Los Angeles Dodgers Strength & Conditioning Symposium
Presented by GatoradeJoin us for the Strength & Conditioning Symposium series presented by Gatorade with supporting partner Therabody!
The Dodgers 2021 Strength & Conditioning Symposium series features two main events ā a virtual Symposium and an in-person event December 4th-5th, 2021.
Event Information
The Los Angeles Dodgers are excited to host two Strength and Conditioning Symposium events presented by Gatorade with supporting partner Therabody. The first will be a virtual event with instruction from the staff that trains the 2020 World Series champions and the minds behind the performance analytics company BreakAway Data. The Virtual Symposium features a keynote by former Dodger, Chase Utley. The second event will be an in-person Strength and Conditioning Symposium at Dodger Stadium, with a blend of academic, classroom-style presentation, as well as practical application, in the home weight room, batting cage and on the field.
Led by Director of Player Performance, Brandon McDaniel, his staff, and the staff of BreakAway Data, the Dodgers Strength and Conditioning Symposium series is open to any practitioner that is looking for NSCA CEU's and to learn about how the Dodgers Philosophy of Athletic Development has helped identify, train and continue to develop the physical aspects needed to perform at the highest level of baseball over a sustained period of time.
Virtual Symposium
The Virtual Symposium contains 6 hours of content developed and presented by the Dodgersā Performance Science team and the staff of BreakAway Data, with a mix of instructional presentations and practical demonstrations. The event features a Q&A and a keynote address by Chase Utley. It provides introductions to the Dodgers Philosophy of Athletic Development and the key pillars of BreakAway Data.
What is Included
- Fundamental Movement
- Strength and Power
- Speed and Movement
- Transferring to the Field
- NSCA CEUās
- A keynote by Chase Utley
Purchase the recording of the Virtual Symposium
$75
The Virtual Symposium will be available for purchase again soon.
Dodger Stadium Symposium
The in-person Symposium event will give a deep dive into how the Dodgers use movement analysis, technology, performance and skill metrics to develop athletes from the age of 16 in Latin America all the way up to how they train their professional team for the grueling demands on a major league season. All of the material will transfer over to how to train high school, college or professional baseball players.
There will be a blend of an academic setting in the classroom, as well as a practical setting, in the home weight room, batting cage, bullpen, and on the field.
Please dress appropriately for the practical settings. Athletic clothing will be preferred.
What to Expect:
- Diagnostics
- Interventions
- Orientation/Breathing/Soft Tissue
- Mobility and Stability Training
- Fundamental Movement
- Mental Performance
- Strength and Power
- Workload and Recovery
- Athlete Data
- Showcase of Vendors
- NSCA CEUās
- Dodgers Gift Bag
As an added bonus, anyone who purchases the in-person event will gain access to the Virtual Symposium!
December 4-5, 2021
8AM-6PM
$500
Proof of Vaccination
In accordance with the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, all attendees of the Symposium who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to entering the event. An attendee will be considered to be fully vaccinated if at least two weeks have passed since the attendee received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Individuals with a medical condition or restriction, or who have a sincerely held religious belief, may be entitled to an exemption from the requirement of providing proof of vaccination. Please contact us if you would like to request an exemption. If we determine that you have met the requirements for an exemption, you will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours of the start time of the Symposium in order to attend the event.
Can't attend the event in-person but still want to watch live? Use code ZOOM21 to access the live stream ticket.
STUDENTS: (Email copy of your transcript to [email protected] to access student rate for the in-person event)
Presenters
Agenda
2021 Theme: Next Gen Performance Specialists
Day 1
1. Welcome ā Brandon McDaniel
2. Player Path
3. Evolution of S&C in Baseball - Translation to On-field ā Brandon McDaniel
4. Holistic Athlete ā Josh Heenan
LUNCH
5. S&Cās Next Gen Panel ā Travis Smith, Carl Kochan, Josh Heenan, Tim Caron
6. Breakout Rotations
- VBT ā Brandon Golden
- Mobility ā Eric Yavarone
- Breathwork ā Travis Smith
- Speed/COD ā Brian Stoneberg
7. Closing + Q&A ā Brandon McDaniel
Day 2
1. Welcome ā Brandon McDaniel
2. Athlete Data
- Athlete data literacy ā Dave Anderson
- Using data to make informed decisions ā Eric Yavarone
- Group Q&A
3. Implementing Data in Pitching
- How to distill meaningful data for pitchers/coaches ā Tyler Duncan
- Utilizing technical biomechanics info in coaching ā Rob Hill
- Transferring this data and pitching context into the weight room ā Brian Stoneberg
- Group Q&A
LUNCH
4. Breakout Rotations
- StrongMind/MenteFuerte ā AJ Lalonde, Leo Ruiz
- Nutrition ā Tyrone Hall, Kristin DeCesare
- Soft tissue ā Thomas Albert
5. Closing ā Brandon McDaniel
- Whatās on the forefront - Coaching, data, tech
Health & Safety (as of November 8, 2021)
Proof of Vaccination
In accordance with the City of Los Angeles Ordinance effective November 8, 2021, all attendees who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine will be required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to entering the event. An attendee will be considered eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine if the attendee is a person for whom a COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use by the FDA, including by way of an emergency use authorization, or, in the case of a foreign visitor or traveler, a person for whom a COVID-19 vaccine is authorized by the WHO. An attendee will be considered to be fully vaccinated if at least two weeks have passed since the attendee received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
- The following are acceptable forms of proof of full vaccination: the attendee's COVID-19 vaccination card; OR a photo of both sides of the attendee's vaccination card as a separate document or stored on the attendee's phone or electronic device; OR documentation of the attendee's full vaccination status from a licensed healthcare provider; OR the attendee's personal digital COVID-19 vaccine record issued by the State of California or similar documentation issued by an applicable governmental or private entity. Vaccination cards/records must clearly show the name of the vaccinated attendee, type of COVID-19 vaccine administered, and date(s) of each dose administered. In addition, for all attendees over the age of 18, Dodger Stadium personnel are required to cross-check the attendee's proof of vaccination against their photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification are driver's license, passport, government issued identification card, and school or work identification card.
An attendee may be exempt from the vaccination requirement of the Ordinance if they are entitled under applicable law to a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or restriction or a sincerely held religious belief. Please contact us immediately if you are requesting an exemption, as we will need to collect required documentation. If we determine that an attendee has met the requirements for an exemption, they will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours of the start time of the event in order to attend the event.
Face Coverings
In accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) order titled Responding Together at Work and in the Community (updated September 28, 2021), all individuals ages two and older, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask or an appropriate face covering at all times at Dodger Stadium, except when actively eating or drinking. As defined by the LACDPH order, actively eating or drinking is the limited time during which the mask can be removed briefly to eat or drink, after which it must be immediately put back on.