Athletes today are expected to perform under pressure, stay focused through distractions, and recover quickly from setbacks, often without being taught the skills to regulate stress and emotions along the way. This session offers teachers and coaches practical sports psychology tools grounded in science to help athletes build focus, resilience, and emotional control in both training and competition. Through breathwork, grounding techniques, and movement-based resets, participants will explore simple, effective strategies that can be integrated into warm-ups, practices, recovery, and high-pressure moments. A practical approach to helping athletes regulate, refocus, and perform at their best. Led by Candice Swee, RYT 500, Physical Education Teacher at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, MO.
Physical Education Teacher & Department Chair Health/PE, Columbia Public Schools
Hello! My name is Candice Swee. I teach Physical Education at Rock Bridge High School (Strength training & yoga and mindfulness). I grew up in Oregon, and love to visit in the summer time. I went to the University of Nebraska- Lincoln for my undergraduate degree which is in Athletic... Read More →
Friday November 13, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST Lookout
Discover the excitement of 9 Square in the Air in this engaging, hands-on session! Learn how to teach the original game, explore creative variations, and discover new ways to keep students active, engaged, and having fun. Combining elements of volleyball and 4 Square, 9 Square in the Air is a fast-paced, inclusive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and friendly competition. Throughout the session, you'll experience a variety of game progressions and adaptable activities that can be modified for different ages, abilities, and class sizes. You'll also see how the versatile 9 Square in the Air game structure can be used for much more than the traditional game, providing fresh ideas to increase participation and maximize movement in your physical education program. Whether you're new to 9 Square in the Air or looking for innovative ways to expand its use, you'll leave with practical strategies, engaging activities, and ready-to-use ideas that you can implement immediately in your classes. Come ready to play, collaborate, and have fun!
