By Gene Willis, Director of Marketing
Last year, Drug Free Sport hosted it’s first-ever industry
conference – The Sport
Exchange Summit, Powered by Drug Free Sport. By all accounts, it was a
success in focusing on the needs, conversations, and happenings for those that
are “the team behind the team”.
Many of the attendees visiting Kansas City, MO represented
groups that are in daily contact with athletes on all levels: certified
athletic trainers, sports psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches,
education leaders, and sport coaches. Also present were professional league
office officials, international organizers of sport, post-sport career
professionals, and students looking to learn about their future career paths.
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“The Sport Exchange
Summit was one of the finest collections of expert presentations on a multitude
of areas affecting health and wellness of athletes. The multidisciplinary
approach to the meeting presents many perspectives and broadens awareness of
the many issues that must be considered in today’s world of sport.”
Mark Coberley MS
ATC LAT CSCS NASM PES CES
Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
Iowa State University
Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
Iowa State University
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In 2018, we will build from this great foundation to add new
topics that affect sport professionals internationally. On June 11 and 12 in
Kansas City, these will include:
- Generational Differences in Sports: Communication with Today’s Athletes
- Sleep, Health, and Performance: Implications for Athletes
- Female Sport Professionals Working WithinMale-Dominated Sports
- Sport Technology and Data Analytics: Successful Integration into a High-Performance Program
With our industry expertise as the leader in
sport drug testing and wellness education, you’ll also hear about the latest
developments in Dietary
Supplements, Prescription
Stimulants in Sport: Use, Misuse, and Abuse, and Marijuana and
Sport: An Update on Legalization and Performance.
UPDATE:
We are happy to confirm our two keynote speakers, dynamic groundbreakers in sport:- Katie Sowers is the San Francisco 49ers' Seasonal Offensive Assistant Coach - only the second woman to coach in the NFL and the first LGBT person to serve as an NFL coach. She'll speak about her experience of working in a male-dominated sport and her focus on excellence.
- Billy Bean is the Vice President and Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the only living MLB player to disclose that he is gay. His keynote speech will address his work on MLB's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, his career, and his life journey.
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“I was honored to
present at the Sport Exchange Summit, powered by Drug Free Sport, in 2016. This
gathering represents a multi-disciplined approach to the overall health and
well-being of athletes at all levels of sport. The excellent presentations and
topics surely enhances the education and knowledge of all attendees. What a
wonderful professional experience; Drug Free Sport provides a great opportunity
for all involved!”
Chris Carr, Ph.D., HSPP, CC-AASP
Sport & Performance Psychologist
St. Vincent Sports Performance
Sport & Performance Psychologist
St. Vincent Sports Performance
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For many, this conference is a great chance to interact with
industry leaders, to expand your network, and to grow your career. Continuing education hours are awarded for several certified industries, including:
- Sports Physicians (CMEs)
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainers
- Strength and Conditioning coaches (NSCA and CSCCa)
- Sport Dietitians (CDR)
- Sport Psychologists (APA).
Being
located in the center of the United States, the conference is accessible to all
and affordable. Register by February 28, 2018 for the early-bird price of $349.
Better yet, register
by the end of December and you’re entered to win a Garmin VivoSmart HR+ fitness
tracker!
