Performance Summits
Twist Sport Performance Summit Series
Toronto, Ontario
Dates: October 24-25th, 2009 Pre-Summit: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 Summit: Sunday, October 25th, 2009 Location: Time: Pre-Summit Events: Schedule coming soon...
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Last years Summit took place in Ajax, Ontario and was full of energy and amazing delegates- THANK YOU!- Check out our photo library of the 2008 Ajax event, and a video testimonial.
This years event will be at Ryerson University, Toronto, ON and be full of high energy with a great line up of presenters, and brand new education! Check back soon for more details.
Presenters and Topics
Peter Twist- BPE, MPE, CSCS, TSCC-GOLD
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Peter Twist is the President & CEO of Twist Conditioning Inc. He coached in the National Hockey League for 11 years and is currently a consultant for several NHL players and agents. An exercise physiologist with a M.Sc and a specialization in Coaching Science, Twist has published over 400 papers, authored 10 books and 19 DVD’s on athlete development, while coaching over 700 professional athletes including league MVP’s Mark Messier (hockey), Justin Morneau (baseball) and Hakeem Olajuwon (basketball). A headline presenter at all major international sport and fitness conferences, including IDEA, NSCA, MultiTrax, FitPro, CanFitPro, ECA and the Australian Fitness Network, Peter was honored with the National Strength & Conditioning Association's 1998 Presidents Award and Can-Fit-Pro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year Award. |
Presentation Descriptions: Keynote Presentation: Building Champion Athletes and Winners in Life The sport conditioning industry is experiencing tremendous growth as youth to pro athletes search for better ways to improve performance. Though being fit is essential for sport success, training for fitness is distinctly different than training for sport. Join industry leader and pro coach Peter Twist for a revealing look inside training the world’s best athletes to learn how champion athletes are built to win in sport and life! Building Champion Athletes and Winners in Life The sport conditioning industry is experiencing tremendous growth as youth to pro athletes search for better ways to improve performance. Though being fit is essential for sport success, training for fitness is distinctly different than training for sport. Join industry leader and pro coach Peter Twist for a revealing look inside training the world’s best athletes to learn how champion athletes are built to win in sport and life. PART 1- LECTURE |
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Gerard recio- BSc., NSCA-CSCS, TSCC-GOLD
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He has coached a variety of athletes from hockey and basketball players, to snowboarders, skateboarders and motorcycle racers. Gerard enjoys coaching youth level competitors, as well as athletes at the professional ranks. Gerard is a BOSU Master Trainer, and a Twist Conditioning Master Coach, delivering lectures, workshops, seminars and Certifications Internationally. In his spare time, you can find Gerard snowboarding or downhill mountain biking up at Whistler or on one of the many mountains on the west coast.
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Presentation Description Deceptively Fast Game breaking plays come when you link strong multi directional movement patterns together with quick feet and explosive power. Every athlete can optimize their genetic potential if they progressively build speed, agility and quickness combined with deceleration and fast read – react skills to shift gears seamlessly and become “deceptively” fast. Learn the essentials of program design combined with various practical skills, drills and coaching cues to enhance the explosive performance attributes for athletes in many sports. PART 1- LECTURE |
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Douglas Brooks- MS, Exercise Physiologist, A.C.E TSCC-GOLD
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Douglas Brooks is the head physiologist/strength & conditioning coach for Mammoth Power Sports and in 2007, was inducted into the US National Fitness Hall of Fame. Coach Brooks is the author of six major texts and is a Twist Sr. Master Coach. Contact Douglas @ www.MovesIntFitness.com
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Presentation Description Strong and Powerful Execution of every sport skill requires a summation of force in an effortless sequence of movement to maximize both strength and power. Results are guaranteed when athletes focus all strength training workouts on gaining whole body muscle development. Strong and smart training unifies the body to harness strength gains for game success. Discover the methodology, exercises, coaching cues and loading principles used to build full spectrum strength and power to maximize sport success. PART 1- LECTURE |
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Schedule for the Summit Day: Sunday October 25th, 2009
| Time | Schedule |
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| 8:15-8:45 | Summit Check- In |
| 8:15am – 8 pm | Tradeshow |
| 9am-9:25 am | Welcoming Address by Pete |
| 9:30-10:15am | Lecture # 1 |
| 10:15-11am | Lecture # 2 |
| 15 minute Break | |
| 11:15- 12pm | Lecture # 3 |
| Lunch and Tradeshow | |
| 1-2:30 | GROUP-A Practical #1- Strength |
| 15 minute Break | |
| 2:45-4:15pm | GROUP-A Practical #1- Movement |
| 30 minute Break | |
| 4:45pm-6:15pm | GROUP-A Practical #1- Balance |
| 6:20-7:45 | Group Cool down and Stretch Q & A Session |
| Tradeshow Opportunity |
Local Accommodation
- Bond Place Hotel (0.2 km) - 65 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ph: 416-362-6061- $79/night, Mention Sport Performance Summit when booking (must book prior to September 24th, 2009)
- Delta Chelsea Hotel (0.3km)- 33 Gerard Street West, Toronto, Ph: 416-595-1975 $149/night (Free Upgrade to Deluxe Suite), mention Sport Performance Summit when booking (must book prior to September 23rd, 2009)
Registration Deadlines:
| Summit Registration | Deadline |
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| Early Registration - $149 | September 28th,, 2009 |
| Regular Registration- $179 | Sept 28th- October 12th, 2009 |
| Last Minute | October 12th-Oct 22, 2009 |
| Onsite | October 24th-25th, 2009 |
| Group Discount - 5 | until October 12th, 2009 |
| Group Discount - 10 | until October 12th, 2009 |
Registration Information
1. Online
2. Phone: Call (888) 214 – 4244 x 114 or Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm PST
3. Fax: Complete the registration form and Fax to 604-904-6558.
All faxed registration forms will be confirmed by email.
4. Mail: Complete the Registration Form and send it to:
Twist Conditioning Inc.
Unit #12 1225 East Keith Road,
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1J3














