Tactical Strength & Readiness Symposium
Are You Ready for Your Biggest Day?
This two-day symposium brings together expert speakers to explore strategies for enhancing physical resilience, mental readiness, and performance under pressure. The event will feature two keynote presentations and multiple breakout sessions.
This symposium is open to anyone in public safety including emergency services, law enforcement, fire/EMS, dispatch, corrections, emergency management, DNR, and military.
When
Tuesday, July 21: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
Pricing Rates
Two-Day Attendance - Early Bird Rate: $190 (Until June 4)
Two-Day Attendance: $225
One-Day Attendance: $125 (No early bird rate applies)
Registration Deadline: July 10
One-Day Registration: Tuesday, July 21 Only
One-Day Registration: Wednesday, July 22 Only
Conference Agendas
Breakout sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis as they enter the breakout room. Once the capacity is met, individuals will need to select a breakout session still open for capacity.
Day 1 Agenda
| Time | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 a.m. | Opening Keynote |
| 8:30-8:45 a.m. | Transition to Breakout Sessions |
| 8:45-10:15 a.m. | Breakout Session 1 |
| 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Transition to Breakout Sessions |
| 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Breakout Session 2 |
| Noon-12:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch: Grab-and-Go |
| 12:30-12:45 p.m. | Transition to Small Group Discussion |
| 12:45-1:45 p.m. | Small Group Discussion |
| 1:45-2:00 p.m. | Transition to Breakout Session |
| 2:00-3:30 p.m. | Breakout Session 3 |
| 3:30-4:00 p.m. | Light Close & Networking |
| 5:30 p.m. | Networking Dinner/Event |
Day 1 Session Descriptions
Opening Keynote: Todd Blyleven
Todd Blyleven was a hero during the 2017 Route 91 mass shooting in Las Vegas. Todd delivers the courage, clarity, and resilience your people need to lead through adversity and overcome the challenges they face today.
Breakout Session 1
- Room 1: Movement & Strength
Sawyer Foss, Licensed Athletic Trainer (Session 1 of 2) - Room 2: The Writing Advantage
Joe Reid, Mental Health Advocate and Founder & Executive Director of Broken People (Session 1 of 2) - Room 3: Recovery & Sleep
Heidi Goodreau, Mental Health Counselor (Session 1 of 2)
Breakout Session 2
- Room 1: Movement & Strength
Sawyer Foss, Licensed Athletic Trainer (Session 2 of 2) - Room 2: The Writing Advantage
Joe Reid, Mental Health Advocate and Founder & Executive Director of Broken People (Session 2 of 2) - Room 3: Injury Prevention & Early Intervention
Lynsey Hansen, Industrial & Tactical Athletic Trainer (Session 1 of 2)
Breakout Session 3
- Room 1: Recovery & Sleep
Heidi Goodreau, Mental Health Counselor (Session 2 of 2) - Room 2: Injury Prevention & Early Intervention
Lynsey Hansen, Industrial & Tactical Athletic Trainer (Session 2 of 2) - Room 3: Special Session
Day 2 Agenda
| Time | Sessions |
|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 a.m. | Morning Walk at Mid-State - Meet at WR Campus, Main Entrance Flagpole |
| 9:00-9:30 a.m. | Opening Keynote |
| 9:30-9:45 a.m. | Transition to Breakout Sessions |
| 9:45-11:00 a.m. | Breakout Session 4 |
| 11:00-11:15 a.m. | Transition to Breakout Sessions |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session 5 |
| 12:30-1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00-1:15 p.m. | Transition to Small Group Discussion |
| 1:15-2:30 p.m. | Small Group Discussion |
| 2:30-2:45 p.m. | Transition to Panel Discussion |
| 2:45-3:45 p.m. | Full-Group Panel Discussion |
| 3:45-4:00 p.m. | Symposium Closing |
Day 2 Session Descriptions
Opening Keynote: Lieutenant Brian Bauknecht, Wausau PD
Breakout Session 4
- Room 1: Stress Regulation
Renee Kinney, Community Health & Wellness Advocate/Functional Movement (Session 1 of 2) - Room 2: Moral Injury & Readiness
Kurt Heuer, Director, Law Enforcement & Jail Academy (Session 1 of 2) - Room 3: Nutrition & Hydration
Lindsay Fencl, Registered Dietitian (Session 1 of 2)
Breakout Session 5
- Room 1: Stress Regulation
Renee Kinney, Community Health & Wellness Advocate/Functional Movement (Session 2 of 2) - Room 2: Moral Injury & Readiness
Kurt Heuer, Director, Law Enforcement & Jail Academy (Session 2 of 2) - Room 3: Nutrition & Hydration
Lindsay Fencl, Registered Dietitian (Session 2 of 2)
Full-Group Panel: "What Changes Tomorrow?" Turning Ideas into Action in Public Safety
- Sally Egan, Licensed Athletic Trainer
- Dave Forsythe, Field Representative/Educational Consultant
- Brian Krykowski, Deputy Chief, Wisconsin Rapids PD
- Jb Moody, Fire Chief, Stevens Point FD
Partner
Hotel Room Blocks
There are blocks of rooms reserved at three area hotels. Please reserve your room at one of these locations prior to June 20, 2026. Be sure to give the room block name of Tactical Strength & Readiness Symposium. If you are eligible for a state rate and/or tax exemption, please provide that information at the time of making your reservation.
- Cobblestone
- 3010 8th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- $169 plus tax per night
- Call 715-424-3444 to reserve your room from the block
- 3010 8th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- Comfort Inn
- 1560 American Dr., Plover, WI 54467
- $149 plus tax per night
- Call 715-496-2007 or go to choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/KQ83Z4 to reserve your room from the block
- 1560 American Dr., Plover, WI 54467
- Hotel Mead
- 451 East Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- $110 plus tax per night
- Call 715-423-1500 ext. 0 to reserve your room from the block
- 451 East Grand Ave., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Questions?
Contact Workforce Solutions or call 715-422-5339
If you have a disability and need accommodations to take part in this activity, please let us know. Contact the event coordinator as soon as possible, ideally 14 days in advance.
