Symposium Speakers

Dr. Andy Barr DPT is an established leader in the field of high-performance sport with over 20 years of experience working with elite professional sports teams and athletes. He is the founder of Quantum Performance, a sports medical and performance consultancy company, specializing in rehab, sports science, biomechanical analysis and utilizing state-of-the-art modalities to deliver data-driven insights that help athletes reduce injury risk and maximize performance.

A native of the UK, he started his career as a professional football (soccer) player with Luton Town F.C. but his career was cut short by injury. Driven by his passion to help other athletes avoid injury and maximize their performance potential, he studied for a Physiotherapy degree. In 2001, he began his medical career at Bolton Wanderers F.C. as the 1st team physiotherapist in one of the most pioneering sports science and medical interdisciplinary teams in the world. He played an integral part in the most successful team in the Bolton Wanderers’ history, achieving established Premier League status and consistently competing in European football.

Andy held roles with Southampton F.C. and Manchester City F.C. as the Head of Sports Medicine. In 2009, he was head hunted by the New York Knicks to serve the organization in an injury prevention and performance role. He was promoted to Director of Performance and Rehabilitation and was an integral part of the Knicks' success in 2013 when the team captured the NBA's Atlantic Division title, the most successful season for the Knicks in over 25 years. Andy also set up the Medical and Performance Department for New York City Football Club in the MLS and served as the Director of Medicine and Performance during their inaugural season.

After many years in a team environment, he decided he could have a greater impact in the health of more athletes by going out on his own and having the freedom to work with athletes from different teams and sports. Through his company Quantum Performance, he works with athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, EPL, UEFA, MLS, PGA and Olympics. Athletes travel to his high performance facility in LA for off-season work, biomechanical testing or for injury rehabilitation and he travels to athletes and teams when needed. Most recently he brought Kevin Durant back to his best after his recent achilles tendon injury. Andy also provides educational courses injury risk reduction and athletic performance development to sports organizations around the world. You can follow him on twitter and Instagram @andybarrPT.

Julien has been in the world of sports and tech for 10 years. He currently leads Upside a sports tech ecosystem bringing 7000 sports tech execs and teams together. He has also helped bring innovation and insights to many pro teams (NBA, MLS, NHL, NFL, MLB, European soccer, pro rugby, pro tennis...) over the last decade and has built an ecosystem between startups, teams/leagues and investors across the US, Europe and Asia. He also has experience building products at Google (Google Assistant/Home), Samsung, Zebra and various sports tech startups (Kenzen, etc..). He currently lives in New York.

Dr. Bill Burgos, a seasoned professional, has an impressive career spanning various sectors. He served as the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks, bringing his unique blend of 13 years of military (U.S. Army and Air Force combined) experience and over 15 years of collegiate and professional sports experience. 

Dr. Burgos holds two Masters of Science degrees, the first from Austin Peay State University in Exercise Science and the second from A.T. Still University in Human Movement. He also obtained his Doctorate in Health Science in Leadership and Organizational Behavior from A.T. Still University.

Dr. Burgos, a dedicated academic, not only imparts his knowledge as an adjunct professor at esteemed institutions like Mississippi State University and Austin Peay State University, but also serves on the Advisory Board for the Booz-Allen Tactical Leadership Council. This dual role underscores his commitment to both education and research, and his ongoing contribution to his field.

I am a seasoned professional with over 22 years of immersive experience in the world of sports, embracing roles both on the court as a player and on the sidelines as a coach. My journey includes an extensive 12-year involvement in the fitness industry, where I've honed my skills and expertise.

I am currently an Assistant Professor and the Kinesiology Chair at Concordia University Texas, where I leverage my rich background to inspire and educate the next generation of sports professionals.

My leadership journey is marked by excellence, dynamic interpersonal skills, and a profound ability to mentor. Serving as a former collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach for men's basketball, as well as holding significant roles such as Director of Athletic Development and Head Strength Coach in the National Basketball Association, I have seamlessly blended my competencies in coaching and exercise science.

My forte lies in crafting tailored training programs designed to elevate the strength and stamina of collegiate and professional athletes and educating those with my common aspiration. Beyond the court, I am deeply committed to the advancement of my career and a perpetual pursuit of knowledge. This commitment is underscored by my professional certifications, a Master of Science degree, and a Ph.D. in Health Science and Human Performance.

In essence, my passion for basketball, coupled with a dedication to the physical well-being and performance enhancement of athletes, defines my professional journey. I am driven by the philosophy that continuous learning and a relentless pursuit of excellence are the cornerstones of success in the ever-evolving landscape of life.

*I worked for the Spurs, Pelicans, Nuggets SMU, UCONN, and Vanderbilt in addition to being the Director of Applied Sports Science department for the University of Texas athletic department

Troy Morris is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in fitness, wellness and sports performance. A former NBA strength and conditioning coach and collegiate strength and conditioning coach, Troy combines his knowledge, experience from proactive and reactive environments to enhance the quality of movement through mindset, education and leadership.

Troy holds a Master of Science degree from Austin Peay State University in Exercise Science and several fitness and performance certifications. His commitment to education and research, Troy has spread his knowledge and experience by serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida. In addition, he has provided educational workshops for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Gunnar Peterson is a highly respected personal trainer based in Nashville. He has an impressive career spanning over 30 years in the fitness industry. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his unwavering commitment to advancing fitness techniques.

His training philosophy revolves around practical strength training methods that are applicable beyond the gym, catering to a diverse clientele that includes everyday individuals and professional athletes. Currently holding the esteemed position of Chief of Athletics for F45, Gunnar has meticulously crafted a resistance class that eagerly awaits members' participation. Before this role, he held the prestigious position of Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Los Angeles Lakers.

In an exclusive interview, Gunnar Peterson graciously shared valuable insights on training principles, common fitness mistakes, and the most sought-after physiques among his clients. His steadfast dedication to providing functional, real-world fitness solutions has not only firmly established his standing as an esteemed leader in the industry but also inspires confidence in his expertise.

Dr. Adam Petway is currently an Adjunct Professor in the Athlete Engineering Department at Mississippi State University. Previously, Petway served as The Director of Performance for the basketball programs at The University of Arkansas and University of Louisville.

He was the Director of Athletic Performance for the Washington Wizards. Prior to Washington, Petway served as the Lead Biomechanist for Strength & Conditioning at the Philadelphia 76ers. Petway earned his bachelor's degree in sports science and completed a Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in sport management. In 2021 he earned a doctorate in sports science from Universidad Catolica de Murcia. Petway also studied applied data science through MIT professional education.

His thesis research was focused on neuromuscular profiling and match-play demands in elite basketball populations and has been the corresponding author on several peer-reviewed publications related to these topics. Petway published the book Basketball Mechanics, which examines the physical attributes of the top performing basketball athletes in the game.

As of January 2024 started with Biocore LLC as part of the NFL Health and safety program. Last 6 years Paul has worked for Kinexon as their EVP of Sports Performance, consulting to teams, players and leagues with a focus on NBA, NFL, NHL and USTA. Currently working in the 14th season overseeing in-game data for the NBA while bringing similar expertise to the NFL, German sports leagues and USTA using the Kinexon platform and data science team. Previously Paul was the Director of Performance for STATS oversee seeing the NBA performance game data and 11 years with EXOS (formerly known as Athletes Performance) as their metabolic specialist running the energy system program and testing for all athletes.   

Paul also is an Advisor at Arizona State University focusing on product research and sport science education. He is a part of the USTA Sports Science Committee working on new technology, program design and assessment tools for developing players. He also sits on a number of performance companies’ boards since 1999 to get firsthand knowledge of upcoming products and technology in the sport performance industry.

2019 USOPC Service Provider of the Year

2023 Sports Business Journal / SportTechie list of “Power Players: Sports Technology.”

Dr. Gregg Steinberg is a professor of human performance at Austin Peay State University, near Nashville TN. Golf Digest ranked him as one of world’s greatest sports psychologist. Dr. Steinberg is a TEDx speaker and has spoken to many Fortune 100 businesses including Toyota, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Hughes International. He has coached many executives as well as been the mental game coach for many PGA and LPGA players including rookie of the year Brandt Snedeker, Chris Couch and Brian Gay  and he was the sports psychologist for the NCAA champion Florida Gator golf team.

He is the author of 4 books, the Washington Post bestseller Full Throttle, which illustrates performance psychology principles applied to business: Flying Lessons, which illustrates how to build mental and emotional toughness in children and Mentalrules for golf, which is a golf psychology book and his latest is Fall Up! Turn Adversity into your superpower. His work has appeared in the NY Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal. He has appeared on numerous Television shows including Dancing with the Stars to discuss mental toughness and was the sport psychology expert for Fox News during the 2008 Summer Olympics.

You can see more about him at www.DrGreggSteinberg.com