SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Mark your calendar for these key dates and times. NOTE: All hours are EST
• If you miss any in-person content, it’ll be recorded and shared along with key follow-up
• A welcome kit with a handy check list will also be shared with a larger content package – soon – to help you keep track of what you’ve completed!
• And, stay TUNEd for great bonus content!
• Note: some very slight schedule changes may occur

REST OF 2023 (JOIN ANYTIME)

OCTOBER: Sunday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 18 (10 hours)
See timing/hours below.
MODULE: ANATOMY in ACTION: COMPREHENSIVE CORE STUDY AND ANALYSIS 
Teachers: LESLEE, LYNNE, BWILL.
In person and lecture on Zoom.
Pose exploration in person at B3Fit Wellness Center, 25 Circle Street, Rochester
Fully recorded.

Accessible, applied anatomy targeting athlete’s bodies but very relevant and applicable to all. Understand and teach from how the layers and differing fiber directions of our comprehensive core (front, side, back) dramatically impact both athletic performance and general healthy functional movement. The core can become an energy leak in sport performance, most typically toward the end of a long game, hard race, or grueling set. It’s vital to use both repetition and variation to strengthen and mobilize the core’s layers – from the shoulders to the glutes. And, did you know, many posture experts believe the muscles in the back should be 30% stronger than the rest of the torso core for optimized posture and performance.

Module timing broken out as follows: Sunday, October 15 (2 parts) – 9:00am to 11:30am anatomy lecture (with Leslee) on Zoom with anatomical images and visuals shared and discussed; 1:00pm to 6:00pm anatomy in action in person (with Leslee, Lynne and BWill) – applied practice exploring anatomy concepts within traditional and non-traditional yoga postures and common sports actions and functional movements; then a final regroup on Wednesday, October 18, back together on Zoom from 7:00pm to 8:30pm for an open Q&A and review of your practice notes, in an “ask me anything” format, which is a SUPER helpful, proven way to further process the anatomy even more powerfully, effectively, and quickly. (A short homework assignment will also be given.)

NOVEMBER: Friday through Sunday, November 3, 4, 5 (20 hours)
IMMERSION WEEKEND BLOCK #2: “THE PLAYOFFS”
Teachers: LESLEE, LYNNE, BWILL. Special guest presenters to be announced.
In person at B3Fit Wellness Center, 25 Circle Street, Rochester
Some sections recorded.

Deepening, refining, expanding the learning started in Part 1 that have been enhanced through modules; the study in the modules is recommended but not required).  PART 2 TOPICS INCLUDE but not limited to:

• a much deeper dive into content introduced in Part 1
• actionable periodization models (refined, critical seasonality strategies)
• tips on how to boost athlete compliance with yoga
• planning for full season, and specific class/session effectiveness
• analysis of the anatomy of the breath, key breath practices, and how to optimize it for athletic gain
• other anatomy modules may include the foot/ankle
• “pre-habbing” common injuries – prevention techniques enhanced with yoga
• small break out groups to brainstorm, process, practice athlete specific presentation
• case study development – in-depth topic analysis of your choice and concentration areas
• longer practice sequences together with entire group, explore pose cueing for athletes
• more in-depth development of “your why” – updating your purpose statement with inspirational and creative exercises
• how to even more closely work with teams and coaches in the best and most challenging situations
• mindfulness and sports psychology in greater depth
• special guests and more

DECEMBER – December 3, 1pm to 6pm EST (5 hours) 
MODULE: TEAM DYNAMICS – AN IN-DEPTH TOOLKIT AND CASE STUDIES
Teacher: Lynne
In person at B3Fit, 25 Circle Street, Rochester.
Fully recorded.

This unique and evidence-based content is generated from decades of successful and collaborative leadership with coaches, trainers, captains and athletes of all genders and a wide variety of team sports. Team dynamics refers to the complex system of interactions, behaviors, and relationships among members of a team. Understanding and navigating team dynamics is critical in creating a positive team culture and fostering a high level of functioning. Team dynamics have a primary and powerful effect on the experience of individual athletes and on the collective performance of the whole. This module will be unlike anything you can find in the marketplace and includes proven, cutting-edge strategies for infusing conscious communication, sports psychology, mindfulness, breathing and yoga practices into team programming in a way that enhances both cohesion and performance. The module features:

• Interviews with coaches, team captains, and trainers
• How to develop and lead team retreats
• How to develop and lead customized rituals for each team
• How to foster cohesion proactively – and deal with conflict in real time
• How to include injured athletes

Module lead by Lynne Staropoli Boucher who has successfully executed over 700 team sessions, has a national award for this work, and recently has an award from a team put in her name as a great honor for her groundbreaking work.

2024
MODULE: ALIGNMENT PRINCIPLES & CREATIVE SEQUENCING FOR ATHLETE PERFORMANCE 
Teachers: LESLEE and LYNNE
In person at B3Fit Wellness Center, 25 Circle Street, Rochester
Fully recorded.
This is a CRITICAL aspect of the training and narrows right into alignment considerations for athlete bodies, shares key pose cueing recommendations and variations of traditional and non-traditional poses, and will reveal several GREAT, tried and true practice sequences to use with athletes in your own work or your own practice. We will also spend time working in small groups to come up with a few of YOUR OWN creative sequences. This content is targeting athletes but very relevant and applicable to all.

IMMERSION WEEKEND BLOCK #1: “GAME ON” INTRO
Teachers: LESLEE, LYNNE, BWILL
In person at B3Fit Wellness Center, 25 Circle Street, Rochester
Sections recorded.
Topics include but not limited to:

• athlete mindset/opportunities/limitations
• how to approach yoga “coaching” and adapting yoga to athletes (not intuitive, not athletic, not what you think)
• teaching with sport seasonality in mind
• anatomy and biomechanics overview and common imbalances for athlete-specific teaching, practicing, and injury prevention
• sports posture requirements for athletic performance
• learn functional mobility moves for joint range of motion health and longevity
• team dynamics overview and community building among our group
• research-backed findings supporting yoga for athletes
• This weekend builds to an amazing Sunday that features partner poses and group work, culminating to a fun, motivational session, and sports psychology panel.

MODULE: ANATOMY in ACTION – SHOULDERS + OVERVIEW OF SPINAL HEALTH
Teachers: LESLEE, and possible anatomy expert guest, to be announced.
Lecture on Zoom.
Pose exploration in person at B3Fit Wellness Center, 25 Circle Street, Rochester.
Fully recorded.

Accessible, applied anatomy targeting athlete’s bodies but very relevant and applicable to all. Critical, foundational information to understand when working with athletes or anyone. The incredible shoulder girdle is the most mobile joint in the body and extremely vulnerable to chronic – even serious – injury. But that doesn’t have to be the case, even for active, intense athlete imbalances and force production. Learn essential, functional shoulder anatomy; how to apply knowledge to activating the rotator cuff muscles; learn key support structures around the shoulder; understand the relationship of the main joint bones (scapula, humerus, clavicle); and gain perspective on how the shoulder “drapes” over the rib cage and why spinal alignment and vertebral health are also critical in the big picture for optimal posture, breathing, and performance.

Module timing broken out as follows: Sunday, May 21 (2 parts) – 9:00am to 11:30am for anatomy lecture on Zoom with anatomical images and visuals shared and discussed; 1:00pm to 6:00pm for TUNE’s signature “anatomy in action” on the mat in person – applied practice exploring anatomy concepts within traditional and non-traditional yoga postures and movements; then a final regroup on Wednesday, May 24, back together on Zoom from 7:00pm to 8:30pm for an open Q&A and review of your practice notes, in an “ask me anything” format, which is a SUPER helpful, proven way to further process the anatomy even more powerfully, effectively, and quickly. (A short homework assignment will also be given.)

MODULE: ANATOMY in ACTION: THE HIP, HIP FLEXORS, and GLUTE COMPLEX
Teachers: LESLEE and possible anatomy expert guest, to be announced.
Lecture on Zoom.
Pose exploration in person at B3Fit Wellness Center, 25 Circle Street, Rochester.
Fully recorded.

Accessible, applied anatomy targeting athlete’s bodies but very relevant and applicable to all. In this module, you’ll gain a great grasp of the complex stability / mobility equation from the hip to the spine. This is a deep dive into our body’s center of gravity – the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, which is the start of many medical and therapy books given its importance in the body and in our movements, whether athletes or general seekers of good health. This is truly a KEY place to analyze, strengthen, mobilize, and inform for athletes (and those working with them) who are looking for competitive edge, endurance, and injury prevention. We will do a “deep dive” into the hip flexors, and specifically the PSOAS, and its relationship to the glutes, the hamstrings, and the quads.

Module timing broken out as follows: June 11 (2 parts) – 9:00am to 11:30am anatomy lecture on Zoom with anatomical images and visuals shared and discussed; 1:00pm to 6:00pm TUNE’s signature “anatomy in action” on the mat in person – applied practice exploring anatomy concepts within traditional and non-traditional yoga postures and movements; then a final regroup on Weds, June 14, back together on Zoom from 7:00pm to 8:30pm for an open Q&A and review of your practice notes, in an “ask me anything” format, which is a SUPER helpful, proven way to further process the anatomy even more powerfully, effectively, and quickly. (A short homework assignment will also be given.)

• MODULE: FASCIA FACTS AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES CRITICAL FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE (2.5 hours)
  Teacher: LESLEE.
  Online, recorded.
  Pre-recorded for download with color handout and timings to pause and take notes and complete questions provided by Leslee. This is a great combination of lecture and practice – starting with anatomy learning about the amazing fascial soft tissue network throughout the body and how incredibly impactful it is on all systems, including musculoskeletal functioning for the support, protection, and movement quality of athletes. Then this module takes that accessible anatomy overview and puts it to practicing critical myofascial release techniques and stretches that recent RESEARCH CONTINUES TO PROVE will help athletes/anyone stay in the game longer and stronger. Tools required: 2 tennis balls, a foam roller. Study guide provided.

• MODULE: THE MARKETING, BRANDING, AND BUSINESS TOOLKIT FOR YOUR LAUNCH AS A YOGA FOR ATHLETES COACH (2.5 hours)
  Teacher: LESLEE.

Online, recorded.
Pre-recorded for download with color handout and worksheets. Timings and segments with video pause recommendations to listen and learn at your own pace; with great four color diagrams and easy to follow presentation of marketing and branding exercises you’ll do on your own, and foster the development of your unique brand position. Also provides an actionable list of target audience considerations, approaches, recommendations, and proven techniques, as well as a check list for tactics and tools that must be in your marketing mix. (Reminder Leslee has over 20 years in high level strategic marketing, branding, and business senior consultation with Fortune 100 companies such as Coca-Cola, Fairmont Hotels, Clint Eastwood, Motorola, DuPont, and the Procter & Gamble Old Spice Athlete of the Year program, as well as helping many yoga and fitness professionals grow their businesses.) Worksheets and handout provided.

• MODULE: SPORT, GENDER, AND AGE SPECIFIC APPROACHES FOR WORKING WITH ATHLETES USING YOGA, MOBILITY, AND FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT (10 hours)
  Teachers: LESLEE (with highlight info from LYNNE on high school/college.)
  Some content livestream on Zoom (DATES TBD).

Other content pre-recorded.
All content recorded if you can’t make the Zoom livestream.

Part lecture and part practice and another cornerstone in how to work effectively with athletes, or be key information to apply to your own body, sport participation and practice. We review overused muscles used in specific sports and highlight common issues; we break down specific sports and how to work with athletes within those sports (and even different team positions in the same sport); we also look at proven and research corroborated differences in female vs male injuries and prevention tools; and we delve deeply into age considerations and approaches from juniors to super agers (with in depth and amazing information and research on pre/during/post menopausal athletes) and the critical implications that must be understood.

JANUARY to MAY, 2024: On your own schedule
(date range depending on when you started – 5 hours) 
100 HOUR CERTIFICATION TEST 
Preparation and final test (written and an assignment) to receive your 100 hour certification to be FULLY equipped to confidently and effectively work with athletes or bolster your own competitive edge. Date range from December to May just depends on when you started Part 1.

And…BONUS CONTENT – Stay TUNEd!

INVESTMENT: $1,450
Payment plans available. Inquire with Leslee 

CANCELLATION POLICY
Pre-regisration is required. Refund will be issued up to one month prior to event; minus a $25 processing fee. Within one month of the event, your registration fee can be converted to another participant to attend this event, or you can convert your registration to another TUNE event to be used within 3 to 6 months.