| CONFERENCE 2026 |
SSCA PERFORMANCE CONFERENCE
| 2nd and 3rd October 2026 |
2026
Mark Your Calendars: The 12th Annual SSCA Performance Conference is happening on October 2nd & 3rd!
Our team has prepared an outstanding program to expand your expertise and develop your skills.
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Return to Performance Workshop
When injury strikes, the journey back to peak performance is complex — and success depends on more than just physical recovery. Over two immersive days, the Return to Performance Workshop brings together world-class experts from Aspetar, elite sports programs, and leading sports science institutions to share proven strategies, cutting-edge rehabilitation methods, and athlete-centered approaches.
From physiotherapy and strength & conditioning to nutrition, psychology, and injury prevention, you’ll gain a 360° perspective on what it truly takes to guide athletes from the treatment table back to competition — stronger, faster, and more resilient than before.
Whether you’re a physiotherapist, S&C coach, sports doctor, or performance specialist, this is your opportunity to learn directly from the practitioners shaping the future of high-performance rehab. Expect practical workshops, real-world case studies, and thought-provoking discussions with peers who share your commitment to excellence.
Two days. One goal: getting athletes back to their best — and beyond.
Program
The program is coming together — stay tuned for updates!
In the meantime, Early Bird tickets are already available. Don’t wait to secure your spot!
AGENDA
Find here below the workshop program. – Please click on the “+” button to reveal the content
Friday, Oct. 2nd
SPONSOR
SATURDAY MORNING - Bridging the gap: Evidence-based hamstring rehabilitation
08:45 - 09:30 AM
Check-in
VENUE
Foyer HHG
Hochschüle Hauptgebaüde – Bâtiment principal – Main building (05)
09:35 - 09:45 AM
Conference Opening SSCA
VENUE: Aula
09:45 - 10:45 AM
Hamstring Rehabilitation in High-Performance Sport: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: Simon Wallace (Aspetar)
– Rugby specialist
– Sport Physiotherapist at Aspetar
– Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
10:50 - 11:50 AM
From Rehab to Performance: A Strength & Conditioning Coach’s Perspective on End-Phase Hamstring Rehabilitation
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: David Power (Aspetar)
– Sport Physiotherapist at Aspetar
– Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch & Room Occupancy
VENUE: Bellavista (BV)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON - Practical Applications
13:45 - 15:00
Workshop #1
Hands-On Hamstring Workshop: Early & Mid-Phase Rehab for High-Performance Sport
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: Simon Wallace
– Rugby specialist
– Sport Physiotherapist at Aspetar
– Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
15:30 - 16:45
Workshop #2
Hands-On Hamstring Workshop: End-Phase Strategies for High-Performance Strength & Conditioning
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: David Power
– Sport Physiotherapist at Aspetar
– Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
17:45 - 18:45
Round Table
Athlete-Centered Rehabilitation: Needs and Challenges for Stakeholders
VENUE: Aula
19:00 - 22:00
Apéro and Gala Dinner
VENUE: Swiss Olympic House
Cafeteria/Bar GHfrom 22:00
Networking
VENUE: Cafeteria/Bar GH
Sunday, Oct.5th
SPONSOR
SUNDAY MORNING - Beyond injury
07:00 - 08:00
Breakfast
VENUE: Foyer Main Building (HHG)
08:15 - 08:45
Check-Out / General Assembly (Members Only)
VENUE: Aula (HHG)
09:00 - 10:00
Psychological Aspects during Return-to-Sport
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: Mattia Piffaretti
PhD, psychologist specializing in sports psychology FSP
10:05 - 10:35
Objective Measurement of Muscular Fatigue
VENUE: Aula
Myocene
10:40 - 11:40
Opportunities of Neurological Training: From Concussion to Peak Performance
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: Michael Graber
Dr. med. univ. Michael Graber
Deputy Senior Physician Neurorehabilitation Riggisberg Hospital
11:45 - 12:45
Lunch
VENUE: Bellavista (BV)
SUNDAY AFTERNOON - Practical Applications
13:00 - 14:00
Nutritional Support during Rehabilitation from Injury
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Daniel Owens, PhD
– Reader (Assoc. Prof) in Cellular and Molecular Exercise Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University
14:15 - 15:00
Reducing Hip and Groin Injuries in lce Hockey Players
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Laasi Laakso
Head of Strength & Conditioning for for Hockey Club Lugano (Switzerland)
15:05 - 15:50
Preparing the Shoulder for High-Velocity Overhead Movements
VENUE: Aula
Speaker: Jonas Riess
-Performance Analyst/S&C Coach for the Swiss Beachvolleyball National Teams
-Former S&C Coach in the European League of Football and 1. Bundesliga Volleyball
-Expert in Tendon-Rehabilitation
-Instructor for Sport-Physiotherapy (spt-education)
-M.A. Sports Medical Training and Exercise Science
-Former American Football Player (Frankfurt Galaxy)
16:00
Closure and Badge Return
VENUE: Swiss Olympic House (SOH)
AGENDA
Find here below the workshop program. – Please click on the “+” button to reveal the content
Friday, Oct. 2nd
SPONSOR
FRIDAY MORNING - Optimizing Acceleration for Sports Performance
08:45 - 09:30 AM
Check-in
VENUE: Lobby HEW
09:35 - 09:45 AM
Conference Opening SSCA
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (Lobby HEW)
09:45 - 10:30 AM
Foundations of High-Quality Sprint Acceleration: Movement Quality, Foot Mechanics, and Lumbo-Pelvic Control
VENUE: Lobby HEW
Speaker: Marco Airale
10:45 - 11:45 AM
From Contact to Propulsion: Practical Solutions for Ground Force Transmission in Sprint Acceleration
VENUE: Lobby HEW
Speaker: Marco Airale
12:15 - 13:30
Lunch & Room Occupancy
VENUE: Bellavista (BV)
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
14:45 - 15:35
Workshop #1
Athlete-Specific Acceleration Patterns, Movement Responses, and Their Transfer to Performance
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Patrick Saile
15:30 - 16:45
Workshop #2
Hands-On Hamstring Workshop: End-Phase Strategies for High-Performance Strength & Conditioning
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: To be confirmed
16:40 - 17:30
Round Table
Overspeed Sprinting: the Magic Bullet?
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Adrian Rothenbühler
18:30 - 22:00
Apéro and Gala Dinner
VENUE: Swiss Olympic House. (SOH)
from 22:00
Networking
VENUE: Bar Grand Hotel
Saturday, Oct.3rd
SPONSOR
SATURDAY MORNING
07:00 - 08:00
Breakfast
VENUE: Foyer Main Building (HHG)
08:15 - 08:45
Check-Out / General Assembly (Members Only)
VENUE: Aula (HHG)
09:00 - 09:45
The Braking Performance Framework
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Damian Harper
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Lecturer at University of Lancashire
10:00 - 10:50
Horizontal Braking Across the Load–Velocity Spectrum
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Damian Harper
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Lecturer at University of Lancashire
Myocene
11:00 - 11:50
Jump Right, Not Just High: Developing Observation & Critical Analysis for Sprint Performance
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Kenny Guex
12:15 - 13:15
Lunch
VENUE: Bellavista (BV)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
13:40 - 14:30
Player Profiling for individualized Training to maximize COD Performance
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Mattia Stendahl
14:40 - 15:30
Change of Direction: Context Matters
VENUE: Halle End der Welt (HEW)
Speaker: Christoph Tebel
15:45
Closure and Badge Return
VENUE: Swiss Olympic House (SOH)
LOCATION
Swiss Federal Institute of Sport
Hauptstrasse 247,
2532 Magglingen / Macolin
Links
tickets
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To access these reduced rates, you must hold an active membership and be logged into your account.
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EARLY BIRD PUBLIC PRICE
Available until 30th June 2026