May 29, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | 2167-2227 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
Join practitioners, researchers, and performance leaders for a focused event built around practical ideas, meaningful conversation, and real-world application in sport science.
As a relatively young field, sport science is characterized by significant variation in practical constraints across different environments, each presenting its own unique challenges. By coming together, members can share how they've addressed these challenges in their respective contexts, fostering growth, collaboration, and continued progress for the field as a whole. Our mission is to unite professionals from diverse areas of sport science to exchange ideas and collectively advance the field. Our vision is bridging applied science and real-world application through collaboration and shared learning.
Join 150-175 sport performance professionals from across the industry. Expected attendees include 60% professional and collegiate staff, 25% academic and research professionals, 10% students and emerging professionals, and 5% performance technology companies.
After years in the field, we noticed two gaps. First, there were pockets of sport scientists working in applied settings that were searching for others to connect with outside of those around them, but there was a lack of opportunities to bring sport scientists together. Second, there was the lack of a central entity facilitating these opportunities to connect and providing quality resources to facilitate the growth and development of applied sport science practitioners.
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Network and connect with fellow practitioners.
Optional early morning workout for attendees.
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Engaging activity and connection with other attendees and speakers exploring data infrastructure in high-performance sport.
Patrick Ward
Ernie Rimer
Interactive problem-solving session on organizational design and cross-disciplinary collaboration for effective performance environments.
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Engaging activity and connection with other attendees and speakers exploring training load and performance monitoring strategies across professional sports.
Interactive problem-solving session on strategic career transitions in sport science.
Free evening to explore the city on your own.
Recommended places to stay, grab coffee, and explore near Rice University.
Luxury boutique hotel in the Museum District, walking distance from Rice University. Known for its unique themed suites and rooftop pool.
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Brian Patterson Sports Performance Center
2167-2227 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
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