Justin Anderson

Minnesota TimberwolvesPanelist — Put Your Mask on First: Self-Care, Ethics, & Well-being for Health and Performance Professionals

Dr. Justin Anderson is a licensed psychologist, sport psychology consultant, and the founder of Premier Sport Psychology, a leading performance and leadership consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in high-performance psychology and leadership, helping professional, Olympic, and collegiate athletes improve their mindset and mental preparation to achieve elite-level success.

As CEO of Premier Sport Psychology, Dr. Anderson leads a multidisciplinary team providing psychological profiling, individual and team development, and in-house sport psychology services to professional and Olympic teams, including the NBA, MLB, and NFL.  He also directs Leadership U at the University of Minnesota Athletic Department, offering valuable insights and strategies to student-athletes.

Dr. Anderson received his PsyD from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology and is a former collegiate quarterback at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where his interest in mental performance was first sparked.

L. Michael Brunt

Washington University School of MedicinePanelist — Core Injuries in the NBA: Evolving Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Play

Dr. L. Michael Brunt is the Pruett Professor of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he served as Section Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery from 2014 to 2024. He is also the longtime Team Surgeon for the St. Louis Blues, a role he has held for over three decades. A significant portion of his practice involves treating elite collegiate and professional athletes with sports-related groin injuries.

A nationally recognized leader in surgery, Dr. Brunt has served as President of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Central Surgical Association, and the Fellowship Council overseeing advanced GI surgical training. He has also authored more than 250 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters.

Dr. Brunt has received numerous honors, including the Distinguished Clinician Award from the Washington University School of Medicine, the Philip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award from the Association for Surgical Education, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Johns Hopkins University, the Jeffrey F. Moley Faculty Mentorship Award from the graduating chief residents (2023), and the Distinguished Service Award from SAGES (2024).

Bill Burgos

LONU.aiPanelist — Approaches to Off –Season Strength and Conditioning in the Modern NBA Era

Dr. Bill Burgos is CEO and Co-founder of LONU.ai and an Adjunct Professor at Mississippi State University. He formerly served as Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks.

Dr. Burgos holds two Master of Science degrees in Exercise Science and Human Movement and earned his Doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Behavior. He also completed a certificate in Data Analytics from Cornell University. A certified CSCS and RSCC, he also holds certifications from FMS, EXOS, MWOD, and PRI.

A U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, Dr. Burgos served for 13 years and deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq. He has served on the Jr. NBA Leadership Council, the NBA Sports Science Committee, and was President of the National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association from 2015 to 2018. He currently serves on the Booz Allen Tactical Leadership Board.

Ashley Campbell

Nashville Hip InstitutePanelist — Core Injuries in the NBA: Evolving Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Play

Dr. Ashley Campbell is Director of Rehabilitation at the Nashville Hip Institute at TOA, where she specializes in the management of non-arthritic hip pathologies. She holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Belmont University and a BS in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University.

Dr. Campbell is a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist and Registered International Sports Physical Therapist. She has treated elite athletes across the PGA, NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB and integrates a wide range of manual therapy techniques, including dry needling, cupping, IASTM, laser, and focused shockwave.

Dr. Campbell lectures internationally on topics including hip rehabilitation, injury prevention, and functional movement. She co-chairs the Physiotherapy Section of ISHA, The Hip Preservation Society, serves as lead instructor for Advances in Clinical Education, and holds an adjunct faculty position at Belmont University. She is also Program Director and Coordinator for the TOA/Belmont Orthopaedic and Sports Residencies.

Keith D’Amelio

Heretic PerformancePanelist — Approaches to Off –Season Strength and Conditioning in the Modern NBA Era

Dr. Keith D’Amelio is a leader in the realm of human performance. He holds a PhD in Applied Sports Science and has served in roles with the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Stanford University, and Nike, where he was Director of Athlete Performance and led transformative initiatives supporting Nike’s elite athletes and teams.

Dr. D’Amelio specializes in performance optimization, technological innovation, and the evolving landscape of human performance. A pioneer in leveraging technology and data-informed methodologies, Dr. D’Amelio has catalyzed industry-wide adoption of cutting-edge approaches.  His influence extends beyond one sport, working with athletes, teams, and organizations spanning the NBA, MLB, NBA Players Association, WNBA, NWSL, NFL, EPL, AFL, as well as within the business and start up world.

Now an investor, advisor, and consultant, Dr. D’Amelio partners with sporting organizations and companies to develop performance ecosystems. He is known for integrating human-centered design with sport science to empower athletes and drive institutional transformation.

Joey Davey

Memphis GrizzliesPanelist — Team Decision Making Using Sport Technology

Joey Davey is the Director of Sport Science and Performance Coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. In this role, he drives interdepartmental integration of technology, training methodology, and data-informed processes into team decision-making. His focus is on aligning performance strategies with individual athlete needs and broader organizational goals. With a background in Strength and Conditioning and Athletic Training, Joey brings a multidisciplinary perspective to athlete development. He is especially interested in how systems thinking and real-time feedback can support adaptable, athlete-centered environments.

Wiemi Douoguih

MedStar Orthopedic InstitutePanelist — Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy & Workload in Professional Basketball Players: A G League Pilot Study

Dr. Douoguih is an orthopedic surgeon and a member of the MedStar Orthopedic Institute. He serves as Co-Medical Director of MedStar Sports Medicine and Director of Sports Medicine at MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He is also an Assistant Clinical Professor at Georgetown University.

A graduate of Washington and Lee University and the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Douoguih completed his residency at Union Memorial. He formerly served as Chairman of the NBA Research Committee and currently serves as the Medical Director for the Mubadala Citi DC Open and Montgomery County Public Schools. He consults for the Baltimore Ravens and NFL Players Association and has served as Senior Orthopedic Consultant for the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Medical Director for the Washington Capitals and Washington Nationals.

Dr. Douoguih has also been an assistant team physician for the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Angels, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty in sports medicine, specializing in arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. An award-winning researcher, he has published multiple articles and lectured internationally. Dr. Douoguih was an All-American lacrosse player and national judo champion.

Benton A. Emblom

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Panelist — Core Injuries in the NBA: Evolving Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Play

Dr. Benton Emblom is a sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham. He is co-founder of the Andrews Hip Center of Excellence and a board member of the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI).

He focuses on hip preservation and reconstruction, including arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral repair and reconstruction, and mini-open repair of core muscle injuries. He serves as team physician for Auburn University, the University of Alabama, and Samford University, and actively contributes to clinical and biomechanical research through ASMI. He has authored numerous research papers and book chapters on topics related to orthopaedics and sports medicine.

Dr. Emblom received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic residency at UAB Hospital, and completed a sports medicine fellowship with Dr. James Andrews at ASMI. He received additional training in hip arthroscopy with Dr. Thomas Byrd in Nashville.

Scott Epsley

NY/NJ Gotham FCPanelist — Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy & Workload in Professional Basketball Players: A G League Pilot Study

Scott Epsley is an Australian-trained sports physical therapist and private consultant with over 25 years of experience in elite sports medicine working with athletes and teams in the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and professional and international football (soccer).  He most recently served as Medical Director for the Philadelphia 76ers, previously serving as Director of Physiotherapy and Clinical Diagnostics.

Scott previously served as Physical Therapist for Georgetown University’s Division 1 NCAA program.  He is certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound (RMSK) and has undertaken research in the bone injury and bone stress space, with peer reviewed publications in bone injury and imaging, tendinopathy, injury mechanism and epidemiology.

Brittany Forbes

Alpha Orthopaedic ConsultingPanelist — Current Concepts in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Professional Athletes
Workshop Lead — Blood Flow Restriction Therapies

Dr. Brittany Forbes is a distinguished physical therapist and osteopractic specialist, renowned for her expertise in high-performance rehabilitation and the management of elite athletes. As the founder of Alpha Osteopractic, a leading physical therapy and wellness practice, she emphasizes advanced manual therapy techniques, movement optimization, and performance enhancement. Dr. Forbes brings a wealth of experience to her work with high-level athletes, employing specialized interventions such as Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation, Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, and body tempering to promote recovery and elevate athletic performance.

Barnett Frank

Utah JazzPanelist — Health through Movement: A Standardized Approach to Biomechanics Assessments Across the NBA

Dr. Barnett Frank joined the Utah Jazz’s healthcare team in 2018, where he works on integrated injury prevention, performance enhancement, and return to play assessment and programming. Dr. Frank also serves as adjunct faculty for The University of Utah, working on theses and dissertation committees, lecturing, and assisting in the design and implementation of sports medicine research initiatives. Dr. Frank is an active member of The National Athletic Trainer’s Association and has served as a featured presenter at national and international sport medicine conferences. He has authored numerous original clinical research papers in the areas of injury prevention and human performance, and his clinical and research efforts center on the collective integrated care and wellness of athletes and active individuals.

Bryan Heiderscheit

University of WisconsinPanelist — Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy & Workload in Professional Basketball Players: A G League Pilot Study

Dr. Bryan Heiderscheit is the Frederick Gaenslen Professor in Orthopedics and Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin. He is the founding Director of Badger Athletic Performance with UW Athletics and founding Director of the UW Health Runners’ Clinic. Dr. Heiderscheit’s clinical practice and research include orthopedic conditions, with particular focus on lower extremity sports-related injuries. He is a team physical therapist with UW Athletics, a member of the NFL Soft Tissue Injury Task Force, and an advisor to several collegiate and professional sports organizations. He is the Senior Advisor of Performance and Sports Science for Springbok Analytics and the Director of Running Specialty Services for Mountain Land Physical Therapy.

Juwan Howard

Brooklyn NetsPanelist — Approaches to Off-Season Strength and Conditioning in the Modern NBA Era

Juwan Howard is an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets. He joined the Nets’ staff ahead of the 2024-25 season after serving as the head coach of his alma mater, the University of Michigan, the previous five seasons (2019-24). While at the helm in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines compiled an 87-72 record, which included trips to the Sweet 16 (2022) and Elite Eight (2021) in the NCAA Tournament and a regular season Big Ten Conference championship. At the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, Howard earned National Coach of the Year honors. Before his stint leading Michigan, Howard spent six seasons (2013-19) as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat. During his tenure, Miami made three postseason appearances, including securing an Eastern Conference championship in 2014. He joined the coaching ranks after a 19-year (1994-2013) NBA career, where he was a two-time champion (2012 and 2013) as a player for the Heat. In 1,208 career games with Washington, Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Houston, Charlotte, Portland and Miami, Howard recorded averages of 13.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 30.3 minutes per game. Selected fifth overall in the first round of the 1994 NBA Draft by Washington, Howard earned an NBA All-Rookie Second Team nomination in 1995 and achieved an All-Star appearance and All-NBA Third Team honors in 1996 as a member of the Bullets. The Chicago native played three seasons (1991-94) at the University of Michigan, where he was a member of the famed “Fab Five” and helped lead the school to back-to-back Final Four and national championship game appearances (1992, 1993). As a junior, he was a unanimous All-Big Ten First Team recipient and an All-America Third Team awardee.

Matt Jordan

University of CalagryPanelist — Health through Movement: A Standardized Approach to Biomechanics Assessments Across the NBA

Dr. Matt Jordan is a biomechanist and performance coach with a background as an elite athlete in triathlon and long track speed skating.  Matt is a former strength & conditioning coach, sport physiologist, and integrated support team lead with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, where he worked with several of Canada’s Olympic sports. He has also consulted with numerous professional sports organizations from the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB. Matt is married and the father of three boys, Coen, Nash, and Kieran.

Dr. Jordan’s primary research interests are assessing neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training in athletes, with a special focus on primary and secondary knee injury prevention and optimizing rehabilitation. He employs whole-body biomechanical and neuromuscular assessments to measure the effects of resistance training on basic muscle properties such as the force-velocity relationship and force-length relationship. Additional research interests include optimizing training load for performance and injury prevention, assessing neuromuscular performance in speed/power athletes, and evaluating the physiological determinants of muscle strength and power for health and fitness.

Ben Kenyon

CLIMB Performace CoachingPanelist — Put Your Mask on First: Self-Care, Ethics, & Well-being for Health and Performance Professionals

Ben Kenyon is the founder of Climb Performance Coaching and a veteran NBA performance coach. Ben has over 11 seasons of NBA experience, most recently serving as the Director of Performance for the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to that, he was a Performance Coach for the Portland Trail Blazers, where he worked closely with elite athletes, coaches, and front office leaders to optimize performance both on and off the court.

With a career spanning more than 20 years in high-performance environments, Ben has developed expertise in focus, resilience, and growth—principles he’s applied beyond the NBA as an accomplished endurance athlete, having completed multiple triathlons, marathons, and long-distance races. Through Climb Performance Coaching, he brings the same high-performance strategies used by world-class athletes to executives and organizations striving for excellence.

Jon Lee

Toronto RaptorsPanelist — Approaches to Off –Season Strength and Conditioning in the Modern NBA Era

Jon Lee is the longtime Strength Coach for the Toronto Raptors, having held the position for the past 16 years and made significant contributions to the team’s physical conditioning and success. He began his career as a team attendant for the Vancouver Grizzlies and later served as Team Manager for the Canadian Men’s National Team, during which he participated in the Sydney Olympics, Pan Am Games in Manitoba in 1999, Pan Am Games in the Dominican Republic 2002, and World Championship in Indiana in 2003.

He previously worked as a high school teacher in Vancouver for over a decade and brings a deep commitment to athlete development and team culture.

Jeremy Loenneke

The University of MississippiPanelist — Current Concepts in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Professional Athletes

Dr. Jeremy Loenneke is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at The University of Mississippi within the School of Applied Sciences. He is the director of the Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory and his research group’s primary focus is on skeletal muscle adaptations to resistance exercise with and without the application of blood flow restriction. Dr. Loenneke is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a member of the American Physiological Society. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and is an Associate Editor for PLOS One, Peer J, and Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. He also serves on the editorial board for Sports Medicine and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

Dr. Loenneke received his MS in Nutrition and Exercise Science from Southeast Missouri State University and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma.

Travis Maak

Utah JazzPanelist — Management Strategies for Soft Tissue Strains and Injuries in Professional Sports

Dr. Travis Maak is Professor and Director of the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Utah and Head Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Utah Jazz. He also serves as Team Physician for the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club, the Salt Lake Bees, and University of Utah Athletics. Dr. Maak specializes in surgical treatment of pediatric, adolescent, and adult sports injuries with a focus on the hip and knee. He has authored over 150 publications on hip and knee preservation and sports medicine.

Dr. Maak completed his undergraduate degree at Stanford University, his medical degree at Yale School of Medicine, surgical internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical College, and his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. He completed a sports medicine fellowship there as well, during which he served as Assistant NFL Team Physician for the New York Giants.

Christina Mack

IQVIAPanelist — Management Strategies for Soft Tissue Strains and Injuries in Professional Sports

Dr. Christina Mack is the Chief Scientific Officer and SVP, Applied AI Science at IQVIA, an S&P 500 company with global operations in over 100 countries. She is a longtime scientific partner of the NBA supporting injury surveillance, infection control, data science, and load management initiatives.  A computer engineer and epidemiologist by training, Dr. Mack is an adjunct professor at Notre Dame in the College of Science and at UNC-Chapel Hill in the School of Global Public Health. Her research interests include practical application of data science to population and athlete health, innovation across new technologies and approaches to enable stronger evidence and improve patient lives.  Dr. Mack serves as board member and advisor for organizations such as Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and World Economic Forum.

Pete Meisel

NBA League OfficePanelist — Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy & Workload in Professional Basketball Players: A G League Pilot Study

Pete Meisel is the Player Health Research Lead at the National Basketball Association. In this role, Pete oversees the development and implementation of the NBA’s health-related research program. Pete joined the NBA league office in 2016 and has supported the Player Health Department’s work to developing and implementing health-related initiatives and strategies to promote the health and well-being of NBA players and address health and wellness-related issues across all levels of the game.

Prior to joining the NBA, Pete was an Associate Program Officer for the Helmsley Charitable Trust’s IBD & Crohn’s Disease Program. Pete holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

William C. Meyers

Vincera InstitutePanelist — Core Injuries in the NBA: Evolving Best Practices for Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Play

Dr. William C. Meyers has dedicated 35 years to pioneering the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of core muscle injuries, formerly known as “sports hernias.” He has evaluated more than 25,000 patients, including many professional players from the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, Premiership and other soccer leagues, tennis, golf, bull-riding and track and field. In 2013, Dr. Meyers established the Vincera Institute, a center dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of core injuries, and the Vincera Foundation, the Institute’s philanthropic initiative providing cutting-edge research and education.

Gregory D. Myer

Emory Sports Performance And Research CenterPanelist — Health through Movement: A Standardized Approach to Biomechanics Assessments Across the NBA

Dr. Gregory D. Myer brings over two decades of experience to lead the Emory Sports Performance and Research Center at the Atlanta Falcons Flowery Branch headquarters. Previously, he founded and directed The SPORT Center and The Human Performance Laboratory at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Myer has published over 480 medical manuscripts and is recognized internationally for his work in athletic injury biomechanics, injury prevention clinical trials, and human performance neuroscience.

He is a frequent invited speaker at national and international symposia and has received numerous awards, including the William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award and the Hugh C. McLeod, III, M.D. Award of Excellence. Dr. Myer is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has received distinguished alumni awards from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and Franklin College.

Dr. Myer has served as an investigator on several multi-million dollar grants supporting knee injury/concussion prevention and exercise training. He and his team invented aNMT, a patented biofeedback technology for rehabilitation and injury prevention. Dr. Myer also led clinical trials for an FDA-cleared device to prevent brain injury from sports-related head impacts.

Johnny Owens

Owens Recovery SciencePanelist — Current Concepts in Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Professional Athletes

Johnny Owens is CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science, a company recognized in the INC 500. He manages a research portfolio of over 40 world-wide clinical trials being studying the effects of blood flow restriction rehabilitation in clinical populations. He is also involved in clinical trials for regenerative medicine, sports medicine, blood flow restriction, and high-energy trauma. Johnny serves as a medical consultant for teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and collegiate sports. He is the former Chief of Human Performance Optimization at the Center for the Intrepid at San Antonio Military Medical Center and continues to serve as a consultant and clinical researcher at the CFI.

Johnny completed his undergraduate course work in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin and earned his Master’s in Physical Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch. Johnny has published extensive peer-reviewed literature, regularly speaks at the national and international level, and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, Time Magazine, NPR, Discovery Channel and ESPN.

Erik Phillips

Utah JazzPanelist — Team Decision Making Using Sport Technology

Erik Phillips is Vice President of Performance Healthcare with the Utah Jazz. In this position, he leads the Jazz Performance Healthcare program addressing sports performance, injury management/rehabilitation, return to play protocols/programming and directly communicates with front office, coaching staff, and team physicians. During his first season with the team, Erik and the Jazz athletic training staff were named co-recipients of the 2019-20 Joe O’Toole/David Craig Athletic Training Staff of the Year Award, which is nominated and voted on by all members of the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association.

Prior to his time with the Jazz, Erik worked as Assistant ATC for the Denver Nuggets from 1998-2004 and Head Strength & Conditioning/Assistant ATC of the Phoenix Suns from 2004-2009. He also assisted the Colorado Avalanche from 1999-2003 with minor league call-ups during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Phillips came to the Jazz after spending two years with Athlete Health First as their Director of Performance, consulting with teams and elite individual athletes utilizing integrated manual therapy and designing injury management and performance programming. Prior to this, Phillips managed and owned two facilities in Denver, Colo., from 2009-2017: SportXcel, which catered to youth, collegiate and professional athletes and MuvLab, which specialized in adult fitness and post-physical therapy/return to activity programming. He also helped found the SportXcel Youth Fitness Foundation, a non-profit which helped provide fitness equipment and physical education programs for low income and STEM schools in Denver Public Schools. He was the medical director for the 2012 Women’s NCAA Basketball Final Four and attended the 2012 London Olympics as a performance consultant for Egypt Track & Field. He served as an ATC concussion spotter for the NFL during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and certified as a performance enhancement specialist (PES) and corrective exercise specialist (CES) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Phillips received a master’s degree in injury prevention and performance enhancement from California University of Pennsylvania in 2005 and did his undergraduate at Colorado State University, where he was in the student athletic training program and ran track and cross country from 1993-98. He and his wife, Liza, live in Holladay and are the proud parents of Sydney, Joey, Gena, Jackson, Aleena, and Dillon.

Stephanie Pinder-Amaker

Harvard Medical SchoolPresenter — Who Wants to be Culturally Competent? —The Skillful Practice of Cultural Humility in Mental Health

Dr. Stephanie Pinder-Amaker is Founding Director of the College Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. She was McLean’s inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and has served as Consulting Psychologist to the Boston Celtics since 2016.  Guided by the model of Cultural Humility (Tervalon & Murray-Garcia, 1998) Dr. Pinder-Amaker is passionate about moving organizations beyond “diversity-by-the-numbers” toward sustainable inclusivity and promoting culturally-responsive mental health approaches. She has consulted with dozens of universities, professional sports teams and non-profits to develop practices at the intersection of sociocultural identity and mental health. Her book, Did That Just Happen?! Beyond Diversity—Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Organizations, has been selected as a community reads choice by colleges and corporations, nominated for several national awards, and named as a top read for Black History Month by The Next Big Idea Club. She serves on the boards of the Augustus A. White Institute, the Boston Celtics United for Social Justice, and The Steppingstone Foundation.

Sam Robertson

Track Consulting GroupPanelist — Tools for Leveraging AI as a High-Performance Sports Practitioner

Sam Robertson is a consultant and researcher focusing on developing methods and systems to optimize human and technology integration. He specializes in collaborative projects that connect sporting teams, technology companies, governing bodies, and universities to generate mutual and broad benefit. Sam has published over 150 scientific papers on topics including sports innovation, skill acquisition, sports analytics, organizational decision-making, and technology strategy.

Sam has also worked in the field with a range of sporting organizations including FIFA, San Antonio Spurs, Tennis Australia, Barça Innovation Hub, and the Kansas City Royals amongst others. He is an honorary professor at Victoria University and also hosts the popular future of sport podcast, One Track Mind.

Rachel Rosovsky

Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical SchoolPresenter — Venous Thromboembolism: Guidelines & Best Practices in Management

Dr. Rachel Rosovsky, MD, MPH is a board-certified hematologist at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Director of Thrombosis Research in Division of Hematology at MGH, and Co-Chair of MGH’s Thrombosis Committee.  She is also Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Co-Chair of Thrombosis and Hemostasis Management Quality Collaborative for MassGeneralBrigham.  Dr. Rosovsky is one of the founders and Immediate Past President of The Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) ConsortiumTM. She also serves as the co-chair for American Heart Association VTE Committee and is an Associate Editor for the American Journal of Hematology. She is on Executive Committee for Venous Thromboembolism Network US (VENUS), Committee on Quality for the American Society of Hematology (ASH), and Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the Foundation for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders (FWGBD). Dr. Rosovsky has been recognize as a Castle-Connelly and featured in Boston Magazine as “Top Doctor” in Hematology and “Exceptional Women in Medicine”.

Dr. Rosovsky earned her undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania, medical degree from HMS and master’s in public health from Harvard School of Public Health. She completed residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and fellowship at Dana Farber Cancer Institute/MGH. She has published over 150 peer reviewed articles and has presented at numerous national and international conferences.

Jordan Sabourin

Detroit PistonsWorkshop Lead — Blood Flow Restriction Therapies

Dr. Jordan Sabourin is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Detroit Pistons. A former professional basketball player in Germany and collegiate athlete at Oakland University, he combines pro playing experience with over a decade in sports performance in the NBA and internationally, including with Türk Telekom in the Turkish League. Sabourin holds a PhD in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Physiology from Wayne State University, where his dissertation investigated the acute fatiguing effects and recovery profile of BFR training. He also holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and maintains multiple advanced certifications, including NSCA-CSCS. He is the creator of an upcoming educational course titled “The BFR Blueprint”, designed to help performance and medical professionals safely and effectively implement BFR strategies across performance, rehab, and recovery settings.

Xavi Schelling

San Antonio SpursPanelist — Management Strategies for Soft Tissue Strains and Injuries in Professional Sports

Dr. Xavi Schelling is in his 11th season with the San Antonio Spurs. Prior to joining the NBA, he was Director of Athletic Performance for Bàsquet Manresa in Spain’s ACB League and served as Athletic Performance Coach with the Spanish National Team during the 2014 U20 European Championship.

Dr. Schelling holds a PhD in Sports Sciences from the University of Lleida and is pursuing a second PhD in Decision Support Systems at Victoria University in Australia. He also holds three master’s degrees in High-Performance Management in Team Sports (University of Barcelona, 2006), Advanced Research Studies (University of Lleida, 2008), and Integrative Physiology (University of Barcelona, 2014), along with a bachelor’s in Sports Sciences from the University of Lleida in 2004.

Jenny Strickler

Oklahoma City ThunderPanelist — Exploring Patellar Tendinopathy & Workload in Professional Basketball Players: A G League Pilot Study

Dr. Jenny Strickler just completed her 10^th season as Performance Scientist with the Oklahoma City Thunder. She currently serves on the NBA Biomechanics and Sports Science committees and is involved in applied research initiatives within the club and the league. During her time with the Thunder, she completed a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Technology Sydney with a dissertation focused on q. A certified athletic trainer, Dr. Strickler previously worked with the University of Colorado, Syracuse, Murray State, and USA Field Hockey.

Jennifer Sygo

Toronto RaptorsPresenter — Why Isn’t Your Player Recovering? Nutritional Considerations Related to Fatigue, Overtraining, & Under Performance

Jennifer Sygo is the Performance Dietitian for the Toronto Raptors, now in her eighth season with the team. She has supported Olympic and professional athletes across 20+ sports, and has served as team dietitian for Athletics Canada, Swimming Canada, Gymnastics Canada, and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jennifer holds a BS in Biochemistry from McMaster University and a Master of Science in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Guelph. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Sport Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, focusing on low energy availability in elite athletes. She is also a mother of two and an avid sports enthusiast.

Sam Tourek

Golden State WarriorsPanelist — Put Your Mask on First: Self-Care, Ethics, & Well-being for Health and Performance Professionals

Dr. Sam Tourek is Team Psychologist for the Golden State Warriors and Group Therapy Coordinator at the University of California, Berkeley. He additionally manages the group therapy programs across the various disciplines within Health Services. Dr. Tourek provides individual and group therapy to elite athletes and advises athletic organizations across the Bay Area.

He earned graduate degrees in psychology from Northwestern University and the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, and completed his doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley.

Andre Tucker

Chicago BearsPanelist — Management Strategies for Soft Tissue Strains and Injuries in Professional Sports

Andre Tucker is Senior Director of Sports Medicine & Player Health for the Chicago Bears and served as the team’s Head Athletic Trainer from 2018 to 2024.  He is a licensed certified athletic trainer and has 21 years of experience in the NFL.

Tucker began his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins and later served as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns between 2004 to 2018. He is known for advancing medical protocols and building collaborative performance teams across the league.

Mandy Tyler

San Antonio SpursPanelist — Put Your Mask on First: Self-Care, Ethics, & Well-being for Health and Performance Professionals

Mandy Tyler is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Licensed Athletic Trainer. She is the consulting team dietitian for the San Antonio Spurs and Austin Spurs and previously served as Chair of the San Antonio Mayor’s Fitness Council (2020–2021).  Tyler also works with the Texas School Health Advisory Council and Education Service Center, Region 20, advocating for school health initiatives.

Bobby Webster

Toronto RaptorsPanelist — Team Decision Making Using Sport Technology

Bobby Webster was named Raptors general manager in June 2017. He was one of the main architects of the 2019 NBA Championship team and has been part of a leadership team whose rosters have earned six Atlantic Division titles. Webster manages the day-to-day basketball operations and leads the franchise on strategic team building, roster and personnel planning, and player acquisitions. Webster is in his 13th season with the organization and ninth as general manager. He has also held the title of assistant general manager and vice-president, basketball management and strategy. A native of Hawaii, Webster came to the Raptors after working for the NBA league office in New York for seven seasons in the legal department. He has a vast working knowledge of the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and was part of the team that worked with the NBA Labor Relations Committee to negotiate the 2011 CBA with the National Basketball Players Association. Webster lives in Toronto with his wife, Lauren, and their three children.

Tyler Williams

Minnesota VikingsPanelist — Management Strategies for Soft Tissue Strains and Injuries in Professional Sports

Tyler Williams is Vice President of Player Health and Performance for the Minnesota Vikings.  Williams was introduced as the Executive Director of Player Health and Performance in 2022 and was a part of the team that finished 13-4 and claimed the NFC North title.  He previously spent 15 seasons as Director of Sports Science/Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Los Angeles Rams, where he contributed to the team’s Super Bowl LVI win.

Williams was named PFATS Tim Davey Assistant Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2020 and was part of the team awarded Ed Block NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year in 2015. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, PFATS Foundation President, a certified FMS practitioner, and chairs the NFL’s Sports Science Advisory Board.

Mike Young

Athletic LabPresenter — Plyometrics: Evidence-Based Progressions and Profiling
Panelist — Approaches to Off –Season Strength and Conditioning in the Modern NBA Era

Dr. Mike Young is recognized as a CSCS*D and RSCC*D by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (). Dr. Young has coached on 6 NCAA track & field championship teams and has served as the sport coach for six Olympic or World Championship competitors. Additionally, he’s coached over a dozen athletes to international status in bobsleigh, weightlifting and skeleton. He has also served as Performance Director for multiple professional soccer clubs with a combined nine championships. A consultant to Premier League and World Cup rugby teams, he prepares athletes for the NFL combine and works privately with NBA players.

Dr. Young has a PhD in biomechanics, an MSS in Coaching Science, and a BS in Exercise Physiology.

Jessica Zendler

RimkusPanelist — Health through Movement: A Standardized Approach to Biomechanics Assessments Across the NBA

Dr. Jessica Zendler is the Director of the Sports Science practice at Rimkus, an international scientific and engineering consulting firm. She advises organizations on questions of player health, safety, biomechanics, and performance, and the use of sport performance technology to address these topics. She serves as Program Manager for the NBA-NBPA Wearable Device Validation Program, is Co-Chair of the Quality Assessment of Sports Technologies Group at Sports Technology Research Network,

She previously directed the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan, where she led research investigating the role of biomechanics in athlete injury, rehabilitation, and performance, the use of technology to evaluate biomechanics in the field, and the effects of footwear and sports equipment on athlete biomechanics and performance.

Dr. Zendler holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and an M.S. in Kinesiology and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Kinesiology from the University of Michigan.