The Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group symposium entitled "Standing on the Shoulder of Giants" was truly inspirational and educational. I strongly believe that the relationship between Strength & Conditioning and Sports Medicine is extremely important to maximize the performance enhancement potential in any athlete. This event meshed the two worlds seamlessly which in itself sets this event above any other but add in the leaders in their field as speakers and you have one of the highest quality conferences I've ever attended. The intensive track option for those that want more "hands on"  experience is another plus and offers individuals more one-on-one interaction with the speakers. This was the first time that I attended a BSMPG conference but it will definitely not be my last.

Paul Murata
University of Virginia
Athletic Trainer for Women's Basketball

"The Boston Sports Medicine Group Basketball & Hockey Symposium was without a doubt one of the best seminars I have ever attended! Great Value - can't beat the price for 2 days worth of top notch speakers, plus a fine breakfast/snacks spread and a nice lunch on Saturday. Great Speakers -They did a fantastic job of compiling not only big names from the NCAA, NBA and NHL but also brought out some researchers and other forward thinkers to stir things up a bit and get our brains working overtime. Great Networking - As a young coach I was very impressed to see not only NBA, and NCAA strength coaches speaking but also attending the seminar and all were very approachable and willing to teach and share. I came away with a boatload of fresh ideas I'll easily be able to implement into my programming and I'm already looking forward to next year!"

- Josh Ford
Ryerson University/Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach

"Great conference, Great speakers, Great atmosphere!  The information presented by the speakers was overwhelming! To be able to learn from some of the best coaches in the business is always rewarding!"

- Ray Eady
University of Wisconsin, Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Basketball

"What separates these conferences from the rest is that it brought together some of the most well respected coaches and scientists in the field to talk specifically about the elements that I work with daily.  It was a tremendous learning and networking experience that makes me want to come back every year if I get the chance."

- Michael Irr, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Charlotte Bobcats

"Eastern Conference Finals or BSMPG Basketball Specific Conference? If I could only pick one this year it would have been a tough choice for me, good thing we were in Boston at the time and I didn't have to decide."

- Joe Rogowski
Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Orlando Magic

"Superb conference. Unique sport-specific emphasis. Very well run. Excellent speaker line-up. I can't wait until the next one!"

- Darryl Eto

Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Houston Rockets

"This was my first time attending the Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group's Basketball Specific conference.  It was a great way to keep up with and discuss the latest training, testing and injury prevention methods specific to our sport.  Along with the speakers, the shop talk between sessions with other S&C professionals in our sport was very informative."

- Daniel Shapiro

Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Sacramento Kings