GAIN is a community of professionals eager to learn and willing to share ideas and information. GAIN is not about more exercises, sets, reps and training methods it is about passionate people who pursue excellence with honesty, integrity and respect to make a difference in the lives of the people we coach and teach. This is the tenth year of GAIN; it started 2007 with twelve attendees and four instructors and has grown to sixty attendees from all over the world and fifteen faculty.
Who attends?
GAIN is open to Strength & Conditioning/Athletic Development coaches, Sport Coaches, Physical Therapists, ATC’s, Chiropractors, Doctors and Physical Education teachers. Those who attend are professionals seeking career advancement & renewal through a networking experience and who are interested in getting out of their comfort zone.
When is GAIN?
June 13 to June 17, 2017
Where is GAIN?
It is held on the campus of Rice University in Houston Texas.
How much does GAIN cost?
Tuition is $1875. This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, and lodging at Rice University.
Where can I learn more about GAIN?
Go to www.thegainnetwork.com/ or call 941-378-1778. You can also email Vern Gambetta at [email protected]
How do I apply?
Go to http://tinyurl.com/hz9l5o9 to apply, submit your application now, enrollment is limited. We will let you know within ten days if you are accepted.
Why do I have to apply? Can’t I just sign up?
Having people apply is part of what makes GAIN special. It would be easier to make it open for anyone to enroll, but that is not what GAIN is about. We are looking for people who are wiling to share and challenge themselves and others to grow professionally. The people in the network with you are as important (maybe even more important) than the faculty experts. The connections and inspiration you get from those around you have a significant impact on the experience.
Who are the faculty?
We have a faculty with a tremendous breadth of experiences and 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.
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
Michael Joyner MD, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He has done extensive work in Physiology of Elite Athletes. Elite athletic performances are experiments in nature on the limits of human physiology. Dr. Joyner uses data from real-world competitions to understand the limits of human physiology.
Athletic Development
John Pryor, Former conditioning coach Japan Rugby, now the conditioning coach for Suntory Rugby and Brumbies in Super Rugby
Jim Radcliffe, Head S&C Coach University of Oregon, a pioneer and a true master of the profession.
Martin Bingisser, HMMR Media, Swiss National Hammer Throw Coach
Nick Garcia, Athletic Development Coach & Assistant Track Coach, Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, Californi
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
Steve Myrland, District Performance Coach for Athletics, District Wellness Director Middleton Wisconsin School District
How does the network work?
The GAIN annual meeting is the beginning. Participants have access to a secure website that offers access to an online forum and library including video of past GAIN Annual Meetings. In addition GAIN members are eligible to come back each year at a reduced rate.
GAIN 2017 Theme
Making connections to foster meaningful change and innovation.
GAIN Mission
To focus on the possibilities for enhancing human movement with no limits or limitations and emphasize connections and links between all disciplines in the same manner we emphasize connections and linkages in the body.
GAIN Goals
Provide a career defining educational experience for all involved
Define the field of Athletic Development
Reinforce the concepts that:
Training = Testing and Testing = Training
Training = Rehab and Rehab = Training