DAY 1 

Dr. Tabia Pope: Welcome

4:00 - 5:00 PM EST (60 mins): The Why: Interprofessional Collaboration for Holistic Athlete Development

Keynote Speakers: Antoine Burrell and Ashley Danielle 

5:00 - 6:00 PM EST (60 mins): Core Skills for Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development

The focus of the B.E. Collective+ Keynote is to provide partnership architecture, commercial sponsorship strategy, real-world activation case studies that support the summit theme, and measurable outcomes. 

6:00 - 7:00 PM EST BREAK/Networking VIP Lounge: Real Conversations that Lead to Revenue 

• 60 mins Activation: The Whole Athlete Sleep Index: Erin-Leigh Gallop from Rest of Our Guests 

Interprofessional Collaboration Simulations: 

7:00 - 8:00 PM EST (60 mins): Dana M. Bryant, CCC-SLP: Building a Healthcare Team Post-Concussion: A Guide for Athletes & Their Families

8:00 - 9:00 PM EST (60 mins): Mapping Immersive Experiences, Activation Partnerships & Annual Events in action across

10:00 EST PM Across B.E. Collective+, ABC Sports Foundation, and Head to Speech: Keynote Speakers: Antoine Burrell, Ashley Danielle, Dr. Tabia Pope 

Networking VIP Lounge with Speakers: Key takeaways and next steps for sustainable partnerships

Dr. Pope: Closing

Action Plan: From Summit to Sustainable Impact 

Overview of Day 2 

* Subject to change. We reserve the right to make necessary changes.

DAY 2 

Dr. Tabia Pope: Welcome

4:00 - 5:00 PM EST (60 mins): Brain Health Market Intelligence 

Networking: Who’s at the table? Inside the Minds of Athletes and Decision Makers:  Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development 

5:00 - 6:00 PM EST (60 mins): Amplify Athletes' Voices Forum: 

Moderators: Aaron Crawford 

Live Poll & Survey Activation 

Inside Brain Health Market Intelligence 

6:00 - 7:00 PM EST (60 mins): Meeting of the Minds Panel 

• Dr. Tara Collins, Athletic Consultant for Discovery Sports Management
• Candi Waller: Bowie TVMedia Partnerships 
• Stacey Miller: Partnerships for Social Impact Branding and Media Training  

Breakout Rooms: 

7:00 - 8:00 PM EST (60 mins): Doreen Bridgman The Executive Advantage: Brain Health as Competitive Edge

Healthy Lifestyle & Journal 

Community, Access & Collective Power 

8:00 - 9:00 PM EST (60 mins): Renee Garrett: A Community Approach to Brain Injury: Prevention, Preparedness, and Caregiver Partnership

Audience Resources:

9:00 - 9:30 PM EST (30 mins): Holistic Athlete Development Partnerships with Volunteers to Build Capacity for Brain Workouts, Care Packages, and Workforce Development 

Brain Workout Demo with Dr. Pope Poll: Audience Feedback 

Aaron Crawford - What’s in the Concussion Recovery Care Package? Poll: Audience Feedback 

Career Pathways: Workforce Development Poll: Audience Feedback 

9:30 - 10:00 PM EST (30 mins) Live Data Review & Key Takeaways 

Networking After Hours: Action Plan: Collaborative Roundtables with Athletes 

• Agents 
• Administrators & Coaches 
• Brand leaders 
• Sports Families & Health Professionals 
• Community & Event Leaders 

Action Steps & Closing: Overview of Day 3 

 * Subject to change. We reserve the right to make necessary changes.

DAY 3

Dr. Tabia Pope: Welcome

Moderator: Glenn Hames

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM EST (30 mins): Evaluate the process: Building & Scaling Successful Brand Partnership for Holistic Athlete Development 

• Logic Model Framework, Programs & Action Plan 
• Current Processes, Policies & Partnerships that Impact our Outcomes  

11:30 PM - 12:00 PM (30 mins): Micaiah Corley from SidekickAT: Integrating Physical & Cognitive Wellness Through Strategic Partnership / Workbook: Holistic Connector and Referral Hub 

12:00 - 1:30 EST PM (90 mins) Purpose-Driven Partnership Evaluation for Holistic Athlete Development: Case Studies

B.E. Collective+ partnership case studies illustrating:

• Partner alignment
• Activation design
• Audience engagement
• Outcomes (qualitative or quantitative)
• Lessons learned
• Replication model

*B.E. Collective+ and ABC Sports Foundation Speakers 

1:30 - 2:00 PM EST (30 mins): BREAK / Reflections: Strategic Planning & Application for Holistic Athlete Development

1. Case Study to Action 
2. Program Action plans 

2:00 - 3:00 PM EST (60 mins) Vad Lee and Dr. Tabia Pope: Trained to Go: Purpose Over Position Partnerships for Player Development and Players in Transition

• Head To Speech Roundtables and Summits, Purpose Over Position Not Forgotten Conference (NFC), After Football Conference (AFC), Huddles (Career Development and Brain Health Research Study), Super Bowl (Player Networking Event (PNE) 

3:00 - 4:00 PM EST (60 mins): Alva L. Champion-Amaker Resource Development Partnerships for County, State, and Regional Brain Health and Sports Concussion Protocols 

Roundtable Discussion: Resource Development & Outcomes 

Closing Activation 

• Reimaging Partnerships
• Skill Sets That Matter 

Overview of next programs 

* Subject to change. We reserve the right to make necessary changes. 

FOLLOW UP 

Roundtable Discussions with: 

• Current and Former Elite Athletes
• Athletes who have successful brand deals, businesses and nonprofits 
• Thought leaders
• Active partnerships
• Decision Makers
• Marketing directors
• Community outreach directors
• Strategic partnerships
• Founders
• Entrepreneurs
• Strategic media partners
• Leaders of community organizations
• Leaders of employee resource groups in sports

Session One:

The Why: Interprofessional Collaboration for Holistic Athlete Development

• Advocacy and Simulate Experiences 
• Instructional Level: Introductory

Session Description
This session explores the purpose of The Whole Athlete Advantage™ and how to supports brain health and the effects of sports concussions on speech-language, hearing, and cognitive-communication skills. It dives into the 5-Step Summit Framework, including how to use the interprofessional collaboration framework to devise an action plan. 

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will describe the concept of the Whole Athlete Advantage and its relevance to brain health and the effects of sports concussions on speech-language, hearing, and cognitive-communication skills. 

2.) Attendees will identify the areas of interprofessional collaborative practices using a rubric. 

3.) Attendees will explain how the areas support their action plan to develop Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development. 

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction

10 min: The Whole Athlete Advantage 

10 min: The Relevance on Brain health 

10 min: The Interprofessional Collaborative Practices Rubric 

15 min: Action plan to develop Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development. 

10 min: Q&A/Takeaways

Session Two: 

Evaluate the process: Building & Scaling Successful Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development

• Evaluate the Process  
• Instructional Level: Introductory

Session Description
This session explores logic model frameworks, strategic planning, and action plan frameworks for current demographic data, processes, policies, and partnerships that impact brain health outcomes. 

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will identify logic model, strategic planning, and action plan frameworks. 

2.) Attendees will identify current regional  demographic data, processes, policies, and partnerships 

3.) Attendees will explain how the areas support their action plan to expand regionally by building resources and scaling successful purpose-driven brand partnerships for holistic athlete development.  

Time Ordered Agenda

10 min: Identify logic model, strategic planning, and action plan frameworks.

10: Identify current regional demographic data, processes, policies, and partnerships

10 min: Explain how the areas support their action plan to expand regionally by building resources and scaling successful purpose-driven brand partnerships for holistic athlete development. 

Session Three

Reflections: Strategic Planning & Application for Holistic Athlete Development

• Evaluate the Process  
• Instructional Level: Introductory

Session Description
This session explores strategic planning and action planning for holistic athlete development. 

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will identify strategic planning and action plan models 

2.) Attendees will describe their weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, and threats

3.) Attendees will explain their action plan for continued outcomes 

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction

10 min: Strategic planning 

10 min: Action Plan

 5 min: Q&A/conclusions 

About the Presenter

Dr. Tabia Pope, Certified Sports SLP® is the Founder, President and CEO of Head To Speech, Incorporated, the first ever nonprofit organization dedicated to educational, scientific and charitable initiatives in athlete brain health and the effects of sports concussions on speech, language, hearing, and cognitive-communication skills. Head To Speech has earned national recognition from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, NFL's My Cause, My Cleats, NFL Foundation, and Black Sports Business Symposium.

Dr. Pope specializes in sports speech-language pathology, concussion management, athlete brain health and the bottom line in sports management, sports philanthropy, athlete social impact branding, and the integration of cognitive wellness into athletes' physical exercises and career transition. She has created brand activations with Nike Glenarden and BE Collective+, as well as has maintained successful partnerships with the Player Networking Event during the Super Bowl and Purpose Over Position. 

Dr. Pope is a highly sought after public speaker, media personality, clinical instructor, and Black Men's Brain Health Conference Scholar. In her upcoming book, Protect Your Brand: A Healthy Brain is a Wealthy Brand™ she writes how to protect the brand of athletes as they play sports and transition to the next phase of their career by empowering them to integrate healthy brain strategies into their lives in order to maintain a wealthy brand. 

She is also the Owner of Bia Communications, LLC, a social impact branding, communication skills and image enhancement agency providing courses, coaching and consulting for social entrepreneurs and purpose-driven brands in image, communications, health, wellness, sports, and lifestyle industries. In her bestselling book on Amazon, Align Your Brand with Social Impact: The 5-Step Process to Massive Growth and Sustainability, takes readers on a transformative journey through the world of brand alignment.

Additionally, she facilitates The Sports SLP Society™, a global sports travel and wellness retreats membership community for speech-language pathologists, sports families, and entrepreneurs connected through sports, health, wellness, and fitness. She also trains SLPs interested in becoming a Certified Sports SLP® or receiving coaching in business and practice management.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Receives intellectual property rights and compensation from Head To Speech through speaking engagements. 

Non-financial disclosures: President & CEO of Head To Speech. 

Session One:

Core Skills for Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development

• Advocacy and Simulate Experiences
• Instructional Level: Introductory

Session Description
The focus of the B.E. Collective+ Keynote is to provide partnership architecture, commercial sponsorship strategy, real-world activation case studies that support the whole athlete, and measurable outcomes. 

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will identify partnership architecture. 

2.) Attendees will identify commercial sponsorship strategy

3.) Attendees will analyze real-world activation case studies that support the summit theme, and measurable outcomes. 

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction

15 min: Partners for The Whole Athlete 

15 min: Sponsorship strategy 

15 min: Case Studies 

10 min: Q&A/Takeaways

Session Two: 

Evaluating the Process with Case Studies: Purpose-Driven Brand Partnerships for Holistic Athlete Development

• Evaluate the Process 
• Instructional Level: Intermediate

Session Description
B.E. Collective+ will evaluate their processes and outcomes of current partnerships for holistic athlete development including partner alignment, activation design, audience engagement, outcomes (qualitative or quantitative), lessons learned, and replication model. 

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will analyze partner alignment and activation design. 

2.) Attendees will analyze audience engagement and outcomes (qualitative or quantitative). 

3.) Attendees will analyze lessons learned and replication model.

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction

15 min: Partner alignment and activation design. 

15 min: Audience engagement and outcomes (qualitative or quantitative). 

15 min: Lessons learned and replication model.

10 min: Q&A/Takeaways

About the Presenter

BE Collective + is a sports marketing agency that helps athletes, brands, and Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) build real opportunities through on-campus summits, esports workshops, and immersive brand activations. We facilitate partnerships and bridges the gap for HBCU student-athletes to utilize their name, image and likeness (NIL), and the corporate world through digital marketing and community outreach. 

Antoine Burrell is a graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia with a degree in Sports Management. He has worked extensively across the sponsorship and partnership landscape with professional sports franchises such as the Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Nationals and collegiately with Georgetown University Athletics.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Strategic Partner. 

Mapping Immersive Experiences, Activation Partnerships & Annual Events in Action 

Across B.E. Collective+, ABC Sports Foundation, and Head To Speech 

• Simulate Experiences 
• Instructional Level: Introductory 

Session Description
This session goes maps out activation partnerships for immersive experiences by streamlining annual sports and brain health events to expand holistic athlete development initiatives. 

Learning Objectives 
1.) Attendees will identify key programs that exist and resources to support activation creation 

2.) Attendees will describe action plans for activations and immersive experiences 

3.) Attendees will evaluate and develop annual partnerships that incorporate brain health 

Time Ordered Agenda
5 mins: Introduction: Why audience data matters for purpose-driven partnership success

20 min: Key programs and resources  

20 min: Mapping strategies and activation creation

15 min: Evaluating long term sustainability for brain health  

5 mins: Questions and answers/conclusions

About the Presenter

Ashley Danielle is the Founder and Executive Director of ABC Sports Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering a range of services in nonprofit management, event management, and education tailored for athletes at every stage, from middle school to post-professional careers. ABC Sports Foundation empowers athletes and their families through its comprehensive educational curriculum, which includes the Empowerment Playbook for holistic development and the Elite Engagement Series for NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) education. These programs cover essential topics such as financial literacy, legal and tax compliance, media relations, contract negotiations, brand building, community engagement, wellness, and career development.

In addition to her role at ABC Sports Foundation, Ashley serves as the COO of MVP (Mission Vision Purpose) Agency, where she oversees marketing and management for athletes and businesses, providing tailored solutions that amplify their brands and maximizing financial opportunities. She holds both a law degree and a Master’s in Sport Management, Ashley leverages her extensive expertise to bridge the gap between sports, education, and community impact.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Strategic Partner. 

Part One: Brain Health Market Intelligence

Part Two: Amplify Athletes' Voices Forum:

Part Three: Meeting of the Minds

Part Four: Holistic Athlete Development Partnerships with Volunteers to Build Capacity for Brain Workouts, Care Packages, and Workforce Development 

• Filling in the Gaps
• Instructional Level: Introductory 

Session Description
This session is in four parts. First overviewing market intelligence questions and current date. Then the session goes inside the Minds of Athletes and Decision Makers. Lastly, the session helps to build the capacity by reviewing current integration of brain health, current care packages to increase access, and workforce development initiatives. The moderators and panelists explore purpose-driven brand partnerships for holistic athlete development including education, scientific and charitable initiatives, such as brain workouts to integrate into athletes' routines, brain health and concussion recovery care packages and career pathways into brain health. 

Learning Objectives 
1.) Attendees will identify and interpret key community member demographics, sports family composition and needs, brain health lifestyle interests, and media consumption patterns to develop a comprehensive understanding of their brain health marketing profile.

2.) Attendees will analyze their purchasing behaviors, brand affiliations, travel interests, and consumer preferences to determine categories of sponsors that align with the community members.

3.) Attendees will evaluate and develop strategic sponsorship recommendations by assessing how community members insights influence brand partnerships, sponsorship activation opportunities, and future purchasing likelihood. 

Time Ordered Agenda
60 mins: Introduction: Why audience data matters for purpose-driven partnership success / Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

60 min: Understanding Athletes' and Decision Makers Profile / Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

60 min: Analyzing Consumer Behavior for Purpose-Driven Partnership Alignment / Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

60 min: Developing Strategic Sponsorship Opportunities / Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

About the Presenter

Aaron Crawford is a former NFL Player, Head To Speech Board of Director, and serves as the Chair of the External Affairs Committee. He grows the organization's brand partnerships, marketing and communications. He emphasizes the importance of both athletic and cognitive function in order to perform at a high level! 

Aaron graduated from the University of North Carolina with double majors in Economics and Management & Society. He also completed his Master of Business Administration from the Kenan-Flagler Business School while in his second year playing in the National Football League (NFL).

While in Chapel Hill, he was a four-year starter, elected as Team Captain, and a member of the team’s Leadership Council. He was awarded All ACC Honorable Mention, UNC Football Comeback Player of the Year, and was graded as Pro Football Focus’ best run defender among all Power 5 interior DL. He is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Professionally, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens and spent three years in the league between both them and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Since retiring from football, his aim is to assist all athletes and educate them on the significance of taking care of both their body and mind. Since retiring from the game he has played his entire life he had an urge to give back to the athletic community. 

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: No financial disclosures

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Board Member

Building a Healthcare Team Post-Concussion: A Guide for Athletes & Their Families

• Face the Challenges
• Instructional Level: Introductory 

Session Description
Everyday, athletes and their families face various challenges related to their physical, cognitive, and emotional health post-concussion. Navigating the healthcare system (as a person with a concussion) in order to find and receive the services needed to address these issues can often be difficult, and even frustrating. This session will explore ways to successfully build a healthcare team that can meet the unique needs of athletes who have suffered concussion(s) in today’s healthcare system.

Learning Objectives 
1.) Attendees will identify at least 3 common challenges athletes and their loved ones face when attempting to navigate the current healthcare system

2.) Attendees will list and explain multiple healthcare providers’ roles in helping to manage athletes’ post-concussion symptoms

3.) Attendees will demonstrate knowledge on how to use online and/or community resources to build a team of healthcare providers that are equipped to help manage post-concussion symptoms

Time Ordered Agenda
5 mins: Common challenges in building a “post concussion” healthcare team

10 mins: Asking the right questions and getting the right referrals

10 mins: “Post concussion” healthcare team members and each of their roles

10 mins: Demonstration of searching online resources

10 mins: Judging quality of healthcare services

10 mins: Understanding recommendations of healthcare providers

5 mins: Questions and answers

About the Presenter

Dana M. Bryant is a Speech Language Pathologist with over 12 years of experience working with individuals with neurological disorders. She maintains a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice speech language pathology in Virginia and Alabama.

Dana currently works in an Outpatient Brain Injury Clinic in Virginia serving individuals with acute concussions, chronic concussion symptoms, and strokes. There, she works on an interdisciplinary team using a whole person approach to assess and treat each patient uniquely.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: No financial disclosures

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Board Member

Trained To Go: Purpose Over Position Partnerships for Player Development and Players in Transition

• Face the Challenges and Evaluate the Process 
• Instructional Level: Introductory 

Session Description
This session promotes athletes “to heal, feel, and be still,” while stepping into their full purpose. It challenges them to put Purpose Over Position, showing that who they are off the field matters as much as what they do on it. The speaker dives into real strategies for mental toughness, emotional clarity, and staying grounded under pressure. Attendees will leave ready to tackle life and sport with focus, confidence, and unstoppable intention.

Learning Objectives 
1.) Attendees will assess personal transitions.  

2.) Attendees will evaluate where athletes are in their career or life shifts.  

3.) Attendees will recognize areas needing growth or healing. 

4.) Attendees will identify the partner alignment for player development and players in transition including activation design, audience engagement, outcomes (qualitative or quantitative), lessons learned, and replication model. 

Time Ordered Agenda
5 mins: Introduction

10 mins: Assess personal transitions 

10 mins: Evaluate where athletes are in their career or life shifts  

10 mins: Recognize areas needing growth or healing 

20 mins: Action Plan for Player Development and Players in Transition

1. Head To Speech Roundtables and Summits
2. Purpose Over Position Not Forgotten Conference (NFC)
3. After Football Conference (AFC)
4. Huddles (Career Development and Brain Health Research Study)
5. Super Bowl (Player Networking Event (PNE)

5 mins: Questions and answers

About the Presenter

Vad Lee is a National Published Author and travels the country speaking, consulting and mentoring athletes, business professionals and chaplains. He is the Executive Director of Purpose Over Position 501c3 to support athletes in transition. He has a masters degree in Sports Psychology and is extremely passionate to see athletes win post career just as much as they did on the gridiron.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Strategic Partner. 

A Community Approach to Brain Injury: Prevention, Preparedness, and Caregiver Partnership

• Fill in the Gaps
• Instructional Level: Intermediate

Session Description
This course examines brain injury through a comprehensive community lens, integrating prevention, preparedness, and caregiver partnership across the continuum of care. It frames brain injury as a public health issue and applies the ICF model to highlight the interconnected roles of survivors, caregivers, clinicians, and community systems. Participants explore primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies while identifying gaps in community education and discharge preparedness. The course emphasizes caregiver capacity-building as a critical factor in functional outcomes, participation, and long-term sustainability. Attendees leave with practical, systems-level strategies to strengthen community collaboration and improve quality of life for individuals living with brain injury.

Learning Objectives 
1.) Attendees will differentiate primary, secondary, and tertiary brain injury prevention strategies.

2.) Attendees will describe the caregiver’s role across the continuum of recovery.

3.) Attendees will apply a community-based framework to brain injury education and preparedness.

4.) Attendees will identify at least three actionable strategies to strengthen caregiver–community partnerships.

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction and background

10 min: Public health context and prevention

10 min: Community preparedness

10 min: Caregiver and community partnerships

10 min: Implementation

15 min: Q&A/conclusions

About the Presenter

Renee Garrett is a Speech Language Pathologist and the owner/founder of BrainBridge Connect, LLC. She is an experienced SLP across a variety of practice settings. Renee has a special interest in cognitive retraining post-TBI. She holds certification as a certified brain injury specialist (CBIS) from the Brain Injury Association of America and is active in educating families, friends and patients about neurological communication and cognitive disorders. She is the host of the podcast “Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs” and a regular presenter on SpeechTherapyPD, at various state conferences, and at the American Speech Language Hearing Association Convention. Renee also serves as a program coordinator for SpeechTherapyPD. Renee received the honor of Darden Fellow from Old Dominion University’s Darden College of Education and Professional Studies in 2023. She received the honor of SHAV Fellow from the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia in 2024. Renee enjoys traveling, gardening, exploring restaurants and spending time with her family.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Renee Garrett is the owner/founder of BrainBridge Connect. She hosts “Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs” and receives financial compensation from SpeechTherapyPD for the podcast and other educational webinars. Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Renee is the president-elect and secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia.

The Executive Advantage: Brain Health as Competitive Edge

• Fill in the Gaps
• Instructional Level: Introductory

Session Description
This session explores Executive Function as the Foundation of Athletic Performance, a brain-based framework designed to enhance resilience, optimize recovery, and improve performance in athletes. She examines the role executive functioning plays in decision-making, emotional regulation, cognitive endurance, and concussion recovery, with particular attention to athletes with ADHD.

The session explores cognitive reserve as a modifiable protective factor and outlines how sleep, stress regulation, nutrition, and cognitive energy management influence neurological resilience. Participants learn practical strategies for integrating proactive brain health and executive function training into athletic performance and return-to-play models.

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will describe the concept of cognitive reserve and its relevance to athletic performance, neurological resilience, and concussion recovery.

2.) Attendees will identify at least three modifiable brain health factors that influence executive functioning and cognitive endurance in athletes.

3.) Attendees will explain the relationship between ADHD, executive functioning vulnerabilities, and increased concussion incidence and recovery complexity.

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction

10 min: Discuss cognitive reserve

10 min: How Executive Functioning impacts performance

10 min: Review Brain Health Pillars

10 min: Discuss concussion recovery

10 min: How to put it all together

5 min: Q&A/conclusions

About the Presenter

Doreen Bridgman has dedicated her career to helping individuals unlock the full potential of their brains. As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Brain Health Coach, she specializes in supporting people recovering from brain injuries, with particular expertise in post-concussion syndrome, ADHD, and other neurological or learning challenges.

Whether a concussion results from sports, a motor vehicle accident, or a fall, Doreen brings deep expertise in executive functioning and cognitive rehabilitation to every client she serves. Known as “The Cognitive Coach,” she designs innovative, personalized strategies that help individuals build cognitive reserve, strengthen performance, and move forward with confidence.

Her mission is simple: empower clients to leverage their strengths, navigate obstacles, and thrive personally and professionally.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Brain Workout Community Director.  

The Whole Athlete Sleep Index™: Establishing Sleep Stability as Measurable Infrastructure in Concussion and Performance Care

• Fill in the Gaps
• Instructional Level: Intermediate

Session Description
This session explores the integration of structured behavioral sleep measurement within interprofessional concussion management and athlete performance systems. Dr. Gallop introduces the Whole Athlete Sleep Index™, a rapid digital tool designed to quantify sleep stability as a cognitive clarity and recovery metric. She discusses how sleep instability contributes to fluctuating cognitive performance, injury vulnerability, and prolonged recovery in athletes across levels of play.

Participants learn how to operationalize sleep as infrastructure rather than lifestyle advice, and how to integrate measurable sleep tracking into existing clinical and performance workflows. Real-world deployment strategies and implementation considerations across athletic, rehabilitation, and interdisciplinary teams are examined.

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will identify the role of sleep stability as a measurable variable in concussion recovery and athlete cognitive performance.

2.) Attendees will describe how to integrate a structured behavioral sleep index into interprofessional concussion management workflows.

3.) Attendees will differentiate between general sleep hygiene recommendations and operationalized sleep performance infrastructure within athletic settings.

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction: The gap in current concussion and performance frameworks

15 min: The Science of Sleep Stability: Cognitive fluctuation, recovery variability, and performance risk

15 min: The Whole Athlete Sleep Index™: Structure, scoring model, and implementation strategy

15 min: Interprofessional Integration: Case examples across SLP, mental health, and performance teams

10 min: Q&A and implementation discussion

About the Presenter

Dr. Erin-Leigh Gallop is a behavioral scientist specializing in sleep health, cognitive performance, and the social determinants of brain health. Her work focuses on translating behavioral sleep medicine into measurable performance infrastructure across athletics, healthcare, and high-demand professional environments. She is the Founder of The Rest of Our Guests™, a science-backed performance sleep ecosystem designed to quantify sleep stability as a cognitive and recovery metric. Dr. Gallop’s work bridges interprofessional concussion management, behavioral implementation science, and athlete longevity strategy.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Strategic Partner. 

Strategic Alignment for Sport Safety Compliance: Implementing & Monitoring State and National Policies

• Evaluate the Process 
• Instructional Level: Intermediate

Session Description
This session explores brain health and sports concussion protocols at the county, state and regional levels. 

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will evaluate the current brain health and concussion protocols, policies, and programs. 

2.) Attendees will identify county, state and regional resource development priorities. 

3.) Attendees will analyze case studies for partnerships to expand resources for brain health and sports concussion protocols at the county, state, and regional levels. 

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Introduction

15 min: Brain health and concussion protocols and mandates 

15 min: Resource development priorities 

15 min: partnerships for county, state and regional expansion 

10 min: Q&A and Discussion

About the Presenter

Alva L. Champion-Amaker, M.Ed., CAA, CCT 

Alva Amaker is a veteran educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience across health, athletics, and community education. Alva has professionally served as a high school educator, athletic administrator, basketball official, and emergency medical technician.
She is CEO of A&A Athletic Consulting, LLC and Vigilance Safety Training Center.

Her expertise includes but is not limited to program development, professional development, emergency preparedness, event and facilities management. Her company is an ImPACT Concussion testing agency, NOCTI and Emergency Care and Safety Institute Training Facility.

Alva holds a BS Degree in Health and Physical Education, M.Ed in Organizational Leadership, NCS4
National Sports Safety and Security Professional Development Certificate, NIAAA Certified Athletic Administrator, and is a candidate as a ICTC Civility Master Trainer. She is passionate about creating
and maintaining safe sports environments that are conducive to the overall well-being of the athletes, spectators, and staff.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Strategic Partner. 

Integrating Physical & Cognitive Wellness Through Strategic Partnership

• Fill in the Gaps by bringing resources and education directly to the athletes and sports orgs through Interprofessional Collaboration.

• Instructional Level: Introductory

Session Description

This session explores the opportunity to transform athlete support through strategic, interdisciplinary partnerships that extend beyond traditional referral models, with a focus on advancing a true “Whole Athlete” approach. It highlights the need for a coordinated delivery system that brings diverse expertise directly into the athlete’s daily environment. 

They discuss how siloed support models limit athlete outcomes and introduce a scalable framework that connects professionals across disciplines through a centralized platform. The session outlines how experts can integrate their knowledge into consistent, proactive athlete support rather than isolated, reactive care. By aligning physical, cognitive, and recovery-based strategies, they demonstrate how collaborative systems improve access, utilization, and long-term development. Attendees gain insight into how their expertise can be positioned within a connected ecosystem that better supports the whole athlete while expanding their professional impact.

Learning Objectives 

1.) Attendees will analyze gaps in current athlete support models and differentiate between siloed and integrated approaches to whole athlete development.

2.) Attendees will describe the structure and components of an interdisciplinary partnership model that integrates physical, cognitive, and recovery-based expertise into a coordinated delivery system.

3.) Attendees will apply the partnership framework to their own professional setting by identifying opportunities to integrate their expertise into a centralized athlete support system that improves access, engagement, and outcomes.

Time Ordered Agenda

5 min: Intro (Quick survey for the attendees)

20 min: Presentation

5 min: Q & A

About the Presenter

Micaiah Corley, ATC and Christina Toda, MS

Micaiah Corley, ATC, and Christina Toda are the co-founders of SideKickAT, a platform dedicated to supporting the whole athlete through integrated injury prevention, recovery, and performance systems. Together, they bring decades of experience across every level of athletics, from youth sports to Division I and the professional stage, with backgrounds spanning athletic training, coaching, and organizational leadership.

Micaiah is a Certified Athletic Trainer with over 20 years in collegiate athletics, working across 12 sports and supporting athletes competing at the highest levels, including NCAA championships, the WNBA, and international competition. Christina is a former Division I and professional athlete turned coach and leader, with a background in Organizational Development and Leadership, focused on building systems that support both athlete performance and long-term development.

Through SideKickAT, they focus on bridging the gap between access to expert care and real-world athlete utilization by embedding physical, cognitive, and recovery-based support into daily training environments. Their work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and scalable partnership models that expand access, improve outcomes, and better support the whole athlete.

Disclosures
Financial disclosures: Received summit registration for this presentation. 

Non-financial disclosures: Head To Speech Strategic Partner.