OUR SPEAKERS

OUR SPEAKERS

Erik Jernstrom

Erik Jernstrom was promoted to Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning/RTP Specialist in January 2025.

Jernstrom joined the Falcons after spending the last three years as an adjunct professor at Linfield University in Oregon. He was also on the NSCA Board for the state of Oregon.

Jernstrom also served as the Director of Sports Performance at EForce Sports from 2015-24 where he worked closely with physical therapists and sports medicine to develop an integrated performance model for athlete development. He started his career as a strength and conditioning intern at Performance Training Center (Mark McLaughlin) in Portland, Ore., in 2015. Jernstrom earned his bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in 2016.

SCHEDULE:

6:45- 9am‍ ‍Check-In and On-Site Registration (coffee, breakfast snacks)

7:45- 8:00am‍ ‍Welcome, Intros, and Sponsor Acknowledgements: Eric Lougas

8:00- 8:50am‍ ‍Buford High School: Ryan Liccardo:

9:00- 9:50am Atlanta Falcons: Erik Jernstrom:

10:00- 10:50am‍ ‍Georgia: Dr. Dylan Firsick:

11:00- 11:50am USA Weightlifting Practical in Weight Room: CJ Stockel

12:00- 1:30pm Lunch (TBA)- Visit Vendors, Breakout Session and Network

SPONSORED BY MATRIX FITNESS

1:30- 2:20pm‍ ‍Texas: Donnie Maib

2:30- 3:20pm‍ ‍Georgia: Cate Herrmans

3:30- 4:30pm :

4:30pm: Closing Remarks/CEU Certificates: Eric Lougas

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Schedule and speakers subject to change.