President’s Message

Dear ACBSP Community,

As we gather for the ACBSP Sports Science Symposium, I want to welcome you all to Greenville, SC, for this exciting event! We begin today with the Principles and Practices Workshop, setting the stage for what is bound to be a wonderful symposium. This event is always a special time for our community, as we exchange knowledge, strengthen our professional and personal connections, and advance the field of sports chiropractic together.

Along with the excitement of this year’s symposium, I also have a bittersweet update to share. After years of dedicated service, our Executive Director, Cindy Hayter, will be departing from her role as of May 9th. Cindy’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding the ACBSP through significant growth and development, and her commitment to our mission has made a lasting impact on our organization. On behalf of the ACBSP Board of Directors and the entire community, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cindy for her years of hard work and dedication. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors, and if you are around for the symposium, please let her know how much she will be missed!

In light of this transition, I am also pleased to announce that Dr. Tim Stark will be stepping in as the Interim Executive Director for the ACBSP. Dr. Stark brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this role, and we are confident that his expertise will ensure a smooth transition as we continue our mission to promote excellence in sports chiropractic. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Stark to this new position!

I look forward to an exceptional symposium and getting to see many of you in person! For those of you who are unable to make it this year, stay tuned for the announcement of our 2026 symposium in the upcoming days to plan on being there! Our certificate body is what makes this organization great, and we want as many of you in person as possible.

Sincerely,

Blake Graham, DC MS CSCS DACBSP
President, ACBSP

Dear Colleagues,

I am thrilled to announce the registration opening for the 2025 ACBSP Sports Sciences Symposium! With hard work from the national office, symposium chairs, and the board of directors, this year’s event promises to be one of our most dynamic and engaging events yet. We invite all certificates of the ACBSP, chiropractic physicians, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, and students to join us for this opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and stay at the forefront of sports medicine.

Why You Should Attend

Attending the ACBSP Symposium is more than just earning continuing education credits—it’s about being part of a movement that drives our profession forward. As sports chiropractors, we are uniquely positioned to impact the lives and performance of athletes across the globe. The symposium offers a rare chance to learn from the best, exchange ideas with like-minded professionals, and contribute to the advancement of our field. My challenge to all our certificates is this – Show up and make it matter.

The only way we can create more exciting events in the future is for you to be there, even if it’s just sitting in the sessions and learning from our colleagues. I will challenge you to go one step further and have discussions with fellow attendees, engage with our vendors, and give your input to the board of directors, because we are here to make those letters behind your name mean something.

Exciting Speaker Lineup

We are delighted to bring together a world-class lineup of speakers who are leading the charge in sports chiropractic, sports science, performance care, and injury prevention. These esteemed professionals will share their insights, latest research findings, and practical approaches to addressing the needs of athletes of all levels. Topics this year will include advanced techniques in rotational athletes, nutrition interventions and lab biomarkers for athletes, rehabilitation strategies, and much more. Full topics and speaker bios can be found here.

Registration

With the theme of “Making it Matter”, we also want you to feel valued as an attendee, so we will be offering a deep discount for registration over the next few weeks. I especially want to highlight registration for the Principle and Practices Workshop (PPW) + the full symposium for only $350! That is 4 days of learning and hands-on practice for over half the price if you wait! Make sure you register quickly as this price will not last long, but also share this with your friends and colleagues to encourage them to register as well.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional educational and networking experience. Register today here, and I look forward to seeing all of you in Greenville in March!

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

I hope you all enjoyed watching the 2024 Paris Olympics as much as I did and seeing Team USA podium for a record amount since 1984!  I know many of you either worked with these athletes directly at the games or during training leading to this summer, and all that effort really paid off.  I am also anxiously awaiting the Paralympic Games starting on August 28th, I greatly encourage everyone to tune in to these amazing athletes giving their all.

First, a quick note about our upcoming exams: The written exams for the CCSP® and the DACBSP® are scheduled for November 2nd, 2024. This is an important milestone for those of you working toward certification and to ensure everything goes smoothly, please remember that all exam-related documents must be submitted by September 30th, 2024. Meeting this deadline is crucial to allow us to prepare adequately and provide a seamless examination process.

Although the board has decided to not hold a practical exam this fall, I encourage you to use this time to focus on the written component, ensuring your knowledge is up-to-date and ready for the test.  If needed, we will grant extension to the 3-year time frame for completion of the practical exam.

Looking ahead to 2025, we are also deep into preparations for the 2025 Sports Sciences Symposium. This event is a fantastic opportunity for learning, networking, and growth within our community. If you know of any vendors interested in showcasing their products and services at the symposium, or any products and vendors that you love to use in your clinics, please send them to the National Office at info@acbsp.com.

Thank you for your continued dedication to excellence in sports chiropractic. Your commitment to advancing your expertise and serving athletes at all levels is what makes our community truly outstanding!