Title: Sleep and circadian science- implications for professional athlete ’ s performance and health

Abstract:

Ben Potenziano is a Certified Athletic Trainer with over 21 years of professional baseball experience in the United States. Holding a Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Exercise Science, Ben has extensive expertise in strength and conditioning at the elite sports level. His passion lies in the intersection of sleep, circadian science, and mental health, focusing on how these factors influence athletic performance, recovery, and overall well-being. As a board member of the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society, Ben combines applied research and practical experience to provide actionable strategies for optimizing athlete health and performance.

Biography:

Ben Potenziano is a Certified Athletic Trainer that works in Professional Baseball in the United States. He holds a Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. His background also involves Strength and Conditioning at the professional baseball level. He has 21 years of baseball experiences. He has been involved with sleep and mental health which he is extremely passionate about. Ben is also involved with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and on the board.