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Qadry Ismail

Qadry Ismail is a Super Bowl Champion Wide Receiver from the Baltimore Ravens, a 10 Year NFL Veteran, and the Founder/Head Movement Instructor at Missile Training in Maryland– among many other things.

Qadry will participate in an athlete’s panel where he’ll share his story of how sports vision training impacted his career in the NFL and how he continues to use sports vision training concepts in his own athletic training programs. Qadry will also be hosting some morning wellness sessions for attendees to participate in and attending program sessions!

We look forward to Qadry’s personal and professional contributions to this year’s ISVA program!

Joshua Watt, OD

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Shirley Blanc, OD

Dr. Shirley Blanc, OD, FNORA, is a distinguished optometrist specializing in neuro-optometric rehabilitation and sports vision. As a Fellow and Executive Board Member of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, she dedicates her practice to assessing and treating patients with visual complications from acquired and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Blanc serves as the consulting vision performance and rehabilitation optometrist for several professional sports teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Argonauts. Her expertise extends to working with Olympic, National, and Collegiate level athletes across various sports. A published researcher and frequent speaker, Dr. Blanc has contributed significantly to the field through her work on concussion management and vision rehabilitation. She currently practices at Dr. Shalu Pal and Associates in Toronto, where she combines her clinical expertise with cutting-edge approaches to vision care and rehabilitation.

Erin Keyes

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Daniel Laby, MD

Dr. Daniel Laby is a sports vision specialist and ophthalmologist who has pioneered advances in visual performance assessment and training.

As the founder of SportsVision NYC, he has served as the vision consultant for numerous professional sports teams, currently including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies.

Dr. Laby also directed the Sports Vision Center at SUNY College of Optometry. Throughout his career, he has worked extensively with Professional and Olympic athletes.

A respected researcher and educator, Dr. Laby has published numerous papers on sports vision and visual performance. His expertise spans both clinical practice and sports performance optimization, making him a leading authority in understanding how vision impacts athletic achievement.

Nicholas Davenport, MS

Nicholas Davenport, aka “Mr. Mental Muscle,” is a leading expert in applied psychology and cognitive performance.

As CEO and Founder of Mind.Body.1., he brings innovative mental performance solutions to elite athletes, military personnel, and corporate professionals. With a master’s degree in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology from Pennsylvania Western University, his research focuses on the intersection of personality, cognitive training, and stress management techniques.

Nicholas has worked with notable UFC champions including Dustin Poirier and Julianna Pena, and has provided specialized training for US Military Special Forces. His diverse expertise spans neuroscience, sport psychology, and clinical applications, allowing him to develop comprehensive performance enhancement programs.

A published researcher and former college professor, Nicholas has consulted with prominent organizations including IMG Academy, Broward Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Navy Special Warfare Group. His unique approach combines scientific rigor with practical methodology to optimize human performance across various high-stakes environments.

Andy Moore, DPT

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Aiko Seffinger, OD

This workshop will guide practitioners into the world of Holistic High Performance, where we take into account not only the physical realities of our clients, but also the behavioral and subconscious factors that accompany visual and sports performance. Our nervous system (the subconscious body) and the subconscious mind within our CNS are estimated to give rise to most of our actions, habits, and outcomes, yet are often overlooked in training and in healthcare overall.

Lifestyle factors are also the top modifiable health risk in leading diseases (ie. cancer, ARMD, glaucoma, DM, etc.), yet many of us do not practice or teach these changes regularly, even as epigenetics research highlights benefits across the world.

By focusing on the biggest drivers of our human potential, attendees take away tangible tools to improve their practices, propelling people into both sustainable high performance AND greater fulfillment over time.

Through emerging research on mental health, holistic wellness, A.I., & improving technologies, this presentation will encourage newly empowered conversations in businesses and at home, exceeding our current standard of care into the type of care we all hope for – and deserve.

Graham Erickson, OD

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Cira Collins, MPH, ABOM, NCLEC

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