Built on the powerful mantra “From Wisconsin Athletes, For Wisconsin Coaches,” this premier event features cutting-edge, research-based sessions designed specifically to elevate your track and field program. You will learn invaluable clinical insights into sprinting after a hamstring strain, mastering training designs that actively reduce sprint injuries, and navigating the new era of high school sports and NIL. Packed with highly practical technical pathways, interactive sessions on the track, and strategies for managing a high school program in a world of sport specialization, this seminar delivers the exact tools you need to build a championship culture. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from top experts, network with fellow coaches, and take your coaching to the next level—register today to secure your spot! Registration includes lunch & a t-shirt.
| Technical Pathway | Coaching Pathway | |
| 9:00 | T&F Athlete Perspective – Coaching Today for Future Success | The New Era for High School Sports: NIL |
| 10:00 | Sprinting after a Hamstring Strain | Managing a Coaching Staff in a High School Program
Jen Grabarski, WaunakeeT&F Coach Nick Conrad, Waunakee Activities Director |
| 11:00 | Training Design Reduced Injuries by Half
Lindsey Laufenberg, WaunakeeT&F Coach |
Track & Field in a World of Sport Specialization
Dave Bell, PhD, ATC, University of Wisconsin Brian Jefferson, Monona Grove Boys T&F Coach |
| 12:00 | Lunch / Networking / Exhibits
Box lunches provided |
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| 1:00 | Science on Track Live
An exclusive look at new Velocity Project research analyzing sleep, stress, fatigue, and injury in Wisconsin high school track & field athletes. The session will give you actionable strategies to put this new research into your practice. Evan Nelson, PT, DPT, PhD, University of Wisconsin Jen Grabarski, Waunakee T&F Coach Joe Parker, Deforest T&F Coach |
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| 2:00-3:30 | Trackside Skill Sessions
An experienced coach leads 25-minute small group sessions. Attendees can go to multiple sessions. The goal of each session is for coaches to receive mentored training in the requisite skills to teach and train athletes. High school student athletes will be involved with the stations for demonstration and practical application. |
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| The First Day Fundamentals of Pole Vault | ||
| Making Explosive Athletes in the Infield | ||
| Return to Sprinting Progression After Muscle Strain Injury | ||
| Tactical Approaches for Long & Triple jump
Cheryl Langrehr, Waunakee T&F Coach |
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