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2025 MPRA Conference & Expo Sessions

THE MINDSET REVOLUTION - Elevate Culture and Performance

2/18/2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Content that Connects: Engaging Your Community with Messaging (virtual)

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Genius

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Inclusive Play Matters: Evidence-Based Design Best Practices for Play and Recreation Destinations

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Maximizing Park Spaces: Engaging Families and Kids in Environmental Education

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

People Don't Come with Warning Labels

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Reframing and De-Escalating Challenging Behaviors

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Sports Turf, Irrigation, and Becoming a Certified Sports Field Manager

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Utilization of the Missouri Assessment of Swim Skills (MASS) for Adaptive Swim Programs

2/18/2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Celebrate Your "WHY"

2/18/2025 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Closing the Trust Gap: The Ethical Imperative of Strong Workplace Cultures

2/18/2025 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Cultivating Diverse and Inclusive Aquatic Teams

2/18/2025 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Nature's Reset: The DAP Method for Mental Wellness

2/18/2025 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Turf - Maximizing Turf Field Revenue Streams

2/18/2025 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Compass Points: Understanding Your Direction and How it Impacts Your Work

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Designing with Sensory Needs in Mind

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

ELEVATE: How Exceptional Leaders Inspire Peak Performance

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Outdoor Adult Fitness Parks: Best Practices for Promoting Community Health by Increasing Physical Activity

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Paddling Together: Creating Unforgettable Pickleball Events

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Seven Sights and Sounds in the Pump Room to NEVER Ignore

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

The “One-Time Ask” Approach to Sponsorships

2/19/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Creating the Surf Bay Waterpark

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Daily Execution. Extraordinary Results.

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Hunting for Unicorns

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Living Gold: Assessing and Preserving Valuable Tree Resources in Parks

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Snapshots to Success

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Start to Finish Programming-Breaking Down BIG Programs to Create More

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Take Control of Your Online Presence: Create and Utilize Your Digital Footprint

2/19/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Athletics Facility Use Policy

2/20/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Building Political Capital in Your Community

2/20/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Connecting People to Nature Through Natural Community Management

2/20/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Financial Onboarding

2/20/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

NASA GLOBE Goes to Camp

2/20/2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Lifeguard Circle of Impact

2/20/2025 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Building the Dardenne Creek Blueway: Connecting Communities Through Water

2/20/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Empowering Success: Inclusive Strategies for Challenging Behaviors

2/20/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Expenses Continue To Rise. Now What?

2/20/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Fit for All: Creating Inclusive Fitness Programs That Empower Every Body

2/20/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism: Synergy for Health, Equity, and Impactful Facilities

2/20/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Time Management Tips and Tools Used by the Most Successful People in the World

2/20/2025 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Location
Branson Convention Center
Summary
What to know how billionaires manage their time? Everyone's given the same 24/7, but results differ. The disparity comes down to how time is spent. Getting more out of your day and your team can easily happen by mirroring successful systems. Come and find out how!

12 Ways to Re-Think Inservice

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Considering the Ten-Minute Walk in Park Planning

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Eight Attributes Every Leader Needs

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Fitness and Recreation for All!

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Mountain Biking: Trails, Trends and Tourism

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Parks and Recreation Marketing with AI

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Words Matter: Navigating Disability Language & Models

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Career Development Bootcamp - How To Standout

2/20/2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center
Summary
Are you looking for ways to take your career to the next level and develop soft skills? Do you feel like you're being held back at work or could be contributing at a higher level? This session will discuss four different phases of your career and what to do at each level to get yourself ready for the next step. You'll leave this session with concrete ideas to improve yourself, expand your influence and position yourself for a promotion.

Chronic Disease in the Show-Me State: The Role of the Community Center

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Diversifying Your Ice Skating Programs

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Have You Considered a Park Impact Fee?

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Needs Vs. Wants: Managing Customer Feedback and Expectations

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Qualitative Maintenance Standards: Park Maintenance Starts Here

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Reignite Your Passion And Light Your Aquatic Team’s Fire

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Reimaging Youth Sports Experiences

2/20/2025 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Activating Acceptance

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Developing Effective Strategic Plans for Aquatic Safety

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Game On: Redefining Recreation Through Esports

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Leading Through Communication: Building Stronger Teams

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Mastering Project Management

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Parks with History: Case Studies in Establishing Legacy Parks from Heritage Properties

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Using AI to Design Recreational Programs for Special Needs

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center

Introduction to Strength Training for Women

2/20/2025 3:30 PM- 4:30 PM

Location
Branson Convention Center
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