Events

October 29, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This town hall explored how a youth sport program can help grow program numbers, increase diversity and inclusion, and support youth enjoyment and development.

Speakers: Nikki Goodenow and Dr. Lynda Bowers

August 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

This town hall explored orthorexia, a lesser known but serious eating disorder. Orthorexia is characterized by a fixation on food quality that can have a negative impact on athlete’s physical and mental well-being.

Speakers: Dr. Mike Ryan, Dr. Dana Voelker, Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, and Sina King

May 21, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

This Town Hall brought together a panel of sport science, sport and exercise psychology, coaching science and medical experts to discuss what best practices in return to play might look like this summer and fall.

Panelists: Dr. BJ Balcik, Chris Parson, Dr. Trevor Jones, Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Dr. Guy Hornsby, and Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

May 14, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

In a follow up to the May 7th Town Hall meeting, this event guided and encourage community focused discussion on how WV youth and scholastic sports continue to grow and support our athletes.

Speakers: Dr. Rick Howard, Dr. Joe Eisenmann, and Dr. Anthony Moreno

May 7, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Everyone should have an opportunity to develop the ABCs of athleticism, agility, balance, coordination and speed.

Speakers: Coach Randy Mazey, Meghan Phillips, Dr. Wesley Meeteer, and Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

April 30, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

A conversation about how coaches, parents and sports leaders can build and support resiliency through the athletic experience.

Speakers: Coach Jason Butt, Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Dr. Ashley Coker-Cranney, and Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

April 23, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

With sport practices on-hold, many teams have turned to distance coaching which presents many challenges for coaches and athletes.

Speakers: Coach Dan Stratford, Dr. Josh Nelson, Dr. Guy Hornsby, Dr. Mike Ryan, and Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

April 9, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

A conversation on how to best support athletes and coaches as we all practice social distancing.

Speakers: Coach Travis Trickett, Dr. Dayna Charbonneau, Dr. Johannes Raabe, Dr. Mike Ryan, and Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach

December 4, 2019; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A livestream event featuring sport industry leaders and academic experts discussing quality coaching and coach education within the American sport system.

April 13, 2019; 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Hosted by the state/provincial directors and regional coordinators, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

April 8, 2019; 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Join us for a free movie and an open discussion centered around gender equality in sport.