IHRSA 30 - New Speakers

30th Anniversary International Convention & Trade Show

March 16-19, 2011 | San Francisco, California USA | Moscone Center South | Register Online

NEW PRESENTERS. NEW TOPICS. NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS.

This year, at IHRSA30 we are pleased to introduce many new presenters. They may be new to the IHRSA Convention faculty, but they are not new to business and industry success. They will teach you fresh new ideas so that every member of your team comes away from IHRSA30 feeling ‘Empowered for Improvement’.

Look forward to attending several of these sessions* and learning something new… from our newest presenters!

*This is a partial listing of the IHRSA30 schedule. For a complete schedule, please click here.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

Revenue, Retention & Results with Group Personal Training
Melissa Lynn Forgione, Group Personal Training Coordinator, Gainesville Health & Fitness Center
Pam Harrison, Personal Trainer, Gainesville Health & Fitness Center

Building a Successful, Highly Profitable Sales Department
Alan Leach, Regional Manager, West Wood Clubs, IRELAND

The Independent Club: What Enables Them to Thrive in Today's Marketplace
Panel Discussion Moderated by Joe Cirulli, President & Owner, Gainesville Health & Fitness Center, Former Board Member & Chairperson, IHRSA's Board of Directors, 2005 John McCarthy Industry Visionary of the Year Award Recipient
Paula Neubert, President & General Manager, Greenwood Athletic and Tennis Club
Mark Stevens, General Manager, The Houstonian Club
Larry Conner, General Manager, Stone Creek Club & Spa

Massaging Your Spa for Success
Ralph Newman, Chief Operating Officer, WTS International, Inc.

Maintain High Levels of Standards: Teach Your Personal Trainers 5 Important Components for Training Success
Mike DeMora, Program Director, Mattel Fitness Center

Developing Fitness Industry Leaders
Scott Wildeman, Senior Vice President Operations, International Fitness Holdings, Inc., CANADA
Debby Carreau, CHRP, MBA, President, Inspired HR Ltd., CANADA

Release Your Inner Geek: Social Media for Fitness Professionals
Steve Groves, Vice President, Technology & CIO, GoodLife Fitness Clubs, CANADA

Identifying Effective Leadership Skills for Today's Multi-Generational Workforce
Thomas Hudgin, President, Wilmington Quality Associates

Creating Raving Fans: The Secret to Business Success
Trina Gray, Owner, Bay Athletic Club

The Skinny on Group Wellness -- Coaching for Weight Management
Panel Discussion Moderated by Emily Mettler, Wellness Coach, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center - Mayo Clinic
Karleah Bradley, Wellness Coach, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center - Mayo Clinic
Brent Larson, Wellness Coach, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center - Mayo Clinic
Melissa Mapes, Wellness Coach, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center - Mayo Clinic

Maximizing the Profits of Your Personal Training Department
Steve Jack, Director, Steve Jack Ltd., UNITED KINGDOM

Tackling the Legal Issues Involved in Running a Small Business
Alan Roth, ESQ, Partner, Wildman, Harrold, Allen and Dixon

Driving Quality Traffic to Your Club with Special Events & Public Relations
Tony Santomauro, President, The Santomauro Group

Qualifology: The Study & Art of Engaging Prospective Members
Marty Flanagan, Franchise Coach, Anytime Fitness, Inc.

Training the Athlete in EveryBuddy: Specialized Training for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Thom Downing, President, FIT
Jennifer Pleimann, Personal Trainer & Strength and Conditioning Specialist, FIT

The Big Picture: 6 Trends that Will Change Your Club
Amanda Oborne, Executive Director, FitLife Club Network

Drive: What the Science of Motivation Can Teach You About High Performance
Daniel Pink, Best-Selling Author
Sponsored by Matrix Fitness

Making a Difference One Program at a Time: Creating Opportunities for Special Populations
Roundtable Discussion Moderated by Susan Cooper, Owner & President, BodyBusiness Health Club & Spa, Board Member, IHRSA's Board of Directors

Scoring an 'Ace' - Successful Tennis Programming for Profit
Michael Mahoney, Vice President and General Manager, Midtown Tennis Club
Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA)

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

The Four Disciplines of a Healthy Organization
Patrick Lencioni, Best Selling Author & Management Consultant
Sponsored by Precor Incorporated

7 Components of a Productive Personal Training Session
Mike Wunsch, Director of Program Design, Group Fitness and Training, Results Fitness

Big Company Talent Management for Small Organizations
Dave Milani, Vice President, Human Resources, Plus One Health Management

21st Century Applied Technology to Streamline Your Club's Systems
Drew Chesler, CEO, Gold's Gym - South Beach
Skye Kaiss, CEO, Gold's Gyms of Regina, CANADA

Capturing the Youth Market: The Catalyst for a Lifetime of Fitness
Karen Jashinsky, Founder & CEO, O2 Max Fitness, 2009 Julie Main Woman Leader Scholarship Recipient

Measure, Evaluate and Understand Your Organization's Culture & Values: Implications for Leadership and Business Strategy
Jeb Gorham, MA, Ph.D., Wellness Director, Central Manager, Miramont Lifestyle Fitness

Sell Your Way to the Top: Becoming a Sales Superstar
Christine Forster, Corporate Membership and Group Exercise Director, Printing House Fitness + Squash Club

Beyond 120 Million: Understanding Health Club Consumer Research
Melissa Rodriguez, Research Manager, IHRSA
Neil Schwartz, Vice President of Business Development, Sports Marketing Surveys

Building a Cohesive Team: Going Deeper on the First Discipline of a Healthy Organization
Jeff Gibson, Vice President of Consulting, The Table Group

Social Media: Utilizing the Tools Available to Build Your Business
Roundtable Discussion Facilitated by Amanda Oborne, Executive Director, FitLife Club Network

Tax Deductions, Financial Planning & Insurance Issues for the Fitness Professional
Alan Roth, ESQ, Partner, Wildman, Harrold, Allen and Dixon

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion & Purpose
Tony Hsieh, Best-Selling Author & CEO, Zappos.com
Sponsored by Technogym®

Strength in Numbers: Growing Participation in Your Group Training Programs
Rob Gagnon, Director of Fitness, Manchester Athletic Club
Amy Lamontagne, CSCS, Fitness Director, Weymouth Club
Samantha Merchant, NSCA-CSCS, NASM-CES, ACE-CES, Fitness Director, The Works Family Health & Fitness Center

Corporate Fitness Unleashed: Time to Wake up the Workforce of America
Trina Gray, Owner, Bay Athletic Club

Retaining Key Employees: Building the Foundation Needed to Achieve Superior Member Service
Thomas Hudgin, President, Wilmington Quality Associates

Successfully Attracting the Women's Market by Exceeding Their Expectations
Jasmin Kirstein, CEO & Founder, My Sportlady, GERMANY, 2010 Julie Main Woman Leader Scholarship Recipient

Practical Steps to Reduce Risk, Prevent Injuries & Defend Your Business
Joe Hassinger, President / Director, International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association (IALDA) / Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith, PLC

Improving Sales & Member Retention through Productive Conversations with the Unfit
Larry Stybel, Ed.D., Executive in Residence, Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University

Kids in Motion: Group Exercise for the Emerging Youth Market
Tom Hoel, CEO, Aerobicgarden, DENMARK

Expanding the Foundation of Your Club by Integrating Tennis Programming
Roundtable Discussion Moderated by Rod Heckelman, General Manager, Board of Directors, Mt. Tam Racquet Club
Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA)

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

No Opportunity Wasted: Creating the Life You Want
Phil Keoghan, Best-Selling Author & Host of "The Amazing Race"
Sponsored by SPRI Products, Inc.

Developing a Culture of Success Within Your Club
Cameron Hedges, CSCS, General Manager, Results Fitness

FREE Advertising through Public Relations
Paul Richards, CEO, Club Physical, NEW ZEALAND

The Youth Tennis Programming Revolution
Scott Schultz, Managing Director, Recreational Tennis, United States Tennis Association (USTA)
Presented by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA)

Personal Training Client Retention: Maintaining Long-Term Relationships
Jason Cerniglia, CPT, CSN, CGCC, Owner, Hoover Fitness

Innovative Medical Referral Programming from Around the World
Fausto Di Giulio, Marketing Vice President, Italian Fitness Federation, ITALY

Secret Shopping: How Does Your Club Rate?
Roger Sargent, Owner, LifeQuest Fitness Center

Build a World Class Group Exercise Program
Justen Maron, Fitness Director, Courthouse Athletic Clubs

Integrating the Medical Client into Your Facility
Josée Baillargeon, Former ICU and CCU Nurse and Cardiac Catheterization Lab Supervisor, Montreal Jewish Hospital
Louise Malone, Professor, College Marie Victorin, CANADA

The Power of Living Brands
Vaughn Schwass, Marketing Director, Les Mills International Ltd., NEW ZEALAND