HAMILTON – McMaster Performance is hosting its fifth annual Performance & Wellness Workshop on Sunday, May 24th, 2026.
Led jointly by the Department of Kinesiology and McMaster Performance, the McMaster Performance & Wellness Workshop is a collaborative event aimed at uniting professionals across various disciplines focused on high performance sport and wellness. The one-day event caters to individuals interested in rehabilitation, sport performance, fitness, coaching, biomechanics, nutrition, and wellness.
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The objectives are to:
- Bring people together across disciplines: From coaches and trainers to researchers and athletes, sharing ideas and building meaningful connections in the performance and wellness space.
- Provide practical learning opportunities: Hands-on sessions, expert talks, and real-world insights that participants can apply in their own work or training.
- Showcase the work and expertise: Hear from professionals and researchers who are advancing performance, recovery, and well-being in sport, health, and fitness.
Schedule
- 8-8:45 | Women's Only Breakfast Presented by Alena Luciani & Mary Adarkwa - Bridging the gap: Practical Strategies for Aspiring Strength & Conditioning Professionals
- 8-8:45am | Registration & Check-in
- 9:00am | Keynote Speaker with Dr. Matt Jordan - Data Driven Return to Performance Decision Making After ACL Injury
- 10:00am | Katie Mitchell - Retraining the Athlete Brain for Return to Performance after Concussion
- 10:45am | Break
- 11:00am | Movement Practical-
- Turf Space: Marcellus Bowman - Applied Plyometrics for Speed and Change of Direction
- HPA: Dave Granito - Force Plate Monitoring Metrics
- 12:00pm | Career Opportunities & Pathways presented by The Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association
- 1:00pm | Lunch Provided
- 2:00pm | Movement Practical (3 x 30min Station Rotation)
- Michael Silvestri and Shauna Forsyth - The Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association & The CSCP
- Gary McGrath - The Warm-up: Monitoring movement, maximizing intent
- 3:30pm | Carly Fennell - Building a Data Ecosystem to Support Player Health and Innovation at the NFL
- 4:15pm | Break
- 4:30pm | Mariana Gonzalez Moreno - Sport Science at AFC Toronto - Maximising Warm-ups in Team Sports
- 5:15pm | Closing Remarks
Tickets
- Until May 1
- Professional/Adult $85
- Student $40
- After May 1
- Professional/Adult $120
- Student $50
Performance & Wellness Workshop location
High Performance Area Building
(Google Maps)
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W
Hamilton, ON - L8S 2L8
(HPA accessible from Forsyth Ave. N)
McMaster University's Affordable Accommodations
- Book now
- Guests can stay any number of nights in a variety of room styles
- Accessible suites and rooms are available in all buildings, please email reserve@mcmaster.ca for more details.
- Stay on our beautiful campus with easy access to downtown and main attractions
- Enjoy central air conditioning
- Rest easy in our secure residence facilities
- One of the best hotel deals in Hamilton
- 24/7 Guest Service Centres take care of your needs
- Free Wi-Fi keeps you connected
Single Room with Ensuite Washroom (1 double bed) - $90/night
Double Room with Ensuite Washroom (2 double beds) - $143/night
For questions, reach out to
performance@mcmaster.ca
