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We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Mark Stephens

Mark Stephens

Certified Leadership and Executive Coach, The Jon Gordon Companies, Inc.

Pat Tocci

Pat Tocci

Senior Director, NWCA

Andrea Yamamoto

Andrea Yamamoto

Member, Girls High School Development Committee

Jacque Davis

Jacque Davis

Director of Women's Programming, Beat the Streets Providence

Doug Kretzer

Doug Kretzer

Head Wrestling Coach, McPherson High School

Terry Steiner

Terry Steiner

Women's Wrestling Head Coach, USA Wrestling

Clarissa Chun

Clarissa Chun

Women's Wrestling Assistant Coach, USA Wrestling

Jessica Medina

Jessica Medina

Women's Developmental Coach, USA Wrestling

Dave Crowell

Dave Crowell

Head Wrestling Coach, Nazareth Area HS (PA)

Mike Hagerty

Mike Hagerty

Official, Big Ten

Chris Scarlata

Chris Scarlata

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Cornell University

Joe Savino

Joe Savino

Princeton President, WIBN

Joe Galante

Joe Galante

Men's Wrestling Head Coach, The College of New Jersey

Josh Moore

Josh Moore

Men's Wrestling Head Coach, Cleveland State University

Ed Rufrano

Ed Rufrano

Long Island President, WIBN

Dr. Steve Sanko

Dr. Steve Sanko

Western NY President, WIBN

Liv Gumble

Liv Gumble

Team Leader, USA Wrestling

Joe Patrovich

Joe Patrovich

Men's Wrestling Head Coach, Long Island University

Lori Ayres

Lori Ayres

Chairperson for Women's Council, USA Wrestling

Tony Ramos

Tony Ramos

Men's Wrestling Associate Head Coach, University of North Carolina

Joey Boyens

Joey Boyens

Certified Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, Ekin Nutrition

Tim Shiels

Tim Shiels

Coordinator of Officials, NCAA

Marty Hauck

Marty Hauck

Head Wrestling Coach, Rolla High School

Danny Struck

Danny Struck

Head Wrestling Coach, Jeffersonville High School

Lyndsey Beasley

Lyndsey Beasley

CPA, Greenleaf Health, Inc.

Sessions

Aaron Grossman: Living the Redwood Tree Culture

Aaron Grossman

Advocacy and Protocols for Your Program Regarding COVID-19

Rich Killingsworth Charlie Agozzino

Ashley Sword: Building a Sustainable Program for Women's College Programs

Ashley Sword

Becoming a Great Coach

Dan Gould Pat McNamara Sarah Doty

Catharine Rudio: Skin Infection Awareness and Best Practices

Catharine Rudio

Chris Campbell: 2020 NWCA Virtual Convention Keynote

Chris Campbell

Chris Scarlata: Getting Your Wrestlers Through the Grind of the Wrestling Season

Chris Scarlata

Christen Dierken: Motherhood in Coaching: Maintaining Work/Life Balance

Christen Dierken

Collegiate Opportunities and How Scholastic Coaches Can Navigate

Joe Norton Link Davis Kristie Davis

Dave Crowell: How a Better Culture Can Improve Your Team's Experience and Performance

Dave Crowell

Dave Crowell: Specific Needs of Fledgling High School Programs

Dave Crowell

Dave Crowell: Training Cycles & Practice Planning

Dave Crowell

Debbie Yow: 2020 NWCA Virtual Convention Keynote

Debbie Yow

Dr. Dan Gould: Getting and Keeping Young People Involved in Wrestling

Dan Gould

Dr. Dennis Johnson: Effective Strategies for Dealing With Kids With Behavioral Issues

Dennis Johnson

Dr. Dennis Johnson: Keeping Young Wrestlers Safe

Dennis Johnson

Dr. Dennis Johnson: Long-Term Athletic Development: Age-Appropriate Training and Competition Guidelines

Dennis Johnson

Dr. Harvey Rubin: Preparing for the Upcoming Season and COVID-19

Harvey Rubin

Effective Freestyle Practice Planning

Terry Steiner Clarissa Chun Jessica Medina

Elevating Marketing for Women's Collegiate Wrestling

Julia Salata Sally Roberts Alexis Porter Jason Bryant Andy Hamilton Lara Lay Gabby Lord-Klein

Elliot Hopkins: NFHS Rules Presentation

Elliot Hopkins

Erin Sparrold: Fueling the Female Wrestler

Erin Sparrold

Erin Sparrold: Fueling Your Wrestler - Helpful Nutrition Tools for Your Coaching Toolbox

Erin Sparrold

Erin Sparrold: How Nutrition Can Impact Your Wrestler

Erin Sparrold

Erin Sparrold: Women Are Not Small Men; Fueling Strategies for Female Wrestlers

Erin Sparrold