Swiss Strength and Conditioning Association
Date: Monday, 6 July
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location: UNIL Campus, Sports and Health Centre
Registration: Click hereFrom the Weight Room to the Track: Engineering Speed in Elite Athletes!
This Pre-Congress activity bridges the gap between strength training and sprint performance by demonstrating how force and power development in the weight room translate into acceleration and maximal speed on the track.
Designed for sport scientists, strength & conditioning coaches, researchers and performance specialists, this immersive session combines scientific evidence with live practical demonstrations.
Participants will explore force–velocity principles, sprint biomechanics, monitoring strategies and real-time coaching applications.
Programme
- Introduction about the Swiss Strength and Conditioning Association (SSCA)
- Strength & power development in the gym led by Chris Wooley (national trainer at Swiss-Sliding)
- Transfer to sprint mechanics and acceleration on the track led by Chriss Wooley (national trainer at Swiss-Sliding)
This applied format ensures immediate transferability to coaching practice while remaining grounded in contemporary sport science literature.
Minimum participation requires 20 people and it is limited to 40 people. Please register here. Participation will be confirmed by the organiser via email no later than 29 June.
Location information
Bus and metro stops:
- Metro M1 to UNIL-Sorge
- Bus connections available from Lausanne Gare
Contact
Swiss Strength and Conditioning Association
