The annual conference focuses on enhancing coaching knowledge and highlighting the latest research, trends and innovations in order to develop athletes of all experience so they can perform to their maximum potential.

Coaches, coach educators and sport science professionals from around the country will gather at the Antlers Hilton to share information and ideas.

"This conference will mark a tipping point by providing the opportunity for all the major stakeholders in amateur sports in the United States to come together to discuss the merits, methods and challenges in improving our national coaching education and athlete development system," said David McCann, USOC manager, coaching education.

"We are excited to host this year's conference in Colorado Springs, the hometown of the USOC."

As part of the conference, the annual USOC Coach of the Year awards will be presented during a dinner on Friday, June 24.

The final three candidates in each award category will be announced in the spring, including the National Coach of the Year, Paralympic Coach of the Year, Developmental Coach of the Year, Volunteer Coach of the Year and the "Doc" Councilman Science Award recipient.

The national winners in each category will be unveiled on-site in Colorado Springs at the dinner.

The conference will conclude with local community sport events in Colorado Springs on June 25 held in conjunction with the annual celebration of Olympic Day.