GAIN IX June 14 – 18, 2016 – Join Us

GAIN 2016 will take place June 14 to 18 at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The program is open to sport coaches, conditioning coaches, physical education teachers, athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors and doctors.

Apply now and join a select group of professionals at GAIN. Click here to apply, submit your application now, enrollment is limited.

Tuition is $1,875 it includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Please call me at 941-378-1778 or email mail me at gstscoach@gmail.com if you have any questions.

This program is intense and intellectually challenging combining theory and practice in a residential coaching school format. This is an opportunity to observe, participate, question, and explore the application of the Gambetta Method – Systematic Sport Development Model of training, teaching and injury rehabilitation.

This represents just a beginning of an incredible professional development opportunity. Attendees can continue to participate via the secure web site, and continue to attend the GAIN coaching school for the duration of their careers if they so choose. For those who have attended it has been a career changing experience.

For more information and to apply for GAIN 2016 go to www.thegainnetwork.com don’t miss this opportunity for professional advancement.

The GAIN Faculty

These are professionals who have a track record of excellence in their chosen fields. They know how a performance team works, how all aspects of athletic development complement each other and most importantly they understand the process of developing athletes because they are working in the trenches everyday.

At GAIN we have three main areas of focus:

1. Coaching & Athletic Development
2. Sports Medicine/Rehab
3. Physical Education

Our faculty is experts in each of these respective focus areas. The goal is foster connections and communication between all these areas to develop the best athlete possible.

Coaching

• Wade Gilbert, professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fresno. Dr. Gilbert’s areas of expertise include coaching effectiveness, talent development, and sport psychology. Editor – International Sport Coaching Journal | Consultant – USOC Coaching Education.
• Vern Gambetta, Founder of GAIN Network, Currently Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems

Sport Science

• Ken Clark, PHD, East Stroudsburg State University PhD in Biomechanics, Researcher in Human Performance, Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS, USA-W), interested in all things speed
• Brian McCormick, PhD is an author, basketball coach, and consultant. He has published 21 books for basketball coaches, including 21st Century Guide to Individual Skill Development, coached youth through professional basketball in the United States and Europe, and advised coaches at all levels.

Athletic Development

• Jim Radcliffe, Head S&C Coach University of Oregon
• Mike Bahn, US Skiing & Snowboard Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. Formerly with Phoenix Coyotes & Arizona Diamondbacks.
• Nick Garcia, Athletic Development Coach & Assistant Track Coach, Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California
• Steve Magness, Head Cross Country and Assistant Track Coach University of Houston

Sports Medicine/Rehab

• Bill Knowles, ATC Philadelphia Union Academy and HP Sports
• Ed Ryan, ATC Head Trainer US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team, Formerly Head of Sports Medicine at USOC
• Randy Ballard, ATC Assistant Trainer, University of Illinois Working With Track & Field and Volleyball
• Joe Przytula, ATC Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, and athletic trainer with Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth New Jersey USA.

Physical Education

• Greg Thompson, Elementary Physical Education Teacher Farmington Michigan, Currently Athletic Development and Age Group Head Coach, Livonia City Soccer Club

For more information and to apply for GAIN 2016 go to www.thegainnetwork.com don’t miss this opportunity for professional advancement.