Key Takeaways
- The USA Triathlon Endurance Exchange conference is set to take place from January 9-11 in Orlando, Florida, bringing together endurance sports professionals, coaches, race directors, club leaders, athletes, and industry partners.
- The conference features a keynote speech from three-time Olympic medalist Rowdy Gaines, a presentation from world-renowned elite endurance coach Dan Lorang, and USA Triathlon’s annual State of the Sport presentation.
- The conference offers engaging educational sessions, networking opportunities, and professional development, with a focus on coaching methodology, training science, athlete development, and high-performance teams.
- The event will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando, a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Resort, providing a unique and resort-style environment for attendees to recharge and focus on professional growth.
- Registration is still open, and coaches and race directors can earn CEUs throughout the event.
Introduction to the Endurance Exchange Conference
The USA Triathlon Endurance Exchange conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together endurance sports professionals, coaches, race directors, club leaders, athletes, and industry partners for three days of learning, networking, and community building. This year’s conference is set to take place from January 9-11 in Orlando, Florida, at the Caribe Royale Orlando, a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Resort. The conference is designed to provide attendees with engaging educational sessions, networking opportunities, and professional development, with a focus on coaching methodology, training science, athlete development, and high-performance teams.
World-Class Keynote and Presentations
The conference features a keynote speech from three-time Olympic medalist Rowdy Gaines, who will deliver an inspiring keynote focused on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and high performance. Gaines is a legend in and out of the pool, having overcome the heartbreak of the 1980 Olympic boycott to win three Olympic gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games. He is widely regarded as "the voice of swimming," having covered nine Olympic Games, including Paris 2024, with his 10th on the horizon for NBC at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Additionally, the conference will feature a presentation from world-renowned elite endurance coach Dan Lorang, who coaches Olympic medalist and three-time IRONMAN 70.3 world champion Taylor Knibb and IRONMAN world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay of Great Britain. Lorang will headline a panel discussion on the coach-athlete relationship and will also speak on leading high-performance teams in endurance sports.
Professional Development and Networking Opportunities
The conference offers a range of professional development opportunities, including CEU-accredited sessions from top experts in coaching and performance science. Attendees will have the chance to network with fellow coaches, race directors, club leaders, and athletes, and to learn from world-renowned coaches and performance experts. The conference will also feature USA Triathlon’s annual State of the Sport presentation, which provides valuable insights on the current state of the endurance sports industry, including participation trends and demographic data of the multisport community. With a focus on community building, the conference provides a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with like-minded professionals and to learn from the best in the industry.
A Destination for Growth and Innovation
The Caribe Royale Orlando, a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Resort, provides a unique and resort-style environment for attendees to recharge and focus on professional growth. The resort offers enhanced amenities and easy access to Orlando’s attractions, reflecting USA Triathlon’s commitment to delivering an elevated conference experience. With its convenient location and range of amenities, the Caribe Royale Orlando is the perfect destination for attendees to relax, learn, and connect with fellow professionals. Whether you’re a coach, race director, club leader, or athlete, the USA Triathlon Endurance Exchange conference is an event not to be missed.
Registration and Logistics
Registration for the conference is still open, and coaches and race directors can earn CEUs throughout the event. The conference will take place from January 9-11, and attendees can register online. Media members planning to attend the conference can contact [email protected] for more information. With its world-class keynote, cutting-edge sessions, and professional development opportunities, the USA Triathlon Endurance Exchange conference is an event that is sure to inspire and educate attendees, and to provide a unique and unforgettable experience.