The 2011 NWCA Convention has finalized a group of top notch presenters for the first day of the convention. Attendees will see a packed schedule on Friday geared towards becoming a more well-rounded coach and coaching professional development.
Mark Tudi will start off the convention with his session on “Who is Managing Your Career.” Tudi is the Founder of SPORTS CAREERS and SPORTSEARCH, with their primary business being to retain executive recruitment and professional development. For over 30 years, Mark has established a high-profile track record in sports career development, closing in on 700 successful placements at all executive levels.
Two leaders from the sports medicine community will be presenting the best practices to prevent some of the most common injuries is the knowledge of where they come from and applying the best practices to avoid them. Dr. Vinnie Hudson and Dr. Robert Palumbo from OAA Orthopaedic Specialists in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will be addressing this important topic.
Dr. Hudson presents an extensive career in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He has been an Athletic Trainer for 29 years, and a Physical Therapist for 20 years.
Dr. Palumbo is an accomplished, nationally recognized Sports Medicine physician and surgeon, specializing in sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip.
Stan Zeamer, will be bringing a specialized speech on elevating human performance, based off of the book, Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life, By Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan. This session is open to all coaches and their significant others and spouses who will be in attendance as well.
Leo Kocher, President of the College Sports Council will be giving a presentation on Title IX and saving college programs. The CSC is a national coalition of coaches, athletes, parents, and fans who are devoted to preserving and promoting the student athlete experience.
In addition, a seminar will be held on assisting coaches on how to work with media and how to best use the media to promote their programs.
Friday’s sessions will conclude with a technique session with Brian Snyder, the current assistant coach at the University of Nebraska, who is one of the nation’s top assistant coaches. The full schedule can be found on the NWCA Convention Page which is listed below.
Convention registration can also be done through the NWCA Website through the Ticket Leap Registration Button. The Full Convention Registration is $225 also with the purchase of a Full Convention Registration an assistant coach from the same school can be registered for $175.
Convention attendees are able to take advantage of a $99 per night room rate during the convention, for more information on the hotel and how to reserve your room please visit the NWCA Website listed below.
For more information visit the NWCA website (http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwcawebsite/events/nwcaconvention.aspx) or call the NWCA Office at 717-653-8009 .
