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Developing Powerful Athletes: Athlete Training + Health Presents Annual Sports Science Symposium

KATY, Texas, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancements and best practices in sports science take center stage May 16 at Athlete Training + Health's second annual symposium dedicated to "Building Tomorrow's Next Level ATHletes Today."

Presenters at the day-long event include nationally and internationally known experts in health, rehabilitation and sports performance. Forums and hands-on workshops provide holistic strategies for developing athletic performance and resilience to injury. The symposium is designed for those working in sport – specifically strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, physical therapists and athletic trainers.

The day focuses on three key themes centered around long-term athletic development:

  • Building a solid foundation
  • Developing powerful athletes
  • Preparing and performing at the next level

Our speakers are:

  • Micheál Cahill, PhD, Vice President of Performance and Sports Science, Athlete Training + Health
  • Chris Slocum, M.A., Athletic Performance Director, Athlete Training + Health
  • Bonnie Gregory, MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon, UT Physicians, IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, Sugar Land
  • Chris Korfist, internationally recognized speed coach and owner of Slow Guy Speed School, Chicago
  • Chris Lefever, DPT, Sports Physical Therapist, Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute
  • Rhodri Lloyd, PhD, Reader in Pediatric Strength and Conditioning, Cardiff Metropolitan University, chair of Cardiff's Youth Physical Development Center
  • Jon Oliver, PhD, Professor of Applied Pediatric Exercise Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University, co-founder of Cardiff's Youth Physical Development Center
  • Matt Van Dyke, M.S., Associate Director of Applied Sports Science, University of Texas

Register today. Use code EB120 before April 25 to take advantage of $120 early bird rate. CEUs will be offered by the NSCA for attendees. See the complete symposium agenda and full speaker bios here.

About Athlete Training + Health
Athlete Training + Health's mission is to use best practices of health and performance to provide a world-class training environment for active adults and athletes of all ages and abilities. Our multi-field, state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with advanced pro-style weight rooms and dedicated areas for adult and youth athletes. ATH's highly-skilled coaches deploy training strategies that elevate – regardless of age or ability – athletes' performance to the highest level through consistent evaluation and education. A key component of ATH is its forward-thinking approach to collaboration with hospital systems, professional sports teams, universities and independent school districts to raise the bar for health and performance training. For more information visit: www.athletetrainingandhealth.com.

Media Contacts
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SOURCE Athlete Training + Health