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BSMPG Welcomes Irving Schexnayder to Boston

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Tue, Dec 13, 2011 @ 07:12 AM

BSMPG is proud to announce Irving "Boo" Schexnayder as a Keynote speaker for the 2012 BSMPG Summer Seminar, May 19-20, 2012 in Boston MA.

 

LSU Plyo Coach

IRVING "BOO" SCHEXNAYDER

Topic: Multijump Exercises - Applications for Teaching, Training, and Rehab

Irving "Boo" Schexnayder is regarded internationally as one of the leading authorities in training design. He, as co-founder of SAC, brings 31 years of experience in the coaching and consulting fields to the organization.

Most noted for his 12 years as a member of the Track and Field coaching staff at LSU. Schexnayder, who coached collegiately at Louisiana-Lafayette and Blinn Junior College prior to arriving at LSU, placed quite an imprint on the collegiate track and field scene. Regarded as one of the world’s premier field event coaches, he was the mastermind behind 19 NCAA Champions during his collegiate coaching career. He was a part of 12 NCAA Championship teams and a pair of Juco National titles, as well as developing a host of conference champions and All-Americans.

Schexnayder has also been a prominent figure on the international scene, having coached triple jumper Walter Davis to multiple World Championships, and long jumper John Moffitt to a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. He also tutored former US Long Jump Champ Brian Johnson, Miguel Pate, ranked 6th in the world in 2008, and US Indoor Champ Jeremy Hicks. He has coached 10 Olympians, and has served on coaching staffs for Team USA to the 2003 Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo, the 2006 World Junior Championships in Beijing, and was the Jumps Coach for Team USA at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

As impressive as Schexnayder's accomplishments are on the track, he has been just as successful off the track. He is certified at Level I, II and III, and owns the prestigious Master Coach Designation from USA Track and Field. He has formerly served as national chair of USATF's Coaching Education Committee, Jumps Subcommittee chair, and chair of the Biomechanics subcommittee.

Schexnayder currently serves as the Director of the Track and Field Academy, the educational branch of the US Track and Field and Cross Country Association. He also instructs biomechanics, training design, and event specific courses in the Academy and chairs it's advisory board.

An educator by profession and a mentor of hundreds of coaches, he has been very active in curriculum development for Coaching Education programs, and has lectured nationally and internationally on speed/power training programs, biomechanics, track and field specific training and rehabilitation. He has authored several publications covering these topics.


He has also been very active in the consulting field, working in NFL player development and combine prep from 2002 to the present, and consulting for individuals, high school programs, collegiate programs, and several foreign NGBs in the areas of training design, jump improvement, speed training, rehabilitations, and specialized programs for football, basketball, soccer, golf, and volleyball.

Prior to his collegiate and international career, Schexnayder was a successful mathematics teacher and prep coach at St. James High School for 11 years, coaching football, track and field, and cross country.

The Vacherie, La., native was class valedictorian at St. James High in 1979, and earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Nicholls State University. He graduated cum laude with a B.S. in physical education in 1983 and later added a master's degree in administration and supervision in 1988, again earning cum laude honors.

http://www.sacspeed.com/

 

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Famously uttered by Sir Isaac Newton,

“If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants.”

In 2011 BSMPG invited the titans of Sports Medicine and Performance to Boston for the largest conference of its kind, and many attendees left asking the question, "how could you ever top that speaker line-up?" Well, we did. BSMPG is proud to announce May 19-20, 2012 as the selected date for Sports Medicine and Strength professionals to desend upon Boston MA for another monster conference!

So how could we ever top last year's speaker set?

Let's just say that we asked last year's speakers who they wanted to hear and we got em!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we reveal our entire 2012 speaker set. As we did last year, this seminar will be divided into three distinct educational tracks including a Hockey focus, a Basketball Focus and a clear Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Track with Keynote Speakers throughout the weekend bringing each track together for common lectures. Attendees may choose to stay within one track throughout the entire weekend or mix and match to meet their educational needs. Remember to save the date now - you won't want to miss another great summer seminar presented by BSMPG.

May 19-20, 2012 - Boston MA. Complete details coming soon!

Topics: basketball conference, BSMPG, athletic training conference, boston hockey conference

Less Than 3 Weeks Left to Christmas...Get BSMPG Stocking Stuffers Now!

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Mon, Dec 5, 2011 @ 19:12 PM

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It happens every year, you're stuck trying to decide on a gift for the Sports Medicine or Strength professional on your list. 

Should you give them another lousy water bottle? A new stop watch? How about one of those new fancy fanny packs?

Of course not! Give them the gift that will keep on giving back to them.  Purchase an educational product from BSMPG for the Sports Medicine or Strength professional on your list who is looking to improve their specific skill set.  If your gift list includes an athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength coach or manual therapist, BSMPG has conference videos that will provide hours upon hours of education material that is sure to make even the toughest person on your list happy! (Even the Hulk himself would be happy)

Visit our site for videos and information from Tom Myers, Clare Frank, Charlie Weingroff, and Bill Hartman to name a few. 

Have a Hockey or Basketball fanatic on your list? We have them covered too, with videos from the best college and professional strength coaches and therapist from accross the country!

What about that zanny cousin who is always talking about going barefoot in the gym or running across town with nothing on their feet? Purchase a copy of Barefoot in Boston as a stocking stuff and keep them from getting sidelined with injury.

Need a really impactful gift? Send them to the DNS Course "A" scheduled in Boston March 30-April 1st, 2012.

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at BSMPG!

 

BSMPG

Topics: basketball conference, athletic training conference, boston hockey conference

Bill Knowles joins BSMPG as Keynote Speaker for 2012 Summer Seminar

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Fri, Dec 2, 2011 @ 07:12 AM

BSMPG is proud to announce Bill Knowles as a Keynote speaker for the 2012 BSMPG Summer Seminar, May 19-20, 2012 in Boston MA.

 

 

Bill Knowles

iSPORT Training

Athletic Development Coach and Sports Rehabilitation Specialist
Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Experience:
• 21 years professional experience working with World-class, Olympic, Professional, Elite, & Nationally ranked athletes from around the world.
• Professional and World-Class sports include: Soccer (football), Rugby Union, Ice Hockey, Basketball, Football, Aussie Rules Football, Golf, Alpine and Freestyle Mogul Skiing, Snowboarding and Swimming
•Former Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Strength and Conditioning at Burke Mountain Academy (Vermont, USA) for 12 years. BMA is recognized historically as the best youth sports academy in the world for alpine ski racing.
The list of Olympic, World Cup, and World Junior success is unparallel in the Unites States and worldwide.
• Author of numerous articles on injury prevention and performance training in ski publications, strength and conditioning magazines and health journals.
• Featured speaker dozens of times around the United States, Canada, England and Scotland on topics related to injury reduction programs, rehabilitation/reconditioning, and performance training for all types of athletes.

For the past 21 years Bill Knowles has been working with elite level athletes from around the world. As a sports rehabilitation specialist, Bill has helped Professional and Olympic level athletes recover from season ending and career threatening injuries. His energy and enthusiasm keeps every training session educational and fresh, while his unique experiences allows a creative approach to address any injury situation. Bill’s rehab philosophy allows each athlete the opportunity to express their inherent athletic ability quickly following injury or surgery. This mean the “down time” is minimal and the athlete stays very active and motivated.

After receiving his education at Cortland State College in New York, Bill began his career at the world renowned sports academy for Alpine and Nordic ski racing; Burke Mountain Academy. As the Head Athletic Trainer and Performance Director Bill took care of countless knee injuries and developed his skills that began to attract world-class ski racers from Europe and North America. Since then athletes from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Australia have visited Bill in Killington, Vermont. Bill has also traveled extensively working with and visiting many of the top sports clubs in the world.

This success has evolved to designing and implementing rehab and performance programs that have placed athletes back into the English Premiership and Championship Football Leagues, The Rugby World Cup and Premiership Squads, Baseball World Series, Winter Olympic podiums and X-Game podiums.

As a former collegiate soccer player, ski racer, and coach, Bill delivers his training programs they way an athlete understands and respects.

Click HERE to read Bill Knowles interview by Vern Gambetta

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Famously uttered by Sir Isaac Newton,

“If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants.”

In 2011 BSMPG invited the titans of Sports Medicine and Performance to Boston for the largest conference of its kind, and many attendees left asking the question, "how could you ever top that speaker line-up?" Well, we did. BSMPG is proud to announce May 19-20, 2012 as the selected date for Sports Medicine and Strength professionals to desend upon Boston MA for another monster conference!

So how could we ever top last year's speaker set?

Let's just say that we asked last year's speakers who they wanted to hear and we got em!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we reveal our entire 2012 speaker set. As we did last year, this seminar will be divided into three distinct educational tracks including a Hockey focus, a Basketball Focus and a clear Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Track with Keynote Speakers throughout the weekend bringing each track together for common lectures. Attendees may choose to stay within one track throughout the entire weekend or mix and match to meet their educational needs. Remember to save the date now - you won't want to miss another great summer seminar presented by BSMPG.

May 19-20, 2012 - Boston MA. Complete details coming soon!

Topics: basketball conference, BSMPG, athletic training conference, boston hockey conference, Bill Knowles

Craig Liebensen joins BSMPG in Boston as Keynote Speaker

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 @ 07:11 AM

BSMPG is proud to announce Craig Liebenson as a Keynote speaker for the 2012 BSMPG Summer Seminar, May 19-20, 2012 in Boston MA.

 

 

Craig Liebenson      Craig Liebenson Craig Liebenson

 

Dr. Liebenson is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Chiropractic, Division of Health Sciences at Murdoch University, Perth Australia and consultant for the Murdoch University and the Anglo-European Chiropratic College M.Sc. program in Chiropractic Rehabilitation. The first ever chiropractic member of the McKenzie Institute (U.S.) Board of Directors, he serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals including the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation; the PM&R  Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation; the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy; and Journal of Manual Therapy.

Dr. Liebenson is the first health care provider to receive a Certification of Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) on Achievement of Recognition for Delivery of Quality Back Pain Care. He is actively engaged in ongoing research on the spinal stabilization system as a Visiting Scholar at Pr. Stuart McGill’s Spine Biomechanics Laboratory at the University of Waterloo. He regularly assists Pavel Kolar in his courses and has worked with both Dr. Karel Lewit and Pr Vladimir Janda beginning in 1987. Dr. Liebenson publishes extensively and is the editor of  the book/DVD Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practioner's Manual (2nd ed), 2007.

He has had books published into Spanish, Greek, Korean and Japanese. He was the team chiropractor for the N.B.A. Los Angeles Clippers from the 2006-2007 season until 2009-2010 seasons and is currently a consultant for the M.L.B. Arizona Diamondbacks and Athletes Performance International.

http://www.lasportsandspine.com/

Articles:

Q&A

 

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Famously uttered by Sir Isaac Newton,

“If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants.”

In 2011 BSMPG invited the titans of Sports Medicine and Performance to Boston for the largest conference of its kind, and many attendees left asking the question, "how could you ever top that speaker line-up?" Well, we did. BSMPG is proud to announce May 19-20, 2012 as the selected date for Sports Medicine and Strength professionals to desend upon Boston MA for another monster conference!

So how could we ever top last year's speaker set?

Let's just say that we asked last year's speakers who they wanted to hear and we got em!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we reveal our entire 2012 speaker set. As we did last year, this seminar will be divided into three distinct educational tracks including a Hockey focus, a Basketball Focus and a clear Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Track with Keynote Speakers throughout the weekend bringing each track together for common lectures. Attendees may choose to stay within one track throughout the entire weekend or mix and match to meet their educational needs. Remember to save the date now - you won't want to miss another great summer seminar presented by BSMPG.

May 19-20, 2012 - Boston MA. Complete details coming soon!

Topics: basketball conference, BSMPG, athletic training conference, Craig Liebenson, boston hockey conference

Gifts for the Sports Medicine and Strength Professional on your List!

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Tue, Nov 22, 2011 @ 07:11 AM

BSMPG

 

It happens every year, you're stuck trying to decide on a gift for the Sports Medicine or Strength professional on your list. 

Should you give them another lousy water bottle? A new stop watch? How about one of those new fancy fanny packs?

 

fannypack

 

Of course not! Give them the gift that will keep on giving back to them.  Purchase an educational product from BSMPG for the Sports Medicine or Strength professional on your list who is looking to improve their specific skill set.  If your gift list includes an athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength coach or manual therapist, BSMPG has conference videos that will provide hours upon hours of education material that is sure to make even the toughest person on your list happy! (Even the Hulk himself would be happy)

Visit our site for videos and information from Tom Myers, Clare Frank, Charlie Weingroff, and Bill Hartman to name a few. 

Have a Hockey or Basketball fanatic on your list? We have them covered too, with videos from the best college and professional strength coaches and therapist from accross the country!

What about that zanny cousin who is always talking about going barefoot in the gym or running across town with nothing on their feet? Purchase a copy of Barefoot in Boston as a stocking stuff and keep them from getting sidelined with injury.

Need a really impactful gift? Send them to the DNS Course "A" scheduled in Boston March 30-April 1st, 2012.

 

Happy Holidays from all of us at BSMPG!

 

 

Topics: basketball resources, basketball conference, BSMPG, athletic training conference, boston hockey conference, Barefoot in Boston

Save The Date: BSMPG 2012 Summer Seminar

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Mon, Nov 21, 2011 @ 07:11 AM

BSMPG Summer Seminar

 

Famously uttered by Sir Isaac Newton,

“If I can see further than anyone else, it is only because I am standing on the shoulders of giants.”

In 2011 BSMPG invited the titans of Sports Medicine and Performance to Boston for the largest conference of its kind, and many attendees left asking the question, "how could you ever top that speaker line-up?"

Well, we did.

BSMPG is proud to announce May 19-20, 2012 as the selected date for Sports Medicine and Strength professionals to desend upon Boston MA for another monster conference!  So how could we ever top last year's speaker set? Let's just say that we asked last year's speakers who they wanted to hear and we got em!  Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we reveal our 2012 speaker set.  As we did last year, this seminar will be divided into three distinct educational tracks including a Hockey focus, a Basketball Focus and a clear Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Track with Keynote Speakers throughout the weekend bringing each track together for common lectures.  Attendees may choose to stay within one track throughout the entire weekend or mix and match to meet their educational needs.

Remember to save the date now - you won't want to miss another great summer seminar presented by BSMPG.

May 19-20, 2012 - Boston MA.  Complete details coming soon!

Topics: basketball conference, BSMPG, athletic training conference, boston hockey conference

Limited Seats Available for DNS Course "A" - Boston 2012

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Fri, Nov 18, 2011 @ 07:11 AM

DNS Boston

Course Description

The nervous system establishes programs that control human locomotion that includes posture and movement.  This critical “motor control” is largely established during the first years of life.   Based upon the principles of neurodevelopmental kinesiology, i.e. the neurophysiologic aspects of the maturing movement system on which the Prague School was established, the scope of clinical rehabilitation options for many of our neurologic and musculoskeletal pain patients have been expanded.  The DNS approach involves every component of the movement system (i.e. muscles, joints, nerves and soft tissue by stimulating movement control centers in the brain through activation of ideal inborn movement stereotypes.  This, in turn helps restore the  structural and postural alignment of the body’s neuro-musculo-skeletal system by evoking the global motor patterns.  Global motor patterns form the foundation of human movement and represent genetically predetermined elements for uprighting and equilibrium.  These patterns are essential for the control of posture and dynamic stability of the spine through the lifespan of the individual. Participants in this course will be introduced to the application of these principles. 

 

Click HERE to read more about his course.

 

DNS Course - 2012

 

(Paypal Link can be found under COURSE DETAILS)

OR

Click HERE to download Registration Application

 

This course is sure to fill up and is limited to 30 people MAX! Don't miss out on your opportunity for this once in a lifetime event.

 

 

Topics: BSMPG, athletic training conference

Only 25 of the 30 Seats Remain - DNS Course A - Boston 2012

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Mon, Nov 7, 2011 @ 07:11 AM

Five seats have already been claimed for this once in a lifetime opportunity.  Don't miss your opportunity to attend DNS Course 'A' in Boston March 30-April 1, 2012.

 

 

DNS 

Introduction to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

The “Prague School of Rehabilitation and Manual Medicine” was established by key neurologists/physiatrists, all of whom were giants in the 20th century rehabilitation era i.e. Karel Lewit and the late Professors Vaclav Vojta, Vladimir Janda & Frantisek Vele.  Based on groundbreaking neurodevelopmental and rehabilitation principles by these men, Professor Pavel Kolar has successfully integrated the work of his predecessors in proposing the underlying neurodevelopmental mechanism for how the movement system develops hand-in-hand with CNS maturation.  This complex approach is “cutting-edge” in that it provides a window into provides a window into the complexity and plasticity of the CNS and its effect on the movement system.  The DNS approach can be used in the rehabilitation of a myriad of neurologic, musculoskeletal pain syndromes as well as performance athletic training.

Click HERE for complete details and additional course information

ATTENTION: This course is limited to 30 seats only! Once seats are filled registration will close.  Sign up before you miss this once in a lifetime learning opportunity.

 

 

Topics: athletic training conference, DNS

BSMPG Releases a Second DVD Set From This Summer's Seminar!

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 @ 07:10 AM

 

BSMPG announces another opportunity to hear the Giants in Sports Medicine and Performance from the 2011 BSMPG summer seminar, "Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants".  Watch presentations from Tom Myers' Intensive Track Lecture, Cal Dietz's presentation from the Hockey Specific Track along with Mark Toomey & Dr. John DiMuro's presentation from the Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Track.

 

 

 

 

This 3-DVD set contains four hours of Sports Medicine and Performance information and is the perfect holiday gift for those looking to improve the health and performance services that they provide.

Click HERE for complete details. 

Interested in more lectures from this seminar? Click HERE to learn more about additional lectures from Tom Myers, Clare Frank and Charlie Weingroff.

 

 

DNS 

DNS Course "A" is coming to Boston in the spring of 2012. Learn more by clicking HERE. This course is limited to 30 individuals and is sure to fill up fast so register today!!

Topics: basketball conference, athletic training conference, boston hockey summit

Highlights from the 2011 BSMPG Intensive Track - featuring Tom Myers

Posted by Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group on Mon, Oct 24, 2011 @ 07:10 AM

 

Missed Tom Myer's presentation during the Intenstive Study Track from our conference in June?  No problem!!

 

Watch highlights from this presentation here.  This DVD will be available shortly for purchase on BSMPG.com - your one stop for the best in continuing education!

 

 

To purchase other video's from this conference click HERE.

 

Topics: basketball resources, BSMPG, athletic training conference, boston hockey summit, Tom Myers