Strength On The Gridiron Summit
by Bill DeLongis
Description
Strength on the Gridiron Summit
Join us for an exclusive deep dive into cutting-edge football performance training at the Strength on the Gridiron Summit. This virtual event features industry-leading experts sharing their insights on strength, conditioning, injury prevention, and performance optimization—tailored specifically for football players and teams.
The Summit includes pre-recorded presentations from top coaches and practitioners, giving you lifetime access to expert-led talks packed with actionable strategies and proven methods. Presentations will be posted on 12/1/25.
Then, in early 2026, join us for live Q&A sessions with each presenter to ask questions, connect, and gain even deeper insight into their training systems and philosophies.
Whether you're a coach, trainer, or athlete aiming to improve your game, this summit offers practical, research-backed strategies that directly lead to success on the field.
Early Bird Pricing: $197 -Available through 12/1/25
Regular Price $247 -12/2/25
Honoring Coach Kurt Hester
Coach Kurt Hester embodied the spirit of what this profession stands for — energy, integrity, and impact. To carry on his legacy, 20% of all profits from the Strength on the Gridiron Summit will be donated to the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF), supporting vital research and awareness in the fight against melanoma.
Joey Guarascio (Tulsa)- High-Performance Communication: The Art of Translating Data into Actionable Application
Matt Gebert (Auburn)- The Science of Game Speed
Joel Reinhardt (Lafayette)- Controlled Burn: Using Data to Build Appropriately Aggressive Football Summer Training
Jim Kiritsy (Navy)- Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Applying Culture into Sound Training
Nick DiMarco (Elon)- Lineman Preparation
Blair Vaughan (Sam Houston State)- Hip Extension: The Critical Quality for Building Explosiveness and Keeping Athletes Healthy
Nic Giblin (Giblin Human Performance)- The Game Has Changed....So Must The Quarterback
Tanner Care (BC Lions of the CFL)- Underpinning Positional Demands
Scott Leech (Rhode Island)- Loaded Jump Training
Andrew Broocks (Nebraska)- Athlete Needs Analysis & Methods of Injury Reduction
Sponsored By:
Ancore, Sorinex, Hawkin Dynamics & Rebound Performance
Approved by the CSCCa for 6.25 CEUs
CEU Approval Pending for NSCA. See strength-on.com frequently asked questions for more information.
Secure your spot now and get lifetime access to this exclusive football performance content!
Lessons
The Coach
Joey Guarascio (Tulsa) High-Performance Communication: The Art of Translating Data into Actionable Application
What You Will Learn
-What is important in the data and what's not.
-How to build trust within the coaching staff in the data.
-What to communicate and how.
Matt Gebert (Auburn)- The Science of Game Speed
What You Will Learn
-How to prepare for the movement demands of football at each position.
-How to program + test each variable of game speed on the field and in the weight room.
-Better understand practice and game demands at each position and how to set up your team for success.
Joel Reinhardt (Lafayette)- Controlled Burn: Using Data to Build Appropriately Aggressive Football Summer Training
What You Will Learn
- Heuristics to build out fall camp. You can't build the summer if you don't know what you're preparing for.
- Using the macro calendar to guide how you set up your weekly training.
- Making adjustments to training week to week in order to hit your overall training goals.
Jim Kiritsy (Navy)- Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Applying Culture into Sound Training
What You Will Learn
-Importance of streamlining culture/communication from the head coach all around the building, ultimately through the players, and how we aim to do that (working with sports med, coaching staff, etc.)
-How to create program/programming objectives with culture in mind, without sacrificing quality training in the weight room/on the field (Cultural vs Behavioral vs Technical Objectives)
-Movement selection/program outline to match the above objectives.
- How we communicate these with our SA's and how we go about implementation.
- How to use technology, competition & signage to drive both cultural & technical objectives
- How we use staffing, group sizes, injured programming, etc to drive culture & performance both in-season and out
Nick DiMarco (Elon)- Lineman Preparation
What You Will Learn
-Key differences of KPIs for line Vs semi/skill- weekly layout, KPIs, primary training goals.
-Energy System Development- Specific prep for on-field demands
-Specificity of training
- On field, weight room, etc., preparation of OL/DL to maximize on-field preparation
Blair Vaughan (Sam Houston State)- Hip Extension: The Critical Quality for Building Explosiveness and Keeping Athletes Healthy
What You Will Learn
-Why hip extension is so important for athletic performance.
-Weight room and field exercises and techniques to enhance the range of motion and strength for extending the hip.
-Why hip extension is vital for keeping athletes' hamstrings healthy.
-FRC movements and how we build strength in end ranges of motion.
Nic Giblin (Giblin Human Performance) The Game Has Changed....So Must The Quarterback
What You Will Learn
-Bridge the gap between S&C and on-field play – Learn how to design weight room & speed work that directly improves throwing and game speed.
-Year-Round QB Training Model – How to train QBs through offseason, in-season, and gameday activation phases.
-Rotational Athletes First – Like pitchers, QBs generate power from the ground up through the hips and torso; mastering rotational strength and sequencing is the key to velocity and accuracy-training should reflect those shared demands.
Tanner Care (BC Lions of the CFL)- Underpinning Positional Demands
What You Will Learn
- Underpinning positional demands
- Role Linear Sprint Mechanics has on counteracting overuse and injury mitigation
- How to best facilitate a speed-based model in tactical planning of practice/games
Scott Leech (Rhode Island)- Loaded Jump Training
What You Will Learn
-Learn why you might choose loaded jumps over Oly Lifts
-Learn Multiple programming methods for loaded jumps
-Learn about Load Power Profiles and how to optimize training for athletes.
Andrew Broocks (Nebraska)- Athlete Needs Analysis & Methods of Injury Reduction
What You Will Learn
-The breakdown of an athlete needs analysis. When, what, and how to assess your athletes to make the biggest difference for their performance.
-The process of bucketing athletes based on their needs analysis, then transitioning into practice with annual planning and programming.
-Methods of injury reduction with isolated high needs groups and specific programming based on their injury history or specific positions.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
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| Caterory: | Football/Strength & Conditioning |
| Bookings: | 20 |
