
NWC Performance Clinic
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Juffer Athletic Fieldhouse, Northwestern College
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In-person or virtual tickets are available
Registration Cost
February 1st - 28th: $50
March 1st - 31st: $75
April 1st - May 6th: $95
Students: $40
The 6th annual Performance Clinic features human performance experts sharing cutting-edge information for professionals in strength and conditioning, personal training, physical therapy, coaching, physical education and others who work with performance athletes and active populations. Take away relevant strategies to effectively motivate and enhance their performance.
In-Person or Virtual
Join us on-campus or live through a virtual broadcast. While we highly encourage everyone to join us in person, as it greatly enhances your ability to network with other professionals in the field, we understand that this may not always be a viable option. Simply select the option you prefer during registration.
Continuing Education Credit
Approved for .5 CEU(s) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Speakers and Topics
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Dan John
Dan John is a Senior Lecturer at Saint Mary’s University in Twickenham, England. He has been lifting since 1965 and has won national championships in the discus throw, Olympic lifting, Highland Games and the Weight Pentathlon. He recently was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from Great Britain for his contributions in this field. A Fulbright Scholar, he has a vast experience in scholarship, academics, and athletics. Dan has advanced degrees in history, religious education, and has studied at University of Haifa, the American University of Cairo, and Cornell. His published works include bestsellers such as Never Let Go, Mass Made Simple, and Intervention (among a dozen other published works). He is the grandfather to three and continues to write, coach, train, and lecture to practically every fitness and performance level.
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Logan Ogden, BS, MS, SCCC, CSCS, FRCms, USAW-1, RPR-2
Logan Ogden is the Director of Basketball Sports Performance for the Runnin’ Utes men’s basketball program at the University of Utah. Prior to his time at Utah State, Ogden spent three years at Omaha as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for two seasons before being elevated to director of strength and conditioning in January of 2017. In that position, he directed all aspects of training for the Maverick men's and women's basketball, track & field and cross country programs. He also spent two seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coordinator at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., after serving as a graduate assistant at South Dakota State. While in Brookings, S.D., Ogden was responsible for the track & field, cross country, equestrian and cheerleading while assisting with men's and women's basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and football.
A two-sport student-athlete at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, Ogden participated in both track & field and football. In 2011 he earned NAIA All-America honors in track & field. Ogden was also a two-time GPAC all-conference selection in football. Logan graduated from Northwestern College in 2011 with a degree in exercise science before earning a master's in exercise physiology and human performance from South Dakota State in 2014.
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Megan Denhof, MA
Megan started her journey to sport and performance psychology as an athlete in high school herself where she was introduced to mental skills training. After her experience in high school, she knew performance psychology was something she wanted to pursue herself. She then attended Minnesota State University, Mankato where she received her B.S. in both Exercise Science and Psychology before pursuing an M.A. in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Megan is also passionate about developing coaches as she feels coaches can change lives and make huge impacts on athletes and performers of all ages. Megan is dedicated to helping the individual within the performer flourish and to educating all performers about the importance of mental training on well-being and enjoyment of sport. Megan is currently working towards her CMPC certification and her Psy.D. Session topic: Utilizing Performance Psychology and Mental Skills Training to Enhance Athletic Performance |
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Matt McCarty
Matt has completed his seventh season as Head Football Coach at Northwestern College after serving as the program’s defensive coordinator for 11 years. The Raiders are 67-18 over the last seven years and have qualified for the NAIA playoffs for each of the last six seasons. Over the last three seasons the Raiders advanced to the National Championship game twice – finishing as National Runner-up in 2020 before winning the program’s third National Championship in 2022. McCarty was named AFCA NAIA National Coach of the Year in 2022 and serves as 1st Vice President of the AFCA NAIA Football Coaches Association.
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Schedule
If you're joining virtually, please note this event is in Central Time Zone
8:00 – 8:30 am |
Check-in |
8:30 – 8:40 am |
Welcome |
8:40 – 9:40 am |
In-season Training – Executing a Micro-dosing Training Model | Logan Ogden |
9:50 – 10:50 am |
Easy Strength | Dan John |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Creating a Culture of Excellence | Matt McCarty |
12:00 – 12:50 pm |
Lunch | provided in NWC cafeteria |
12:50 – 1:00 pm |
Afternoon Welcome |
1:00 – 2:30 pm |
The Art of Relearning as a Strength Coach | Dan John |
2:40 – 3:40 pm |
Utilizing Performance Psychology and Mental Skills Training to Enhance Athletic Performance | Megan Denhof |
3:50 – 4:50 pm |
Rotating Round Table Q&A | Dan, Logan, Matt, Megan |
4:50 - 4:55 pm |
Closing Remarks |
Clinic Partnership
The Performance Clinic is hosted by Northwestern College Athletic Performance with support from the Graduate School & Adult Learning.
Thank you to our clinic sponsors: Orange City Area Health System Sports Medicine, DeJong Chiropractic, Sorinex Exercise Equipment, and Optimum Nutrition Athletics.