Patrick Basil has experience as a certified strength and conditioning specialist and USA Weightlifting level one coach. He has previously assisted with strength programs at Bryant University, University of Connecticut, and SUNY Maritime College. His past research focused on core stability, and he is interested in studying the effects of velocity based training on athletic performance, finding Dr. Bryan Mann's work on the topic fascinating. While his professional presentation experience is limited to discussing training programs with coaches, he hopes to gain skills in evaluating research publications and optimally learning from valid sources.