Keep Her Playing: Female Athlete Conference
Unlock Your Potential:
Preventing ACL Injuries & Understanding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Join us for a comprehensive athletic conference for young female athletes, their coaches, parents, guardians and athletic directors.
Date
- Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time
- 8-8:30 am Registration
- 8:30 am-11:30 am Wave One: ACL testing and evaluations by Nutrition and Sports Psychology
- 11:30 am-12:00 pm Lunch
12-1:30 pm Speakers:
- Importance of TEAM: Nicole LaVette, APRN, Sports Medicine, Co-Director, Women’s Sports Health
- Concussion: Dr. Stephanie Alessi-Larosa, Director of Hartford HealthCare's Sports Neurology Program
- ACLs: Dr. Kristopher Ware, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
- Return to Play Patient Story: Dr. Robert Waskowitz, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
1:30 pm-4:30 pm Q&A Panel to follow talks:
- Wave Two: ACL testing and evaluations by Nutrition and Sports psychology providers
Location
University of Hartford
Athletics Complex
200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT
*Keynote speeches, educational content, and athlete testing will be on the University of Hartford campus.
Empower yourself with knowledge that can enhance your athletic performance and overall well-being. This conference designed to address the unique challenges faced by female athletes, coaches, and parents.
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What to Expect
- Expert Insights: Learn from leading sports medicine professionals and Dietitians about ACL injury prevention strategies and how to recognize and address Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
Featured Topics
- Understanding ACL Injuries: Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies
- RED-S: Recognizing the Signs and Optimizing Nutrition for Peak Performance
- Injury Prevention Screening: Assessing Strength, Stability, and Movement Patterns
- Combined Testing: Integrating Performance Metrics for Comprehensive Athlete Assessment
Interactive Testing
- Participate in Athlete Screening methods proven to reduce injuries, promote longevity and improve athletic performance. More importantly, have fun participating in an athlete combine! See how high you can jump, how fast you can run, and how much power and strength you can generate.
Who Should Attend
- Female athletes, 13-25 years old
- Coaches and Trainers
- Parents and Guardians (especially those below 18, if you want to participate in the testing)
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