GSP Reps Dave and Katie Johnson, Certified Athletic Trainers, presented at the International Association of Athletics Administrators and Coaches (IAAAC) 2016 conference held in Bangkok, Thailand. This was Dave's 5th IAAAC conference as a presenter and lecturer and Katie's first. Dave and Katie led three workshops on correct procedures and techniques for taping. They also presented lectures on sports nutrition and basic sports medicine concepts.
The IAAAC conference is held annually and offers approximately 50 sessions in theory and practical application for coaches and athletic administrators of international schools. The number of participants is capped at 110 and it has quickly sold out each of the past 2 years. The participants are generally from Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, with a few from Northern Africa as well.