Louisville Sports Medicine Doctor and Orthopedic Surgeon Participates in 2014 CXC Coaches Conference

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Oct. 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Louisville sports medicine doctor and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld is delivering a presentation at the 2014 CXC “Central Cross Country Association” Coaches Conference in Cable, Wisconsin. The conference is being held at the Lakewoods Resort on Lake Namakagon in Cable, Wisconsin, October 17 – 19, 2014. This special program, dedicated to important topics on cross country ski technique and coaching, offers training on adaptive coaching techniques to cross country ski coaches from a variety of programs.

Dr. Grossfeld’s two and a half hour talk, scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2014, focuses on exercise physiology, and will include topics like anaerobic threshold, intensity training, and the anatomy of the heart and lungs. As a sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Grossfeld (see: http://www.louisvillebones.com/grossfeld.htm) brings years of experience working with elite athletes from many different sports. Following her presentation, Dr. Grossfeld will also be available for roundtable discussions with conference attendees at dinner on Saturday evening.

Participants in the 2014 CXC Coaches Conference (for more info, see: http://www.cxcskiing.org/) will be able to complete full certification during the training and upon completion, will receive certification and licensure.  Other benefits for attendees at the CXC conference include:

• 1 year USSA Membership (which may be upgrading to USSA Coach Membership for participants in the USSA National Events or USST Trips)
•  Technique Video Files
•  Subscription to CSC Academy
• 1 year CXC Coaches Membership
•  USSA Level 100 or 200 Education Manual for Cross Country Skiing Coaches

Recognized by the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) as the regional organization that governs cross country skiing in the Central United States, the CXC is a 502(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of cross country skiing. The CXC also serves as the major Olympic development program for the Midwestern Nordic team.

With leadership by Yuriy Gusev, CXC Executive and Athletic Director, this 2,000 member service organization works hard to promote cross-country skiing to people of all backgrounds and to advance participation in the sport. CXC Skiing (Central Region) includes: South and North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Eastern Pennsylvania.

Dr. Stacie Grossfeld is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine doctor practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. She grew up in Wisconsin and has a passion for cross country skiing. It was her favorite sport to participate in before she moved to Louisville, Kentucky, in 1997.

Dr. Grossfeld has enjoyed competing in cross country ski races and has completed the Birkebeiner and the Kortelopet. The American Birkebeiner or the “Birkie” is the largest citizens ski race in the United States and the fourth largest in the world, and it starts in Cable, Wisconsin. Dr. Grossfeld is excited to give back to a sport and that she loves by participating in this exciting and informative conference.  For more information on Dr. Stacie Grossfeld and her Louisville orthopedic and sports medicine practice, call 502-212-2663 or visit www.louisvillebones.com.