Summit Throwback! Our Conversation with Dr. LaKeitha Poole On Mental Wellness in Sports

A conversation with Francesca Del Monte of Major League Soccer.  Newer to the world of athlete development and with a unique multicultural perspective on working with professional athletes.  We discuss her experiences breaking into sport and helping professional athletes from a range of international backgrounds.

A conversation with the founders of the Wellbeing Science Institute (WSI), Steve and Alison Johnson.  The WSI developed the world’s first holistic elite athlete wellbeing management qualification which currently runs in both the UK and Australia.  They have extensive experience advising some of the world’s premier sporting leagues on implementing effective wellbeing strategies for athletes, coaches, and officials.  Steve and Alison have a unique perspective on what it takes to address mental health and wellbeing in a manner that is beneficial to athletes and leagues.  We hope you enjoy our conversation today!

A conversation with Premier League athlete development specialist Kristian Thomas.  Kristian is a former Olympic medallist in gymnastics.  We talk about Kristian's experiences as an athlete and the transition out of elite sport.  We also discussed working in professional athletics, the challenges associated with professional soccer players (football) and where he thinks the field may be going.  We hope you enjoy it!

A conversation with Shelley Lyle of the University of Florida about athlete development education for athlete development specialists. Learn more about educational options, including a master's or certificate programs: https://sm.hhp.ufl.edu/specializations/athlete-development/.

Welcome back! Today we talk with Brian Phelan and Peter Robinson who with the Melbourne Storm. Based in Melbourne, Australia the Melbourne Storm participates in the National Rugby League (NRL). The club play their home games at AAMI Park. The Storm have won four premierships since their inception, in 1999, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2020, and have contested several more grand finals. In short, the Storm win.  Moreover, they are an organization with a long history of incorporating athlete development into their culture to drive performance-related outcomes. Enjoy the conversation.

Dr. Janice Hilliard is the founder of Hilliard Solutions and long-time leader in the field of athlete development.  Dr. Hilliard previously worked for the National Basketball Association.  She is a published author and an adjunct professor as well as a nationally recognized workshop presenter and the founder of the annual Women in Athlete Development Symposium & Networking Event. She holds a Doctorate degree in Educational Administration and a Master’s degree in Urban Counseling from Michigan State University and a Bachelors in Education from the University of Houston.

What role should agents play in supporting athlete development initiatives? Is there a role within an agency environment?  A conversation with Yves Btoba who currently works with an agency and previously worked in athlete development at the NFL club level and the NCAA.  Enjoy a unique perspective on the industry.

Stephanie and Duncan break down what to expect at the 2023 Athlete Development Summit and Research Symposium taking place in New York City May, 24, 25 & 26.

Learn more about the speakers and topics to be covered!  Tell your friends and join us in the Big Apple along with the leading thinkers in the field of athlete development.

Learn more: www.athdevsummit.com

Athlete development in non-team sports present different challenges and opportunities. Enjoy our conversation with Blake Henderson who manages the athlete development services and resources for the LPGA. Learn more about LPGA programs, initiatives and resources and how Blake and his team seek to engage female professional golfers.

Having worked at MSG, the National Football League and now Major League Soccer, Chidozie Ibeabuchi has experienced a great deal working the athlete development space.  Listen to our conversation as we discuss his journey through the field, the lessons he has learned and where he thinks the industry is headed.  It is a great conversation, we hope you enjoy it.