About
This two-day event, hosted in collaboration with the National Basketball Players Association, will run from July 23-25 and will explore the latest developments and advantages in the sports performance and tech space.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in expert-led workshops and attend interactive demonstrations. The event takes place in Andalucía, a unique location that provides a retreat-style feel for our attendees. It allows them to engage in thought-provoking discussion with fellow leaders and athletes while enjoying the local culture, climate, and cuisine.
The National Basketball Players Association serves to protect and support the rights and talents of the 450 best basketball players in the world, magnify the power of their collective, and amplify their voices as leaders. With that in mind, we’re excited to invite and welcome attendees to the 2nd iteration of the NBPA Performance Summit @ The Sanctuary, where we will bring together some of the most renowned experts, athletes, and decision-makers in the sports tech industry.
2023 Audience
*If you are interested in partnering with us, please reach out to dan.obrien@nbpa.com*
To view 2023 Speakers & Agenda, click here.
Meet Our Speakers
Ted Rath
Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Player Performance
Ted Rath is the Vice President of Player Performance for the Philadelphia Eagles. He has nearly two decades of experience in the NFL. He assists with talent acquisition through the NFL draft and free agency and monitors team schedules to optimize performance. Rath was on the Head Coach Hiring Committee that led the team to bring in Coach Nick Sirianni.
Following the 2022 season and a Super Bowl appearance for the Eagles, Rath was voted NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for the second time in his career. The Eagles achieved the most wins (14) in franchise history.
Rath was elected as the inaugural President to represent the Professional Football Performance Coaches Association (PFPCA) in early 2023. This society was established to represent all strength and performance professionals working in Professional Football, including Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Sports Science Professionals, and others in related fields.
In his first season leading his own Strength and Conditioning Program, Rath was named the NFL Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for the first time. Rath was an integral part in the Rams Sports Science program, which helped L.A. finish the 2017 season as the healthiest NFL team based on adjusted games lost, according to Football Outsiders, an innovative statistics website.
In 2018 the Rams earned a trip to Super Bowl XIII. The health and performance of the team over the two-year span helped them earn the best record in the NFL from 2017-2018. Prior to joining the Rams, Rath was named Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Miami Dolphins for the 2016 season, a year in which they clinched their first playoff berth since the 2008 season. Before his stint with the Dolphins, he spent seven seasons (2009-15) with the Detroit Lions as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. The team earned multiple playoff appearances during this span.
Prior to Detroit, Rath was an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of Toledo, where he directed the strength and conditioning programs for all fifteen of the school’s Olympic sports.
Rath has helped publish numerous research articles. He has written for several industry publications and speaks regularly at conferences and corporate events both domestically and abroad. He sits on the NFL’s Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Injury Task Force. Rath is married to his high school sweetheart Robin and the couple have three children Brooklyn, Brady, and Emmy.
John Bull
Management Futures
Director & Lead for High Performance Research
John is, in his understated way, fanatical about helping individual leaders and teams to create high performance. He soaks up research, and translates it into immediately practical learning that people find easy to digest and apply. He is a member of the institute for study of high performance, and recent research subjects have included the NZ All Blacks, the UK Sport Performance System, Pixar and Google.
John’s work with clients focuses on high performing teamwork, leadership skills, and helping organizations to create a positive performance culture. He combines a light hearted sense of fun with a passion for helping people to make quick breakthroughs. His expertise is offered with a lightness of touch and humility.
Working with John will put a smile on your face and leave you inspired by your potential to make a dent in the world!
Jonas Baer-Hoffmann
MLBPA
Executive Vice President, International Business and Global Strategy Officer
Jonas Baer-Hoffmann is the EVP International Business and Global Strategy for the Major League Baseball Players Association, where he is developing strategies for baseball players and the global athlete and player association community to profit from an increasingly integrated sport industry.
An 18-year veteran of the player association movement, he was previously the General Secretary of FIFPRO, the global player association umbrella organization in football/soccer covering appr. 70 countries. He was also a Vice President for the World Players Association and part of the founding team of a player association in German basketball in the mid-2000s.
He has focused his professional career on representing the collective interests of athletes across all major team sports and continents, negotiating agreements on each level from FIFA World Cup player compensation and conditions to local employment agreements in various countries across Europe, Asia, Africa or Latin America. An expert across the global sport regulatory and business landscape he is now building group licensing and other collective business opportunities for athletes and their player associations.
Schedule & Topics
Welcome Reception
Location: Infinity Pool Bar
Description:
Attendees will be arriving throughout the day, so when you have touched down in Andalucia, please join us at the Hotel Higueron's Infinity Pool Bar for an unforgettable Welcome Reception filled with networking, refreshing drinks, and delectable tapas inspired by the classic aperitivo tradition. Immerse yourself in the stunning setting, offering breathtaking views and a relaxed ambiance that sets the perfect tone for meaningful connections and conversations.
LOCATION
Explore Andalucia, Spain and learn more about the rich culture and history of the region.
Stay at the 5-star Higueron Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton