SPARK Academy x VALD Conference

SPARK Academy x VALD Conference

Optimizing Human Performance: Testing, Rehab & Strength Strategies

Join us for a full-day workshop dedicated to the future of performance assessment and strength training, in collaboration with VALD, a global leader in human measurement technologies.

This exclusive event, hosted by SPARK Academy, brings together top professionals from SPARK and VALD to explore cutting-edge testing methods, practical rehab strategies, and strength training protocols—especially tailored for performance and endurance athletes.

Date: Friday, June 13th

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: SPARK HQ

Conference Topics & Speakers

• VALD Solutions for Human Performance Assessment
  Kinan Khatib (VALD Regional Business Manager) – An in-depth look at how VALD’s technology empowers practitioners to measure, monitor, and optimize athletic performance across all stages of rehab and training.
• From Data to Decision: Exploring Quantitative tools in Spark Performance Lab
  Wesley Kuijpers – Discover Spark’s evolving testing methodology and how it is grounded in evidence-based science to support athlete development and return-to-performance protocols.
• Assessing Performance of the Endurance Athlete with VALD Technology: A Case Study
  Ilias Kesidis – A real-world application of VALD systems in evaluating endurance athlete profiles, performance metrics, and training outcomes.
• A Strength Training Proposal for the Endurance Athlete
  Ruben Llido Carceller & David Carmona Velasco – Explore strength strategies designed specifically for endurance athletes to enhance durability, reduce injury risk, and improve performance.

Whether you’re a coach, therapist, or performance professional, this workshop will provide actionable insights into the integration of data-driven assessment and individualized strength programming.

Spots are limited — register early to secure your place.