The Mind Behind Champions:
Bob Rotella, PhD, Announced as NASS 2025 Presidential Guest Speaker
On Saturday, November 15, internationally renowned sport psychologist Bob Rotella, PhD, will take the podium as the Presidential Guest Speaker during the NASS 2025 Annual Meeting in Denver. His talk promises to be an inspiring exploration of mindset, mastery, and the mental habits that drive peak performance.
With roots in competitive golf, Rotella has broad insights that have served clients ranging from Olympic teams to Fortune 500 leadership. His message applies to anyone whose vocation or passions require excellence under pressure. Spine care providers, for whom precision, focus, and resilience are crucial skills, are a natural audience for him.
Bob Rotella, PhD
A bestselling author, Rotella is best known for Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect, the top-selling sport psychology book of all-time and one of the three best-selling golf books in history. He has coached dozens of major championship winners across the PGA, LPGA, and European tours, including Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, and Patrick Reed. His guidance has also shaped champions in the NBA, NFL, NASCAR, and the Olympics.
In addition to sports, Rotella has served as a consultant to organizations like General Electric, Coca-Cola, and Merrill Lynch. His philosophy centers on mental routines that produce sustained performance and how clarity of thought can lead to greater confidence, consistency, and results in high-pressure environments.
Rotella’s selection as this year’s Presidential Guest Speaker is fitting because of the overlap in traits that sports and spine care excellence both share, such as mental clarity, emotional resilience, and the ability to lead under pressure. In a field defined by complex decisions and constant demands, Rotella’s talk promises to be both timely and relevant.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most influential performance psychologists. Rotella’s keynote will be during the Presidential Address session held Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.