Building the Foundation: Strength & Nutrition for Better Performance

 Live on Zoom | CEUs Available
NRL EDGE Webinar | September 22 | 7:00 PM EST

Great performance isn't built by one workout or one meal—it's the result of consistently developing the right habits, movement patterns, and nutrition strategies over time. Whether you're an athlete striving to compete at a higher level, a coach helping others reach their potential, or someone simply looking to improve your health and fitness, success starts with building a strong foundation.

The next installment of the NRL EDGE Webinar Series brings together Kenny Goodrich, Director of Athletic Performance at Michigan State University, and Michelle Sweeney, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Director of Basketball Performance Nutrition at Clemson University, to deliver practical, evidence-based strategies that can be applied immediately.

Whether your goal is to move better, build strength safely, optimize your nutrition, or help others perform at their best, this webinar will provide actionable systems and tools you can begin using right away.

Featured Sessions

Strength Is for Everyone: Move Better. Get Stronger.

Coach Kenny Goodrich, MS, MSCC

Director of Performance | Michigan State University.

In this session, Coach Goodrich will share practical strategies for identifying common movement limitations, progressing exercises safely, and improving foundational strength. Attendees will learn why many people struggle with exercises like the squat, how to make simple adjustments that lead to better movement, and how to correct common postural issues resulting from prolonged screen time.

Drawing from nearly two decades of experience developing athletes at the collegiate level, Coach Goodrich will provide practical techniques and coaching strategies that can be applied immediately—helping you move better, train smarter, and build strength for long-term health and performance.

Key Takeaways

• Identify common movement limitations that impact strength and performance

• Learn practical weight room progressions for all experience levels

• Understand why many people struggle to squat and simple ways to improve technique

• Correct common postural issues resulting from prolonged screen time

• Apply practical strategies to build strength, improve movement quality, and reduce injury risk

Fueling with Purpose: Nutrition for Performance, Body Composition & Return to Play

Michelle Sweeney, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN

Director of Basketball Performance Nutrition | Clemson University

Whether your goal is to improve performance, lose body fat, gain lean muscle, maintain a healthy weight, or return to play after an injury, your nutrition should match your objective. In this session, Michelle Sweeney will provide an evidence-based approach to fueling for different goals, helping attendees understand how nutrition strategies should evolve based on individual needs.

From the fundamentals of carbohydrates, protein, and fats to goal-specific fueling strategies and supplement recommendations, this presentation delivers practical guidance that coaches, practitioners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts can apply immediately.

Key Takeaways

• Fueling strategies for weight loss, weight gain, body composition, and performance

• Nutrition considerations for return to play following injury

• Understanding the role of carbohydrates, protein, and fats

• The truth about supplements—what works, what's overrated, and what to avoid

• Practical nutrition strategies you can implement immediately to support your goals

What You'll Gain From This Webinar

 ✅ Learn directly from leaders in Division I collegiate athletics
✅ Gain practical strategies you can apply immediately
✅ Participate in a live Q&A with both speakers
✅ Network with both speakers and fellow attendees during The Let Out
✅ Earn continuing education credits while learning from experienced practitioners

Who Should Attend?

• Coaches & Practitioners

• Exercise Science Students

• Serious Athletes

• Parents of Athletes

• Anyone looking to improve strength, nutrition, movement quality, body composition, and long-term health

Event Details

📅 September 22, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM EST
📍 Live on Zoom
🎓 NASM, NSCA & CSCCa CEUs
 

Build a Stronger Foundation. Perform at Your Best.

Reserve your spot today and gain practical, evidence-based strategies from two Division I leaders that will help you move better, fuel smarter, and build a stronger foundation for long-term performance.

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