Upward: Communicating with Impact
January 7-8, 2027 - Rosemont, IL
Registration will be open September 14 - December 6, 2026. Space is limited.
UpwaRD: Communicating with Impact is a 1.5-day interactive program led by Dardis Communication designed to help ASPDA members build confidence and strengthen their communication skills in professional settings.
Effective communication is essential when working with athletes, coaches, and performance staff. This program focuses on developing practical skills to improve clarity, confidence, and presence in both planned and spontaneous conversations.
Through hands-on activities, video-based practice and review, peer and Dardis facilitator feedback, and guided practice, participants will increase self-awareness and gain tools they can immediately apply in their day-to-day roles.
This event is only available for ASPDA members.
What You’ll Gain
Strengthen professional presence, personal brand, and first impressions
Build confidence in communication across a variety of settings
Improve clarity and effectiveness in both written and verbal communication
Apply structured approaches to high-impact conversations
Increase self-awareness through feedback and video review
Registration Cost
$750 per attendee
This costs includes UpwaRD programming and breakfast and lunch on Day 2.
Attendees can expect a highly interactive and applied learning environment with opportunities to practice and receive feedback, practical tools that can be immediately implemented and a supportive setting focused on skill development.
Click here to download our UpwaRD justification letter and customize it for your employer.
Total Workshop Value
$1,588 per attendee
This value includes costs for the facility, meals, speakers, programming, etc.
Click here to learn more about Dardis Communication.
Christina Davis combines more than 25 years of executive leadership experience with a practical, results-focused coaching approach. She helps leaders navigate real business pressure, strengthen communication, uncover blind spots, and turn insight into action that works in the real world.
We start with goals, trajectory, and the feedback already in the room. Then, one-on-one and confidential, in person or virtual, with direct feedback built on your strengths. Finally, you'll practice in the real world and sharpen from there.
Tyson Greiner serves as Vice President, Training and International Etiquette Consultant for Dardis Communications. He brings over 25 years of experience in sales, training and consulting to his role as an instructor and executive coach.
Tyson provides expertise in public speaking, sales training, professional image and business etiquette and has coached and instructed thousands of Dardis participants in the U.S. and around the world.
He also offers clients specialized expertise in corporate etiquette and international business protocol leading dining etiquette programs and cross-cultural communication training for U.S. and international audiences.
Meet our presenters!
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ASPDA members at any stage of their career.
Professionals looking to build confidence in communication and presentation.
Individuals seeking to strengthen their professional presence.
Anyone who wants to communicate more effectively with athletes, coaches, and staff.
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Date: The afternoon of Thursday, January 7 and full day on Friday, January 8, 2027.
Length: 1.5 days of interactive training and practice
Registration Fee: $750 (includes workshop programming and breakfast and lunch on day two.)
Location: The Rose Hotel - Rosemont, Illinois
Hotel Block Information: The Rose Hotel
5200 Pearl St, Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 260-4770
$169/night
This room block will open open on September 14 and close on December 8, 2026.If the registration fee presents a financial barrier, please contact Amy Freel, ASPDA Executive Director, at amy.freel@sportsrd.org.
Additional Questions?
Please contact Megan Hillabrand, ASPDA Events & Education Manager at megan.hillabrand@sportsrd.org or 812-369-4393.