Our goal is to bring a high quality clinic to Midwest coaches, athletes, and professionals at an affordable price. We are lucky to bring in a line-up of some of the best coaches and clinicians the Midwest has to offer. Years of experience will be shared by the speaker line-up who possess vast experience working with people ranging from Olympic athletes to youth athletes to the injured population to the general fitness enthusiastic.
This is a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and network, on a very personal scale, with other coaches and professionals in the Strength and Conditioning, Fitness, and Rehabilitation world. Attendees will get exposed to incredible applicable and hands-on information at an incredibly low price. No need having to travel across the country and pay a hefty fee for the quality of information to be shared at the Elite Performance Clinic. This will be a must event for any and all interested in the athletic performance and coaching world.
When:
This is a rare opportunity to learn, connect, and network, on a very personal scale, with other coaches and professionals in the Strength and Conditioning, Fitness, and Rehabilitation world. Attendees will get exposed to incredible applicable and hands-on information at an incredibly low price. No need having to travel across the country and pay a hefty fee for the quality of information to be shared at the Elite Performance Clinic. This will be a must event for any and all interested in the athletic performance and coaching world.
When:
- Saturday, March 30th, 2019
- 9am - 3pm
- Building Better Athletes - 3188 Hughes Ct. Dubuque, IA 52003
- $45 For Professionals
- $20 For Students
- Group Rates Available
- Walk-Ins Are Available On Clinic Day For $50
- 1/2 Day Clinics Available for $20 (No Lunch). 9am-Noon or 1pm-3pm
- Coffee and Beverages
- Lunch
- Close, Personal Interaction With Coaches
- Post-Clinic Social
Schedule
- 8:15-8:50 - Registration
- 8:50-9:00 - Introduction
- 9:00 - 9:50am
- Preston Pedersen - Building A Long-Term Athletic Development Model in Your High School
- 10:00 - 10:50am (Hands-On)
- Ben Hildebrandt - Speed Kills: Emphasizing Speed In Your Program
- Stephen Vassalotti - Answering Programming Questions - Building A Programming Checklist
- 11:00 - 11:50am (Hands-On)
- Phil Johnson - Purposeful Programming - Using Paired Exercises to Augment Motor Learning
- Brady Hill - Assessing the Static and Dynamic Posture in Youth Athletes
- 12:00 - 1:00pm
- Lunch
- 1:00 - 1:50pm
- Chad Rinehart - Building a Weight Room: Fundraising, Designing and Unifying Your School
- 2:00 - 2:50pm (Hands-On)
- Stephen Vassalotti - Working With Injured Athletes
- Danielle Hill - Building A Business: The Ins and Outs of Building a Successful Business
- 3:30-6:00pm - Post-Clinic Social - Come Join Us For Grub and Drinks
Speakers
Steven Vassalotti MA CSCS- Dakota State University Strength & Conditioning Coach
Stephen is in his first season as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach at Dakota State University. He's previously spent a year as the S&C for Marshalltown HS and a year at the University of Northern Iowa heading up the men’s basketball team. Vassalotti earned his Bachelor of Science degree in health, wellness and recreation from the University of Dubuque in 2013. He also earned his master’s degree in business administration from Dubuque in 2015.
As a graduate assistant at Dubuque, Vassalotti assisted all the sports teams with daily training and conditioning sessions. He designed and implemented unique training programs for the track & field, men's soccer and men's/women's tennis teams. As an athlete he earned all-conference honors as a member of the football team at Dubuque, where he started 41 games from 2009-2013.
Stephen is in his first season as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach at Dakota State University. He's previously spent a year as the S&C for Marshalltown HS and a year at the University of Northern Iowa heading up the men’s basketball team. Vassalotti earned his Bachelor of Science degree in health, wellness and recreation from the University of Dubuque in 2013. He also earned his master’s degree in business administration from Dubuque in 2015.
As a graduate assistant at Dubuque, Vassalotti assisted all the sports teams with daily training and conditioning sessions. He designed and implemented unique training programs for the track & field, men's soccer and men's/women's tennis teams. As an athlete he earned all-conference honors as a member of the football team at Dubuque, where he started 41 games from 2009-2013.
Preston Pedersen - Mount Vernon High School
Preston Pedersen is in his third year of teaching and coaching at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, IA. A certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Pedersen oversees and implements all strength and speed training and also coaches varsity football.
Pedersen received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) where he studied Health & Physical Education and played football for the Bearcats.
While playing football, Pedersen interned for the strength and conditioning department. Upon graduation, Pedersen accepted a Strength & Conditioning graduate assistantship and was the head strength coach for Bearcat Baseball, Men's Tennis, and Women's Tennis while also assisting all other Bearcat teams.
Preston Pedersen is in his third year of teaching and coaching at Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, IA. A certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Pedersen oversees and implements all strength and speed training and also coaches varsity football.
Pedersen received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO) where he studied Health & Physical Education and played football for the Bearcats.
While playing football, Pedersen interned for the strength and conditioning department. Upon graduation, Pedersen accepted a Strength & Conditioning graduate assistantship and was the head strength coach for Bearcat Baseball, Men's Tennis, and Women's Tennis while also assisting all other Bearcat teams.
Danie Hill -Impact Fitness and Sports Performance
Danie received her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Northwestern College. Danie fell in love with the hands-on curriculum of Athletic Training in college and decided to pair it with a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She is a board certified Athletic Trainer, holds her CSCS, USAW1, and PN1. She currently owns Impact Fitness and Sports Performance in Fairfield, IA with her husband Brady.
Brady Hill - Impact Fitness and Sports Performance
Brady received his undergraduate degree in Strength and Conditioning from Central College. Brady then went on to Northern Illinois University where he received his master's degree in Exercise physiology. Brady holds his CSCS and USAW1. He currently owns Impact Fitness and Sports Performance in Fairfield, IA with her husband Brady.
Danie received her undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Northwestern College. Danie fell in love with the hands-on curriculum of Athletic Training in college and decided to pair it with a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She is a board certified Athletic Trainer, holds her CSCS, USAW1, and PN1. She currently owns Impact Fitness and Sports Performance in Fairfield, IA with her husband Brady.
Brady Hill - Impact Fitness and Sports Performance
Brady received his undergraduate degree in Strength and Conditioning from Central College. Brady then went on to Northern Illinois University where he received his master's degree in Exercise physiology. Brady holds his CSCS and USAW1. He currently owns Impact Fitness and Sports Performance in Fairfield, IA with her husband Brady.
Phil Johnson - Got Strength
Phil is the owner of Got Strength in Iowa City. Phil is also an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa in the Health and Human Physiology Department. He not has has a MA in Exercise Science and his CSCS, but also has his level II USA-W certification and runs an Weightlifting Club in Iowa City, where he coaches competitors and newcomers in the nuances of the Olympic lifts.
Phil is the owner of Got Strength in Iowa City. Phil is also an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa in the Health and Human Physiology Department. He not has has a MA in Exercise Science and his CSCS, but also has his level II USA-W certification and runs an Weightlifting Club in Iowa City, where he coaches competitors and newcomers in the nuances of the Olympic lifts.
Chad Rinehart - Waverly-Shell Rock High School
Coach Rinehart was Drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2008 with the 96th overall pick after his playing career at the University of Northern Iowa. During his time in the NFL, Rinehart spent time with three teams: Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers between 2008 and 2014. Rinehart played in 58 games and started in 47 of those games. Rinehart then went back to his alma mater and pursued a master’s degree in kinesiology. After graduating, Chad become the strength and conditioning coach for Waverly Shell-Rock high school.
Coach Rinehart was Drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2008 with the 96th overall pick after his playing career at the University of Northern Iowa. During his time in the NFL, Rinehart spent time with three teams: Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers between 2008 and 2014. Rinehart played in 58 games and started in 47 of those games. Rinehart then went back to his alma mater and pursued a master’s degree in kinesiology. After graduating, Chad become the strength and conditioning coach for Waverly Shell-Rock high school.
Ben Hildebrandt - University of Dubuque and Building Better Athletes
Ben is in his 3rd year assisting at Building Better Athletes and in his second season working with the University of Dubuque sprinters.
In 2018, UD qualified both the men’s and women’s 4x100m relay teams for the NCAA Championships. The women’s relay set a new school record and came home with the Iowa Conference title in the event. The Spartans also crowned the 2018 women’s IIAC 100 meter dash champion. Also in 2018, the Spartan men were ranked 2nd in the nation over 200 meters, and 8th over 100 meters. In his first year, Spartan sprinters set 18 new top 10 all-time marks in the history books in races 200 meters or less.
Coach Hildebrandt joined the UDTFXC staff with experience in the high performance sector as a performance trainer for elite, college, high school and youth athletes at Building Better Athletes where he still works today. His strong passion for athlete development and a love for track & field is seen each day at practice.
Ben is in his 3rd year assisting at Building Better Athletes and in his second season working with the University of Dubuque sprinters.
In 2018, UD qualified both the men’s and women’s 4x100m relay teams for the NCAA Championships. The women’s relay set a new school record and came home with the Iowa Conference title in the event. The Spartans also crowned the 2018 women’s IIAC 100 meter dash champion. Also in 2018, the Spartan men were ranked 2nd in the nation over 200 meters, and 8th over 100 meters. In his first year, Spartan sprinters set 18 new top 10 all-time marks in the history books in races 200 meters or less.
Coach Hildebrandt joined the UDTFXC staff with experience in the high performance sector as a performance trainer for elite, college, high school and youth athletes at Building Better Athletes where he still works today. His strong passion for athlete development and a love for track & field is seen each day at practice.