Massachusetts association for health, physical education, recreation and dance Inc.

2026 Annual Convention

Our 97th Annual MAHPERD convention

at the DCU Center in Worcester

November 2 & 3, 2026

 Early Registration Fees
Professional 1 Day $165.00
Professional Both Days $190.00
Student & Retired 1 or 2 Days $75.00
Non-Member $375.00

Early registration deadline is Wednesday, October 21st.

After that you can register at the DCU Center and pay on-site rates. We accept credit/debit cards, purchase orders, checks and cash. 

Convention Registration List

On-Site Registration Fees
Professional 1 Day $185.00
Professional Both Days $210.00
Student & Retired 1 or 2 Days $80.00
Non-Member $375.00

This is a preliminary convention program and is subject to change.

Preliminary Convention Program

General Session Speakers

Tom Filline

Keynote Speaker
Monday, November 2, 2026

From the school gym to the comedy stage, Tom is a former elementary school PE teacher turned stand-up comedian, viral content creator, and keynote speaker. With a background as a professional wrestler and a love for all things fitness, Tom brings a unique blend of high-energy humor and real-life parenting chaos to both his live shows and online audience. After training at iO Chicago and The Second City Conservatory, Tom began performing stand-up comedy in 2015. In 2020, he launched his social media alter ego, The Angry Gym Teacher, and quickly gained traction with his wildly relatable sketches and teacher life parodies. Tom’s comedic style is sharp, honest, and hilariously wholesome, drawing from his experiences as a teacher, twin dad, and former athlete. He’s performed at top comedy clubs including Zanies, Helium, and Funny Bone, and currently tours nationally as part of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. He is a regular face on Bored Teachers, and his videos have been featured on multiple Chicago news outlets. Whether he’s on stage or on screen, Tom is proof that a little chaos, a lot of honesty, and a killer punchline go a long way.

Jenna Wolfe

Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Jenna Wolfe is an energizing journalist, author and fitness dynamo who redefines empowerment. With warmth, wit and authenticity, Jenna often shares intimate moments from her personal experiences, from growing up in the Caribbean, to raising her two daughters (Harper and Quinn) to coming out on national television and most recently, to having conquered adversity after a double mastectomy. Whether addressing an audience of women, school kids, or corporate sales teams, Jenna has spent the last few years sharing practical and actionable strategies for crushing goals, cultivating resilience, and igniting success. 

Jenna was the first ever Lifestyle & Fitness Correspondent on NBC News’ Today, as well as the host of Weekend Today. She is the author of Thinner in 30, a 30-day diet and fitness book where she blends athletic wisdom, laugh-out-loud humor, and easy-to-follow advice.

From 2017 to 2022, she was the host of First Things First, a daily sports talk show on FOX Sports. Prior to joining NBC News in 2007, Jenna spent 12 years as a sportscaster. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, health and wellness expert and motivational speaker.

Your MAHPERD Board is hard at work creating this exceptional professional development event! A fantastic line-up of Keynote Speakers, presenters, book-signing sessions, and over 50 + exhibitors are just a few of the events planned. Whether you are a beginning professional or a savvy veteran, this convention definitely has something for you.

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The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel is our host hotel.

35 Major Taylor Boulevard
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608
508-753-5700
King bed is $141.00/night
(2) Queen Beds is $141.00/night
 
* Guests can use the group code MAHPE2 when making reservations.
 
Hotel reservations need to be made by 10/11/2026
 
 
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