2025 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
2025 3-DAY FUNCTIONAL TRAINING SUMMIT
Thursday Schedule 1:00 – 5:30
Registration
Your choice of two lectures, two hands-on sessions or a Q&A session every 90 minutes To register and get more information, call Perform Better toll-free at 800-556-7464 or visit performbetter.com/seminars August 14-16th, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI Rhode Island Convention Center
Chris Braden — Systems, Service, and Success: Building a Fitness Business Through Intentionality (Lecture Only)
2:00 – 3:15 3:30 – 4:45 5:00 – 6:15
Pete Dupuis — Mastering Client Acquisition: Proven Sales Strategies for Sustainable Growth Using Behavioral Science (Lecture Only)
Vincent Gabriele — 5 Ways To Get More Small Group Personal Training Clients in 2025 (Lecture Only)
Friday Schedule TIME
LECTURE ROOM 1
LECTURE ROOM 2
HANDS-ON ROOM 1 HANDS-ON ROOM 2 Q & A ROOM
Registration
7:15 – 4:00
THE CONCEPT Perform Better’s Functional Training Summit is designed to provide trainers, coaches and therapists with a combination of lectures and hands-on learning experi- ences with many of the top professionals in the industry. THE FORMAT Attendees will have a choice of two lectures, two hands-on sessions or a Q&A session every 90 minutes. Sign-up for each presentation is not required; however, space may be limited for select hands-on sessions. THE STAFF The presenters will include many of the most respected names in training, conditioning and rehabilitation. PLUS • Friday night complimentary social • Networking opportunities with presenters & attendees THE ACCOMMODATIONS & THE LONG BEACH AREA Rhode Island has something for everyone. From Newport mansions to the dynamic capital of Providence, there is plenty to see and do in the Ocean State. It’s home to beautiful beaches, historic places, great shopping and fine dining, all within a few minutes of your hotel.
Gray Cook Simplifying Low Back and Neck Pain: A Strategy of Calibration vs. Correction
Mary Kate Feit Creating Opportunities for Individualization within a Group Training Session
Bill Parisi Anatomy of Speed - High Level Speed Training Made Simple (Hands-On Only)
Corey Smallwood AI Creates It. You Coach It (Hands-On Only)
Vincent Gabriele Chris Braden Pete Dupuis
8:15 – 9:30
Michael Boyle Program Design for Personal Trainers
Brian Nguyen Radiant Renewal: Using Life’s Challenges to Ignite Authentic Fitness Transformation (Lecture Only) Ian Jeffreys Building Tomorrow’s Athletes – Real World Application of Athletic Development
Todd Durkin Coaching Greatness (Hands-On Only)
Kerry Taylor Get Moving with Kettlebells (Hands-On Only)
Gray Cook Bill Parisi Mary Kate Feit
9:45 – 11:00
Todd Wright The Foot 101
Gray Cook Simplifying Low Back and Neck Pain: A Strategy of Calibration vs. Correction
Mary Kate Feit Creating Opportunities for Individualization within a Group Training Session
Michael Boyle Brian Nguyen Corey Smallwood
11:15- 12:30
Lunch On Your Own
12:30 – 1:45
Don Saladino Improving Fat Loss and Body Composition
Rocky Snyder Stability from the Ground Up
Michael Boyle Program Design for Personal Trainers
Brian Nguyen Bend, Bounce, Breathe, and Balance: The Playful Path to Authentic Transformation (Hands-On Only) Ian Jeffreys Building Tomorrow’s Athletes – Real World Application of Athletic Development
Ian Jeffreys Kerry Taylor
1:45 – 3:00
Todd Durkin Coaching Greatness—Top “10” Traits of the Greats (Lecture Only)
Mark Fisher Fitness Business Lessons from Operating and Selling a Multi-Million Dollar Gym (Lecture Only) Corey Smallwood AI - Your Most Productive Employee Ever (Lecture Only)
Todd Wright The Foot 101
Don Saladino Rocky Snyder
3:15 – 4:30
Bill Parisi Learn to Grow Your Network & Grow Your Net Worth (Lecture Only)
Don Saladino Improving Fat Loss and Body Composition
Rocky Snyder Stability from the Ground Up
Mark Fisher Todd Wright Todd Durkin
4:45 – 6:00
HOTEL RESERVATIONS Omni Providence Hotel One West Exchange St, Providence, RI 02903 401-598-8000
Social
6:00 – 8:00
Saturday Schedule 8:00 – 9:15 Josh Henkin
Reserve by July 19, 2025, and receive the special rate of $209/single or double per night when you mention the Perform Better Summit. Reserve early! Room blocks are limited.
Brandon Marcello Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths About Training
Martin Rooney Ignite the SPARK: How to De- liver A High-Energy Training Experience (Hands-On Only)
Kevin Carr Cardiovascular Conditioning: From Heart Health to Performance
Why Corrective Exercise Doesn’t Work: Practical Pain Solutions
Charlie Weingroff Cracking the Code of Lower Back Function: Enhancing Performance and Managing Pain Alwyn Cosgrove Mastering Small Group Training: Programming Strategies for Success
Adam Feit Unlocking Advanced Strength and Power: Proven Training Methods for Maximizing Results
Rachel Cosgrove How To Become The Author- ity Expert in Your Community For Women Over 40
Colin Mcgarty The Ultimate Beginner’s
Brandon Marcello Martin Rooney Josh Henkin
9:30 – 10:45
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! $ 289 6 weeks Prior to Summit Save $100
Boxing Seminar (Hands-On Only)
Natalie Kollars How to Be a Chameleon
Josh Henkin Why Corrective Exercise Doesn’t Work: Practical Pain Solutions
Brandon Marcello Myths, Misconceptions, and Truths About Training
Charlie Weingroff Rachel Cosgrove Adam Feit
11:00 -12:15
Rhode Island Convention Center
Lunch On Your Own
12:15 – 1:30
Rachel Cosgrove How To Become The Author- ity Expert in Your Community For Women Over 40
Kevin Carr Cardiovascular Conditioning: From Heart Health to Performance
Charlie Weingroff Cracking the Code of Lower Back Function: Enhancing Performance and Managing Pain Alwyn Cosgrove Mastering Small Group Training: Programming Strategies for Success
Natalie Kollars How to Be a Chameleon
Alwyn Cosgrove Colin Mcgarty Chase Kough
1:30 – 2:45
Martin Rooney Future-Proof Your Fitness Career: 5 Essential Coaching Skills for Tomorrow’s Trainer (Lecture Only)
Chase Kough The Greatest of All Time Mind (Lecture Only)
Adam Feit Unlocking Advanced Strength and Power: Proven Training Methods for Maximizing Results
Natalie Kollars Kevin Carr
3:00 – 4:15
***** Speakers Subject to Change*****
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For information or to register, call toll-free 800-556-7464 or visit performbetter.com/seminars
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