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NSCA Japan S&C Conference 2025

The NSCA Japan S&C Conference 2025 is officially scheduled to take place on February 21-22, 2026. This event will be held in a hybrid format allowing attendees to participate either in person or online, featuring a prestigious lineup of speakers who are experts in strength training and conditioning. The highlight of the conference will be the participation of internationally recognized guests such as Duncan French, the Vice President of Performance at the UFC Performance Institute, and Bryan Mann, an associate professor at Texas A&M University. In total, around 20 prominent speakers will share evidence-based knowledge through lectures and practical sessions.

What is the S&C Conference?

The S&C Conference is one of the major events organized by NSCA Japan alongside the S&C Forum, held twice annually. This prominent gathering of professionals invites multiple recognized speakers from both domestic and international arenas to discuss research-backed topics in strength training and conditioning. Additionally, attendees can present case studies through poster sessions and oral presentations, contributing to the advancement of the S&C field in Japan.

Conference Details

• - Event Name: NSCA Japan S&C Conference 2025
• - Date: February 21 (Saturday) 11:45 AM – 6:00 PM (Networking: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM), February 22 (Sunday) 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• - Format: In-person/online (recorded videos available post-event)
• - Location: Nippon Sport Science University, Setagaya Campus, Tokyo
• - Fees: JPY 9,900 for members (tax included), JPY 19,800 for non-members per day
• - Capacity: 400 for in-person attendance
• - Organizer: NSCA Japan

For more details, visit the event page: NSCA Japan Conference.

Program Schedule

February 21 (Saturday)

• - 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM: Session Day 1-1 (Lectures, Practical, Corporate Seminars)
• - 1:40 PM - 2:40 PM: Oral Presentations
• - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Session Day 1-2 (Field Reports, SIG)
• - 4:50 PM - 6:00 PM: Session Day 1-3 (Lectures, Practical, Corporate Seminars)
• - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Networking and Awards Ceremony

February 22 (Sunday)

• - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Session Day 2-1 (Lectures, Practical, Corporate Seminars)
• - 11:20 AM - 12:30 PM: Session Day 2-2 (Lectures, Practical, Corporate Seminars)
• - 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM: Poster Presentations
• - 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM: Session Day 2-3 (Lectures, Practical, Corporate Seminars)

(Note: Program content is subject to change without notice.)

Registration Process

To register:
1. Visit the event details page here.
2. After registration, an event management tool (Eventory) will provide details about the event page via the email you registered with.

Featured Guest Speakers

Duncan French is recognized as a leading authority in high-performance sports, holding an impressive background with over 25 years of experience working with athletes across more than 40 professional and international competitions. Currently, he oversees performance services for over 700 UFC fighters worldwide and manages state-of-the-art performance facilities in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City.

Bryan Mann has held the position of Director of Sports Science at the University of Miami before transitioning to his current role as an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. His contributions to velocity-based training and progressive resistance training protocols are essential for enhancing athletes' strength and power. He is dedicated to developing student-athletes competing at the international level.

About NSCA Japan

Founded in 1991, NSCA Japan operates as the Japanese branch of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) based in Colorado Springs, USA. The organization focuses on educating strength and conditioning instructors, promoting research-based knowledge, and contributing to general health and athletic performance enhancement, including injury prevention strategies.