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Injuries in Football Conference 2026

This conference provides educational lectures and hands-on sessions focusing on football injuries and related trending topics. Top speakers from around the nation will be present, including physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nutritionists, and more.

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Check-in Date: April 15 | Conference Dates: April 16-17
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The Baytowne Conference Center | Destin, FL

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Exhibitor spaces are now open!

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Past Sponsors and Supporters

Andrews Medicine      |      Arthrex     |  Catalyst Healthcare Real Estate      |      Children’s Health Andrews Institute      |      Depuy Synthes      |      DJO/Enovis      |      Dr. James R. Andrews      |      Firefly Recovery, LLC      |     Gatorade      |      Georgia Aquarium      |      Icon Medical     |       Incrediwear     |      Intercontinental New Orleans     |      MedSpec (ASO/EVO)    |    National Football League     |      New Orleans Saints     |     Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute     |      OXOS Medical, Inc.     | RockTape     |     Sam Ultrasound     |     Smith + Nephew Sports Medicine     |      Sportscare, USA     |     Stryker     |     TayCo Braces – Trazer Systems      |      Tenex      |      Thurber Medical     |      University of Alabama Football     |      University of Georgia     |    Zimmer Biomet Solutions

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2026 Injuries in Football Conference

April 15–17, 2026 — This year’s conference will take place at the Baytowne Conference Center in Sandestin, Florida, located along the scenic Emerald Coast. Attendees can look forward to an engaging educational experience surrounded by the area’s exceptional hospitality, coastal charm, and convenient amenities.

Testimonials
"I have been the co-chair of the course now for 17 years. Each year I use it as a refresher, which allows me to take better care of those football players I am responsible for from a team affiliation, as well as other injured players that I treat. It stimulates me to hear lectures by national experts in other areas of sports medicine that I don’t ordinarily keep up with. I look forward to this course to be able to “network” with other members of the football sports medicine world that I can better communicate with. This course allows me to communicate with them in person."
James R. Andrews, MD
James R. Andrews, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon | Co-Chairman
"I have been fortunate enough to have been a faculty member for this course for many years and each year I feel that I come away with a whole new "treasure chest" of great practical ideas on how to diagnose and treatment of the common injuries one might see on the sidelines and/or training room. The course is aimed specifically at health providers that understand the unique issues one deals with taking care of athletes."
Peter Indelicato, MD
Peter Indelicato, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon
"This is one of the premiere football courses in the country. "
-Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NRAEMT, CSCS
-Ron Courson, ATC, PT, NRAEMT, CSCSDirector of Sports Medicine, UGA | Co-Chairman
Cancellation & Refund Policy

We understand that occasionally things happen that may prevent you from attending the conference. If you are unable to attend, please note the options below. If notice of cancellation is received 31 days or more prior to the scheduled start date of the course, a full refund (minus credit card processing fees) will be provided. If the notification is received between 21 and 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled start date of the course, a 50% refund (minus credit card processing fees) will be provided. If the notification is received less than 21 days prior to the scheduled start date of the course, no refund will be given. Please note: substitutions (name changes) are accepted at any time prior to the scheduled start date of the course. Please be advised in the case of conference cancellation, Andrews Research & Education Foundation (AREF ) and/or its partner providers are not responsible for any travel penalties or expenses you may incur.  AREF reserves the right to cancel this course due to insufficient enrollment or other hinderances as deemed necessary.  If a course is cancelled, AREF will provide credit to attend a future course or courses.