January 9-11, 2026 | Build Your Perfect Schedule
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Friday
January 9, 2026
Saturday
January 10, 2026
Sunday
January 11, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Boca V & VI
Well That Didn't Go As Planned: Sharing Epic Lessons Learned
Eva Solomon & Bruce Dunn
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Boca V & VI
Start Lines not Finish Lines - Developing Grass Roots Tri
Alena Croy
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Science Meets Coaching: Recent Research Informing Triathlon Performance
Jacob Caplin
Boca I & II
Triathlon Races for Kids - They Are Not Little Adults
Melissa Mearson
Boca III & IV
Natalie's Story and the Coaching Behind It
Michelle Lake
Boca V & VI
Why Sanctioning Matters, Why Risk Mitigation Starts with Proper Planning
Kathryn Murtagh
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
The Coach Athlete Relationship
TBD
Boca I & II
Metrics and Data in Swimming - Benefits to In person and Remote Coaching
FORM
Boca III & IV
Developing Camps and Clinics for Age Group Teams and Clubs
Chris Kaplanis
Boca V & VI
First Time Race Director Forum
TBD
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Caribbean I-VII
Welcome Reception
Network with fellow coaches, race directors, and industry partners
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Caribbean IV-VII
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Caribbean IV-VII
🌟 KEYNOTE: Rowdy Gaines 🌟
Olympic Gold Medalist & Swimming Legend
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Boca I & II
Coaching athletes through chronic illness and injury
Maria Simone
Boca III & IV
Heat and Altitude Training - How to Execute Correctly
Mark Sortino
Boca V & VI
Indoor Pool Triathlon Panel
TBD
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caribbean IV-VII
Nutrition Strategies: From Science to Practical Application
Dr. Daniel Moore (Addra Labs)
Boca I & II
Bringing First Timers into the Sport
Chris Navin & Pat Magee
Boca III & IV
Training Plan Design - Improved Efficiency and Detail
Training Peaks
Boca V & VI
Post-Race Analysis and Continuous Improvement Systems
Sean Ryan
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Boca I & II
Working with Neurodiverse Athletes: Beyond Traditional Coaching Approaches
Hector Torres
Boca III & IV
Beyond Retention: Connect, Inspire, Thrive
Jennifer Harrison & Elizabeth Waterstraat
Boca V & VI
From Snow Boots to Tri Suits - How We Built a Thriving Program in Alaska
Heather Heltzer
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
AI 101 for Race Directors, Coaches and Clubs
Burt Gammon & Alena Croy
Boca I & II
Youth & Junior Draft-Legal Racing from a Coach & Race Director
Michael Harlow
Boca III & IV
Start Lines not Finish Lines - Developing Grass Roots Tri
Alena Croy
Boca V & VI
Turn First-Timers into Lifers
Joe Fleenor & Faye Yates
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Youth Development: Building the Next Generation
Michael Harlow & TBD
Boca I & II
Access and Inclusion
Doc Golden
Boca III & IV
Beyond 140.6: Best practices for Ultra+ races
Maria Simone
Boca V & VI
Swimming Safety Protocols and Emergency Response
Brad Hildebrandt (ASSET)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Coffee Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Current Hot Topics in Triathlon
Jennifer Harrison (moderating) & TBD
Boca I & II
Lincoln Douglas Debate: Fundamental Training Concepts
Susan Sotir & Ian Murray
Boca III & IV
Narrative review of physiology, injury, and performance for female triathletes
Molly Balfe
Boca V & VI
Streamlining Race Operations with AI Tools
Burt Gammon & Alena Croy
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Business Roundtable: Scaling Your Coaching Practice
Jennifer Harrison, Training Peaks & TBD
Boca I & II
Full-spectrum training to support a durable run off the bike
Alison Freeman
Boca III & IV
Velocity Based Training for Coaches
Tim Crowley
Boca V & VI
Creating and Understanding Event Financial Statements
Craig Thompson
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Caribbean IV-VII
Training Peaks Special Session
Extended session with Training Peaks
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Caribbean IV-VII
Morning Run Session
Join us for a group run
Boca III & IV
Reset Your Movement, Elevate Your Performance
Jackie Miller
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Caribbean IV-VII
Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caribbean IV-VII
State of the Sport
USA Triathlon - Where we are, where we're going
Friday
January 9, 2026
Saturday
January 10, 2026
Sunday
January 11, 2026
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