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2008 StoneFit Pro Women's Conference Highlights
-- 16 accomplished speakers covered career propelling topics, such as transitioning from competition to career, making money in women's sports, marketing yourself and owning your brand, media tips for sharing your story in the spotlight, and whether to manage yourself or hire an agent.
-- Both mornings of the conference, participants had the opportunity to train with San Francisco CrossFit coach and Stone Clinic Physical Therapist, Kelly Starrett, getting a taste of the CrossFit philosophy. The workouts emphasized how to train efficiently and how to increase strength and flexibility in order to avoid injuries.
"The Women's conference was inspired by my experience traveling with the US
Ski Team and Women's Pro Tour surgeon throughout the 90's. I am always
amazed at the incredible talent, kindness and beauty of female athletes,
and disappointed in their opportunities for career development."
Ski Team and Women's Pro Tour surgeon throughout the 90's. I am always
amazed at the incredible talent, kindness and beauty of female athletes,
and disappointed in their opportunities for career development."
-- Kevin R. Stone, MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Owner of Stone Clinic
StoneFit Mission To help pro-women athletes by expanding "coaching" to include new information on training, conditioning, and injury prevention, in combination with career development guidance
StoneFit Mission To help pro-women athletes by expanding "coaching" to include new information on training, conditioning, and injury prevention, in combination with career development guidance
Click for StoneFit Conference 2008 Agenda
Click for biographies of conference participants and speakers
Click for FULL conference & speaker notes (courtesy of Claire Smallwood)
Click for biographies of conference participants and speakers
Click for FULL conference & speaker notes (courtesy of Claire Smallwood)
Feedback from Conference 2008 Participants
"It is so important to bring along the next generation of girls so that women athletes can really be at the table in all of the areas discussed this weekend — performance & competition, viewership, payscale, media coverage, etc. Events like this will help make this a reality, and it was an honor for us to participate."
-- Alison Overholt, EXPN Magazine, Editor, ESPN The Magazine: Action Sports, Sr. Editor
"One more mahalo and mazel tov for yesterday’s conference. It was the best meeting I've attended for many a day, many a year."
-- Jules Older, Ski Press, Editor in Chief
"Thank you so much for hosting the conference, letting us stay at your house, and putting on such an incredible event. I learned so much!"
-- Pip Hunt, Big Mountain Skier, Powder Magazine
"Thank you for the pleasure of attending the StoneFit conference. I thoroughly enjoyed the speakers, Crossfit participation, and the informality of the conference, yet the ability to network adn gather fresh ideas for the future. Stone Clinic staff did a fabulous job attending to the details of the conference and keeping the party going! Thank you for your love of sport and caring for the talented women who pursue their professional dreams through sport."
-- Susan Zaro, Sports Science Specialist, Psychologist
"We were so fortunate to spend these two days in the presence of real heroes and champions of sport, all of which were women. I look forward to taking the tools from this conference with me and passing them on to the many people in my life that inspire me to be the best that I can possibly be. Here are some things that really hit home for me after attending this conference:
1.No one moment can define you. Living your life passionately defines you.
2. Work hard at your own marketability.
3. Separate yourself from the pack.Tell your story. Do your research, figure out what you are worth.
4. Don't take "No" for an answer. Put yourself out there constantly.
5. Wake up everyday knowing that you have NOT arrived.
There is always more for you to give, more for you to achieve, more for you to create."
-- Shelley Olds, Cylclist
"Congratulations on putting together the first Pro Women Athlete's Conference. As a director of team business development for the WNBA, we are constantly looking for a ways to further develop our WNBA athletes."
-- Lindsay Amstutz, WNBA Team Business Development, Director
"I can’t tell you how inspiring I found the entire weekend. Such a great group of girls, and such a wonderful idea. I hope this is something we can stay involved with for a very long time. And it’s really neat and humbling to know that something I said was inspiring to these girls. The weekend was really just such a great experience. Thank you for putting it together."
-- Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN The Magazine, Sr. Writer
"I appreciate the introduction to the group you brought together. The conference truly was amazing, and I look forward to continuing my involvement. I have received a few notes from the girls, and aim to build on the momentum and support that I offered."
-- Marti Funk, Sportgenic, global marketing and media
"Thanks so much for organizing the conference and for giving me the opportunity to attend and participate. It was a ton of fun and I got to meet many athletes, reporters, agents and others. All the speakers provided very helpful information."
-- Cindy Yim, Little Yim, talent investing, Founder and CEO
"It was amazing meeting you and become involved with the Stone Clinic first-hand. I can tell you that I’m not the only one who thinks last weekend’s conference was groundbreaking. SheJumps would never have happened without people like you believing in our cause."
-- Claire Smallwood, SheJumps, President
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and your team for putting on one of the most inspiring conferences I have ever been to. Each presenter had something new to bring to the table. I left San Francisco inspired and recharged. I have so many great ideas now about how to approach my sport and move forward towards the future."
-- Jessica Cumming, Half Pipe Skier
"Wow, what an amazing event! Thank you for the invite and the opportunity to participate. I left Friday night with my own personal "take-aways" and was struck by the incredible enthusiasm and professionalism of the participants, as well as the insightful guidance and real advice provided by the panelists. You did a great job of creating an open, friendly, and welcoming environment where all who attended were at ease and engaged. I'd love to be involved in participating or organizing future events should you decide to go another round!"
-- Ellen Krimmel, Athleta Sports Marketing INC
"Thank you for hosting the Pro Women Athlete's Career Conference! The panelists were extremely insightful, engaging, and also realistic about the uphill battle women still face in pursuit of a career in sports. Thank you for providing a forum for these frank conversations. I look forward to the 2009 event!"
-- Kristina Hertschel, Triathlete, Entrepreneur
"I just wanted to say thank you for hosting the conference - it was truly incredible! I am completely overwhelmed at the emails I have received in the past couple days. You all have changed some perspectives, kicked butts in gear (including mine), and made a positive impact in their lives. What a great gift to these amazing girls/women.Thank you again for letting me be a part of it."
-- Emily Miller, sports marketing, race car driver
"It is so important to bring along the next generation of girls so that women athletes can really be at the table in all of the areas discussed this weekend — performance & competition, viewership, payscale, media coverage, etc. Events like this will help make this a reality, and it was an honor for us to participate."
-- Alison Overholt, EXPN Magazine, Editor, ESPN The Magazine: Action Sports, Sr. Editor
"One more mahalo and mazel tov for yesterday’s conference. It was the best meeting I've attended for many a day, many a year."
-- Jules Older, Ski Press, Editor in Chief
"Thank you so much for hosting the conference, letting us stay at your house, and putting on such an incredible event. I learned so much!"
-- Pip Hunt, Big Mountain Skier, Powder Magazine
"Thank you for the pleasure of attending the StoneFit conference. I thoroughly enjoyed the speakers, Crossfit participation, and the informality of the conference, yet the ability to network adn gather fresh ideas for the future. Stone Clinic staff did a fabulous job attending to the details of the conference and keeping the party going! Thank you for your love of sport and caring for the talented women who pursue their professional dreams through sport."
-- Susan Zaro, Sports Science Specialist, Psychologist
"We were so fortunate to spend these two days in the presence of real heroes and champions of sport, all of which were women. I look forward to taking the tools from this conference with me and passing them on to the many people in my life that inspire me to be the best that I can possibly be. Here are some things that really hit home for me after attending this conference:
1.No one moment can define you. Living your life passionately defines you.
2. Work hard at your own marketability.
3. Separate yourself from the pack.Tell your story. Do your research, figure out what you are worth.
4. Don't take "No" for an answer. Put yourself out there constantly.
5. Wake up everyday knowing that you have NOT arrived.
There is always more for you to give, more for you to achieve, more for you to create."
-- Shelley Olds, Cylclist
"Congratulations on putting together the first Pro Women Athlete's Conference. As a director of team business development for the WNBA, we are constantly looking for a ways to further develop our WNBA athletes."
-- Lindsay Amstutz, WNBA Team Business Development, Director
"I can’t tell you how inspiring I found the entire weekend. Such a great group of girls, and such a wonderful idea. I hope this is something we can stay involved with for a very long time. And it’s really neat and humbling to know that something I said was inspiring to these girls. The weekend was really just such a great experience. Thank you for putting it together."
-- Alyssa Roenigk, ESPN The Magazine, Sr. Writer
"I appreciate the introduction to the group you brought together. The conference truly was amazing, and I look forward to continuing my involvement. I have received a few notes from the girls, and aim to build on the momentum and support that I offered."
-- Marti Funk, Sportgenic, global marketing and media
"Thanks so much for organizing the conference and for giving me the opportunity to attend and participate. It was a ton of fun and I got to meet many athletes, reporters, agents and others. All the speakers provided very helpful information."
-- Cindy Yim, Little Yim, talent investing, Founder and CEO
"It was amazing meeting you and become involved with the Stone Clinic first-hand. I can tell you that I’m not the only one who thinks last weekend’s conference was groundbreaking. SheJumps would never have happened without people like you believing in our cause."
-- Claire Smallwood, SheJumps, President
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you and your team for putting on one of the most inspiring conferences I have ever been to. Each presenter had something new to bring to the table. I left San Francisco inspired and recharged. I have so many great ideas now about how to approach my sport and move forward towards the future."
-- Jessica Cumming, Half Pipe Skier
"Wow, what an amazing event! Thank you for the invite and the opportunity to participate. I left Friday night with my own personal "take-aways" and was struck by the incredible enthusiasm and professionalism of the participants, as well as the insightful guidance and real advice provided by the panelists. You did a great job of creating an open, friendly, and welcoming environment where all who attended were at ease and engaged. I'd love to be involved in participating or organizing future events should you decide to go another round!"
-- Ellen Krimmel, Athleta Sports Marketing INC
"Thank you for hosting the Pro Women Athlete's Career Conference! The panelists were extremely insightful, engaging, and also realistic about the uphill battle women still face in pursuit of a career in sports. Thank you for providing a forum for these frank conversations. I look forward to the 2009 event!"
-- Kristina Hertschel, Triathlete, Entrepreneur
"I just wanted to say thank you for hosting the conference - it was truly incredible! I am completely overwhelmed at the emails I have received in the past couple days. You all have changed some perspectives, kicked butts in gear (including mine), and made a positive impact in their lives. What a great gift to these amazing girls/women.Thank you again for letting me be a part of it."
-- Emily Miller, sports marketing, race car driver
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