Puerto Rico Sports Performance Summit 2025

BUILD:

Get detailed advice from sports performance experts on building holistic approaches into your programs for athlete rehab and performance.

GROW:

The best sports performance professionals put their athletes first. Hear from leading experts on how to deliver cutting-edge programs to increase performance and minimize injuries.

CONNECT:

Connect with leading experts from collegiate sports, professional sports and performance clinics. All in one day!

All presentations will be in English

For In-Person attendees - Any dietary restriction should be emailed to [email protected]

Info: Breakfast is included with every in-person ticket.

Info: A former physical therapist for the Minnesota Twins (MLB), Dr. Dennis Colón will explore the evolution of interval throwing programs, examining their origins, current best practices, and future innovations. Designed for athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals, this session delves into the scientific foundations of interval throwing, its application in injury prevention and performance optimization, and how advancements in technology and research are shaping the next generation of these programs. Attendees will gain insights into the successes and limitations of traditional methods, the role of individualized programming, and the integration of data-driven tools to enhance outcomes for athletes at all levels.

Info: A residency trained sports physical therapist, Dr. Sam Curbelo will focus on foot and ankle rehab for high level athletes with specifics thrown in regarding artistic athletes such as dancers. With the frequency of foot and ankle injuries being so common, understanding mechanism of injury, needs of rehab, strength and conditioning principles, return to sport testing and demands of the sport are extremely important. This lecture will be a comprehensive review of these topics.

Info: A residency trained sports physical therapist, Dr. Victor Lugo will focus on returning to sport after an ACL injury which is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach to optimize outcomes and minimize reinjury risk. This presentation will cover objective assessment tools, including knee peak force strength testing and force plate data, to evaluate neuromuscular control and readiness. We will explore criteria-based progression models that integrate strength, biomechanics, and psychological factors, along with case studies to refine clinical decision-making. Additionally, the session will highlight interprofessional communication strategies to ensure seamless collaboration between physical therapists, strength coaches, and sports medicine professionals for a successful RTS transition.

Info: From Cornell University to Boston University and now Duke University, Kerrin Meseck will discuss the risk factors and health consequences of eating disorders in athletes, including sport-specific pressures, weight-class requirements, and energy availability concerns. The session will explore the spectrum of disordered eating behaviors and how sport environments may normalize harmful nutritional practices. Emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach, it will highlight the roles of sports dietitians, physicians, mental health professionals, coaches, and strength staff. Case studies will illustrate best practices for screening, intervention, and athlete support to promote health, performance, and recovery.

Info: Lunch is included with every in-person ticket.

Info: This presentation will cover the performance assessment process used when onboarding athletes, utilizing force plates (Force Decks) and the 1080 Sprint system to evaluate neuromuscular function, sprint mechanics, and force production. Based on assessment results, athletes are categorized into specific training groups ("buckets") to address their strengths and weaknesses. The session will also explore how these data-driven insights guide individualized training strategies to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on implementing assessment-driven programming for athletic development.

Info: This presentation will discuss how the Yale University strength staff applied principles from "Optimizing Strength Training: Designing Non-Linear Periodized Workouts" by Dr. Kraemer and Steven Fleck to develop daily lifting protocols based on jump performance. It will explore how real-time jump data is used to assess neuromuscular readiness and adjust training loads, optimizing strength gains while managing fatigue.

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