On May 16, 2026, Elevate welcomed coaches, trainers, physical therapists, students, and performance professionals from across the region for our first-ever Elevate the Standard Strength & Conditioning Conference.
As an NSCA CEU-approved event, the conference was designed to provide practical education, real-world coaching insights, and meaningful networking opportunities for professionals committed to improving athletic development and performance training.
A Day Focused on Raising the Standard
The mission behind Elevate the Standard was simple: bring together some of the industry’s most respected minds for a full day of learning focused on building better athletes, better coaches, and better training systems.
Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to learn from seven accomplished presenters, each bringing their own expertise and perspective to performance training, athlete development, rehabilitation, coaching systems, and long-term athletic success.
Featured Presenters
This year’s conference featured presentations from:
Dr. Josh Cooper
Matt Crawley
Nate Harvey
Kyle Jacksic
Matt Nein
Chris Ryan
Jay Shiner
Together, these speakers delivered a full day of actionable education and professional development, providing attendees with tools and strategies they can immediately apply within their own programs and organizations.
Thank You to Everyone Who Attended
We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success.
The energy throughout the day reinforced something we’ve always believed: Rochester’s strength and conditioning community is filled with passionate professionals who are committed to continuous learning and helping athletes reach their highest potential.
We’re especially thankful to our presenters for sharing their time, experience, and knowledge with our attendees.
Looking Ahead to 2027
The response to this year’s conference exceeded our expectations, and we’re already looking ahead to next year’s event.
Our goal remains the same: continue creating opportunities for coaches, trainers, and performance professionals to learn from industry leaders while strengthening the local and regional performance community.
We hope to see everyone back again next year.
Interested in the Presentation Recordings?
The presentation recordings from all seven sessions are available.
Contact the Elevate team for information on accessing the conference recordings and future educational opportunities.
About Elevate
Located in Rochester, NY, Elevate provides personal training, sports performance training, group fitness, recovery services, and wellness programs designed to help individuals and athletes perform at their highest level.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, fitness enthusiast, coach, or healthcare professional, Elevate is committed to helping you elevate your performance and reach your goals.