President’s Message

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!

Dear Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you well and thriving in your professional endeavors. It is with great pleasure and pride that I address you today with some exciting updates and announcements within our organization that I believe reflect the dynamic progress and continued effort toward excellence.

Announcement of New Board Members

First and foremost, I am delighted to announce the newest additions to our Board of Directors. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication, expertise, and leadership within the field of sports chiropractic. Please join me in welcoming:

Meghan Faulkner
Michael Lovich (Treasurer)

I want to also extend a heartfelt welcome back to Joel Dekanich (Vice President) for his second term on the Board of Directors. I would be remiss if I did not highlight my other directors who are working alongside these wonderful members, including Allison Adams, Dale Buchberger, Travis Ehlers, Todd Narson, and our public member, Tom Arendt. Their collective knowledge, experience, and insights will certainly enhance our board’s capabilities and our mission to advance sports chiropractic care. I cannot emphasize how fortunate I am to work with such great colleagues.

Recognition of New Certificates

I am also thrilled to acknowledge the achievements of our newest certificate holders who have recently passed their CCSP® and DACBSP® exams in April. Their commitment to excellence and professional growth is commendable, and we are proud to welcome them to our esteemed group of board-certified sports chiropractors.

Completion of DACBSP® Requirements

CCSP®

I will also highlight Brandon Hardin, Charles Hughes, and Kenneth McLoud for completing either the written or practical exam toward their DACBSP® certification. We look forward to seeing you at the finish line soon!

Congratulations to each of you on this significant milestone! Your dedication to enhancing your skills and knowledge will greatly benefit the athletes, patients, and the communities you serve.

Marketing

I am very pleased to share that we have completed the marketing and value survey and we had over 300 responses! A big thank you to Michael Lovich, Todd Narson, and the rest of the Marketing and PR Committee for creating such a dynamic and important survey to help us guide our efforts to bring more value to your credentials. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond, we will begin pouring over these results in the next few weeks.

2025 Sports Science Symposium in Greenville, SC

Looking ahead, I am excited to share updates on our upcoming 2025 Sports Science Symposium, scheduled to take place in the vibrant city of Greenville, South Carolina from March 27th to 29th. Alongside my co-chair Allison Adams and the National Office, our team is working diligently to create a symposium that will not only provide cutting-edge insights into sports science but also create opportunities for meaningful connections with our colleagues.

With the help of your input from the symposium survey, expect an engaging lineup of expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities that will make this symposium an invaluable experience for all attendees. Stay tuned for more details and registration information in the coming months.

In closing, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each member of the ACBSPTM for your unwavering support and dedication to advancing sports chiropractic care. Together, we are making significant strides in enhancing the health and performance of athletes at all levels.

I also want to take this time to celebrate and thank my predecessor, Dr. Bill Moreau, for his 30+ years of service and dedication to the ACBSPTM. During his tenure, Bill has played a significant role in advancing the achievements of what sports chiropractors can do as members of a sports medicine team, and his efforts have helped shape the direction and success of our organization.

We celebrate the dedication and commitment he has shown throughout his time on the board, and we are grateful for his leadership and the positive impact he has made.

We wish Bill all the best in his future endeavors and trust that his legacy will continue to inspire excellence within our board and beyond.

Thank you for your continued commitment and contributions to our shared mission. I look forward to seeing many of you at the 2025 Sports Science Symposium and celebrating our collective achievements.