“Comprehensive Integration: Building a Unified Approach for Collegiate Strength and Conditioni
This session will explore how strength and conditioning professionals can adopt comprehensive integration to meet the evolving challenges in collegiate athletics. With limited time and increasing pressure for productivity due to the transfer portal and athlete turnover, efficiency has become a priority. By leveraging interdisciplinary collaboration, coaches can ensure that athletes’ health and performance needs are fully supported. This approach, pioneered by the University of Louisville, emphasizes efficiency and innovation, making it applicable across all divisions. Attendees will gain insights into positioning their programs for collaboration, improving resource management, and enhancing their overall impact on athletes. Learn how to create sustainable, productive systems that adapt to the demands of today's collegiate environment.
Dr. Andreas Stamatis, a Clinical Associate Professor and Mental Performance Specialist at the University of Louisville, is a respected expert in mental toughness, athlete development, and performance psychology. With extensive experience in NCAA athletics, he has worked in both clinical and academic settings to bridge the gap between research and practice. Dr. Stamatis is an active member of the CSCCa Certification Board Written Exam Committee and frequently presents at the CSCCa national conference on strength and conditioning strategies to optimize mental and physical performance. His research focuses on evidence-based approaches that enhance resilience, mental health, and athletic performance, making impactful contributions to sports science and professional coaching education.
