conditioning
7:30-8:00 PM Chalk Talk Session
Mississippi State University Strength & Conditioning Staff
Saturday Feb. 26th
7:30-8:15 AM Registration / Check - In
8:15-8:30 AM Introduction and Welcome
Matt Balis, Mississippi State University, Director of Strength and Conditioning
8:30-9:30 AM Strength Training
Mike Gittleson, Former Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Michigan for 30 years
9:40-10:40 AM Marshall Football Strength and Conditioning
Frank Piraino, Marshall University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football
10:40-11:40 AM Total Developmental Movement Package for Football
Jeff Connors, University of North Carolina, Director of Strength and Conditioning
11:40 AM-1:00 PM Lunch Provided / Sponsor Demos / Vendors
1:00-2:00 PM Metabolic and Complex Training Systems
Scott Kellar, Xcel Performance, Director of Performance
2:00-3:00 PM Looking at Program Design Ideas for Sports Year Around
Michael Doscher, Valdosta State University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
3:00-4:00 PM Train Like You Play - Sport and Position Specific training with the MORR System
Chip Smith, Competitive Edge Sports,
CLINIC FEES:
Registration: $75.00 (Mail-in) (due 2/9/11):
Registration Students: (Show ID) $45.00 (Mail-in) (due 2/9/11):
Refunds equal to 50% of registration fee (before 2/16/11). No refunds will be honored after 2/16/11.
Make Checks or Money Orders Payable to:
Mississippi State University
Send Registration to: (due 2/9/11):
Matt Balis, Mississippi State University
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Holliman Center
P.O. Box 5327
Mississippi State, MS 39762
For More Information Contact:
James Townsend, Mississippi State University
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Phone: office (662) 325-8582
Fax: (662) 325-5145
E-Mail: jtownsend@athletics.msstate.edu