Australian Strength and Conditioning Association

🌟Control Bionics🌟Exhibitor at the 2026

We are delighted to welcome the team from Control Bionics back as a valued exhibitor of the 2026

Control Bionics is a neurotechnology company with over 15 years' experience building wearable sensor systems for clinical and performance environments. Their latest platform, NeuroStrip, is a wearable neuromuscular sensor that gives coaches and practitioners objective, real-time data on muscle activation and movement quality, without the setup time or cost of traditional lab-based systems.

At this year's conference they're showcasing NeuroStrip's role in athletic performance monitoring and injury-risk screening. Built for practical use in clinics and performance facilities, NeuroStrip helps S&C coaches and allied health teams make faster, better-informed decisions on athlete readiness and return-to-play.

Learn more at https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/supporters

Ready for a raw, honest conversation about private S&C?

Bring your burning questions for our panellists Dan Barry and Lachlan Wilmot, who'll tackle the realities of business strategy, pricing, credentials, burnout and building a sustainable career in private S&C.

Online - Tuesday 8 September, 19:00-21:00 AEST
Join us here https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/workshops/260908-pdng-online-8-september

Next week in Sydney!

🎙️Cameron Weber draws on his experience of building athletic development programs from the ground up at two schools. He explores the early decisions that shaped each program, the challenges of creating buy-in and the systems and relationships needed to support sustainable growth.

🎙️🎙️Kelly Penfold & Nathan Spencer will make you actively think about your coaching strategy and how the strength and conditioning profession can engage in reflective practice and experiential learning as a way to improve coaching outcomes.

🎙️Stephen MacGabhann identifies the key components of coachability and recognises observable behaviours associated with high and low coachability in athletes.

📍 Sydney, SHORE School
📅 Thursday 27 August, 18:00-19:30 AEST
🎟️ https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/workshops/260827-pdng-sydney-27-august

Poland! we’re coming back this October 👊 Following the fantastic response to our September Professional Development event, which sold out in just a few days, we’re excited to announce our next ASCA event in Kraków.

📅 Sunday 11 October 2026
⌚ 12:00-16:00 CEST
📌 Performance Development, Kraków.

This October, join us for two practical, performance-focused presentations from experienced practitioners working across elite and international sport.

🌟 Movement puzzles and systems thinking with ASCA Master L3 Coach Narelle Sibte

Being able to identify inefficiencies and choosing appropriate intervention strategies is just as important on the court or field as it is in the gym. But many strength and conditioning coaches do not scrutinise it in the same systematic way.

👉 With over two decades of experience in high-performance sports, Narelle will discuss her philosophy on coaching speed and agility and the key pillars that underpin her approach.

Using real life examples from multiple sports (including grand slam tennis winners) Narelle will help you understand how to identify inefficiencies and suggest possible interventions.

🌟Approach to the shoulder joint in overhead sports, using handball as an example with Bartosz Kiedrowski (physio, academic lecturer and ASCA Associate L2)

Drawing on his extensive experience in sports medicine, physiotherapy and strength & conditioning, including his work with the Polish National Handball Team, Bartosz will explore shoulder biomechanics, injury mechanisms and the demands of throwing, physical contact and repeated overhead actions.

👉He’ll then translate these concepts into practical strength, stability and neuromuscular training strategies, that you can bring back to your own environment.

🎟️ Registrations are now open on the ASCA website at: https://lnkd.in/gA332JgG

Our September event sold out quickly, so we recommend securing your place early 👀

Welcome Don Singe to episode 144 of the ASCA Elite S&C Coach Podcast, proudly sponsored by AlphaFit

Don is currently the Head of Leadership and Culture for the North Queensland Cowboys and brings more than 35 years of experience across elite sport and professional leadership environments.

In this episode, Don shares his extensive experience in S&C, leadership and high performance, exploring the evolution of sports science, effective leadership, building strong team cultures and practical lessons for coaches and performance professionals.

The episode is out now on the ASCA website and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧https://lnkd.in/gvYEFTib

🌟Ikigai Imports🌟Expo Networking event sponsor at the 2026

We are delighted to welcome the team from Ikigai back as a valued sponsor of the 2026

Learn more at https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/supporters

Pregnancy and the postnatal period require thoughtful exercise prescription, not unnecessary restriction.

Join Alexandra Diggles, Specialist Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, as she shares practical strategies for adapting training, managing load, supporting pelvic health and progressing clients safely back to performance after birth.

📅ONLINE, WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST
⏰19:15 - 21:00 AEST
🎟️https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/workshops/2260826-pdng-online-26-august

🌟The Cornosine Lab🌟Gala Dinner Sponsor

We are delighted to welcome the team from The Cornosine Lab as a valued sponsor of the 2026

The Carnosine Lab fuses strength training, cardiovascular conditioning and recovery science with the dipeptide that buffers your hardest reps - one futuristic console for athletes serious about longevity

Learn more at https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/international-conference/supporters

This August in Auckland!

🌟Simon Chatterton (High Performance Sport New Zealand) explores how coaches can build robust lower limbs to meet the demands of a long track & field season, combining evidence-based practice with practical coaching strategies to enhance performance, resilience and athlete availability.

🌟Dr Balin Cupples (One New Zealand Warriors) examines the realities of managing player readiness across an NRL season, sharing how high-performance teams adapt training, monitor fatigue and lead multidisciplinary programmes in one of professional sport's most demanding environments.

While the sporting environments are different, the coaching challenges are remarkably similar.
Discover practical insights you can apply with your own athletes—regardless of sport or level.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.strengthandconditioning.org/workshops/260827-pdng-auckland-27-august