Join former major league pitcher Braden Looper and Flexeon Rehabilitation for a free throwing injury prevention seminar and food drive at Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome, 17130 S. Prime Boulevard, Lockport.
This event is geared towards parents and coaches of young athletes of all kinds, especially those at risk of developing shoulder and elbow injuries.
Enjoy refreshments, excellent advice — and be entered to win a Stop Motion Analysis DVD of your child (a $200 value). Also, Flexeon is sponsoring a Fall Food Drive to benefit local food pantries. We will match every non-perishible or canned food donation brought to the dome throughout the month of November!
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After the short, informative seminar there will be a Q & A session with Braden followed by an optional tour of the Bo Jackson Dome.
Please RSVP at815-512-7070. Space is limited.
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More about the speakers:
Jim Beese PT, ATC, MOMT - a managing partner at Flexeon, Jim holds a Master's Degree in Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute; 22 years of experience in sports medicine; and served as a Rehabilitation Consultant to the Chicago White Sox for 8 seasons and Chicago Fire. Jim works closely with the Cangelosi Baseball Academy and many professional, college, high school, and youth baseball players both in role of injury prevention and as physical therapist.
Braden Looper - a former major league pitcher for 11 seasons with the Marlins/Cardinals/Mets/Brewers from 1998 to 2009, Braden played in the College World Series for Wichita State, on the US Olympic Baseball Team, and was a 2 time World Series Champion. He is a longtime Chicago resident and currently resides in Frankfort coaching youth baseball.
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