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Child to Champion LTAD Conference

Hartpury University Gloucestershire, UK – May 30th – 31st 2020

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Helping you develop young athletes into high level performers

Child To Champion returns to the UK for the fourth time on the 30-31st May 2020 at the fantastic Hartpury University facilities in Gloucestershire.

Must attend event for S&C Coaches

The Child To Champion event has grown into the a must attend event for:

  • Strength and conditioning coaches
  • Sports coaches
  • PE teachers

And anyone responsible for developing youth athletes into high level performers.

Leading S&C Practitioners & Researchers

Through the event we have brought together leading S&C practitioners and researchers providing you the opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and enhance your pathways and programs for your athletes.

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If you work in a professional sports team, local sports club, school or Centre of Excellence you will not want to miss this opportunity:

  • Learn & share with other S&C professionals
  • Connect with leaders in the field
  • Join a community of coaches passionate about the development of young athletes.

Child to Champion UK 2020 Schedule

From hands-on practical sessions to pioneering lectures in the field of S&C, find out what’s in-store at CTC UK 2020. (The schedule will be updated as more sessions are confirmed)

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S&C Theory Session at Child to Champion

A lovely mix of practical and theory and real world experience…

“Child To Champion was the best conference I have been at as a speaker and attendee in years. You have pulled together a lovely mix of practical and theory and real world experience. Take a bow!”
Paudie Roche (Arsenal FC, EPL)

Attendees at CTC Practical Session James Baker S&C Theory Session Attendees in Practical Session throwing ball

Don’t miss out, get your tickets

Be part of Child to Champion Uk, May 30th – 31st. 2 days of practical & theory sessions from world leading practitioners and researchers.

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Learn exactly what needs to be developed at different stages of the pathway to produce elite level athletes.

Providing you with all the knowledge and tools you need to build well-rounded athletes, that are well prepared for the road ahead.

From foundation to advanced S&C development

Participate in a range of theory and hands-on practical sessions taking you right from foundation level training for youth athletes to advanced methods of developing strength, power, speed and agility for elite performers.

How to analyse and improve young athletes

Learn how to assess, monitor and utilize growth and maturation data with developing athletes. Helping them, their parents and coaches better understand their training needs and current levels of performance.

Highlight video from Child To Champion 2019

Our Venue

Hartpury is a 360-hectare campus, home to more than 3,600 university and college-level students and a cutting-edge sports facilities complete with a power gym, pitches and a stadium.

Hartpury University and Hartpury College, Gloucester, GL19 3BE

Informative, well-delivered presentations & practicals…

“A great weekend at the #ChildToChampion conference! Informative, well-delivered presentations & practicals with great innovative ideas that have made me excited to get back to work! Thank you to the presenters and organisers!”
Ruth Taylor (Marlborough College, Malaysia)

Our Speakers

Leading practitioners and researchers in S&C and Long Term Youth Athlete Development

DR. DAN BAKER

PRESIDENT AUSTRALIAN STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION

Dr. Dan Baker is currently the president of the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association. Previously, Dan has an extensive coaching career working with the Brisbane Broncos for 20 years, Queensland Reds Rugby Union team, as well as coaching elite athletes in mixed marital arts (cage fighting), diving, soccer, netball, track & field and of course, powerlifting.

Instagram: @danbakerstrength_

LUKE JENKINSON

HEAD OF SPORT SCIENCE & ACADEMY MEDICINE DERBY FOOTBALL CLUB

Luke is the Head of Sports Science and Academy Medicine at Derby County Football Club. He is responsible for the athletic development of all players from first team to under 9’s. He is currently completing a doctorate investigating the role of isometric strength training in team sports and was named the UKSCA’s Youth Coach of the Year in 2019.

Twitter: @LukeGatus

SIMON BREARLEY

S&C COACH PGA EUROPEAN TOUR / ENGLAND GOLF / CRANLEIGH SCHOOL

Simon is a consultant S&C Coach and Advisory Board Member to the PGA European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI), official providers of Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy and Performance services to professional golfers on tour. He is also the South region S&C coach for England Golf (U18 Squads) and Head of S&C at Cranleigh School in Surrey, UK.

Twitter: @resolveperf

DR MIKE YOUNG

DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC LAB / NC COURAGE FC

Mike has served as the Performance Director for the North Carolina Courage – the most successful women’s soccer club in North American soccer history, as well as the personal fitness coach for dozens of international women’s players including 7 World Cup champions. In his talk, Mike will focus on training for the demands of the women’s game, performance nuances of the women’s game, special injury considerations and developing speed, strength and endurance in a team sport setting.

Twitter: @MikeYoung

ED ARCHER

DIRECTOR ATHLETE ACADEMY

Ed has been a strength and conditioning coach for over 20 years, including a long-term role in premiership rugby and consultancy in performance environments as diverse as Formula 1, ballet and polo. Ed set up the Athlete Academy in 2006, acting on his enthusiasm for youth athlete development and coach education. He has worked in partnership with the Crypt School in Gloucestershire for 7 years, exploring and developing strategies for effective athletic development in the UK secondary school context. He is also a tutor, assessor and former director of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.

Twitter: @athlete_academy

PROF. KEVIN TILL

CARNEGIE SCHOOL OF SPORT, LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

Kevin is a Professor in Athletic Development within the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University. Kevin has published over 130 international scientific peer-review publications over the last decade related to youth athletes, talent identification and development, sport science and coaching. Kevin is also a UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coach and has worked across multiple sports, mainly rugby, for the last 15 years. Kevin currently works as a S&C coach at Leeds Rhinos RLFC within their academy programmes.

Twitter: @ktconditioning

NICOLE RODREGUEZ

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT LEAD – BVB AKADEMIA IM. ŁUKASZA

Nicole Rodriguez is the Physical Development Lead at BVB Akademia im. Łukasza Piszczeka in Poland. She is building developmental programs and infrastructure for professional football clubs and grass-roots programs. Formally, Nicole was with the Dutch National Volleyball team, EXOS (API), Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning and USA Ice Hockey.

Twitter: @_NicoleRod

Tickets

Get your ticket to this year’s Child to Champion event in Hartpury, UK.

Single Day Pass
One-off
£149.99
1 Day Conference Pass
Early Bird Discount Rate
1 Day Immersive Learning
Cutting-Edge Theory Sessions
Hands-on Practical Sessions
Roundtable Discussions
Catered Lunch & Refreshments
Exclusive Discounts from Partners
Book Ticket
Full Weekend Pass
One-off
£249.99
Full Conference Access
Early Bird Discount Rate
2 days Immersive Learning
Cutting-Edge Theory Sessions
Hands-on Practical Sessions
Roundtable Discussions
Catered Lunch & Refreshments
Exclusive Discounts from Partners
Book Ticket
Pacey Performance Special Offer
One-off
£274.99
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Full Weekend Conference Access
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3 months Online Hub membership (75+ hours of video)
Theory & Practical Sessions
Catered Lunch & Refreshments
Exclusive Discounts from Partners
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Student Weekend Pass
One-off
£174.99
Full-Time Student Conference Pass
Early Bird Discount Rate
Student Discounted Rate
Cutting-Edge Theory Sessions
Hands-on Practical Sessions
Roundtable Discussions
Catered Lunch & Refreshments
Exclusive Discounts from Partners
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