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
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.
