2025 Speakers
The currently committed speakers are listed below in alphabetical order. Due to the chaotic schedules of elite soccer, speakers are subject to change even up to the last minute.
Organizers
Program Chair
Nicole Surdyka, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist and Performance Scientist
NCAA/NWSL/MLS Consultant
Conference Director
Erik Meira, PT, DPT
Director
The Science PT
Speakers
Scott Armistead, MS, ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer
Seattle Sounders FC
Rich Bennett, MS, ATC, LAT
Associate Athletics Director/Sport Performance Wellness
Colorado College Tigers
Marie Boo, PT, DPT, SCS, CPSS, CSCS
Physical Therapist/Senior Rehab Coordinator
San Jose Earthquakes
Joscelyn Shumate Bourne, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Angel City FC
Mauricio Elizondo, DPT, ATC
Director Sports Medicine
Austin FC
Cloe Klaus, MSc, LAT, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Women’s Soccer
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Drew Lukes, PT, DPT
Senior Physical Therapist/Head of Sports Science
Women’s Soccer
Duke Blue Devils
Carol Mack, PT, DPT
Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics Lab Coordinator
John Carroll University
Eric Marchek, PT, MPT
Director of Medical
Washington Spirit
Cory Price, PT, DPT
Director of Medical & Performance
Orlando Pride
Brandi Schwane, MS ATC, LAT
Athletic Trainer
Women’s Soccer
Carolina Tar Heels
