2014 Perform Better Summit

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FUNCTIONAL TRAINING
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FOR EVERYONE WHO TRAINS OR REHABS CLIENTS, PATIENTS AND ATHLETES
2014
FUNCTIONAL
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All New Topics
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50 Nationally
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PROVIDENCE, RI JUNE 12-15
CHICAGO, IL JUNE 26-29
LONG BEACH, CA AUGUST 7-10
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2 lectures and 2 hands-on sessions every 90 minutes
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SUMMIT
JOHN BERARDI, PHD, CSCS
MICHAEL BOYLE, MA, ATC
PhD in Exercise Kinesiology, Physiology &

Nutrient Biochemistry at University of Western
Ontario, Canada
Founder of Precision Nutrition
Advisor to Apple, Equinox, Nike and Titleist
Elite Nutrition Coach and Exercise Physiologist to
hundreds of elite amateur and professional athletes
Director of the Worlds Largest Body Transformationproject
Author of 5 books including Precision Nutrition and Gourmet Nutrition
Internationally recognized expert in strength and

conditioning
Strength and Conditioning Consultant to the Boston
Red Sox
Co-owner and content editor for strengthcoach.com,
one of the worlds leading resources for performance
enhancement information
Strength and Conditioning Coach with the US Gold Medal Olympic Teams in
Womens Soccer and Womens Hockey
Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for Ice Hockey at
BostonUniversity
Author of Advances in Functional Training and Designing Strength Training
Programs and Facilities as well as over twenty instructional DVDs
Currently owns and operates Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning,
one of the nations fi rst and most successful private strength and
conditioningcompanies
Paleo, Vegan, Intermittent Fasting:

Whats the Best Diet?
Its a common question: Whats the best diet? Dr. Berardi, a worldleading nutrition coach, is asked that more than most people. Is he
in the paleo camp? The vegan camp? Low carb? Intermittent fasting?
In this presentation, Dr. Berardi explains why those are actually the
wrong questions to ask. Hell also offer a new kind of question and
reveal which nutrition camp he really belongs to. This is one session
you wont want to miss. (Lecture Only)
(Chicago)
Essentials of Coaching and Training

Functional Continuums
with Gray Cook & Lee Burton
This preconference workshop will discuss the effective use of
functional continuums. At the heart of training, coaching is a
very common problem matching the right person with the
right exercise.
JOHN BLIEVERNICHT, MA
30 Years Training Professional Athletes
Balance Training Innovator
Nike Consultant on Natural Motion &
FunctionalFootwear
Life Fitness Consultant on Functional Training
Director Positions & Award Winner with NASM
&NSCA
Director of Performance Training at US Olympic Altitude Site
When the match is inappropriate it often leads to frustration

for the client and athlete and over-instructing for the trainer
and coach.
The continuum approach allows every exercise to be part of a
long chain starting with simple and less complicated moves
and evolving into higher loads that are more complex and
complicated. This means for every great functional exercise
you use you should have a less complicated choice and a
slightly more complicated choice. This workshop will help
you make those choices in an efficient and effective manner.
Come join us for some good science, healthy discussions, and
great examples.
Training the Functional Foot
Trainers, therapists & shoe companies are starting to understand the

importance of training the foot for functional movement. But often
these functional foot training programs focus too much on conscious
contraction and muscle strengthening. Learn a sensory based
approach to developing a functional foot and natural efficient athletic
movement. Sensory coaching and terrain manipulation will be used to
develop automatic responsiveness of movement.
(Chicago)
Pre-Conference Attendees Must Be Registered for the Perform Better Summit
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Training Groups and Teams

Better Than Bootcamps
Small and large group training is the largest growing segment of the
fitness industry. Learn how to design and implement group programs
that will be both effective and safe from a coach who has been doing
it for over thirty years. The presentation will focus on program design
for small and large groups and will include hints on how to progress
and modify exercises for clients at all levels.
(Providence, Chicago, Long Beach)
JOHN BROOKFIELD
Creator of the Battling Ropes Training Systems
Creator of the Chain Reaction Program and Beyond
Bodyweight Training System
Multiple World Record Holder
Author of numerous books including Mastery of
Physical Prowess
Producer of over a dozen instructional training DVDs
Worked with numerous professional sports teams, universities and military
special forces units
Creating Ground Force Production
Creating and developing ground force production is seldom talked

about and even less understood, however it is used in every sport
as well as everyday life. In this session John will teach you how
to properly apply this important element using his battling ropes
principles. Learning how to create force into the ground not only gives
you a huge strength advantage in your sport but it is also the ultimate
core strengthener when done properly. Understanding this also greatly
enforces proper movement patterns. John will not only teach you
the importance of ground force production but he will also introduce
his new system of training called Brookfields Barrel Training.
(Hands-On Only)
(Providence, Long Beach)
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The Business of Training

with Thomas Plummer
8 REASONS TO ATTEND THE FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMITS
The training gym has evolved and we are far removed from the
days of trying to make a living working with a small handful of
clients in a tiny gym.
50 excellent presenters at our 3 summits
If you are dreaming about opening your own gym, or work in

a gym and just want to figure out how to make more money,
then you have to understand how the gym business has
changed and where it will be going in the next decade.
There has never been a better time to be in the gym business,
but the rules we use to open gyms and make money have
drastically changed. If you earn your living in the gym
business then you want to be part of this workshop.
27 lecture sessions at each summit

26 hands-on sessions at each summit
Feature presentation at each summit
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Complimentary social on Friday evening

Networking opportunities with presenters
and attendees
CEUs available: NSCA, NATA, ACE, NASM
2 FREE bonus sessions on Thursday
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2014
FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING
LEE BURTON, PHD,

ATC, CSCS
GRAY COOK, MSPT,

OCS, CSCS
Doctorate degree from Virginia Tech with an

emphasis in Health Promotion
Program Director for Athletic Training at
AverettUniversity
Lectures nationally and internationally in the fi elds of
sports medicine and performance enhancement
Co-Founder of the Functional Movement Screen
Certifi ed Athletic Trainer with National Athletic Trainers Board of
Certifi cation
Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength
and Conditioning Association

physical therapy, sports medicine and performance
enhancement
Consultant for many universities and pro sports teams
in all four major sports
Board Certifi ed Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with
American Physical Therapy Association
Co-Founder of the Functional Movement Screen
Practices physical therapy in Virginia and continues to publish in all areas
relating to rehab and exercise
Functional Exercise Progressions: Mobility,

Motor Control and Strength
Every exercise professional should create a holistic exercise program

that improves performance while creating more durability. In order
to do this effectively functional exercise should be utilized as a
fundamental component of the program design. We must design a
program that uses proper exercise progressions, which are designed
to focus on the weaknesses while maintaining and progressing
the strength and power. We must ultimately work towards overall
gains in strength, power and endurance, which are laid on top of
a solid foundation of mobility and motor control. The focus of the
session will be describing the importance of functional exercise and
demonstrating how to implement and effectively progress functional
exercise.
DON CHU, PHD, PT,

ATC, CSCS
Director of Athercare Fitness and Rehabilitation
inCalifornia
Licensed Physical Therapist and NATA Certifi ed
Athletic Trainer
Certifi ed Strength & Conditioning Specialist and
former President of the National Strength and
Conditioning Association
Consultant for NSCA Certifi cation Commission and several sports medicine
and athletic clubs and federations
Author of several books and articles relating to plyometrics, strength,
andspeed
Eccentric Strength Development

for Running Performance
In this session Don will cover numerous exercises for developing

eccentric strength, which is the precursor to developing running
and jumping strength. He will define what eccentric strength is and
explain how to develop it. Each person will come away with new
exercises for their training programs and applications for improving
their clients running and jumping abilities.
(Providence)
The Best Functional Exercises in the World
Opinions on this subject, of best functional exercise, will always

differ, however science, logic, and a systematic approach will
reduce confusion and debate. Gray will present this as an interactive
discussion and lecture that will provide you with the tools to elevate
your skills with exercise choice and program design.
SUMMIT
ERIC CRESSEY, MA, CSCS
Owner of Cressey Performance, based just west

ofBoston
Coach and Consultant to a wide variety of
athletes, from youth sports to the professional
and Olympiclevels
Off-season strength and conditioning coach to
over 100 players, from every organization in Major
League Baseball
Author/Creator of seven books and eight DVD sets
Consultant to New Balance
State-, National-, and World-Record Holding Competitive Powerlifter
Author of daily blog at EricCressey.com
Scapular Control: Implications for Health and

High Performance
By learning how to assess and train scapular control correctively,
we can have a dramatic impact on upper extremity health and
performance, whether its with general fitness populations, postrehabilitation clients, or athletes of all ages and ability levels.
Youll learn about functional anatomy, faulty movement patterns,
and innovative corrective exercises. In this presentation, Eric will
demonstrate that the scapula is not just another bone!
(Providence, Chicago)
ALWYN COSGROVE, CSCS

Owner of Results Fitness, a complete fi tness
programming and consulting service
Founder of ResultsFitnessUniversity.com
One of the Countrys most sought after fi tness
professionals
Internationally recognized presenter and trainer
Author of New Rules of Lifting, and New Rules of Lifting
for Women as well as numerous articles and publications
Consultant for Rodale Publications and Mens Health magazine
MICHOL DALCOURT,
CFC, PTS
The Next Fitness Blueprint: New Programming

and Operation Strategies
How to Develop Agile Strength
The only guarantee in the fitness business is that everything changes!

This seminar will cover the latest changes and developments in
programming and business practices. From new fat loss studies and
practices, to the latest in metabolic training and business delivery
options (including semi-private 2.0), no stone will be left unturned.
RACHEL COSGROVE,
CSCS, CISSN
An industry leader in the areas of human movement

and performance training
Director of the Institute of Motion
Creator of ViPR
Co-Creator of PTA Global
Adjunct Professor - University of San Francisco
Former Instructor - School of Health Sciences - NAIT College
Editor, Author, Lecturer - PTontheNET
Strength training and its protocols have been well vetted and defined
over many years. They have become a staple in our programs for good
reason. Movement based strength training has produced extremely
strong and stable farm kids, however this approach has only been
reserved for tasks that usually happen outside of the gym. In this
workshop, learn why and how biology is well suited for movement
based strength training and how one can incorporate this training into
a well-balanced programming approach, which includes traditional
strength lifts. Agile strength come from moving the body in a
multitude of purposeful tasks with load, just like back on the farm.
(Chicago)
ROBERT DOS REMEDIOS,

MA, CSCS
Head Strength & Conditioning coach at College of the
Canyons in Southern California
2006 NSCA Collegiate Strength & Conditioning
Coach of the Year
National speaker on sports conditioning and speed
development
Author of Mens Health Power Training and Cardio Strength Training
Has helped hundreds of individuals develop into Division I
scholarshipathletes
Chaos Sport-Speed Training: Applications for

the General Population
The benefits of chaotic, change of direction agility training has been
well documented over the years via practitioners and researchers
alike. Improvement in strength, power, speed, injury reduction, and
sports performance are just some of the things that make CHAOS
training invaluable. One overlooked benefit of this style of agility
training is the effect it has on building work capacity in a very
functional manner for the general population. Everyone is an athlete
in some form so it only makes sense that general population clients
can reap amazing benefits by using specific CHAOS protocols in
their daily training. Not only will they see improvements in strength,
power, and balance, they will also see improvement in stability
(injury prevention) and increase their fitness level through metabolic
protocols using CHAOS agility principles. Coach Dos will take you
through specific lead-up drills and exercises and progress to multilevel change of direction patterns and drills using visual, verbal, and
physical cues.
(Chicago, Long Beach)
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Co-owns and operates Results Fitness, in their

14thyear of business
Named one of the top ten gyms in the US by
MensHealth
2012 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year
Best Selling Author of The Female Body Breakthrough
Author of her brand new book Drop Two Sizes
Consultant for Nike, Livestrong.com, and Womens Health
How to Be the CEO of Your Career in the

Fitness Industry
Theres no choice but to take charge of your own career in the fitness
industry. Whether you want to build your personal brand or grow your
own business, its never been more important to learn entrepreneurial
skills in this ever changing field. Rachel shares her advice, passion,
and insights on designing a successful career and absolutely living
the life of your dreams, based on her own experience building
her career over the past twenty-two years. This is a must-attend
presentation for anyone who wants to reach their potential in the
fitness industry quickly and leverage their skills to rapidly grow your
career, reaching more people to change more lives.
(Long Beach)
2014
FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING
VERN GAMBETTA, MA
TODD DURKIN, MA,

CSCS, NCTMB
Internationally recognized strength, speed &
conditioning coach, personal trainer, author and
motivational speaker
Founder of Fitness Quest 10 (San Diego, CA), an 8,000
square foot cutting-edge health & human performance
center providing outstanding service in personal
training, strength & conditioning, therapeutic massage & bodywork, Pilates,
yoga and nutrition
Lead Training Advisor, Under Armour
Author, The IMPACT Body Plan
Top 100 Most Infl uential People in Health & Fitness, 2012 & 2013
Produced over 44 training & performance DVDs and conducts motivational
and educational workshops worldwide
Conducts Mastermind Groups for fi tness professionals desiring business,
training, and personal mastery
B.S. Degree in Kinesiology and a M.A. degree in Biomechanics/SportsMedicine
Extraordinary Self
You can only take a client on a journey as far as you have taken
yourself. Both personal and professional development play a key
role to the success and significance you create in your life. In this
inspirational presentation, Todd teaches you the important drills,
skills, exercises, and best practices necessary to maximally
IMPACT you and your clients. This class will teach you how to
effectively blend yin/yang exercises, breath-work, meditation, and
visualization into your existing high-intensity programming to create a
profound client experience.
SUE FALSONE, PT, MS,

SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT
Owner, SAF: Structure and Function
Owner, Systematic Dry Needling
Obtained Physical Therapy degree from Daemen
College in Buffalo, NY
Obtained a Masters of Science in Human Movement with
a concentration in sports medicine from UNC Chapel Hill
Board Certifi ed in Sports Physical Therapy through the American Physical
Therapy Association
Certifi ed Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers Association
Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength
Certifi ed Orthopedic Manual Therapist in the Spine from the International
Academy of Orthopedic Medicine
Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems

Father of Functional Sports Training
Recognized internationally as an expert in training and
conditioning for sport having worked with world class
athletes and teams in a wide variety of sports
Authored over 100 articles and seven books on various
aspects of training
Former conditioning coach in Major League Soccer as well as the
conditioning consultant to the US Mens World Cup Soccer
Former Director of Conditioning for the Chicago White Sox and Director of
Athletic Development for the New York Mets
Foundational Strength
What we have traditionally done is put the cart before the horse
by starting into a strength training program without building
a solid foundation. The goal is to bullet proof the athlete by
emphasizing strength gained through multiple joint, multiple plane
and proprioceptively demanding movements that build adaptable
athletes. In this session you will learn how to use progressions from
bodyweight exercise to external resistance that is appropriate for the
athletes level of development and their sport.
(Long Beach)
JASON GLASS, BHK, CSCS,

TPI ADVISORY BOARD
One of the worlds top Golf Strength & Conditioning
Specialists
Owns and operates The Tour Performance Lab and
Kinetica Golf Performance in Vancouver, BC
Head of the Titleist Performance Institutes Fitness
Advisory Board
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Team Canada Golf
Published 3 DVDs and featured on the Golf Channel & CBC Sports
Rotational Sling-Shot
Explore the science of Explosive Rotational Power and learn how to

apply it to any rotational athlete. Jason exposes his unique rotational
training techniques and shares his favorite exercises to help your
clients Load & Xplode! Learn how to load the rotational slings and
unleash enormous amounts of speed and force using his Sling-Shot
training philosophy. This revolutionary approach to training will make
your clients move better, feel better, and play better!
(Long Beach)
SUMMIT
JOHN GRAHAM, MS, HFS,

CSCS*D, RSCC*D, FNSCA
Director, Sports & Human Performance, St. Lukes

University Health Network, Allentown & Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania
Adjunct Professor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing,
NJ
American Council on Exercise Industry Advisory Panel
Member
National Strength and Conditioning Association Certifi cation Committee
Chair
Associate Editor, National Strength & Conditioning Association, Strength &
Conditioning Journal
Lectures nationally and internationally in the fi elds of sports performance,
medical fi tness & health fi tness
Chapter Author for several books on Athletic Performance, Fitness &
Chronic Disease, and Disability Management & Fitness
Author of numerous DVDs on Sports Performance
Strategies for Determining and Executing

Human & Sports Performance Programs that
Result In Unbeatable Outcomes
Uncover tactics for winning designs and implementation approaches

of human and sports performance programs. Discover implementation
strategies that effectively integrate assessment protocols with
programming. Learn the most successful processes for linking
programming to successful human and sports performance outcomes
and increasing membership adherence and retention. This seminar
will recommend mechanisms and methods essential to effectively
assure your fitness and athletic members increase their fitness or
athletic performance objectives. Additionally, an understanding of
means to separate yourself from the competition will be outlined.
JOSH HENKIN, CSCS

CEO, Ultimate Sandbag Training
Creator of the Ultimate Sandbag and the Dynamic
Variable Resistance Training System
Presents nationally and internationally on optimal
problem solving and performance enhancement for
fi tness professionals and sports programs
Developer of US Army Special Forces Recruiting
Battalion Fitness Preparation Program
Consultant to professional and collegiate sports programs
Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT)

Do you think instability training is only for outdated fitness
programs? DVRT lays out a full system of combining instability
training, neurological coordination, and strength. We will examine
the full benefits and means of implementing instability training in a
systemized manner from corrective exercise to performance based
training. Learn how instability is the most misunderstood training
variable and how you can instantly increase movement and strength
through this powerful system of training that is revolutionizing
functional fitness. (Hands-On Only)
AP, DNS, IDN, VM, PRI, XYZ, LMNOPOrganizing Your Tool Box
There is so much continuing education out there and there is so much to

learn! A common question we all ask ourselves is how can this best fit
within my practice? How do we incorporate all the different philosophies
we are learning into our daily world without totally abandoning everything
we already know and have been successful with. This lecture and lab will
review concepts of several different philosophies and how this clinician
has blended them all into daily practice.
DAN JOHN
32 years teaching and coaching at the high school
and collegiate levels
Former Head Track and Field Coach, Juan Diego
Catholic High School (Throws Coach at Utah State
University, Judge Memorial Catholic High School)
American Record Holder, Weight Pentathlon, and
National Champ (Masters) in Discus Throwing,
Olympic Lifting and Weight Pentathlon
Two-time champion of the Pleasanton Highland Games
Editor of Get Up! the free online newsletter for lifting and throwing
Author of Never Let Go and Mass Made Simple
Keynote speaker at multiple fi tness events and popular workshop speaker
Fulbright Scholar to the Middle East
Training After Twenty: From Untrained to

Mastery
We have a problem in the Fitness industry: programs and training

tend to be designed for the rare air of professional athletes, elite
bodybuilding or high school football. The bulk of the population...
and those who actually have the thickest wallets...need a different
approach. In the lecture and the hands on, we will find the most
simple, basic tools to work strength, flexibility, mobility, cardio and
correctives into a program that is repeatable as well as able to handle
some variety and fun. Our goal is reasonableness in both training and
nutrition, but we will also leave the door open for occasional bouts of
hard work and deprivation.
BRETT KLIKA, CSCS

CEO and Co-Founder of SPIDERt youth fi tness
education
Director of Youth Athletics at Fitness Quest 10
2013 IDEA Personal Trainer of the Year
Author for a variety of academic and consumer
publications, with his most recent paper published for
ACSM on interval training
Internationally recognized presenter on youth fi tness programming and
sports performance
Currently consults with school districts nationwide on physical education
reform
Cracking the Youth Coordination Code: PrePubescent Athletes
As more and more pre-pubescent youngsters flock to personal

trainers, sports performance camps, and exercise classes, its
important that we as professionals understand the unique mental,
physical, and emotional needs of this growing demographic. In
this workshop, learn how using an age-appropriate coordination
continuum can improve fitness, strength, speed, mobility, and body
awareness in even the youngest of athletes. Experience the skills
and drills involved with assessment, warm-up, and daily exercise
programming that can be easily implemented with varying group sizes
and levels. Additionally, witness strategies for fun, engaging, age
appropriate program implementation to ensure success with any age
of youngster.
(Chicago)
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functionaL
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BILL KNOWLES, ATC, CSCS
CRAIG LIEBENSON, DC
RICK MAYO
KARA MOHR, PhD, FACSM
Director of Reconditioning and Athletic Development

at HP Sports in Wayne, PA
Director of Athletic Development for the Philadelphia
Union Academy of the MLS
Internationally recognized as an expert in the field of
sport reconditioning and training of many of the
worlds best athletes
Consulted with organizations such as Manchester United, Chelsea,
Manchester City FC, The FA, England Rugby, Scotland Rugby, Australian
Institute of Sport, US Ski Team and many more
Rehab/Performance experience with athletes such as Tiger Woods, Alex
Rodriguez, Peyton Manning, Dara Torres, Michael Owen and many more
Director of L.A. Sports & Spine

Editor, Rehabilitation of the Spine
Editor, Functional Training Handbook
Serves on the Editorial Board for numerous
international journals
Consultant for the Seattle Seahawks
First ever chiropractic member of the McKenzie
Institute Board of Directors
Lectures nationally and internationally on acute and chronic
musculoskeletal pain as well as neck and low back rehabilitation
Owner of North Point Systems, the highest revenue

per square foot facility in the country since 1992
Founder of North Point Personal Training Systems
with licensees of the North Point Systems worldwide
International speaker and fitness business consultant
Contributor to multiple national publications
Co-owner of Mohr Results, Inc. a nutrition and

consulting company
Built the #1 Womens Only Boot Camp in
Louisville,KY for 6 years in a row
Was an Assistant Professor at the University
ofLouisville
Former Assistant Director of the Physical Activity &
Weight Management Research Center, University of Pittsburgh
PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh
Reconditioning: A Performance Based Model

for Injured Athletes
Reconditioning is a performance based approach when working with

elite athletes who have sustained injury. It addresses all aspects
of athletic development from the time of injury, to a return to
competition. This approach is directed by the performance team, and
medically supported. Rehabilitation represents a classic model. It is
typically directed by the medical team, and often underestimates the
true demands of high performance. Return to competition strategies
begin immediately following the injury and continue until the athlete
successfully competes. The process to get here is based on sound
principles of athletic development, not rehabilitation protocols.
Understanding this is critical for physicians, physical therapists,
athletic trainers, strength coaches and sport coaches. A key question
to ask is: If you dont fully understand how to prepare a healthy
athlete for competition, how can you effectively prepare them for
competition following injury? The hands-on will cover stiffness and
deceleration training for injury prevention.
MARC LEBERT, NLP

Owner of Lebert Fitness, a global leader in the
development of new fitness training tools like the
Lebert Equalizer, the Lebert Buddy System and the
Lebert Stretch Strap
Certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
Practitioner
Silver Lining Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010
Finalist, Canfitpro Fitness Professional of the Year 2012
International Presenter
Beyond Correctives: To Athletic Development

& Performance
Functional training and correctives are a means to an end. The goal

is to assure the integrity of quality movement patterns and then add
load and finally speed. This progression from movement literacy to
general physical preparedness to specific physical preparedness is
necessary to help weekend warriors & elite athletes to achieve their
performance goals. Correctives or functional training should serve our
athletes goals instead of becoming ends in themselves.
(Chicago)
BRANDON MARCELLO,
PhD, CSCS, PES, CES
Director of Sports Performance at Stanford University
Over 15 years of experience in the area of athletic
performance enhancement
Creator of the innovative performance-based dining hall,
which was the first of its kind in the nation and was
featured in Sports Illustrated as the future of training table
Served as the Director of performance for USA Softball where he developed
and implemented all athletic development programs
Helped create Athletes Performance (AP) with Mark Verstegen; a world
class training facility for professional and elite athletes
Programming Pre & Post: Examining Which Can

Enhance or Hinder Your Training and Methods
Making your Workout EPIC
This EPIC workout combines old school strength training moves

with some funky new muscle endurance work, combining compound
movements with intense isolation and blurring the lines between
aerobic and anaerobic. Add in some Giant and Super sets with
the Equalizer and Buddy System and you are going to write home
about this one! (Hands-On Only)
(Providence)
Recovery and regeneration has been studied since the 1980s,

yet there continues to be a misunderstanding surrounding the
technicalities and nuances of the matter. There is also a lot of
uncertainty surrounding regeneration modalities and the prescription
for them. In this lecture, Brandon will help you understand
regeneration techniques, their purpose, and their application to help
provide a better return of investment to the programming you employ
for those you train. In the hands-on, find out the sequencing, science
and success as he optimizes the pre-lifting routine.
INGRID MARCUM, CSCS

Owner and lead trainer, BGB Fitness: Better Get
Better, in Elmhurst, IL
Head strength coach for the womens US National
Field Hockey Team 2001-2003
Battling Ropes Certification Instructor and Director
ofProgramming
Former US Bobsled World Team member and 2006
and 2010 Olympic Bobsled Team alternate
USA Weightlifting Olympic Trials 2004 and 2008
From Average to Elite
What does it take to become elite? Do your athletes have trouble

transferring their strength and power into performance? In this
session you will learn how to help your clients and athletes tap into
the strength they already have to finally reach their true potential
and stand out from the crowd. Elite performance and elite results
require more than just hard work. Ingrid will show you the details of
programming, coaching and movement that she has developed and
refined through many years of training. The same key foundational
elements, programming structure and movement efficiency work
can be used to unlock elite performance in all of your clients from
athletes to seniors. Dont settle for ordinary when you can be elite!
(Hands-On Only)
Providence, RI june 12-15
CHIcago, IL june 26-29
Long BEACH, CA august 7-10
New Client Inductions The Key to Growing

Your Personal Training Business
The first appointment with a potential client is the most important

hour youll ever spend with that person. It sets the stage for success,
gives you the pertinent information needed to design a great program
and drastically increases your opportunity to sell. Learn the whats,
whys and hows of what to do in that initial hour to ensure success in
your business. Remember, if you cant sell, you cant help anyone!
STUART MCGILL, PhD

Professor of Spine Biomechanics and Department
Chair at the University of Waterloo in Canada
International lecturer and author with over 200
scientific publications that address the issues of
lumbar function and low back injury mechanisms
Consultant to athletes, government agencies, and
corporations around the world
Serves on the editorial board for the journals Clinical Biomechanics
andSpine
Author of Low Back Disorders Evidence Based Prevention and Rehabilitation,
and Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance
1. Painful Backs: Cause, Corrective Exercises

and Progressions to Performance
Dr. McGill will explain and address the cause with corrective and
therapeutic exercises. Learn the patterns that cause back troubles
together with some corrective approaches, logical progressions and
guidelines for success.
2. Mechanisms and Training Techniques Used

for Elite Performance
Ultimate performers have a few common traits. Several mechanisms
that they use will be described which allow them to achieve
performance that conventional thought would suggest is impossible.
(Providence)
CHRISTOPHER MOHR,
PhD, RD
Co-owner of Mohr Results, Inc. a nutrition
consultingcompany
Consultant to Under Armour, Cincinnati Bengals,
Nordic Naturals and more
International speaker and educator
Sports Nutrition Advisor to Mens Fitness Magazine
and has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, newspapers
and websites
PhD in Exercise Physiology, Registered Dietitian
Eat Your Medicine
Nutrition trends show consumers are interested in moving away from

prescriptions and instead eating real foods to help prevent disease.
Consider it a local Farmacy. From fermented foods for their pre and
probiotics to science showing eating foods like nuts and seafood can
slash mortality. This session will provide very tangible guidelines, tips
and tools for your clients to boost health, improve energy and help
with fat loss ... all through the foods you eat. (Lecture Only)
How to Attract & Retain Female Clients
Females can be finicky. We think. A lot. We question. A lot. And

keeping us engaged while were pulled in a million different directions
can be challenging. But when you follow the tips, strategies and
tools shared in this session, you can build and retain a following
your competitors will drool over. Learn the strategies used to build a
womens only boot camp business with a 93% monthly retention rate
and whether you train 1:1, boot camps or own your own studio, walk
away with ideas you can use Monday morning. (Lecture Only)
(Providence)
THOMAS MYERS
Author of Anatomy Trains
Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage
andBodywork
Studied with Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais,
Buckminster Fuller
Practitioner and Lecturer Director,
KinesisIncorporated
Over 40 years in the field
Training Fascia
All the essential properties of fascia its viscosity, elasticity,

plasticity, and strength are affected by training. Different kinds of
loads, timing, and stretches build fascial resilience in different ways.
Tom brings the latest research to bear on training the third and vital
element in the musculo-skeletal system - the neuro-myo-fascial web!
(Providence)
EVAN OSAR, DC, PES,

MAT, CSCS, ACE-CPT
International presenter and industry expert on
corrective and functional
Chiropractic Physician
Developer of the Integrative Movement Specialist
Certification- the advanced certification for health
and fitness professionals that are seeking to become
experts in working with the general population with postural and
movementdysfunction
The Thoracic Link to Improving Hip Function
Despite concerted efforts at strengthening and stretching, many of

our clients and athletes struggle to achieve optimal hip function.
For many of these individuals, it is because their hip problem is
originating in their thorax. This presentation will discuss exactly why
clients and athletes lose optimal hip function and how for many of
these individuals, it is related to poor thoracic control. Additionally,
the fitness professional and coach will discover a principle-based
strategy for improving hip function by restoring optimal thoracic
function.
(Chicago)
CALL 800-556-7464
for information or to register, call toll-free 800-556-7464 or visit performbetter.com/seminars
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BILL PARISI, BBA, CSCS
THOMAS PLUMMER
Founder and CEO of Parisi Speed School, a 75+

location franchise network
Founder of Parisi Sports Clubs, a chain of health clubs
in Northern New Jersey
Recognized as one of the most successful personal
training entrepreneurs in the world
Built his original fitness business from a $500 van in
1991 into a nationally recognized organization with yearly sales in excess of
15 million dollars
Founder of the National Fitness Business Alliance

Author of the five best selling business books in the
history of the fitness industry
Internationally acclaimed presenter and consultant
Member of the IHRSA Silver Anniversary Commission
Considered by many to be the most influential person
working in the fitness industry today
Teaching Kids Speed and Your Staff How to

Sell it
In this session Bill will teach you the key success strategies of Sport
Performance Team Training for the youth recreation and the high
school athlete. He will explain the business side of selling Team
Training and then, by participating in the Hands-On, you will learn
how to deliver an unforgettable Team Training experience. This
experience is guaranteed to keep your athletes engaged and wanting
to come back. If you are looking to connect with your community
and grow your training business, this is one session you must attend.
These are the same strategies Bill used to grow his overall fitness
business and brand from 1 client to a multimillion dollar organization
that employs over 300 performance coaches.
LENNY PARRACINO,
CMT, FAFS
Manual/Soft Tissue Therapist
Nutritional Therapist
Fellow, Applied Functional Science
Gray Institute Faculty
Author, Instructor, International Lecturer
Melt-Mold-Move for Optimal Performance
As movement practitioners we strive for efficient-optimal-performance

but what happens when movement creates negative reactions? One
cannot execute a movement task if the spaces that are built for
motion (joints) lack the necessary mobility (extensibility and control).
In addition, one may have the joint motion, but lack the tissue
translation to transfer energy efficiently (perform well). By utilizing a
systematic application of techniques, we can properly individualize
what technique to select and when. All techniques have their use and
the key in success is knowing what technique to recommend for each
situation.
The Five Biggest Mistakes Trainers Make in

Their Careers
The fatal five mistakes that can crush your career can be avoided
if you know what to expect and how these mistakes can affect you
personally. The average trainer only lasts about eight years in the
business before he or she leaves for less stressful work and better
pay. You can make money in this business, and you can do it for
years, if you learn now how to avoid the common mistakes every
trainer makes at some point. Making money, changing lives and
staying in the business over time is what it is about and if you are
serious about a career in the gym business, then you should be in this
workshop.
PAUL ROBBINS, MS

One of the countrys leading experts on
cardiovascular programming and metabolic
assessments
President and Owner of Cardio2Tech, a metabolic
education and consulting company
Director of Elite Performance for STATS, LLC
Developed the cardio programs and VO2 assessment
programs for Athletes Performance
Worked extensively with Adidas to help develop the MiCoach
Creator of the 30/30 Interval Training Program and HR Monitor
Cant Improve What You Dont Measure

Simple Ways to Measure Progress and
Prevent Burn-Out
Tracking your athlete or client is the most important aspect of

training. If you dont track, how do you know it is working? But it is
not easy with groups. In this session, Paul will talk about simple ways
to track using hand written workout sheets to the latest technology.
The next step is to understand what to do with the data you are
tracking. The workshop will explore what is being used at the highest
levels (real data from NBA and other pro sports) and how to take that
data to help any athlete or general fitness client.
(Chicago)
ROBB ROGERS, MEd,

CSCS, MSCC
Works with EXOS-Tactical
Masters in Human Performance and Sports
Psychology
Certified by the NSCA, US Weightlifting and a
Master Coach by the CSCCA
Been named conference coach of the year, national
coach of the year
Consults with major college strength and conditioning programs
Author of numerous manuals, articles and educational DVDs
The WOD: Sequencing Exercises for Maximum

Training Effect
The sequence and order of exercises is the key to creating a training
effect for clients. Periodization is impossible without a captive
audience, hence the combination of exercises are key. Contrasting
speeds, changing range of motions, controlling time under tension
and moving similar loads for varying rep schemes in the same
movement patterns are all key principles of training that can be used
to create a training effect within one single workout session. Come
see and experience the principles for combining exercises for optimal
training effects for speed, power, strength and hypertrophy.
(Long Beach)
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SUMMIT
MARTIN ROONEY, MHS,

PT, CSCS, NASM
CEO of Training for Warriors

Chief Performance Officer of the Parisi Speed School
Certified over 800 trainers worldwide in the Training
for Warriors Certification
Author of Warrior Cardio, Training for Warriors,
Train to Win, and the Push-up Warrior App
Presented on Training and Coaching in over 20 countries around the world
Consultant to numerous Professional Sport Teams, Division I Universities
and Military Organizations
Trainer and therapist of multiple World Champions and Olympic Medalists
The Art and Science of Small Group Training
In this thought-provoking lecture, world renowned trainer and

presenter Martin Rooney will examine the growing fitness trends of
microgyms and small group training sessions. His presentation
will cover important and commonly overlooked training concepts
like coaching, leadership and session architecture while teaching
you how to increase client consistency, community, retention and
most importantly, results. The motivational hands-on will show you
how to combine the three important Es for delivering a legendary
session: Energy, Education and Equipment. This promises to be an
Experience you will not forget. If you are a coach, trainer, or fitness
enthusiast looking for new training direction or simply for ideas to
better your small group classes, this is for you.
GREG ROSE, DC

Co-Founder of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)
in Oceanside, CA
Co-Host of the Golf Fitness Academy sponsored
by Titleist on the Golf Channel
Lectures nationally and internationally in the field
of golf health and fitness
Advisory Board Member for the National
PitchingAssociation
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and Fellow in the International
Association of Clinical Acupuncture
What to Do When the Movement Screen Has

Pain
You are always told to stop when theres pain and refer them to a
medical professional. Is there anything else the fitness professional
can do? This talk will focus on navigating painful clients and
determining what they can and cant do in the gym. Plus, a
heavy focus will be on how to work in conjunction with a medical
professional.
EMILY SPLICHAL, DPM,

MS,CES
Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist
Founder of the Evidence Based Fitness Academy
Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist
Certification for health and wellness professionals
Actively involved in barefoot training research and
barefoot education as it relates to athletic
performance, injury prevention and human movement dysfunction
Movement From the Ground Up
From heel strike to push-off, our foot dictates the way our body
responds and reacts to every closed chain movement including
walking, squatting and jumping. Join Podiatrist and Fitness Expert Dr.
Emily as she explores the integrated function of the lower extremity
from the ground up. Learn exercises that can re-enforce foot function,
knee alignment and hip strength which will translate to better client
results and improved athletic performance.
(Chicago)
LEE TAFT, MS, CSCS

Owner of Sports Speed, Etc and the Lee Taft
SpeedAcademy
Lectures to coaches, schools, and organizations
both nationally and internationally on athletic
developmentprinciples
Consultant to many athletes, coaches, and teams on
the development of multi-directional speed programs
Creator of the Ground Breaking Movement DVD set and Basketball Speed
set as well as many other products offering detailed information on speed
Certified CSCS through the NSCA, USATF Level 1
Multi-Directional: Pure Quickness Revealed
The purity of speed and quickness exists in every athlete; you just
have to know how to expose it. Allow Lee to show you how to break
down the barriers that so many coaches have built up against their
athletes gaining amazing quickness and speed. The techniques
you will learn are built off simple, straightforward laws that govern
reactive movement. You will discover how to flip the switch in your
athletes through Lees training concepts and strategies.
(Chicago)
ED THOMAS, EdD
Iowa Department of Education Health and Physical
Education Consultant
Associate Professor of Health and Movement Science
at Graceland University
Over 30 years of teaching experience at numerous
schools including The University of Iowa, Emory
University, Northern Illinois University, Graceland
University and United States Army Physical Fitness School
Top Army physical readiness training expert, 2000
Fulbright Scholar to Burma and Thailand, 1988 and Korea, 2012
Published over 45 articles on Physical Fitness and Readiness
Physical Training: Know the Past,

See the Future
The history of physical culture is rich with insights for current and
future training methods, materials, and motivators. This session
includes a visual journey into the past with special attention to the
evolution of physical training in the USA. Attendees will receive a
DVD with over 250 rare images, rare book titles/sources, and great
video clips for websites and/or newsletters. In his hands-on session
Ed will cover functional Indian club swinging used by many athletes
today to improve shoulder girdle integrity, mobility and efficiency.
(Chicago)
PETER TWIST, MS, CSCS

President and CEO of Twist Sport Conditioning in
Vancouver, BC
Former Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NHL
for 11 years
Creator of TSC certifications and licensed group
training for health clubs
2013 IDEA World Fitness Inspiration Award
2012 Canadian Presenter of the Year
Published over 500 papers, 14 books and 24 DVDs on Athletic Development
50 Can Be the New 30: Loading the Bodys

Communication Systems
Unified Balance, Stability, Mobility, Movement Skills and Linked

Strength are 5 foundational pillars to coach up a body that works.
Physical confidence is the ultimate outcome; making exercise
interesting to hold clients present in the moment is the guardrail.
Orchestrate full capacity motion that reprograms software and
strengthens body armor by manipulating levers, tempo, hand
pathway, body separation, length, tension, body angulation, load
and lines of pull. Find how to make exercise safer yet much more
challenging and define variables that influence both software and
hard drive to be physically literate at all ages.
(Providence)
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FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING
AL VERMEIL, CSCS
President of Vermeil Sports & Fitness Inc.
Former Strength & Conditioning Coach for the
Chicago Bulls
Only Strength & Conditioning Coach to have World
Championship rings from both the NFL and the NBA
Al was honored in 2003 by being one of the initial
inductees to the Strength Coaches Hall of Fame
His knowledge and implementation of new techniques and training methods
have made Vermeils programs highly visible and respected throughout the
sports world
Move It or Lose It
Al will discuss a mobility program that can be utilized by all ages

and can be done anywhere home, traveling, at work, etc. All you
need are two pillows, a rope, a towel, a stick and a foam roller.
This program accentuates all the major joints of the body. A loss of
mobility will have a negative effect on your health and increase your
risk of injury. This presentation will help you and your clients deal
with the adverse effects of losing mobility.
(Chicago)
MARK VERSTEGEN, MS,

CSCS
President/Founder of EXOS, formerly Athletes
Performance and Core Performance
Lectures nationally and internationally in the
areas of Performance Enhancement
and Sustainable Excellence
Consultant for many top professional teams, serves
as the Director of Performance for the NFLPA, and top fi tness companies
Author of the Core Performance Series and Every Day is Game Day
BS Washington State University, and Masters from University of Idaho in
Sports Science and Nutrition
Every Day is Game Day
Mark will share how individuals can permeate their entire day
with opportunities to elevate and create sustainable performance.
The focus will be on scientifically backed and engaging ways you
can upgrade your client/athletes rituals across Mindset, Nutrition,
Movement, and Recovery. Youll leave this talk with tangible
information you can apply with everyone you work with Monday
morning.
SUMMIT
SHERI WALTERS, PT, DPT,

MS, ATC, CSCS
NICK WINKELMAN, MSC,

CSCS*D, USATF
Director of Performance Physical Therapy at EXOS,

formerly Athletes Performance
Previously served as the Head Athletic Trainer and
Rehabilitation Coordinator at Indiana State University
Staff Physical Therapist at Medical Center of Arlington
which provided rehab services to the Texas Rangers,
Dallas Stars, Fort Worth Flyers, Dallas Baptist University,
and local high schools
Doctorate of PT from the University of St. Augustine
(Manual Therapy Certifi cation tract)
Masters of physical therapy and masters of science in athletic training
from the University of Florida while working with the Gator Football and
Womens Golf teams
Director of Movement at EXOS (formerly

AthletesPerformance)
Oversees NFL Combine Program with emphasis on
testing and speed development
Currently pursuing his PhD with an emphasis in motor
learning and coaching science
Published through the NSCA and UK Strength and Conditioning
Associations Journal
Arizona NSCA State Director
Pelvic Floor: Anatomy, Function and

Dysfunction in Athletic Populations
The pelvic floor, its role in core stability and its dysfunctions, is often
overlooked in the training and rehabilitation of athletic populations.
Recently, pelvic floor dysfunction with stress urinary incontinence
seen in female athletes has been mentioned more publicly. However,
pelvic floor dysfunction is often present in male athletes but
presenting in a different manner. Coaches need to understand the
anatomy and function of the pelvic floor to address the stability,
mobility, and incontinence dysfunctions. The presentation of effective
pelvic floor muscle activation and relaxation techniques to increase
awareness and improve neuromuscular control will be included.
Techniques are for pre- or re-habilitation programs, and appropriate
for a variety of conditions and settings.
(Providence)
CHARLIE WEINGROFF, DPT,

ATC, CSCS
Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach
at Drive495, Manhattan, NY and Fit For Life,
Marlboro, NJ
Former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach,
Philadelphia 76ers, NBA
Former Lead Physical Therapist, United States marine
Corps Special Operations Command
Nike SPARQ Executive Performance Council
Fitness Director, Roddick-Lavalle School of Tennis
International Speaker, Training = Rehab Seminar Series
Stop Shouting!
I Cant Hear My Motivation Talking
As coaches, trainers, and therapists we do whatever we can to

motivate our clients and athletes toward their goals. We know that
motivation is the single most important factor when it comes to an
individuals long-term success. But what if we have been misguided
in our approach? What if our emphasis on lets go, you can do
it, and your goal is in sight isnt enough? Despite our efforts, how
many clients and athletes never achieve their full potential? We have
all faced these individuals and ask ourselves what we could have done
to help them make the first step or final step toward achieving their
goal. Through the applied sciences of behavior change theory, selfdetermination theory, resilience theory, and educational psychology,
this presentation will deliver a renewed framework of motivation.
During the practical, Nick will focus on an unconventional approach
to teaching anyone how to run effectively.
TOP REASONS TO ATTEND
2 Bonus Pre-Con events

Complimentary Social
Great networking opportunities
CEUs available
Best presenters in the industry
Both hands-on and lecture sessions
every 90 minutes
CHUCK WOLF, MS
Director of Sport Science and Human Performance for
Human Motion Associates, Orlando, FL
exercise physiology, sports performance
enhancement, and biomechanics
Consults with clients ranging from the rehabilitation
setting to professional athletes of the highest,
including many of the top 50 golfers on the PGA and LPGA tours
Considered one of the industrys leading authorities on functional anatomy
and program design
Core Connections
Considering the core is the crossroads of all integrated movements,

explore the true function, actions, and impacts from the foot through
the shoulder girdle upon the central unit. Develop strategies from
remedial motions such as shifting and warding patterns for those that
have been sedentary or recovering from injury, to dynamic reactions
of explosive movement to enhance the healthy, fitness-oriented
client to the highest level athletes. This session will discuss the
indications, contraindications, and rationale for program design for
wide rangingpopulations.
(Long Beach)
TODD WRIGHT, CSCS

Director of Basketball Strength and Conditioning at
the University of Texas, Austin
Founder and owner of Train 4 the Game, a functional
training and performance center in Austin, TX
Over 18 years of coaching experience in collegiate
basketball (Clemson and Texas)
Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Lectures nationally in the fi elds of Functional Training and Sports
Performance
3-Dimensional Functional Core Training
Learn the best core exercises and how to put them into a system
that you can use to make sure your clients are training functionally.
In this talk we will examine the structure of the cores 3-dimensional
anatomy and how to train for greater mobility, stability, strength and
power. We will examine the integration of the skeletal, muscular and
fascial systems that make up the core so that you can feel completely
comfortable communicating to your clients the why behind what
you have them doing. Additionally, Todd will cover solutions to the
cores most common dysfunctions leading to low back pain.
I Lift Heavy Things & Put Them Down
There is often agreement that developing strength is a brilliant

strategy to meet goals in both fitness and athletic development.
There are many ways that strength can be developed, ranging from
neurological tricks to basic technical proficiency of compound lifts
with dumbells, kettlebells, and barbells. Principles of the nervous
system and basic mechanics will always apply to different implements
based against ultimately the laws of gravity. Charlie will address
the different perspectives in how we move and address specific
adaptations to imposed demands in the effort of getting strong.
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6 weeks Prior to Summit.
The Concept
rhode island convention center
Perform Betters Functional Training Summit is designed

to provide trainers, coaches and therapists with a
combination of lectures and hands-on learning experiences
with many of the top professionals in the industry.
Your choice of TWO

lectures and TWO
hands-on sessions
Every 90 Minutes
PROVIDENCE
thursday, june 12, 2014

time
lecture 1
lecture 2
hands-on 1
hands-on 2
11:30 - 6:00
Registration
12:30 - 3:15
Free Bonus Pre-Con I

Gray Cook & Lee Burton Essentials of Coaching & Training Functional Continuums
3:30 - 6:00
Free Bonus Pre-Con II

Thomas Plummer The Business of Training
friday, june 13, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Registration
Attendees will have a choice of two lectures and

two hands-on sessions every 90 minutes. Sign up for
each presentation is not required; however space may
be limited for select hands-on sessions.
Mark Verstegen
Bill Parisi
Teaching Kids Speed and
Your Staff How to Sell It
Gray Cook
The Best Functional
Exercises in the World
10:45 - 12:00
Thomas Myers
Training Fascia
Peter Twist
50 Can Be the New 30:
Loading the Bodys
Lee Burton
Bill Knowles
Functional Exercise
Reconditioning: A Performance
Progressions: Mobility, Motor Based Model for Injured Athletes
Control & Strength
The Staff
12:00 - 1:15
1:15 - 2:30
Plus
Gray Cook
The Best Functional
Dan John
Training After 20: From
Untrained to Mastery
2:45 - 4:00
Stu McGill
Painful Backs: Cause,
Corrective Exercises &
Progressions to Performance
Bill Knowles
Mark Verstegen
Reconditioning: A Performance Every Day is Game Day
Based Model for Injured
Athletes
4:15 - 5:30
Lee Burton
Functional Exercise
Progressions: Mobility, Motor
Control & Strength
Thomas Plummer
The 5 Biggest Mistakes
Trainers Make in Their Careers
(Lecture Only)
Friday night complimentary social with the opportunity

to network and exchange ideas

Feature presentation and question and answer session

Centrally located in beautiful downtown Providence
the ACCOMMODATIONS and

the City of Providence
Rhode Island has something for everyone. From the

Newport mansions to the dynamic capital of Providence,
there is plenty to see and do in the Ocean State. Its
home to beautiful beaches, historical places, great
shopping and fine dining, all within a few minutes of your
hotel. Narragansett Bay is a haven for sailing, boating
and fishing. South Countys scenic beaches are ideal for
swimming, surfing or just relaxing in the sun.
Hotel Reservations
Omni Providence Hotel (Formerly the Westin Hotel)

1 West Exchange Street Providence, RI 02903
401-598-8000
Reserve by May 23, 2014 and receive the special
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Perform Better Summit.
pre-conference
See pg. 2 for more information on the Providence

Pre-Conference featuring Gray Cook, Lee Burton and
Thomas Plummer.
John Brookfield
Creating Ground Force
Production (Hands-On Only)
Lunch On Your Own
The presenters will include many of the most respected

names in training, conditioning and rehabilitation.
Rhode Island Convention Center
SUMMIT
9:15 - 10:30
The Format
To register and get more

information, call Perform Better
toll-free at 800-556-7464 or
visit performbetter.com/seminars
2014
functionaL
Training
Thomas Myers
Training Fascia
Bill Parisi
Teaching Kids Speed and
Your Staff How to Sell It
Peter Twist
50 Can Be the New 30:
Loading the Bodys
Stu McGill
Dan John
Painful Backs: Cause,
Corrective Exercises &
Progressions to Performance
5:45 - 6:30
Featured Presentation (Lecture Room I) Surprise Special Guest
6:30 - 8:30
Social
saturday, june 14, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Mike Boyle
Training Groups & TeamsBetter Than Bootcamps
Eric Cressey
Scapular Control: Implications
for Health & High Performance
Todd Durkin
Extraordinary Self
9:30 - 10:45
Alwyn Cosgrove
The Next Fitness Blueprint:
New Programming and
Operation Strategies
Charlie Weingroff
I Lift Heavy Things and Put
Them Down
Martin Rooney
Nick Winkelman
The Art and Science of Small Run With Your Arms Overhead:
Group Training
An Unconventional Approach to
Teach Running
11:00 - 12:15
Stu McGill
Mechanisms and Training
Techniques Used for Elite
Performance
John Graham
Strategies For Executing
Human & Sports Performance
Programs
Mike Boyle
12:15 - 1:30
Marc Lebert
Making Your Workout EPIC
(Hands-On Only)
Eric Cressey
Scapular Control: Implications
Lunch On Your Own
1:30 - 2:45
Nick Winkelman
Stu McGill
Martin Rooney
The Art and Science of Small Stop Shouting! I Cant Hear My Mechanisms and Training
Group Training
Motivation Talking
Techniques Used for Elite
Performance
John Graham
Strategies For Executing Human
& Sports Performance Programs
3:00 - 4:15
Todd Durkin
Extraordinary Self
Charlie Weingroff
Them Down
Christopher Mohr
Eat Your Medicine
(Lecture Only)
Alwyn Cosgrove
New Programming and
Q & A with Presenters
4:30 - 5:30
sunday, June 15, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Don Chu
Eccentric Strength
Development for Running
Performance
Sheri Walters
Pelvic Floor: Anatomy,
Function and Dysfunction in
Athletic Populations
Brandon Marcello
Pre-Programming:
Optimizing the Pre-Lifting
Routine
Ingrid Marcum
From Average to Elite
(Hands-On Only)
9:30 - 10:45
Todd Wright
3-Dimensional Functional
Core Training
Greg Rose
What to Do When the
Movement Screen Has Pain
Don Chu
Eccentric Strength
Development for Running
Performance
Sheri Walters
Pelvic Floor: Anatomy,
Function and Dysfunction in
Athletic Populations
11:00 - 12:15
Brandon Marcello
Post Programming: Recovery
& Regeneration
Kara Mohr
Todd Wright
How to Attract & Retain Female 3-Dimensional Functional
Clients (Lecture Only)
Core Training
Greg Rose
What to Do When the Movement
Screen Has Pain
** Speakers Subject to Change **
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eARLY BIRD
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June 26-29, 2014
chicago, il
6 weeks Prior to Summit.
The Concept
hyatt regency mccormick place
Perform Betters Functional Training Summit is

designed to provide trainers, coaches and therapists
with a combination of lectures and hands-on learning
experiences with many of the top professionals in
the industry.
Your choice of TWO

lectures and TWO
hands-on sessions
Every 90 Minutes
2014
functionaL
Training
SUMMIT
thursday, june 26, 2014

time
lecture 2
hands-on 1
hands-on 2
Registration
12:30 - 3:15

3:30 - 6:00

friday, june 27, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Registration
9:15 - 10:30
Mark Verstegen
Al Vermeil
Move It or Lose It
Gray Cook
Ingrid Marcum
The Best Functional Exercises in From Average to Elite
the World
(Hands-On Only)
10:45 - 12:00
Bill Knowles
Reconditioning: A
Performance Based Model
for Injured Athletes
Lee Taft
Multi-Directional: Pure
Quickness Revealed
Lee Burton
Functional Exercise
Control & Strength
1:15 - 2:30
Gray Cook
The Best Functional
John Blievernicht
Bill Knowles
Al Vermeil
Reconditioning: A Performance
Move It or Lose It
Based Model for Injured Athletes
2:45 - 4:00
Lenny Parracino
Melt-Mold-Move for Optimal
Performance
Mark Verstegen



Centrally located in beautiful downtown Chicago
Craig Liebenson
Beyond Correctives: To
Athletic Development and
Performance
Lee Taft
Multi-Directional: Pure
Quickness Revealed
4:15 - 5:30
Lee Burton
Functional Exercise
Control & Strength
Craig Liebenson
Beyond Correctives: To Athletic
Development and Performance
John Blievernicht
the ACCOMMODATIONS and the City of Chicago
Thomas Plummer
Trainers Make in Their
Careers (Lecture Only)
5:45 - 6:30
6:30 - 8:30
Social

The Staff

Plus
12:00 - 1:15
The Hyatt Regency is a part of the compound that

makes up McCormick Place and includes the Convention
Center. Both are easily accessible to each other. The
hotel is a superb 33-story, 800-room structure with
a spectacular view of downtown Chicago and Lake
Michigan. There is a quality restaurant, coffee shop,
health club and inside pool. You will be near Chicago
nightlife, including Michigan Avenue shopping, theaters,
museums and a number of fine restaurants.
Hotel Reservations
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60616
800-233-1234
Reserve by May 29, 2014 and receive the special rate
of $249.00 per night when you mention the
See pg. 2 for more information on the Chicago
Thomas Plummer.
Lenny Parracino
Performance
Lunch On Your Own
saturday, june 28, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Mike Boyle
Eric Cressey
Todd Durkin
Scapular Control: Implications Extraordinary Self
for Health & High
Performance
Josh Henkin
Dynamic Variable Resistance
Training (Hands-On Only)
9:30 - 10:45
Alwyn Cosgrove
New Programming and
Sue Falsone
Martin Rooney
AP, DNS, IDN, VM, PRI, XYZ, The Art and Science of Small
LMNOP-Organizing Your Tool Group Training
Box
Rick Mayo
New Client Introductions-The
Key to Growing Your Personal
Training Business
11:00 - 12:15
Charlie Weingroff
Them Down
Robert Dos Remedios

Chaos Sport-Speed Training:
Applications for the General
Population
12:15 - 1:30
Mike Boyle
Eric Cressey
Training Groups & Teams- Better Scapular Control: Implications
Than Bootcamps
Lunch On Your Own
1:30 - 2:45
Rick Mayo
Martin Rooney
The Art and Science of Small New Client Introductions-The
Group Training
Training Business
Charlie Weingroff
Them Down
Robert Dos Remedios

Population
3:00 - 4:15
Todd Durkin
Extraordinary Self
Alwyn Cosgrove
The Next Fitness Blueprint: New
Programming and Operation
Strategies
Sue Falsone
AP, DNS, IDN, VM, PRI, XYZ,
LMNOP-Organizing Your
ToolBox
pre-conference
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
lecture 1
11:30 - 6:00
The Format

CHICAGO
John Berardi
Paleo, Vegan, Intermittent
Fasting: Whats the Best Diet?
(Lecture Only)
4:30 - 5:30
sunday, june 29, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Evan Osar
The Thoracic Link to
Improving Hip Function
Brett Klika
Cracking the Youth
Coordination Code: PrePubescent Athletes
Paul Robbins
Simple Ways to Measure
Progress and Prevent Burn-Out
Ed Thomas
Functional Indian Club
Swinging
9:30 - 10:45
Michol Dalcourt
How to Develop Agile
Strength
Emily Splichal
Movement From the
GroundUp
Evan Osar
The Thoracic Link to Improving
Hip Function
Brett Klika
Cracking the Youth
Coordination Code: PrePubescent Athletes
11:00 - 12:15
Paul Robbins
Simple Ways to Measure
Progress and Prevent
Burn-Out
Ed Thomas
Physical Training: Know the
Past, See the Future
Michol Dalcourt
Emily Splichal
How to Develop Agile Strength Movement From the
GroundUp
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EARLY BIRD
SPECIAL!
$289
AUGUST 7-10, 2014
LONG BEACH, CA
6 Weeks Prior to Summit.
THE CONCEPT
LONG BEACH CONVENTION AND

ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Perform Betters Functional Training Summit is

designed to provide trainers, coaches and therapists
with a combination of lectures and hands-on learning
experiences with many of the top professionals in
the industry.
YOUR CHOICE OF TWO

LECTURES AND TWO
HANDS-ON SESSIONS
EVERY 90 MINUTES
2014
FUNCTIONAL
TRAINING
SUMMIT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014

TIME

THE STAFF

PLUS

Centrally located in beautiful downtown Long Beach
The Long Beach area exudes Southern Californias

matchless personality; chic and casually elegant. The
location offers trendy boutiques, fine dining and a rousing
nightlife. We suggest the Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Hotel because it is connected to the site of our Summit
activities at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment
Center. The Hyatt offers a complete fitness center, heated
pool and a reputation for fine cuisine and service.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Hyatt Regency Long Beach Hotel

200 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
800-233-1234
Reserve by July 8, 2014 and receive the special rate
of $185.00 per night when you mention the
Long Beach Convention
and Entertainment Center
HANDS-ON 1
HANDS-ON 2
12:30 - 3:15

3:30 - 6:00

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Registration
Bill Parisi
Teaching Kids Speed and Your
Staff How to Sell It
9:15 - 10:30
Mark Verstegen
10:45 - 12:00
Rachel Cosgrove
Lenny Parracino
How to be the CEO of Your
Career in the Fitness Industry Performance
12:00 - 1:15
Gray Cook
John Brookfield
The Best Functional Exercises in Creating Ground Force
the World
Production (Hands-On Only)
Lee Burton
Functional Exercise
Control & Strength
Brandon Marcello
Pre-Programming: Optimizing
the Pre-Lifting Routine
Lunch On Your Own
1:15 - 2:30
Gray Cook
The Best Functional
Dan John
2:45 - 4:00
Todd Wright
3-Dimensional Functional
Core Training
Brandon Marcello
Mark Verstegen
Post Programming: Recovery & Every Day is Game Day
Regeneration
Lenny Parracino
Performance
4:15 - 5:30
Lee Burton
Functional Exercise
Control & Strength
Thomas Plummer
Trainers Make in Their Careers
(Lecture Only)
Dan John
Rachel Cosgrove
How to be the CEO of Your
Career in the Fitness Industry
Todd Wright
3-Dimensional Functional Core
Training
Bill Parisi
Teaching Kids Speed and Your
Staff How to Sell It
5:45 - 6:30
6:30 - 8:30
Social
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Mike Boyle
Vern Gambetta
Foundational Strength
Josh Henkin
Dynamic Variable Resistance
Training (Hands-On Only)
Nick Winkelman
Run With Your Arms Overhead:
An Unconventional Approach to
Teach Running
9:30 - 10:45
Alwyn Cosgrove
New Programming and
Sue Falsone
LMNOP-Organizing Your Tool
Box
Martin Rooney
The Art and Science of Small
Group Training
Rick Mayo
New Client Introductions-The
Training Business
11:00 - 12:15
Charlie Weingroff
Them Down
Robert Dos Remedios

Population
Mike Boyle
Vern Gambetta
Training Groups & Teams- Better Foundational Strength
Than Bootcamps
12:15 1:30
Lunch On Your Own
1:30 - 2:45
Rick Mayo
Martin Rooney
The Art and Science of Small New Client Introductions-The
Group Training
Training Business
3:00 - 4:15
Christopher Mohr
Eat Your Medicine
(LectureOnly)
PRE-CONFERENCE
See pg. 2 for more information on the Long Beach

Thomas Plummer.
LECTURE 2
Registration
THE ACCOMMODATIONS AND

THE LONG BEACH AREA
LECTURE 1
11:30 - 6:00
THE FORMAT

LONG BEACH
Charlie Weingroff
Them Down
Nick Winkelman
Alwyn Cosgrove
Stop Shouting! I Cant Hear My The Next Fitness Blueprint: New
Motivation Talking
Programming and Operation
Strategies
4:30 - 5:30
Robert Dos Remedios

Population
Sue Falsone
LMNOP-Organizing Your Tool
Box
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2014

8:00 - 9:15
Greg Rose
What to Do When the
Movement Screen Has Pain
John Graham
Strategies For Executing
Human & Sports Performance
Programs
Jason Glass
Chuck Wolf
Core Connections
9:30 - 10:45
Todd Durkin
Extraordinary Self
Robb Rogers
The WOD: Sequencing
Exercises for Maximum
Training Effect
Greg Rose
John Graham
What to Do When the Movement Strategies For Executing Human
Screen Has Pain
& Sports Performance Programs
11:00 - 12:15
Chuck Wolf
Core Connections
Jason Glass
Todd Durkin
Extraordinary Self
Robb Rogers
The WOD: Sequencing Exercises
for Maximum Training Effect
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Essentials of Coaching and Training

When the match is inappropriate it often leads to frustration

Training the Functional Foot

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Creating and developing ground force production is seldom talked

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Functional Exercise Progressions: Mobility,

Every exercise professional should create a holistic exercise program

DON CHU, PHD, PT,

Eccentric Strength Development

In this session Don will cover numerous exercises for developing

The Best Functional Exercises in the World

Opinions on this subject, of best functional exercise, will always

ERIC CRESSEY, MA, CSCS

Owner of Cressey Performance, based just west

Scapular Control: Implications for Health and

ALWYN COSGROVE, CSCS

The Next Fitness Blueprint: New Programming

How to Develop Agile Strength

The only guarantee in the fitness business is that everything changes!

An industry leader in the areas of human movement

ROBERT DOS REMEDIOS,

Chaos Sport-Speed Training: Applications for

BILL KNOWLES, ATC, CSCS

CRAIG LIEBENSON, DC

KARA MOHR, PhD, FACSM

MARC LEBERT, NLP

INGRID MARCUM, CSCS

STUART MCGILL, PhD

BILL PARISI, BBA, CSCS