2026 Conference

February 22-23, 2026

This year’s theme is The Complete Sport Experience: Developing Athletes and Elevating Coaches. Tentative conference agenda below:

February 22, 2026

Zoom SessionsTopicSpeakers
6:00 – 7:00pm Developing Mental Toughness: Pressure TrainingJenny Roth, PhD
7:00 – 8:00pmMotivational Climate for HS TeamsKeonyoung Chung & Haeyong Chun – MSU Doctoral Students


February 23, 2026

In-Person SessionsTopicSpeakers
9:00am – 10:00amSupplements: What Really Works to Complement Athlete PerformanceDr. Nick Mortensen
10:15am – 11:30amBuilding Player RelationshipsHarry Jadun, MSU Men’s Tennis Coach
11:30 – 12:00pmN/ALunch
12:00 – 1:00pmToday’s Coaching Challenges and Strategizing for SolutionsFacilitated by MSU Faculty and PhD students  
1:15 – 2:00pmSupporting Athlete and Coach Mental Health  Christel Beverly, PhD.