top of page

2026 MATS ANNUAL CLINICAL SYMPOSIUM
June 4-5, 2026

Kellogg Conference Center
Lansing, MI
REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!!!

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE BELOW (2026)

Thursday, June 4th - (2 CEUs available) - Additional Fee

 

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Registration, check-in 

 

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: From the Athletic Training Room to the Weight Room: Integrating Rehabilitation Concepts to Limit Strength Roadblocks and Maximize Patient Outcomes.  Alex Daley, M. Ed., AT, ATC, CES, CSCS, PES, C-PS ; 2 CEUS 

  

Friday, June 5th - (7 CEUs Available in person, 2 CEUs virtually for MI state licensure requirements, and one additional CEU virtually; 10 total if attending the whole day. ) 

 

7:00 am – 11:00 am: Late Registration & Check-in, 7:00 am – 7:45 am: Breakfast 

 

7:45 am – 8:00 am: MATS Business Meeting, President Alex Salinas, MS, AT, ATC 

 

8:00 am – 9:00 am: Concussion Assessment (Neurological), Jeffrey Kutcher, MD, FAAN; 1 CEU 

9:00 am - 10:00 am:  Injury Prevention and Treatment for the Running Athlete: Technique Assessment and Correction, Mary Miller, AT, ATC; 1 CEU  

10:00 am – 10:15 am: Break and Vendors

 

10:15 am – 11:15 am:  “Let's Talk Lunch”: Energy Deficiency Disorder in Sport, Stacy Majoras, DO; 1 CEU

 

11:15 am – 12:15 pm: Neck Check: Evaluation and Rehab Techniques for the Cervical RegionMerrick Lincoln, DPT, PT, CSCS; 1 CEU 

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm: Hall of Fame Luncheon 

 

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm:  Augmentation, Not Automation: Advancing AI/ML’s Role in Contextualizing  and Operationalizing Healthcare Data,

                                   Keith Feldman, PhD; 1 CEU

 

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Break 

 

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Panel: AI Integration for the Modern Athletic Trainer: Panel Discussion,1CEU 

 

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm:  Beyond Rest: Active Recovery Models for Concussion Management, Kassidy Davis, DPT, PT; 1 CEU 

 

4:45 pm: Closing Remarks 

 

5:00 pm: Human Trafficking 1 CEU; Pain ONL Training 1 CEU; 2025 ILCOR Update: BLS and First Aid ONL Training 1 CEU - must be present to receive the access codes at the conclusion of the meeting.

*Presentation titles are working titles; speakers are guaranteed.

Presentations or handouts will be uploaded and available HERE after the conference, with the correct password.

MEETING DETAILS

Registration Fee Structure (Early Bird BEFORE May 16th)

MATS MEMBER

  • Certified Athletic Trainer or Non-Certified Professional

$145 - Before May 17th

$160 - May 17th - June 5th

  • Non-Certified Student or Retired AT

$25 - Before May 17th 

$40 - May 17th - June 5th

  • Pre-Conference

$30 - Before May 16th 

$50 - May 17th - June 6th

_______________________________

 

 

NON MATS MEMBER

  • Certified Athletic Trainer or Non-Certified Professional

$185 - Before May 16th 

$200 - May 17th - June 6th

  • Non-Certified Student

$45 - Before May 16th

$60 - May 17th - June 5th

  • Pre-Conference 

$60 - Before May 16th 

$80 - May 17th - June 5th

 

_______________________________

REFUND POLICY

A full refund will be issued to attendees if canceled at least 2 weeks before the event. However, a $20 administrative fee will be applied to all cancellations. No refunds will be issued after May 23, 2026.

_______________________________

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the MATS Professional Education Committee at dcberry@svsu.edu.

bottom of page