Athletic Foundations

This is a quick relaxation breathing session led by Coach DJ Taylor. He takes you from breath awareness to a full four count box breathing practice.This is a great tool to end the day with as you prepare for sleep.

Monique Johnson, (Ed.S, LPC-S, RPT-S, CCBT, NCBT, AMTP), founder of Restorative Counseling Services in Birmingham Alabama provides great insight into the mechanisms of performance anxiety and shares skills and drills to help improve performance.

Roger Kitchen Jr of Power Mental Performance returns with information on how  parents of athletes and coaches can best support athletes as they begin practicing mental performance skills.

Janice Ward is an experienced communication consultant, university instructor, longtime public speaker and trainer.  She shares the tools needed to become a more powerful speaker.   Learn 10 techniques and strategies to help you speak with greater confidence.

Lacy Gunnoe "The Pilot Speaker'In this workshop "The Pilot Speaker" will introduce you to the 3 core values of leadership and give examples of how to live them out in your arena.

Coach Cam Willis provides a look into the AFI coaches program and the benefits he has realized so far from developing, working, and refining his process for success

An informative workshop on successful ACL return to sport practicesBlake Lancaster, CSCS, shares his research based approach to helping athletes return to sport following an ACL injury.

"The Zone"Mental skills coachRoger Kitchen Jr. helps you learn what "The Zone" is and skills to practice to reach "The Zone"

What to Study Now that You're DoneA strength & conditioning coach's continuing education journey beyond graduate degrees and certificationsGain Professional Insight Coach Daniel Heller, MSc, CSCS, *D, RSCC walks you through his journey and shares his experiences as he continues to advance as a strength and conditioning coach within the private sector.Join the discussion and hear from other strength and conditioning professionals as it relates to defining a path toward continuing education.