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The Huddle

About The Huddle

About
The Huddle

Audience at the Huddle

Where

Events On Jackson: 245 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

When

May 1-2, 2026

Who Should Attend

This event was designed for physical therapists, athletic trainers, physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners in the specialties of sports medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics, primary care, surgery and rehabilitation, as well as strength and conditioning coaches, sports psychologists and sports nutritionists.

Objectives

The focus of The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference 2026 will center around evidence-based practices of evaluation, diagnosis, and/or management of common sports-related injuries and other sports medicine strategies relevant to:

  • The Science of Recovery: Analyze the physiological and psychological principles of recovery, and evaluate evidence-based strategies: including sleep, nutrition, and mental health, to enhance athlete performance and longevity.
  • Translating Research into Athlete Care: Integrate current research findings into practical treatment, rehabilitation, and performance strategies to improve athlete outcomes and clinical decision-making.
  • Football Athlete Health and Performance: Examine the physical and performance demands of football athletes, and apply best practices in injury mitigation, treatment of injuries, return-to-play, and overall athlete development.
  • Current Concepts in Athlete Management: Analyze and apply evolving models of athlete care, including pelvic floor considerations, performance skill development, and evidence-based return-to-sport strategies.
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Conference Features:

  • Two days of educational sessions
  • Expert lectures
  • Presentations from different sports medicine professionals within an athlete’s network
  • Networking and engagement opportunities

Contact Hours

  • Up to 14 CE hours for the full in-person event
  • BOC accredited (14 CEUs)
  • APTA AZ accredited (14 CEUs)
  • TPTA TX accredited (14 CCUs)

Accreditation

  • Spooner (BOC AP#: P12038 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.
  • Spooner is also approved by the APTA AZ (CEUL154809) and TPTA. This course is approved for 1.4 CEUs by CPTA #25-173.
  • This program is eligible for a maximum of 14 Category A CEU for ATs and PTs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
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BOC Accreditation seal
APTA Accreditation seal

About The Venue

About
The Venue

Front entrance of the Huddle at Events on Jackson.

On Jackson

On Jackson is a unique and versatile social and corporate event venue located in the urban heart of Phoenix. Just blocks from major public transportation routes and minutes from the airport, our historic building is nestled amidst the entertainment, sports and technology hub of Downtown Phoenix’s Warehouse District. By day, the meeting rooms and advanced technology will allow us to create a completely personalized and exclusive event experience. At night, we’ll open up the rolling garage doors and host a networking happy hour event that we hope you won’t soon forget.
Unlike anything in the whole of Phoenix, Events on Jackson is a 23,180 square foot multi-use social and corporate event venue that combines high tech functionality with the charm and beauty of a historic building.

Address

245 E Jackson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Parking at Jackson

On Jackson is conveniently located in Downtown Phoenix, with plenty of on-street and surface parking options.

Jefferson Street Parking Garage

Conveniently located diagonally across the street from On Jackson, the Jefferson Street Parking Garage is a short walk from the venue. The parking garage entrance is south on 3rd Street from Van Buren. $15/day

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED
SPEAKERS

Sam Cortorno headshot

Sam Contorno
MS, CSCS

Erik Meira headshot

Erik Meira
DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS

Robin Thorpe headshot

Robin Thorpe
PhD

2026 AGENDA

2026
AGENDA

The Science of Recovery
Translating Research in to Athlete Care
Football Athlete Health and Performance
Current Concepts in Athlete Management

2026 SPONSORS

2026
SPONSORS