The Cool Down Series
A place for middle school and high school athletes to hang out, recuperate and learn. All sports are welcome.
Saturdays from 9-10 am
From nutrition to mindset to performance hacks – the Cool Down series brings it all. Collect new tools for success and earn prizes along the way.
Hit all four events and you’ll score an exclusive prize!
- Advice from experts in the field
- Talk to a physical therapist or performance coach
- Get an injury assessed
- Take part in an active recovery session
- Get Q&A time with college/pro athletes
- Get a sports massage
- Food and drinks
- Swag and gift card giveaways
ALL FOR FREE!
All athletes from Iowa or Nebraska 7th grade and up are welcome.
Speakers & Topics
- Nov 1, 2025 – Elkhorn, 204th & Center
- The Do’s & Don’t’s of Supplements – Jessica Wegener, RD, LMNT, Positive Nutrition of Omaha
- Q&A with Drew Christo, UNL Baseball Standout and Atlanta Braves pitcher
- Dec 6, 2025 – Papillion, 84th & Hwy 370
- Shifting from Performing Under Pressure to Performing with Pressure – Tim Bennett, MGCP, MSPE, Focus Therapy & Performance Coaching
- Q&A with Chris Bober, 8 year NFL veteran who played for the New York Giants and Kansas City Chiefs
- Feb 7, 2026 – Millard, 138th & Industrial Rd
- Sleep is a Strategy – Corey Smith, PsyD, CMPC, Compassionate Minds Therapy
- Q&A with Addie LaRock, UNO Women’s Soccer player
- Mar 7, 2026 – Council Bluffs, Just off I-80 & Madison Ave
- Shifting from Performing Under Pressure to Performing with Pressure – Tim Bennett, MGCP, MSPE, Focus Therapy & Performance Coaching
- Q&A with Hollie Larson, Iowa Western Reivers Women’s Soccer player
Topics are subject to change at any time. These are intended to be informal information sharing.
Just Walk In
Registration for drawings is done on-site at the event.
