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Your Future in Rodeo Starts Here.
December 9–10, 2025 • Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Level 2, S219

Why Attend
Two action-packed days designed for rising rodeo athletes and industry professionals. From sponsorships and social media branding to financial literacy and mental performance, this is where ambition meets preparation — and the future of rodeo begins.

Expert Insights → Learn from leaders in sponsorship, finance, health, and performance psychology — all tailored to rodeo athletes.
Networking That Matters → Build relationships with college coaches, PRCA representatives, and fellow athletes.
Future-Focused Skills → Get insider tips for thriving in college rodeo and stepping into the professional arena.

Who Should Attend

Youth rodeo athletes (junior high, high school, and college-aged)
Parents and coaches
Anyone ready to take their rodeo journey to the next level

Conference Schedule
Tuesday, December 9

9:30 – 9:45 AM | Welcome
9:50 – 10:20 AM | Sponsorship
- Guest Speaker: Cavender's
10:20 – 11:30 PM | Social Media & Personal Branding
- Guest Speaker: Cavender's, Wrangler, & Priefert
11:30 – 12:30 PM | Lunch Break
12:45 – 1:15 PM | Financial Literacy: Investment & Retirement
- Guest Speaker: Cedar Gap Wealth Management
1:30 – 2:00 PM | Athlete Health & Injury Prevention
- Guest Speaker: Western Sports Foundation - Natasha McCann
2:15 – 3:00 PM | Mental Toughness & Performance Psychology
- Guest Speaker: Western Sports Foundation - Katie Hollingsworth

Wednesday, December 10

9:15 – 9:45 AM | Keynote Speaker: Bear Pascoe
10:00 – 10:45 AM | How to College Rodeo
- Guest Speaker: NIRA
10:45 – 11:30 AM | College Athlete Panel
- Guest Speaker: NIRA
11:30 – 1:00 PM | Social Time with College Rodeo Coaches
1:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break
1:45 – 2:45 PM | How to Pro Rodeo
- Guest Speaker: PRCA

Please join us to celebrate the future of rodeo!

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