Expand your network & knowledge with like minded, forward thinking professionals

Featuring hands-on workshops, insightful seminars from industry leaders, and extensive networking opportunities, St. Louis Fitness Conference will open doors for you and your clients.

Interactive workouts

Practice and move with a solution-based approach towards programming and exercise selection.

Trenches

Learn from industry leaders who have >10,000 hours of training and clinical experience.

Networking

Build valuable, lasting connections with fellow trainers and coaches.

Solve the Next Problem

Find solutions to help you advance your career to the next level.

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Sharpen the saw with industry leaders

We are proud to present an expert lineup of speakers and tacticians . They combine for over 100 years of field and clinical experience which allows you to learn from their successes and failures.

Featured Speakers

Clifton Harski

A lifelong athlete and collegiate basketball player, Clifton has been in the fitness industry for more than 15 years. He holds a degree in Kinesiology from SDSU. In the last 10 years he has taught over 10,000 people while traveling the United States and conducting over 1000 workshops covering different fitness systems for multiple companies, including his own.

Coach Kev Dineen

10,000 hours? How about 100,000 sessions? Coach Kev Dineen has been a brick and mortar gym owner and celebrity trainer in NYC since 2009 and wants everyone to discover the benefits of small group training. Community and communication will be the two anchors of his talk in St. Louis.

Mike Stella, ATC

Mike Stella is a leading expert in sports medicine, rehab, and performance training, with over 20 years of experience helping athletes and active individuals move pain-free and perform at their highest level. As the founder of The Movement Underground, Mike has pioneered a cutting-edge approach that blends strength, movement science, and hands-on therapy to bridge the gap between rehab and performance. He’s known for delivering no-nonsense, high-impact strategies that challenge outdated industry norms. Get ready for a session that’s raw, insightful, and packed with game-changing knowledge you can apply immediately!

Brady Volmering

 Brady grew up in a small town playing every sport he could get his hands on.l While playing baseball in college, he started his first business, DAC Baseball, which aimed to provide his athletes with the knowledge and training he wished he had growing up. He is now the owner of DAC Performance and Health, whose aim is to help every human being achieve whatever it is they have the capacity to achieve. The athletes he works with range from the high level athlete who can't break out of an injury, to the post-grad former athlete looking to train hard and get after it.

Featured Speakers

Chris Travis

Chris Travis is the owner & CEO Seattle Strength & Performance (SSP) in Seattle, WA. Over the course of 5 years, Chris has opened 3 SSP locations and grown a training gym business that boasts 700 members and over $2M in annual revenue. Before fitness, Chris worked for a decade in corporate technology and business at Amazon. He lives in Seattle with his wife and 10 year old daughter.

John Farkas

Gym owner dedicated to simplifying all things fitness. Fitness has gotten complicated which leads to indecision and confusion. We believe it doesn't have to be that way.

I've been in the personal training space for over 20 years. In 2011, I opened my first gym in Chesterfield, MO - Blue Ocean Fitness. We have grown and expanded twice and currently serve ~260 clients.

In 2022, I made the decision to partner with Alloy Personal Training and signed an agreement to open four locations. We currently have three open and operating with many more coming down the pike.

Dr. Cassandra Forsythe

Dr. Cassandra is an author, professor, and personal trainer. She uses her areas of expertise (nutrition, resistance training for women, group exercise, yoga, and low FODMAP diets) to alter the lives of her clients.

Logan Brodine

Logan Brodine is a seasoned Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over 15 years of experience, including more than a decade in the tactical sector. Currently serving as the Tactical Program Manager at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Logan leads professional development initiatives and assists in organizing major conferences for tactical professionals. Previously, he contributed to the growth and success of the 10th Special Forces Group's Human Performance Program as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, integrating holistic training methods and spearheading initiatives that enhanced funding and operational capabilities.

Featured Speakers

Kevin Duffy

Coach Kevin Duffy is a Golf Digest Top 50 Fitness Coach since 2018, specializing in golf fitness and rotational power. The former Head S&C Coach for WPI Football and Becker College Hockey, he now leads small group training for golfers of all levels.

Dr Kyle Balzer

Dr. Kyle Balzer treats people across the full spectrum of age and movement capabilities. By operating under a hybrid insurance and cash-based insurance model, Kyle is able to spend entire sessions to help his patients achieve their goals of moving better, feeling better and getting back to the activities they enjoy.

Sara Baker

Sara has been teaching group exercise and personal training for the last 22 years. After working in corporate wellness for 15 years, she started her own fitness and nutrition business.  Sara currently oversees customer fulfillment and the #Moderation365 nutrition program for Jill Coleman Fitness (JillFit) while also teaching college nutrition and exercise courses at her local community college. Sara is also the Chair to the NSCA-CPT Exam committee and continues to train both adults and elite youth soccer players as well as planning fitness events throughout the country. 

July 10th & 11th Event schedule

Day 1

9 AM

Coach Kev Dineen

A Million Reasons To Move to Small Group Training

10 AM

Clifton Harski

Robustification Through Angulation

11 AM

Brady Volmering

What it Takes to ACTUALLY Prepare an Athlete

12 - 1:30p

Lunch Break (Onsite)

1:30 PM

John Farkas

Freedom by Design: How Smart Systems Turn Your Brick & Mortar Into a Self-Running Machine

2:30 PM

Sara Baker

Planning Your First Fitness Event-From Masterminds to Large Conferences

3:30 PM

Chris Travis

Business Lessons: Building a 7-Figure Training Business

630pm Dinner & Delights

DAY 2

9 AM

Effective Cueing to Impact Human Relationships

Kevin Duffy, CSCS, TPIII

Workshop

10 AM

Stretch out Your Clients to Build Your Business

Cassandra Forsythe

11 AM

Navigating Training in the Presence of Injury or Pain

Kyle Balzer, PT, DPT

12 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break & Networking

1:30 PM

The Future of Tactical Strength & Conditioning: Principles, Training and Career Growth

Logan Brodine

2:30 PM

Own the Overlap: Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Blur the Lines- Mike Stella

Mike Stella

3:30 PM

Roundtable: All speakers!

John Farkas, Clifton Harski, Kevin Dineen, Sara Baker, Logan Brodine, Chris Travis, Mike Stella, Cassaundra Forsythe, Kevin Duffy, Brady Volmering, Kyle Balzer

What our attendees are saying:

“Stl Fitness Conference was tremendous. I can't wait to come back”  

— Barb S.

“This was a great event. Thank you for your hard work putting it together! I’ve already told some of my coworkers that next year we need to meet up for the event!."

— Jodi P.

“The expert speakers were incredibly knowledgeable. I had one on one time with an industry leader!”
  
— Casey R.

FAQ's

Who should attend the St. Louis Fitness Conference?  

The St. Louis Fitness Conference is open to health and fitness professionals from all stages of their careers.

How do I register for the conference?

Click on any of the buttons to sign up!

What topics will be covered in the workshops and seminars?

STL Fit Con presentations will cover a wide range of topics including coaching, event planning, and more. While things are subject to change, the event schedule is close to final!

Are there opportunities for working out?

Yes! practical presentations include those by Kevin Dineen, Clifton Harski, Brady Volmering and Cassaundra Forsythe

Host Hotel

The Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Southwest is conveniently located off I-44 in the St. Louis County suburb of Valley Park. Enjoy easy access to downtown St. Louis and West County’s top attractions and businesses. Our friendly team invites you to relax in our clean, comfortable rooms. Enjoy our free amenities, including hot breakfast, dinnertime snacks and beverages at 5:30 Kickback®, and Wi-Fi.

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What's included in Your Ticket?

Experience the event with practical and lecture formats intermixed.

Your GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET INCLUDES:

- 14 hours of practicals and lectures on Thursday and Friday

- coffee & lunch Thursday and Friday

- Happy Hour Thursday, July 10th

OPTIONAL social (add-on) EVENT:

Friday, July 11th-Social Event-TBD

Every Ticket includes:

Meals (lunch and dinner!)
Coffee provided by Coach's Coffee

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Thurs & Friday July 10th-11th

Location:
St. Louis, Missouri

Days 1 & 2 will be from 9a - 5pm and feature presentations from coaches, physical therapists, and business owners from around the country.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Join us live or virtually

Experience the sessions in the way that best suits your needs. Choose from our in-person event or join the sessions virtually from anywhere in the world.

In-person attendance

Location:
Grand Conference Center, Cityville

Immerse yourself in the full experience with live workshops, networking opportunities, and face-to-face interactions with industry leaders. Enjoy exclusive access to breakout sessions and social events.

Virtual attendance

Platform:
EventCon Online Portal

Join us from the comfort of your home with our seamless virtual platform. Access live-streamed keynotes, interactive workshops, and virtual networking rooms. Engage with speakers and fellow attendees with real-time Q&A sessions

“EventCon was a transformative experience. The workshops and seminars provided actionable insights that I could apply immediately.”  

— Jordan S.

“The networking opportunities at EventCon were fantastic. I made connections that have already led to new career opportunities."

— Morgan W.

“The expert speakers were incredibly knowledgeable. EventCon gave me a fresh perspective on my career path.”
  
— Casey R.

Ready to elevate your career?

Don’t miss out on the premier networking event of the year! Register for St. Louis Fitness Conference to forge connections that last your career.

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