Objectives For This Workshop

• Understand the physiological and psychological impact of stress on athletic performance and overall well-being.
• Learn practical strategies to identify and manage stressors in training and daily life.
• Explore the Eastern medicine practice of Qigong and its application in stress reduction and performance enhancement.
• Gain insight into the neuroscience behind stress and its effects on behavior, cognition, and physical performance.
• Acquire knowledge of applied strength training principles to build physical resilience and enhance performance under stress.
• Develop skills in breath control techniques to regulate the nervous system and optimize athletic performance.
• Learn the importance of mobility and functional movement in stress management and long-term athletic health.
• Understand the relationship between stress, tension, and injury risk, and how to mitigate these factors through proper movement patterns.
• Explore actionable ways to integrate stress management techniques into daily training routines for sustained performance improvement.
• Enhance overall resilience and mental toughness through a holistic approach to stress management and physical training.

What to Expect From This One Day Workshop

• A blend of lecture-based learning, group discussion, and practical application (athletic wear is required– this is a movement based workshop)
• A deep understanding of the human stress response to help facilitate body regulation and performance optimization
• Actionable strategies to use within training sessions to manage stress, modify intensity, and pivot a session

Location:

• Old Bull Athletics Pinecrest: 8185 SW 117th Street, Pinecrest, FL 33156

Cost:

• Price: $200

Resilient Athlete Workshop 

15 min : Qigong (Qi Mobility + 1-6)

10 min : Introduction

1. Massage Therapist/Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach
2. Current Influences:

• • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Martial Arts
  • Neuroscience
  • Myofascia Anatomy and Biomechanics
  • Sports Performance
  • Psychology
  • Rehab
  • Parenthood

60 min : Stress Foundation

• What is resilience ?
• What is stress and its role on behavior and performance
  • Stress & the brain : Regulating the control center
  • Stress and the Body
  • Stress and Disease
  • Stress and Pain
  • Your Stress Cup
  • Exceeding Threshold
• Building Resilience via Strength Training” Taking back Control of the MIND (SOFTWARE)
  • River of Wellbeing
  • Taoism: The Tao
  • Buddhism: The Middle Way
  • Brain State Model in Training: RESET-RECOVER-RELOAD
  • Breathing Science and Application
• Building Resilience via Strength Training : Taking back control of the BODY (HARDWARE)
  • Mobility: Common restrictions and areas of opportunity
  • Fascia and Connective tissue role in health and performance
  • Mobility: Priming Performance
  • Mobility: Joint Capacity & Tissue Elasticity

45 min: Coaching Breath and Mobility

• Breath Assessment
• Recovery Breathing VS Tactical Breathing in Training
• Mobility Assessment and Training

15 min : Qigong ( 7-12 )

60 min: Building Resilience via Strength Training : Taking back control of the BODY (HARDWARE) cont.

• Stress and Tension : Your Adaptation Allies
  • Tension for Tensegrity :  Stability, Force Absorption, & Power
  • Harnessing Stress
  • Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning
  • Processing Pain and Moving the Needle
  • T.E.D Compass : Your internal gauge
    • Underuse, Misuse, Overuse
    • Meditate in motion approach

45 min: Coaching Irradiation and Intention

• Movement Primers and Prep
• Movement Regression-Progression

60 min: Application

1. 15 min Warm Up
2. 30 min Training and Application
3. 15 min  Mobility and breathwork

10 min: Wrap up and Q&A