THE MAGIC OF DTC, DELIVERED TO YOU

V CAMP

Enjoy the DTC Experience, Live Wherever You Are!

Sat. May 3rd - 10am - 6pm EST

Own Your Fitness: Navigating Diabetes, Exercise & Strength

A one day Virtual Camp intended for all levels of exercisers and athletes with T1D, from first-timers to seasoned competitors.

Hosted By

Matt Corcoran

REGISTRATION: $40

HOST

Matthew Corcoran, MD

Dr. Matthew Corcoran is the founder and president of Diabetes Training Camp Foundation, dedicated to empowering teens and adults with diabetes through specialized fitness and multi-sport camps. Nationally recognized for his expertise in diabetes, exercise, and sport, Dr. Corcoran inspires participants by delivering customized coaching and educational programs designed to motivate the diabetes community to thrive.

With an All-Star Line-Up Including

Exercise Physiology Director

Robert Powell, PHD, CDCES, CSCS, ACSM-CEP

Robert Powell joined the DTC team in 2013. He is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Director of the Diabetes Exercise Center at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He is also Faculty Coordinator/Coach of the Marshall University Rugby Club and the Marshall University Cycling Club.

Prior to his time at Marshall, Rob worked 10 years at the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) Manager and Researcher for community-based programs involving diabetes, obesity and physical activity. During the latter part of his time there, he worked as a diabetes educator in the primary care settings. Rob received both his MS and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the credentials of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a Licensed USA Cycling Coach.

Rob’s professional ambition is to enhance the promotion of exercise as a therapeutic modality to the diabetes population and to educate both students and healthcare professionals on the role of exercise in diabetes management. He has published and presented at various national conferences in the areas of diabetes and exercise and has written numerous articles and exercise programs on this topic.

In 2020, Rob founded Powell Fitness Solutions, LLC to provide online and in person sport and fitness coaching and programming for youth athletes (with and without diabetes). Rob provides coaching services for health/fitness and sports performance with diabetes for DTC.

Rob has a personal passion for exercise. In the warmer months, you can usually find him road cycling, mountain biking, running (mostly trail), kayaking and playing soccer. When snow falls, he likes to strap on the skis and snowshoes. However, when he is not working or playing solo, he dedicates his time to his wonderful boys, Preston and Evan.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Marshall University

DTC Coaching & Fitness Team

Jacob DeBlois, PhD

Jacob was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 when he was 17 in Armenia. Since his diagnosis, he has competed in the marathon, obstacle course runs, 200-mile relay run races, and triathlons. In 2018, he trekked to Mt. Everest Base Camp. After his trek, he attended DTC as a camper in Atlantic City and has been a dedicated DTC alum and ambassador ever since. Jacob studied Exercise Science at Skidmore and then went on to get his masters in Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jacob recently completed his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology at Syracuse University with a research focus on heart disease risk in firefighters, police, and military service members. He now teaches at the University of Rhode Island.

DTC Coaching & Fitness Team

Dr. Dessi P. Zaharieva, PhD

Dr. Dessi P. Zaharieva, PhD, is an exercise physiologist specializing in blood glucose management strategies around exercise for athletes with Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed herself over 27 years ago, she holds a second-degree black belt in taekwondo, a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has competed internationally. Dr. Zaharieva currently leads the 4T Exercise Study, focused on exercise education for youth newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Her research helps healthcare teams integrate practical exercise guidance into routine diabetes care, empowering athletes to excel safely.

About V Camp

In 2020, COVID forced us to pivot and find NEW ways to offer DTC camps, programs and services to our community. We had to cancel our in-person camps, but we couldn’t live with the idea of not learning, training and CONNECTING with the diabetes community. So, we created the V Camp programming. We know this experience is different from our in-person camps, but we learned that we can provide a unique and life-changing program dedicated to empowering the community of people with diabetes to thrive virtually. As a matter of fact, virtual programs were so popular that V CAMPS have been permanently added to our schedules.

The V Camps were created when we could not be together in person to continue to provide support and education for people living with diabetes. Virtually, we were able to learn, train and connect the DTC experts with new and alumni campers. We realized that virtual camps offer unique value and have added them permanently to our camp and program offerings.

The V Camp is founded in DTC’s core principles around diabetes management for exercise and sports and offers the same great information and community that our in-person camps offer. Camps range from one to three days.

Take a look at the schedule for this camp. The schedule is subject to change.

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