FALL COACHES WORKSHOP 2016 Time

Location

Session

8:00am to 8:35am

Lobby

Registration and Networking

8:35am to 8:45am

Library

Welcome and Introductions

8:45 to 9:45am

Library

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sheahon Zenger, Athletic Director, University of Kansas - “Changing a Culture”

10:00am to 11:15am

Rooms A, B, C, D, Gym, School Specialty, and Library

Breakout Session 1

11:15am to 12:15pm

Lunch

12:15pm to 1:30pm

Rooms A, B, C, D, Gym, School Specialty, and Library

Breakout Session 2

1:45pm to 3:00pm

Rooms A, B, C, D, School Specialty, and Library

Breakout Session 3

3:15pm to 4:00pm

Gym

Door Prizes, Reflection, Application, and Next Steps

Breakout Sessions Location

10:00am to 11:15am

12:15pm to 1:30pm

1:45pm to 3:00pm

Room A

Working With & Bringing Out the Best in Difficult Athletes

Applying Sport Psychology in the Weight Room: Meeting the Needs of Every Athlete

Applying Sport Psychology in the Weight Room: Meeting the Needs of Every Athlete

Room B

Maximizing Buy-In for Your Program

Maximizing Buy-In for Your Program

Tips for Equipment/Facility Evaluation and Purchasing

Room C

#Fans: Telling Your Team’s Story Via Social Media

Building Team Strength Outside of the Weight Room - Building a Unified Strength Program

Building Team Strength Outside of the Weight Room - Building a Unified Strength Program

Room D

Understanding Sports Nutrition to Maximize Performance of Middle & High School Athletes

Understanding Sports Nutrition to Maximize Performance of Middle & High School Athletes

Champions of Character for Coaches

Gym

Creative Offseason Conditioning Ideas & Techniques

Creative Offseason Conditioning Ideas & Techniques

Networking

Library

Understanding the Various Cultures and Backgrounds of Today’s Athletes

Understanding the Various Cultures and Backgrounds of Today’s Athletes

Understanding the Impact of Proper Hydration & Heat on Sport Performance

School Specialty

Myth Busters: Is Slow Velocity Strength Training What They Say It Is?

Myth Busters: Is Slow Velocity Connecting Athletic Programs Strength Training What They Say with Their Communities Through It Is? “Media”

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Keynote - Dr. Sheahon Zenger - University of Kansas Dr. Zenger, athletic director for the University of Kansas, will deliver his keynote message entitled, “Changing a Culture.” Changing culture is something all coaches encounter over the course of their career. As part of this keynote presentation, Dr. Zenger will provide time for questions from those in attendance.

Breakout Session 1 Working With & Bringing Out the Best in Difficult Athletes - Dr. Mary Fry Many coaches find that they occasionally have difficult athletes that can harm team chemistry and performance. In this session we will discuss strategies to interact with athletes who may cause coaches frustration due to their poor attitudes, lack of full effort, negative relationships with teammates, and disruptive behaviors. Strategies will be presented that help coaches communicate effectively with athletes and that can help lay a foundation for getting all athletes on board the program. Mary Fry, is the Director of the KU Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab. Maximizing Buy-In for Your Program Michael McCambridge and Amie Beggs Michael and Amie will lead you through a series of Team-building games to better emphasize a cohesive unit, and a team first mentality. This session is recommended for all coaches looking to build a program that gets the most out of every athlete, builds accountability, and encourages a positive atmosphere. #Fans: Telling Your Team’s Story Via Social Media - Dr. Jordan Bass Social media has become the first source of information for many. Rather than waiting for the morning paper or the evening news, people now turn to the apps on their phones and the internet to learn about what is taking place in the world around them Dr. Bass will provide participants with useful information and t i p s fo r p r o m ot i n g yo u r p r o g r a m s through social media. Jordan R. Bass, Ph.D. is the Associate Department Chair, Sport Management Program Director, and Assistant Professor in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department. Dr. Bass is in his fourth year at the University of Kansas.

Understanding Sports Nutrition to Maximize Performance of Middle & High School Athletes - Dr. Ashley Herda P r o p e r s p o r t s n u t r i t i o n i s h i g h ly effective for the development of today’s athletes. As a coach, it is important to offer good suggestions for the proper nourishment of our athletes to best prepare them for competition. Dr. Ashley Herda, is the Program Director for Exercise Science at the University of Kansas. Creative Offseason Conditioning Ideas & Techniques - Jason Graf It is often said championship teams are made in the offseason. When the season is out, it can be hard to inspire students to continue their efforts to workout. Coach Graf will take participants through various drills he’s used in his experiences as a college level coach, personal trainer, and now as a high school coach. Participants will leave with ideas they can easily replicate with their athletes with little to no cost, while their athletes work towards accomplishing their team goals for the upcoming season. Jason currently serves as a teacher and coach in USD 366. Understanding the Various Cultures & Backgrounds of Today’s Athletes - Dr. Bobby Nichols In education it is often said, the key to a successful classroom is to build effective relationship with your students. This same is true in athletics. For a team to be successful and build chemistry, it is important for a coach to foster and build relationships. Today’s athletes come to us with very different experiences and from very different backgrounds and cultures. Dr. Nichols will present to coaches on the various different cultures of our athletes. Dr. Nichols serves as the Learning Specialist for the University of Kansas Basketball team.

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Myth Busters: Is Slow Velocity Strength Training What They Say It Is? - Andy Fry When it comes to strength training, there are many different approaches, philosophies, and programs in use. Dr. Fry takes participants through the practice of Slow Velocity Strength Training to see if it provides the best value in terms of at hle tic performance. Dr. Fry is a professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas, with a background studying cellular and molecular physiology.

Breakout Session 2 Applying Sport Psychology in the Weight Room: Meeting the Needs of Every Athlete - Lauren Easton T h i s b r e a ko u t s e s s i o n i s d e s i g n e d to explore the unique obstacles that occur in the weight room between athletes and coaches. The difficulty of the workout may not be the only struggle facing young athletes as they strive to be competitive in their sport. Coaches will be provided with strategies to work with a range of at hle t es, while maintaining an understanding of their needs relative to gender and skill level. Lauren is currently in her third year of her Ph.D. in Health and Psychology of Physical Activity with Dr. Mary Fry. Maximizing Buy-In for Your Program Michael McCambridge and Amie Beggs Michael and Amie will lead you through a series of Team-building games to better emphasize a cohesive unit, and a team first mentality. This session is recommended for all coaches looking to build a program that gets the most out of every athlete, builds accountability, and encourages a positive atmosphere. Building Strength Outside of the Weight Room - Building a Unified Strength Program - Ross Schwisow While each sport utilizes different skills sets and strategies, the importance of developing muscles for those skill sets and strategies has a lot in common. Having a unified strength and conditioning progr am can help ensure the work athletes are doing in the weight room

properly reinforce and support the athlete when participating in multiple sports. Ross will share his story and tips for developing a unified strength and conditioning program in your school and district. Ross currently serves as the strength and conditioning teacher and Coach in USD 458. Understanding Sports Nutrition to Maximize Performance of Middle & High School Athletes -Aaron Carbuhn P r o p e r s p o r t s n u t r i t i o n i s h i g h ly effective for the development of today’s athletes. As a coach, it is important to offer good suggestions for the proper nourishment of our athletes to best prepare them for competition. As a Sports Nutritionist, Aaron currently oversee the nutrition education and support for all of athletic programs at the University of Kansas. Creative Offseason Conditioning Ideas & Techniques - Jason Graf It is often said championship teams are made in the offseason. When the season is out, it can be hard to inspire students to continue their efforts to workout. Coach Graf will take participants through various drills he’s used in his experiences as a college level coach, personal trainer, and now as a high school coach. Participants will leave with ideas they can easily replicate with their athletes with little to no cost, while their athletes work towards accomplishing their team goals for the upcoming season. Jason currently serves as a teacher and coach in USD 366. Understanding the Various Cultures & Backgrounds of Today’s Athletes - Dr. Bobby Nichols In education it is often said, the key to a successful classroom is to build effective relationship with your students. This same is true in athletics. For a team to be successful and build chemistry, it is important for a coach to foster and build relationships. Today’s athletes come to us with very different experiences and from very different backgrounds and cultures. Dr. Nichols will present to coaches on the various different cultures of our athletes. Dr. Nichols serves as the

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Learning Specialist for the University of Kansas Basketball team. Myth Busters: Is Slow Velocity Strength Training What They Say It Is? - Andy Fry When it comes to strength training, there are many different approaches, philosophies, and programs in use. Dr. Fry takes participants through the practice of Slow Velocity Strength Training to see if it provides the best value in terms of at hle tic performance. Dr. Fry is a professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas, with a background studying cellular and molecular physiology.

Breakout Session 3 Applying Sport Psychology in the Weight Room: Meeting the Needs of Every Athlete - Lauren Easton T h i s b r e a ko u t s e s s i o n i s d e s i g n e d to explore the unique obstacles that occur in the weight room between athletes and coaches. The difficulty of the workout may not be the only struggle facing young athletes as they strive to be competitive in their sport. Coaches will be provided with strategies to work with a range of at hle t es, while maintaining an understanding of their needs relative to gender and skill level. Lauren is currently in her third year of her Ph.D. in Health and Psychology of Physical Activity with Dr. Mary Fry. Tips for Equipment/Facility Evaluation and Purchasing - Tina Smith Equipment and facilities do not last forever. When it is time to replace uniforms, equipment, or even a field, the process can be tedious and overwhelming. Tina Smith, Director of Procurement & Contr act services, along wit h her Greenbush team will take participants through a process to help make the equipment and facilities e valuation process manageable and stress free. Building Strength Outside of the Weight Room - Building a Unified Strength Program - Ross Schwisow

While each sport utilizes different skills sets and strategies, the importance of developing muscles for those skill sets and strategies has a lot in common. Having a unified strength and conditioning progr am can help ensure the work athletes are doing in the weight room properly reinforce and support the athlete when participating in multiple sports. Ross will share his story and tips for developing a unified strength and conditioning program in your school and district. Ross currently serves as the strength and conditioning teacher and Coach in USD 458. Champions of Character for Coaches Mark Dodge Athletics and competition can bring out the best qualities of a coach and an athlete. Likewise, athletics and competition has the ability to expose our worst qualities. As coaches it is our responsibility to provide an example for our athletes and their families in regard to respectable behaviors and values. Mark, a former college athlete and high school administrator, will provide a framework for leading athletes with quality character. Networking During this session, the gym will be available for ne tworking to allow coaches opportunities to share contact information with one another and engage in professional discussions in order to grow their programs. Understanding the Impact of Proper Hydration & Heat on Sport Performance - Dr. Dawn Emerson Hydration and the exposure to heat for athletes is a very serious topic, especially for fall sports. Proper hydration plays a large role in effective performance, as well as recovery. In addition, knowing how the body responds to heat can help coaches better plan for practice and competition. Dr. Emerson will share what she has learned in her research and studies with regards to hydration and the impact of heat exposure on performance. Dr. Emerson is an Assistant Professor and the clinical Coordinator of the At h l e t i c Tr a i n i n g P r o g r a m a t t h e University of Kansas.

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Connecting Athletic Programs with Their Communities Through “Media” Josh Pound Building relationships with the community i s t h e k e y to d e v e l o p i n g a s t ro n g foundation. In today’s world, social media leads the way in mass communication. Josh will take you through social media and explain how you can leverage the various social media apps to connect your programs to your communities. Josh c u r r e n t ly s e r v e s a s t h e S p o r t s Information Director at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.

Thank You! Thank you for attending our Fall Coaches workshop. Thank you also to our presenters for their donation of time and energy dedicated to growing the coaching profession. We would also like to thank Dr. Zenger for providing us with his keynote message and offering time to take questions. Lastly, thank you to the University of Kansas, Drs. Andy and Mary Fry, along with all of the KU staff for your support, guidance, and leadership making this event happen.

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