The Western Bulldogs, in partnership with Revel Saunas and Alphafit, are proud to unveil an experienced and dynamic lineup of keynote speakers for next month’s Athletic Performance Summit.
Former Carlton and Hawthorn Director of High Performance Andrew Russell headlines the group of keynote speakers, bringing decades of elite-level experience to this year’s event.
He will be joined by globally renowned performance coach and author of best-selling book Conscious Coaching Brett Bartholomew, an expert in human behaviour leadership and communication.
AFLW Bulldogs Strength and Conditioning Coach and researcher Hannah Moore and return to play re-conditioning specialist Simon Harries have also been confirmed, in what promises to be an unmissable day for those working in sport and athlete development.
Returning to Mission Whitten Oval for a second consecutive year, the 2025 Athletic Performance Summit (APS) continues to grow.
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Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this premier one-day conference is built for strength and conditioning and fitness professionals, rehab practitioners, and/or performance coaches who are striving to make a bigger impact in their roles.
Attendees can not only expect world-class keynote presentations but can also expect to learn from real-world case studies, participate in live demonstrations and enjoy enhanced networking opportunities - all hosted in the Bulldogs’ redeveloped events space, Western Grounds on Friday 22 August.
Key themes across the day include:
- Framework for return-to-play programming
- The art of coaching: leadership and communication strategies
- Female athlete health and performance
- Coaching insights across rehab and performance settings
The APS builds on the Bulldogs’ ongoing commitment to coaching education and athlete development, complementing the Club’s postgraduate initiative with Victoria University and broader game development strategy.
The Club would also like to acknowledge Lumin Sports, VALD and LifeBioscience for their support in delivering this summit.
2025 Athletic Performance Summit
Friday 22 August, 8:30am – 5pm AEST
Western Grounds, Mission Whitten Oval
Tickets starting from just $295 (early bird discount). Get in quick and purchase today!
For more information about the summit or to learn more about the keynote speakers, please click here.
