TAKING PLACE AT THE LIED ATHLETIC CENTER
The Sports Medicine Series Powered by Sports Business Classroom will be taking place at the Lied Athletic Complex.
LOCATION:
Guests Should Park in Parking Lot Q: Directions To Lot Q
Venue: Lied Athletic Complex –Walking Directions to Lied Athletic Complex From Lot Q
QUESTIONS?:
INSIDE THE INTRICATE ECOSYSTEM OF ATHLETE CARE
The 2026 Sports Medicine Series is an immersive deep dive into the high-stakes world of elite athlete performance.
We facilitate a powerful convergence of professionals across sports medicine, human performance, and sport science—from NBA executives and physicians to physical therapists and athletic trainers.
Whether you are an established leader in the league or an aspiring student, this is a great opportunity for you to grow your knowledge and network in the sport medicine world.
Our Intended Audience Includes:
- Physical Therapists
- Athletic Trainers
- Sports Performance & Strength Coaches
- Sport Scientists Physicians
- Rehabilitation Specialists
- Team Executives & Basketball Operations Professionals
- Agents
- Athletes
- Students and early-career professionals pursuing roles in these areas
Whether you’re already embedded in the league or seeking pathways into professional basketball, this series offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from leaders shaping athlete care and performance at the highest level.
2026 ANNOUNCED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
ENDA KING
Aspetar
Head of Elite Performance and Development
ALEX MCKECHNIE
Toronto Raptors
VP Medical and Performance
MAGGIE BRYANT
LA Clippers
President of Performance Health and Wellness
LIONEL RICE
Utah Jazz
Assistant Athletic Trainer
JANA WEBB
JOGA
Founder & CEO
DANIELLE VILLARUZ
UFC
Sports Medicine Manager
DANIELLE LANGFORD
Golden State Warriors
Player Rehabilitation Manager
TOMMY SHEPPARD
30 Year NBA Executive / Executive Leadership Coach
YUJI SUZUKI
Portland Fire
Rehab Specialist
TRENT SALO
The Tendon Lab
Founder
DR. ROCHE
UFC
Performance Science Intern
JENNY STRICKLER
Oklahoma City Thunder
Director of Performance Science
BRANDON STONE
Colorado Rockies
Manager of Performance Science
STEVE SHORT
Denver Nuggets
Vice President of Sports Medicine
NICO PHILLIPP
Denver Nuggets
Sport Scientist / Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
JASON AMSTUTZ
LINKPro
Performance Doctor
BROOK CHOULET
Founder
Choulet Performance Psychiatry
JOHN HILL
ORRECO Sports Science
JAMIE WYNN
Director of Strength and Conditioning
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
SOPHIA Singleton
Cirque du Soleil
LEARNING FORMATS
EXPERT PRESENTATIONS
Deep-dive technical sessions and masterclasses led by industry-leading practitioners.
ON-COURT EXERCISES
Practical, hands-on demonstrations in a basketball environment.
EXPERT PANELS
High-level discussions featuring league executives and specialists.
WORKING GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Peer-to-peer collaborative problem-solving.
INTERACTIVE ATTENDEE PARTICIPATION
Engaging directly with the subject matter.
CASE STUDY
REVIEW
Analyzing real-world scenarios in athlete care.
