Nebraska Strength & Conditioning
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REVISION NO. 03 · NEBSC-2026

Nebraska Strength & Conditioning

Your Blueprint For
Strength & Conditioning

Precision Systems  ·  Professional Consultation  ·  Proven Results

Nebraska S&C · DWG: HOME
REV A — 2026 · NEBRASKASC.COM

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Section 01 — Services

The Build

D1 Power 4 Methodology Adapted for High School Environments

Level 01 · The Core Data Point

Program Systems

Annual Periodization & Sample Drills & Exercises

Ready-to-use S&C programs engineered for high school athletes. Download and implement immediately — built on D1 methodology.

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Level 02 · The Infrastructure Data Point

Consulting & Clinics

Coach Mentorship & S&C Coach's Clinics

Remote coaching sessions and instructor-led clinics to elevate your program design, weight room culture, and coaching execution.

Level 03 · The Site Build Data Point

Site Visits & Full Plan

Customized 52-Week Comprehensive Build

We come to you — evaluate your facility, assess your athletes, coach your coaches, and deliver a complete year-long blueprint.

Section 02 — The System Architects

Division 1 Pedigree

The System Architects

We Build the Systems
You Build the Athletes

Brian Kmitta
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Brian Kmitta
Director of Olympic S&C — UNL
VolleyballTrack & FieldTennisGymnasticsWrestling
Jon Pfeifer
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Jon Pfeifer
Asst. Director of Olympic S&C — UNL
WrestlingMen's GymnasticsWomen's GymnasticsTennisGolf
Eric Johnson
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Eric Johnson
Asst. Director of Olympic S&C — UNL
Track & FieldCross CountryGolfTennisRifleVolleyball
Section 03 — Resource Library

Integration Protocols

Coach's Resource Hub

Programs, handouts, videos, and tools — everything a high school S&C coach needs, in one place.

Summer Programs

Summer · Developmental

Developmental Group — Off-Season

8-week summer program for 6th–8th grade athletes. Emphasizes foundational movement patterns, body control, and introducing the major lifts safely.

Summer · Base

Base Group — Off-Season

8-week summer program for 9th–10th grade athletes or those completing the developmental track. Builds strength base and introduces progressive overload.

Summer · Advanced

Advanced Group — Off-Season

8-week summer program for 11th–12th grade athletes or those completing the base track. Higher intensity, Olympic lifting emphasis, and sport-specific power development.

Spring Programs

Premium

52-Week Full Build

Your complete annual training blueprint — customized for your school, sport calendar, and athletes.

Weekly Field Guides

Printable reference guides that follow along with our blog series and weekly social content. Download, post it in the weight room, use it.

Field Guide · Week 1

Week 1 Field Guide — Foundation Phase

Your printable Week 1 training reference for the Foundation Phase. Key lifts, intensity targets, and coaching cues — download it, post it in the weight room, and get to work.

Handout

Explosive Power Development

Key principles and drills for developing explosive power — plyometrics, Olympic lift progressions, and speed work.

Handout

Recovery Protocols

Evidence-based recovery strategies to keep athletes healthy and performing across a full sport season.

Handout

Resistance Training Foundations

A guide for coaches introducing safe, effective resistance training to young athletes — movement before load.

Handout

Speed & Agility Development

Drills, progressions, and coaching cues for developing multi-directional speed and change-of-direction ability.

Handout

Athlete's Nutrition Playbook

Practical nutrition guidance for high school athletes — fueling for performance, recovery, and growth.

Strength Exercises

01Back SquatLower Body · Primary
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02Front SquatLower Body · Primary
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03Romanian DeadliftPosterior Chain · Primary
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04Conventional DeadliftPosterior Chain · Primary
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05Bench PressUpper Body · Primary
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06Push PressUpper Body · Olympic
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07Power CleanFull Body · Olympic
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08Hang CleanFull Body · Olympic
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09Single-Leg RDLPosterior Chain · Accessory
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10Hip ThrustGlutes · Accessory
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Plyometrics

01Box JumpLower Body · Bilateral
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02Broad JumpLower Body · Horizontal
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03Single-Leg Box JumpLower Body · Unilateral
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04Depth DropReactive · Deceleration
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05Hurdle HopLower Body · Rhythm
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06Med Ball Chest PassUpper Body · Ballistic
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07Med Ball Rotational ThrowCore · Rotational
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Speed Work

01A-SkipMechanics · Warm-Up
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02B-SkipMechanics · Warm-Up
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03High KneesMechanics · Acceleration
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04Falling StartsAcceleration · First Step
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05Resisted SprintAcceleration · Loaded
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06Flying 10s / 20sMax Velocity
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07Wall DrillsMechanics · Posture
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Change of Direction

015-10-5 Pro AgilityCOD · Classic
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02L-DrillCOD · Multi-Directional
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03T-DrillCOD · Lateral
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04W-DrillCOD · Reaction
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05Reactive CODCOD · Decision-Making
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06Lateral Shuffle to SprintCOD · Transition
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07Hip Turn & GoCOD · Open-Field
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Resistance Training

Research · PDF

Youth Resistance Training & Long-Term Athlete Development

A conceptual model for how resistance training improves muscular fitness and athletic performance in youth athletes.

Research · PDF

Performance & Health Benefits of Youth Resistance Training

Comprehensive review of the performance and health-related benefits of resistance training in young athletes.

Research · PDF

Safety, Efficacy & Injury Prevention in Young Athletes

Evidence on the safety and effectiveness of resistance training programs and their role in reducing injury risk.

Research · PDF

Resistance Training for Power in Adolescent Athletes

Systematic review and meta-analysis on resistance training's effect on power and sports performance in adolescents.

Research · PDF

Strength Training Frequency & HS Basketball Performance

Examining how training frequency affects athletic performance outcomes in high school girls basketball players.

Speed Training

Research · PDF

Repeated Sprint Training: Anaerobic & Aerobic Fitness

How repeated sprint training simultaneously improves both anaerobic and aerobic fitness in basketball players.

Research · PDF

Muscular Strategy Shift in Human Running

Biomechanical analysis of how muscle recruitment strategies shift across different running speeds.

Research · PDF

Why Rest & Recovery is Essential for Athletes

Evidence-based breakdown of recovery's role in athletic performance and long-term development.

Plyometric Training

Research · PDF

Plyometric Interval Training in Physical Education

Concurrent effects of plyometric interval training on adolescent power and endurance — analysis of responder prevalence.

Research · PDF

Plyometric Training & Lower Limb Power in Youth Basketball

Effects of plyometric training on lower limb strength and power in young postpubertal basketball players.

Research · PDF

Plyometric Training & Athletic Performance in Youth Basketball

Meta-analysis of the effect of plyometric training on athletic performance outcomes in youth basketball players.

Research · PDF

Plyometric & Resistance Training for Girls 12–15

Dual approach to enhancing physical fitness in adolescent girls using combined plyometric and resistance training.

Research · PDF

Plyometric-Jump Training & Sport Performance by Maturity

Systematic review with meta-analysis on how maturity status influences plyometric training adaptations.

Energy System Training

Research · PDF

Strength & Power Training in U14/U16 Soccer Players

7-week combined training effects on body composition, strength, speed, and agility in elite youth soccer players.

Research · PDF

Eccentric Resistance Training in Youth Athletes

Systematic review of eccentric resistance training effects on physical performance measures in young athletes.

Research · PDF

Concurrent Strength & Endurance Training in Young Soccer Players

Sequencing effects of concurrent training on physical fitness in young male soccer players — randomized trial.

Research · PDF

S&C in the Young Athlete for Long-Term Development

Framework for implementing strength and conditioning in young athletes with a long-term development focus.

Research · PDF

The Three-Dimensional Impulse-Response Training Model

Modeling the training process in accordance with energy system-specific adaptation and impulse-response theory.

Change of Direction & Agility

Research · PDF

Trainability of Agility in Youth Athletes

Systematic scoping review on the development and trainability of agility across youth athlete populations.

Research · PDF

Neuromuscular Training & COD in Court Sports

Meta-analysis of integrative neuromuscular training effects on change of direction in court-based sport players.

Research · PDF

Physical Training Effects on Change of Direction

Systematic review with meta-analysis on how various physical training methods impact COD performance.

Research · PDF

Plyometric Training & COD in Young Tennis Players

Randomized controlled trial on plyometric training effects on COD speed and reactive agility in youth tennis.

Nutrition

Research · PDF

Nutritional Considerations for Young Athletes

Key nutritional factors that influence performance and development in young competitive athletes.

Research · PDF

Nutritional Recommendations for the Young Athlete

Evidence-based nutritional recommendations tailored to the unique demands of young developing athletes.

Research · PDF

Sports Nutrition for Adolescent Athletes

A time to focus on food — practical sports nutrition guidance for adolescent athletes and their coaches.

Section 04 — Clinics & Events

// The Coaching Blueprint

Clinics & Events

One mission — better coaches, stronger athletes. Our clinics put you in the room with the best in the business. Walk away with systems you can apply the next day.

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Section 05 — Blog

From the Coaching Staff

NSC Blog

Program design, periodization frameworks, and practical tools — written by our coaching staff for Nebraska coaches at every level.

// Series12-Week Summer Blueprint — 4 Parts
Blog · Series Part 01

The 12-Week Summer Blueprint

The complete GPP-to-SPP framework. Week-by-week loading, a full sample training week, and NSAA compliance guidance — built for Nebraska coaches.

Blog · Series Part 02

Phase 1: Building the Base

Four weeks of GPP work — movement quality, tissue prep, and the foundation that makes strength gains in Phase 2 actually stick.

Blog · Series Part 03

Phase 2: The Strength Work Begins

Weeks 5–8 shift from GPP to real strength work. Squat, bench, and deadlift progressions built on the foundation Phase 1 established.

Blog · Series Part 04

Phase 3: Peaking for Fall Camp

Weeks 9–12 are the most demanding. Intensity peaks, rep ranges drop, and the deload in Week 12 locks in eleven weeks of adaptation before fall camp.

// CultureCoaching & Leadership
Blog · Culture

Building Weight Room Culture

What the best programs do differently. Three pillars of high-performance culture — safety, vulnerability, purpose — applied directly to the weight room.

// Coming Soon
Case Studies In Progress
Real programs. Real results. Coming this fall.
// Coming Soon
Program Updates Coming
News from the NSC staff and program announcements.
Section 05 — Coaching Tools

For Coaches & Athletes

Coaching Tools

Interactive calculators built for high school coaches and athletes. Enter your numbers and get instant results — no account needed.

Sex
Weight
lbs
Height
ft
in
Age
yrs
Please fill in all fields before calculating.
Your fueling plan
// 01 — Your Daily Target
0 kcal / day

Protein
Carbs
Fats
// 02 — The Performance Plate

Training Days

Rest Days

// 03 — Pro Tip Tonight's Tip

These calculations are estimates based on population averages and are intended for general educational guidance only. Individual needs vary based on health status, training history, and metabolic factors. Consult a Registered Dietitian for medical nutrition therapy or personalized nutrition planning.

Wake-Up Time (Tomorrow)
Sleep Last Night
7.0 hours
2h12h
Caffeine Energy drinks, pre-workout, or soda after 2:00 PM today?
Late / Long Nap Napped for more than 30 min, or after 3:00 PM today?
Blue Light Exposure Phone, TV, or gaming within 60 minutes of bedtime?
Sleep Environment Is your room cool, dark, and quiet right now?
Please answer all four questions before calculating.
Your recovery plan
// 01 — Your Lights-Out Plan

Performance bedtime · 9.5-hour growth & recovery window

Minimum

// 02 — Recovery Grade

This tool is for educational and performance coaching purposes only. Individual sleep needs vary based on age, training status, and health conditions. If you experience chronic insomnia, excessive daytime fatigue, or sleep-disordered breathing, consult a qualified medical professional. Guidelines aligned with SleepFoundation.org and USOPC Youth Athlete Recovery recommendations.

Back Squat

lbs

Bench Press

lbs

Hang Clean

lbs

Deadlift

lbs
Formula: 1RM = Weight × (1 + Reps ÷ 30) — Epley (1985). Rounded to nearest 5 lbs.
Variation ratios sourced from peer-reviewed literature: Front Squat (Comfort et al., 2012); Safety Bar Squat (Hecker et al., 2019); Incline & Close Grip Bench (Glass & Armstrong, 1997; Barnett et al., 1995); Trap Bar Deadlift (Swinton et al., 2011); Olympic ratios (Stone et al., 2006 — NSCA). Individual mechanics vary.

For training guidance only. These are statistical estimates. True 1RM testing should be conducted under qualified supervision with a proper warm-up protocol.

Section 06 — Methodology

The System

Elite Level Framework

D1 Framework adapted for the high school environment — your athletes, your schedule.

01
Assess

Comprehensive Needs Analysis

Synthesizing sport demands and athlete biometrics through foundational testing.

02
Periodize

Unified Annual Plan Synthesis

Structuring lifting, conditioning, and practice schedules with evidence-based methods.

03
Implement

Objective Coaching Feedback

Executing optimized protocols with live data integration and real-time analysis.

04
Evaluate

Critical Review & Refinement

Analyzing testing data to quantify progress and re-initiating the development cycle.

NSC · ATHLETE DASHBOARD
Assess · Athlete Profile
SESSION OVERVIEW SPEED POWER STR COND MOB TECH NSC CORE PHASE · OFF-SEASON CAPACITY WORK 87.4 ATHLETES 14
Periodize · KPI Monitoring
W1 W4 W7 W8 STR PWR
Implement · Weekly Load
PEAK W1 W4 W7 W10 W12
Evaluate · Performance
SQUAT +25% P.CLEAN +23% BENCH +24% 40-YD −0.3s
Section 07 — Site Visits

Signature Service

The Full-Day Site Visit

Our most comprehensive offering. We come to you, spend a full day with your coaches and athletes, and deliver a complete year-long program built for your school.

1

Facility Evaluation

We assess your equipment, space, and current setup to design a program that works with what you have.

2

Athlete Assessment

Movement screens and strength testing to establish baseline data and group athletes by level.

3

Coach the Coaches

Live coaching sessions with your staff on technique, cueing, and how to run an effective weight room.

4

Deliver the Blueprint

A customized 52-week program written for your school — yours to run independently.

Weight room blueprint
Section 07 — Get Started

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