Presentation description
This presentation explores the true drivers of high performance in the NFL by examining periodization, contextual readiness, interdisciplinary alignment, and athlete-specific programming. It emphasizes how performance, medical, nutrition, and tactical departments collaborate to enhance practice planning, injury mitigation, and individualized sustainability across the annual training cycle. Attendees will gain insight into filtering the “noise,” identifying actionable readiness markers, and intentionally structuring programming for optimal outcomes.
Learning objectives
- Understand how sound periodization strategies integrate weight room, on-field, and recovery elements to support NFL athlete performance.
- Evaluate methods for real-time and cyclical capacity auditing to guide performance-tactical collaboration and programming decisions.
- Apply principles of individualized scaling, readiness monitoring, and strategic communication to improve team-wide performance outcomes.
About the presenter
Justin Lovett is an experienced high-performance strength and conditioning coach, with extensive experience working at elite level across team and individual sports. Currently acts as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the LA Rams where he brings extensive experience in NFL performance, integrating strength & conditioning methodology with medical, nutrition, and tactical insights to optimize athlete outcomes. His approach emphasizes contextual decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-driven programming across the annual training cycle. He is recognized for developing scalable, athlete-specific systems that enhance readiness, reduce injury risk, and drive sustainable performance.
CEU information
Physical Therapy CEUs
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Athletic Training CEUs
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Contact hours
- Reading time = 10 minutes
- Video length = 30 minutes
- Quiz = 10 minutes
- Total contact hours (rounded down to nearest 0.25 hr) = 0.75
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