Health and Performance Summit

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Join leading coaches, clinicians, and performance professionals for a one-day, applied learning experience at Austin Peay’s Health and Performance Summit. Hear from experts shaping sport and tactical performance, connect with peers, and walk away with strategies you can use immediately. Hosted in our new Health Professions Building, this inaugural event brings together a focused community ready to push the field forward. Spots are limited—secure your registration today.

08/21

Early-Bird Rate Ends

Secure the $150 specialty rate before registration increases to $200 on August 22.

FIVE

Expert-Led Sessions

From injury prevention to military preparedness, join an impactful day of high-performance insight.

THREE

Sponsorship Options

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Speaker Highlights

Chris Dunaway

International Director of Athleticism & Performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers and former strength coach across the Orioles, Pirates, and Dodgers organizations. Expert in evidence-based performance programming, sports nutrition, and performance scouting with experience spanning professional and collegiate baseball.

Dr. Andy Barr

Physical therapist and performance expert with 25+ years in elite sport, including NBA and Premier League. Founder of Quantum Movement, specializing in biomechanics and return-to-play optimization.

Paul Robbins

16th-season NBA performance data specialist and founder of VIP Data. Expert in metabolic testing, sports biometrics, and applied sport technology with experience across the NBA, NFL, NHL, USTA, and Navy SEALs.

Ryan Metzger

Collegiate strength and conditioning coach and founder of AXIS Strength and Conditioning. Expert in performance programming, athlete monitoring, and sport science with experience across Power Five athletics and competitive Olympic weightlifting.

Sgt. Spencer Posey

Military & Human Performance Lead for Garmin Health and founder/CEO of Denali Fitness and Nutrition. Expert in wearable analytics, readiness metrics, and human performance optimization with military, healthcare, and private-sector experience.

Dr. Seth Haselhuhn

Cognitive performance coach with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and owner of Caliber Development Group. Ph.D. and expert in mental performance, decision-making under pressure, and applied sport psychology with military and tactical population experience.

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Join Us

If you care about performance, you belong at this event. Real-world insight, proven methods, and a community that takes the work seriously.

Registration

Pricing

Early-bird pricing ends August 21, 2026.

Summit registration pricing by attendee type
Registration Type	Early Bird thru Aug. 21, 2026	Regular
Professional	$150	$200
Student	$100	$150
Military / First Responder	$150	$175

Continuing Education

Earn CEUs at the Summit

Attendees are eligible for continuing education credit through the NSCA and CSCCa.

2 CSCCa Credits

0.4 NSCA Category A CEU

Exhibiting Sponsors

DoubleTree by Hilton

$124.53

Per Night

Lodging

Stay Nearby

A special nightly rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview, just blocks from the Austin Peay campus.

Book Your Stay

Full Day Agenda

Event Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 Registration

Check-In & Badge Pickup

Parking information sent to attendees after registration.

9:00 - 9:15 Welcome

Welcome Address & Opening Remarks

Dr. Tim Leszczak

9:15 – 10:00 Keynote

Creative Solutions to Help Improve Performance Outcomes

Chris Dunaway, former MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach

10:15 – 11:00 Session I

Injury Prevention/Reduction: From Battlefield to Playing Field

Dr. Andy Barr

Common Approaches to Injury Prevention

11:15 – 12:00 Session II

The Science Behind Athletic Excellence: Training and Recovery Innovations

Paul Robbins

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch

Presenting Sponsor Presentation

1:15 – 2:00 Session III

How to Coach and Teach Olympic Lifting in a Large Setting

Ryan Metzger

2:15 – 3:00 Session IV

Synergies Between Athletic Excellence and Military Preparedness

Sgt. Spencer Posey

3:15 – 4:00 Session V

Mental Performance in Action: Strategies for Training, Competition, and Rehabilitation

Dr. Seth Haselhuhn

4:00 – 4:30 Closing

Closing Remarks, Networking & Conference Conclusion

Dr. Bill Burgos