FEBRUARY 12-13, 2026 | HOUSTON, TX
Advance Your Practice. Strengthen Your Program. Lead with Impact.
The ASPDA Advanced Practice Workshop is an exclusive member-only 1.5-day immersive experience designed to help sports and performance RDs expand their influence and build a sustainable foundation for success.
Through expert-led sessions, small group discussions, practice scenarios, and mentorship, attendees will gain the skills and confidence to turn vision into action and position their services as an integral part of their program.
What You’ll Gain
Create and refine your mission, vision, and service model
Strengthen communication and leadership skills
Build confidence in forecasting and budgeting
Enhance collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Thinking creatively to develop practical solutions
Evaluate and develop supplement policies
APW workbook with activities to revisit learning & continue growth
Leave with a clear action plan to elevate your program
Back for 2026!
Business Essential Skills & Navigating Your World Beyond Nutrition
We’re delighted to welcome Brittany Hardin back to APW this year! She’ll lead a dynamic two-hour session covering the following key topics:
Communicating Your Value
Methods for articulating your skills and contributions clearly and confidently
Building a personal brand within the corporate environment
Audience-Centric Information Sharing
Understanding your audience's needs and tailoring your message accordingly
Adapting communication strategies based on audience feedback
Interactive Exercises and Case Studies
Engaging activities to apply learned skills in real-world scenarios
Group discussions and feedback sessions for continuous improvement
Brittany Hardin serves as a Senior Manager and National Leader for KPMG's Economic and Valuation Services Process Improvement Team. She collaborates with multinational enterprises on global planning, compliance, and controversy projects. As the creator and host of the Exploring Transfer Pricing podcast, she is well-regarded for simplifying intricate concepts, making her an impactful speaker and facilitator. Brittany’s dedication to continuous improvement and building connections across various industries and regions has allowed her to develop strong relationships and work closely with Fortune 500 clients.
Applications will be open October 29 - November 30, 2025
The Advanced Practice Workshop Committee will read through the applications and choose the group of Sports and Performance RDs who will benefit most from the workshop content. Selected applicants will be notified in early December 2025. Space is limited!
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Sports and performance RDs who:
Have been in their role 6+ months
Are growing or transitioning their program
Want to move from service provider to strategic leader
Are eager to learn, share, and collaborate
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Date: Thursday, February 12, and Friday, February 13, 2026. The program begins promptly at 4:00 PM on Thursday and will conclude at 4:00 PM on Friday.
Length: 1.5 days of immersive training and mentorship
Agenda: Click here to view the agenda
Registration Fee: $200 (includes workshop programming, APW Workbook, dinner on the first evening, and lunch on day two. ASPDA will additionally cover up to 1 hotel night per participant.)
Location: Houston, Texas - Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
If the registration fee presents a financial barrier, please contact Amy Freel, ASPDA Executive Director, at amy.freel@sportsrd.org.
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Submit your completed application between October 29 and November 30, 2026, including the contact information for someone you have asked to serve as a reference.
Accepted applicants will be notified in early December 2025 and will need to commit to attending the 1.5-day workshop. Participants will be asked to reflect on their professional and program strengths and opportunities for growth before the workshop, bringing these insights to guide discussion and application during the sessions. Workshop discussions will be tailored to the maturity and needs of the attendee cohort—ensuring every participant leaves with meaningful takeaways and an actionable roadmap.
If you are not yet a member, click HERE to join ASPDA before applying. ASPDA membership must be maintained until the conclusion of the event in order to attend.
Additional Questions?
Please contact Megan Hillabrand, ASPDA Events & Education Manager at megan.hillabrand@sportsrd.org or 812-369-4393.
READ WHAT 2025 ATTENDEES ENJOYED MOST ABOUT THE ADVANCED PRACTICE WORKSHOP!
“The meaningful opportunities to workshop my obstacles and goals with a mentor and other RDs in similar environments.”
“I liked the amount of real world experience displayed by the board. The applications of what we discussed held more value because it was coming from people who had walked the walk and talked the talk.”
“I liked the opportunity to connect with fellow peers who are in similar roles as me. I liked the clarity of the workshop - that it was for young professionals stepping into bigger roles with bigger expectations. I liked that we were put with mentors and even other mentees, which also really helped me bounce ideas around.”
“I liked the intimacy of the workshop, making it easier to connect with others. I also liked the variety of backgrounds that attended.”
“I loved the intimacy of the small group discussions. The presentations were very informative and interactive which was fun.”
Thanks to our sponsor, Cheribundi, for their support of the Advanced Practice Workshop!
