PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE
WHEN
11th - 12th October 2023
Starting at 8am
WHERE
40 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront
Cape Town
PRICE
Available Upon Request
Group Packages Available
SUMMIT STARTS IN
Learn from and network with coaches, managers and high performance professionals from a variety of sports.
ELITE SPORT SUMMIT - 2023
Network with coaches, managers and high performance practitioners from a variety of sports. Attend to learn from organisations and professionals that have surpassed expectations.
This unique event will host progressively-minded practitioners from across the globe. Attendees will be exposed to the latest cutting edge sports performance principles provided by the brightest minds from various high performing organisations globally.
WHO ATTENDS
Team Managers
Performace Directors
Head Coaches
Youth Coaches
Head's of Sports
Science
Head's of Strength & Conditioning
Military Personnel
Sports Psychologists
8:00 - 8:45
Registration
9:00 - 10:00
LEADING FROM THE BOARDROOM: MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE ON & OFF THE FIELD
DR. EDUARD COETZEE (PHD)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
THE SHARKS
The Sharks is a South African professional rugby union team based in Durban in KwaZulu Natal. They compete internationally in the United Rugby Championship and Heineken Champions Cup, having competed in the Super Rugby competition until 2020.
In this session, Dr. Coetzee will provide a snapshot into leading from the boardroom and the critical areas that require different skills, but ultimately contribute to the overall success of the organisation and team.
- Setting clear goals and providing direction
- Effective Communication
- Embracing Change
- Leading by Example
- Celebrating Success
10:00 -10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:30
THERAPEUTIC PROCESS: MANAGING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, MENTAL HEALTH & INCLUSION TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
DR. VICTOR KIDD (PHD) LMSW MSW
MENTAL HEALTH, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Victor Kidd is a Mental Health and Wellness/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Organisational Culture Expert and Psychotherapist, who utilises his clinical training to impact systems in sport and entertainment organisations.
Dr. Kidd completed his PhD in Sport and Entertainment Management from the University of South Carolina, where he became the first Black graduate in the programme’s history. Dr. Kidd’s research focused on organisational leadership and capacity building in sport and entertainment organisations, sport retirement experiences of former athletes and athletic identity among Black athletes.
In this session, Dr. Kidd will provide unique and specific interventions regarding how cultural challenges impact the personal and professional lives of employees. Dr. Kidd will also provide you with practical tools to address these challenges and the importance of fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. Participants will benefit from invaluable insights and practical tools to effectively navigate and address these challenges, ultimately fostering a high-performing workplace environment.
This session will provide you with actionable strategies to cultivate an environment that not only acknowledges cultural differences but also capitalises on them to achieve enhanced teamwork, innovation and sustained success.
11:30 - 12:00
Break
12:00 - 13:00
MAXIMIZING ATHLETE POTENTIAL: DEVELOPING TALENT PATHWAYS & IMPLEMENTING ROBUST HIGH-PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS
DAVID PARSONS
PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
ENGLAND NETBALL
David is the Performance Director at England Netball and is responsible for overseeing the performances of the England Roses, and England Netball’s High Performance and Pathway systems.
In this session, David will provide you with insight into developing a robust high-performance system, that helps coaches in a range of sectors to build outstanding performance in the players, teams and the organisation, by providing insight and improving capability.
David will address Coaching, Mentoring, Mediation, Problem Solving, System Analysis and Review, Strategy Development, and Project Leadership.
A career spanning all elements of the talent pathway, this session will give you a great understanding of the demands of high performance and the players / athletic development journey.
13:00 -14:00
Lunch
14:00 -15:00
AT THE COALFACE: LAYING FOUNDATIONS FOR WOMEN IN SPORT
ILHAAM GROENEWALD
CHIEF OF SPORT
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
Ilhaam has been Chief Director of Maties Sport since 2014 and is a former Independent Executive Council Member of SA Rugby and President of University Sport South Africa. She was recently elected to the new SASCOC board.
Ilhaam is on a mission to ensure South Africa has sustainable and professional leagues for women’s sport. In this session, Ilhaam will discuss the opportunities that women’s sports offer for sponsors, with a particular emphasis on the challenges women face in the industry and the initiatives necessary to ensure proper recognition and credit. As an accomplished woman in sport, Ilhaam will also provide insight into the University’s contribution to supporting women in sports.
GEOFF LEE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
ABSA GROUP
Geoff is currently the Chief Executive of Product Solutions at ABSA.
Geoff has 15 years of banking experience having held a number of senior leadership positions across the disciplines of Retail Banking including Managing Executive: Home Loans, Managing Executive: Absa Card and Payments, Head: Product and Pricing Centre of Excellence, CFO: Absa Mortgages; CFO Absa Card division.
Geoff is integral to success of the sponsorship behind the ABSA Cape Epic.
DR. PHATHO ZONDI
TEAM DOCTOR: SASCOC
CHAIR: MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
Dr. Zondi is a Physician and Business Executive with diverse healthcare and leadership experience. Her mission is to see Africa and her people thrive, applying her expertise and experience in clinical strategy, strategy implementation, change management and project execution. She is a dynamic and inspirational orator who has addressed local and international audiences on topics related to clinical medicine, change management, transformation and diversity and leadership.
Dr. Zondi has a sound track record working meritoriously in fast-paced, competitive, and highly pressured environments, and has established a reputation for developing and maintaining excellent business rapport and credibility with key stakeholders.
15:00 - 15:15
Break
15:15 - 16:15
FRAMEWORK & OUTCOMES: THE CULTURE, THE STRATEGY, THE PERFORMANCE
DIRECTOR OF CRICKET
CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA
Enoch has had a diverse and successful playing and coaching career. His coaching career started as a player-coach at Dutch club HCC Rood en Wit, winning the Hoofdklasse in 2005 and 2010. He progressed to coaching roles back home in South Africa, becoming the Head Coach of Gauteng under-19s and the Assistant Coach of the South Africa under-19 team. He achieved notable successes with the Lions Cubs and Gauteng Strikers, winning multiple Cricket South Africa competitions. In 2016, he joined the Netherlands National Cricket Team as an Assistant Coach.
Returning to South Africa, Enoch took charge of the Highveld Lions, securing victories in the CSA T20 Challenge and the 4Day Sunfoil Series in his first season. He also coached the Jozi Stars to victory in the Mzansi Super League and the Vancouver Knights in the Global T20 Canada as Assistant Coach. In 2019, he became the interim Team Director of the South African National Team and later assumed the role of permanent Assistant Coach. Enoch was appointed as Director of Cricket in June 2022.
In this session, Enoch will share his vision of Cricket in South Africa and discuss building a successful environment for players, coaches and what the future holds.
9:00-10:00
THE ART OF INFLUENCE: HOW TO DEVELOP EXECUTIVE PRESENCE TO BE MORE INFLUENTIAL
MARK DE STADLER
DIRECTOR: PERFORMANCE & COMMUNICATION
CONQA GROUP
CONQA Group is a global communication and leadership development organisation that focuses within elite sport & corporate sectors. CONQA Group operates across the UK, USA, Australia and South Africa.
In this session, we will address 4 key pillars of executive presence and the impact it has on you, your team and wider organisation.
- How to inspire & motivate others through powerful storytelling
- Vocal charisma: The art of emphasis, energy & pace
- How to crush your negative self chatter & imposter syndrome
- The Art of influence & effective communication to improve team & workplace performance
10:00 -10:30
Break
10:30 - 11:30
FROM DATA TO DOMINANCE
PROF. JEROEN SWART
SPORTS PHYSICIAN & EXERCISE SCIENTIST
SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
PROF. MIKE POSTHUMUS
SPORTS PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT
SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
This panel discussion serves as a unique opportunity to establish meaningful connections between the intricacies of elite cycling and other pertinent high-performance disciplines. By delving into the underlying principles, strategic approaches, and valuable insights garnered from the sphere of professional cycling, our aim is to unearth the universal applications that can foster excellence across a wide array of domains.
This engaging discourse will illuminate the cross-disciplinary potential of leveraging cycling’s wisdom to elevate performance standards in diverse fields.
11:30 - 12:00
Break
12:00 -13:00
THE MENTAL GAME: BUILDING MENTAL TOUGHNESS & DEVELOPING A WINNING MINDSET
DR. VANESSA SHANNON
DIRECTOR: MENTAL PERFORMANCE
CINCINNATI REDS
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the National League Central division.
Dr. Vanessa Shannon is the Director of Mental Performance for the Reds. In this session, Dr. Shannon will discuss the psychological aspects of success, resilience and high performance in various domains. We will explore strategies, tools and real-life examples to enhance their mental resilience, harness inner strength and cultivate a winning mentality in both personal and professional pursuits.
This session will provide practical tips to inspire individuals to overcome challenges, persevere in the face of adversity and unlock the full potential for success.
13:00 -14:00
Lunch
14:00 -15:00
LEADING FROM THE FRONT: THE HEAD COACH'S PLAYBOOK
JOHN DOBSON
HEAD COACH
THE STORMERS
John Dobson is a South African rugby union coach, currently the head coach of United Rugby Championship side The Stormers.
GAVIN HUNT
HEAD COACH
SUPER SPORT UNITED
Gavin Hunt is a South African former football player and coach who currently manages SuperSport United.
He previously managed Seven Stars, Hellenic FC, Black Leopards and Moroka Swallows FC. Gavin’s greatest success has been at SuperSport United, where he won three consecutive PSL championships.
15:00
Drinks Reception
Who Attends:
Our Partners:
Location & Venue
full of great hotels and restaurants.
Elite Sport Summit
Cape Town
South Africa
Past Speakers:
PER LUNDSTUM
HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER
KEVIN CLAYTON
HEAD: SOCIAL IMPACT & EQUITY
PROF. PIETER KRUGER
HIGH PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT
COL. DARCY SCHNACK (PHD)
DIRECTOR: CENTER FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
KIERAN READ
FORMER CAPTAIN: ALL BLACKS
DESIREE ELLIS
HEAD COACH: BANYANA BANYANA
DARREN BURGESS
HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
KRIS VAN DER HAEGEN
DIRECTOR: COACH EDUCATION
