The Elite Return To Sport Performance Symposium
Queally Athletics Center, University of Richmond
Richmond, VA, July 20th and July 21st, 2024 Presented by The University of Richmond Department of Athletics
Welcome to the Revolution in Sports Performance!
Are you ready for an unprecedented experience in continuing education?
Get ready to witness a revolution in sports performance! We’re thrilled to present this July’s edition of The Seminar, The Elite Return To Sport Performance Symposium. Unfortunately, athlete’s get injured, and bringing them back better than ever is the goal of all return to play protocols, but one thing consistently gets in the way, a lack of communication and a common language between strength coaches and sports medicine professionals. That’s where this summer’s edition of The Seminar stands out from the rest. This exclusive event is designed for strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists to help bridge the gap between professions to help us ALL be better for those that matter most, our athletes. This isn’t just a seminar; it’s an immersion into a world where setbacks can now become setups for unparalleled comebacks. To do this, I knew we had to come back to our roots and bring the “200-person round table and BBQ back home.” This summer’s event we are fortunate to partner with The University of Richmond and will come back to campus in the brand new Queally Athletics Center!
Why Attend?
Simply put, you have things limiting you from reaching your ideal results in both your training programs and your return to play protocols. Shoot, we all do. But what are some of these things and how can The Seminar help , not just you, but your whole staff eliminate these predicaments?
Communication errors and issues with common language: After reading the results of hundreds of survey responses this was the most common response. Sports medicine practitioners and strength and conditioning coaches, for whatever reason, still seem to be speaking different languages. How do we correct that? We all get in one room, we sit down and discuss situations that we all have been through, and will again, and we talk through what is what, and how things can be better with other amazing staffs from around the world!
Knowledge levels of each person is limited: You can be knowledgeable or know enough to be dangerous. We’ve all been there, shoot I’m still there in many aspects of what we are aiming to do, and of course you don’t need to know “it all” but you do need to know enough to help contribute better support to your “team behind the team”. That starts with becoming a master of your domain first and then doing all you can to best understand and learn the strategies that your colleagues are utilizing to help your athletes improve. This is where you can now collaborate, evaluate, and evolve to grow better systems and find different means to an end to improve all aspects of performance.
Lack of confidence and support within staff: This is an awful place to be, and trust me when I say this, it’s one that you can work your way through, it just takes time and effort. It could be your lack of confidence in your decision making because you want to be 100% certain you’re going to help the athlete improve and not put them in a bad spot, or it could be your sports medicine practitioner being nervous about if the athlete is ready to be “passed on” or not, or even your confidence with the athletic trainer’s ability to “prepare them to train” so that you can help the athlete get back on the field/court. But if you’re collaborating from the start and everyone is on the same page from day one, this can be so much smoother, and help the athlete come back faster and at a higher level then you could have ever expected
But how can we get passed these issues?
Step 1 is with this All-Star Lineup:
Saturday July 20th 2:00 PM
Heather Mason – “‘Win by 50’: Nurturing Excellence through People and Tradition”
Synopsis:
This presentation offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of key elements
essential for fostering staff excellence within organizations. Through an integrated
approach encompassing staff building, growth, professional development, and
motivation, attendees will gain invaluable insights into optimizing team performance.
The presentation begins by elucidating the significance of intentional staff building
strategies aimed at cultivating diverse yet cohesive teams. Emphasizing the role of
effective communication, collaboration, and synergy, participants will learn how to
assemble teams that capitalize on individual strengths while fostering a collective sense
of purpose through the Culture Playbook.
Motivation emerges as a central theme, with the presentation delving into proven
techniques for inspiring and energizing teams. By understanding the diverse
motivational drivers among employees, attendees will learn to implement tailored
approaches, including recognition programs, incentives, and intrinsic motivators, to
cultivate a culture of high performance and engagement.
By the end of the presentation, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies
and invaluable insights to staff building, growth, professional development, and
motivation in order to “Win by 50” in all aspects of your career.
Who is Heather Mason?
Pioneering Strength and Conditioning Leader
Heather Mason is celebrated as one of the most versatile and impactful strength coaches in history, currently serving as a transformative leader at The Ohio State University in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Sport Performance, and Sport Science. With her exceptional leadership, Heather has played a pivotal role in shaping the university’s athletic landscape from coaching, facilities, and technology.
Heather’s impact at Ohio State is nothing short of extraordinary. As a key figure within the university, she has overseen several remarkable projects. Among them, Heather led the renovation of the historic St. John Arena, transforming it into one of the nation’s most impressive strength training facilities. Other renovations have included the new Gene Smith Strength and Conditioning Center, Schottenstein Weight Room and countless other projects that look to the future. Her vision and dedication for optimal, safe, and inclusive training spaces have revolutionized the training experience for Ohio State’s student athletes.
Furthermore, Heather has been instrumental in the formation and structuring of the strength and conditioning department at Ohio State. Her strategic guidance and expertise have helped cultivate a culture of high performance across all 36 sports, setting new standards for excellence within the university’s athletic programs. She has played an integral part in expansions of recovery resources, and spearheading research to ensure all spaces are inclusive for the diverse population that walk the halls of the athletic campus.
Her expertise in facility design, maximizing resources while maintaining fiscal responsibility has also expanded to not only projects within the US but also overseas, as she mentors numerous coaches across the globe.
As of late, Coach Mason has spent the last 2 years as a director for The State of Ohio Special Olympics Summer Games, having her hand in all aspects of preparation and execution of the event. She is dedicated to creating another safe, competitive, and impactful event for not only the athletes, but the spectators as well.
Learn More About Heather Mason:
Saturday July 20th 5:00 PM
Dr. Mike Davis –”The Pursuit of Truth: how to empower performance through intention, evidence, and collaboration”
Synopsis: Throughout his interactive presentation Dr. Davis will discuss:
- Ways to navigate your tool box, and how to identify what is your intention with the athlete?
- Help you question why are you actually “here” in the moment with the athletes you get to work with?
- Discuss the danger of chasing archetypes in all aspects of performance, Medical/S&C/Performance, are we navigating these realms comprehensively
- Understanding the Evidence and some things to consider when looking at “research”
- Collaboration vs Control when working with a team setting, where this confusion can come from and how we can all be better.
Mike Davis is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder/CEO of Agoge Rehab in Northern Virginia. He is a pursuer of truth as a follower of Christ, a husband to Cece, a father to Halo & Honor, a son to Charlene, a brother to some, an uncle to others, and a friend to many more. His life-long interest in human movement and humans being began as a young athlete in Richmond, VA.
Mike approaches his work as a therapist with respect and honor, as a lifetime student of his craft. His eclectic depth of curiosity relative to health, wellness, performance training, vibrational energy, economy of movement, etc has made him a valued commodity to those in search of pre-habilitation, performance enhancement, and rehabilitation.
With over two decades of experience, Mike has been blessed to serve a variety patients populations ranging from inpatient acute care to professional athletes and tier one special operative military personnel. More recently he worked in the National Basketball Association with the Oklahoma City Thunder, from 2015-2020 as a Performance Therapist, and with Monumental Sports and Entertainment (NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, and NBA’s G-League’s Capital City Go-Go), from 2020-2023 as the Director of Physical and Performance Therapy, before returning to Agoge Rehab in Northern Virginia in October of 2023. He currently lives in Northern VA with his lovely wife, Cece, and their children Halo and Honor.
Sunday July 21st 8:30 AM
Dr. Charlie Weingroff – “Building out your Performance System”
Synopsis:
Jay and his Staff will create full and complete athlete senarios based on real-life situations.
Charlie and Jay will build out a model that brings together medical-fitness-sleep-nutrition-psychology-load management to demonstrate a parallel model of leadership under a system.
Attendee participation will allow an authentic view of their own models and systems and drive distance to a typical hierarchical model of leadership and execution.
Who is Dr. Charlie Weingroff: Dr. Charlie Weingroff is one of the most sought-after professionals world-wide in physical therapy and athletic performance. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who has worked with countless A-List celebrities, professional athletes and organizations, as well as the general population.
Charlie currently shares his time working with patients and clients in West Palm Beach, FL, New York City, and Los Angeles. He has office locations in these areas along with holding several regular consulting roles with fitness and physical therapy businesses. His success as a “Solopreneur” has also led to several consulting opportunities in both business startup and mentorship in other professions.
Learn More About Dr. Charlie Weigroff:
Sunday July 21st 10:00 AM
Learn More About Dr. Aaron Heishman:
Dr. Aaron Heishman –“Putting Science with Sport: Consideration for Sport Science Initiatives and Return-to-Play Processes”
Synopsis:
Overview my perspectives on key principles in establishing sport science initiatives in the team sport environment, delineating between short-term athlete monitoring and performance (thinking fast) and long-term research projects (thinking slow), while providing examples from my own research to demonstrate this approach. Additionally, I will provide perspectives into the RTP aspect of my current role with the Vegas Golden Knights. Finally, I will propose the value of leadership and management skills in a technically driven high performance ecosystem.
Who is Aaron Heishman? Aaron Heishman, PhD, CSCS*D is the Head of Sport Science and Reconditioning for the Vegas Golden Knights. He is primarily responsible for directing the sport science initiatives of the organization, as well as leading the implementation of return-to-play programming for athletes undergoing long-term rehabilitation. Prior to his time with the Golden Knights, he worked as the Assistant Director of Basketball Performance and Sport Scientist at University of Oklahoma. While at OU, Aaron earned his PhD in Exercise Physiology with research focused on athlete monitoring strategies used to evaluate neuromuscular performance and fatigue in basketball players. Before Oklahoma, Aaron worked as the Graduate Assistant for Basketball Performance at the University of Virginia, where he found a passion for trying to bridge the gap between applied performance practices and research in effort to maximize athlete health and performance.
Saturday July 20th 3:30 PM
Dr. Ernie Rimer –“Navigating Athletic Recovery: Integrating Technology, Analytics, and GPS Metrics in Comprehensive Rehabilitation Strategies”
Synopsis:
The use of technology in
Learning Objectives:
- Delineate between return to play, return to competition, and return to performance.
- Recognize that rehabilitation is an interdisciplinary process, and leveraging health and performance team member expertise provides the greatest benefit for the athlete.
- Consider how different technologies can be leveraged before injury, during rehabilitation, and after return to play.
Who is Dr. Ernie Rimer? Dr. Ernie Rimer is the Director of Sport Science for the University of Louisville Athletics. He supports the health, safety, and performance of student-athletes through research, education, and innovation. Before Louisville, Rimerwas the Director of Sport Science at the University of Utah and held strength and conditioning positions at the United States Ski & Snowboard Association and Northern Arizona University. Rimer co-founded FYTT, a high-performance software for sports performance professionals. He has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah and is certified in strength and conditioning. Rimer has presented at numerous national and international conferences on various sport-related topics.
Learn More About Dr. Ernie Rimer:
Sunday July 21st 11:30 AM
Learn More About Cam Josse:
Cam Josse- “Beyond Conditioning & Towards Performance: Developing Skills & Capacities for Improved Game Play”
Who is Cam Josse? Cam Josse is a Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University. Prior to arriving at Auburn, Cam spent 3 seasons at Indiana University as an Athletic Performance Coach for football. He began his career in sports performance in the private sector with DeFranco’s Training Systems, operating as Director of Sports Performance from 2014-2020. Cameron has worked with a multitude of athletes in high school and collegiate sports as well as professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, UFC, and WWE. Cameron earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology while playing football at the University of Rhode Island, holds a master’s degree in exercise science from William Paterson University, and is currently pursuing his PhD from Jean Monnet University in France under the supervision of Dr. JB Morin.:
Step 2 is through collaborative break out sessions and times “outside the class room” to discuss the topics of these presentations and your day to day with staffs from AROUND THE WORLD to help you and your colleagues be even better for the athletes you’ll work with Monday. What are these topics?
Injury Mitigation Mastery:
Return to Play at a Higher Level:
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Exclusive Atmosphere:
Group Learning Dynamics:
Unprecedented Networking:
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