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LIFE SKILLS THROUGH SPORT

Active AWARENESS engaging EMPOWERMENT

Our Life Skills Thru Sport Series is a collection of unique workshops designed to raise awareness through active learning. Through the creative integration of sport promotion and development, students participate and have fun, while enhancing knowledge and understanding around the selected awareness topic.

What

We Do

Our series of award worthy workshops are designed by and FEATURE current and former ELITE sport specific ATHLETES and/or COACHES. We offer a number of options for the scheduling and delivery of our AGE-APPROPRIATE programs. The lengths of our workshops are FLEXIBLE, which allows simple and EFFECTIVE COORDINATION with established school routines and CLASS SCHEDULES. Programs are aligned with Ministry of Education’s HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS. All awareness topics are INTERCHANGEABLE with sport of interest and choice.

Each unique ACTIVE AWARENESS and EMPOWERMENT workshop engages youth in a series of FUNdamental sport specific skills, drills, & challenges, and have MEMORABLE and MEANINGFUL LESSONS and teachings creatively and seamlessly incorporated within.
We offer a number of options for the scheduling and delivery of our age-appropriate programs:

BOUNCE
BULLIES

(Basketball)
Bully Awareness

DEFENDING
DIFFERENCES

(Soccer)
Mental Health Awareness

TACKLE THE
PRESSURE

(Flag Football)
Drug & Alcohol Awareness

RUN THE
RIGHT WAY

(Physical Literacy)
Healthy Decisions

LACROSSE
CULTURES

(Lacrosse)
Indigenous Education

INDIGENOUS GAMES

(FMNI Games)
Indigenous Education

MINDFUL
MARTIAL ARTS

(Mixed Martial Arts)
Self-Regulation

SUCCESSFUL SETTINGS

(Volleyball) Self Esteem & Resilience

LIFE IS
A HIT

(Softball/Baseball)
Wellness

Classroom based follow-up workshop options available to compliment learning through developing a range of critical and creative thinking skills and processes, while assisting students in making connections, analyzing situations, making decisions, and evaluating their choices in connection with a healthy perspective, while promoting a safe and inclusive environment.

BOUNCE BULLIES

Bounce Bullies Basketball effectively moves the conversation beyond bullying to a more prosocial focus on the development of interpersonal skills, while building bridges through mutual respects, cultural connections, and welcoming differences. This active learning experience will promote caring and inclusive environments, while raising awareness around positive and supporting relationships through productive associations, mutual respects, and embracing diversity.

DEFENDING DIFFERENCES

Defending Differences Soccer is a unique workshop designed to reduce the stigma and raise awareness about Mental Health, through the creative integration of soccer skills and drills. Students participate and have fun, while enhancing knowledge and understanding around the topic, and developing life skills to assist them in appreciating and becoming more comfortable in recognizing and dealing with the realities

TACKLE THE PRESSURE

Tackle the Pressure is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about the pitfalls and unfortunate realities of drug & alcohol use and abuse. Through the creative integration of flag football skills, drills and challenges, students will be actively engaged and have fun, while enhancing knowledge and understanding on the topic, and developing life skills in the process of their healthy participation.

RUN THE RIGHT WAY

Run the Right Way is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about healthy and active living through the creative integration of FUNdamental movement and athletic skills, drills, and challenges. Students participate and have fun, while developing foundational movement skills and enhancing knowledge & understanding of physical and health literacies. This workshop creatively promotes the development of life skills that will assist youth in making healthy decisions and setting goals for lifelong success.

LACROSSE CULTURES

Lacrosse Cultures & Connections is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about the Indigenous origins of the sport of Lacrosse, while promoting sport development, and exploring the history of this Native American tradition that has become an international sport. Through respectful explorations, and the creative integration of lacrosse skills and drills, in the process of their participation, students will develop pride, understanding and awareness of Indigenous cultures, traditions, contributions and achievements in and through what was originally called ‘The Creator’s Game’.

INDIGENOUS GAMES

Life Skills Through Indigenous Games is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about indigenous cultures, through the promotion of healthy active living, and the creative integration of traditional Indigenous games and activities. Students participate and have fun, while developing physical literacy, and enhancing knowledge & understanding of First Nation, Metis & Inuit cultures.

MINDFUL MARTIAL ARTS

Mindful Martial Arts is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy balances through the creative exploration of mixed martial arts. In the process of participation, students will practice effective decision making, and demonstrate self control and regulation through the application of positive and constructive self defence and conflict resolution strategies.

SUCCESSFUL SETTINGS

‘Successful Settings’ is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about healthy relationships through sport promotion and the creative integration of FUNdamental Volleyball skills, drills, and challenges. Students participate and have fun, while developing foundational sport specific skills and enhancing knowledge & understanding around the importance of positive environments and healthy associations. This workshop creatively promotes the  development of essential life skills that will assist youth in developing resilience, self esteem, and confidence.

LIFE IS A HIT

Life is a HITT is a unique workshop designed to raise awareness about the importance of wellness through the creative exploration of High Intensity Interval Training. In the process of participation, students will build aerobic/anerobic capacity, and build core strength through a circuit of related fitness challenges. Students will demonstrate stamina and resilience through the application of positive self-talk and personal management strategies.

Love this program which promotes life skills and leadership skills to students. Positive and targeted interaction and activities which are meaningful and relevant. Your ability to adapt, listen, and be flexible in your delivery is the key to your success.

DPCDSB Secondary Principal St. Francis Xavier

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Rising Stars

MORRIS PARRAS

RS Technical Director

Brock University, NCCP Level III

SPECIALTIES

*Soccer Development
*Sport Promotion

VAL SEARGEANT

RS Technical Director

Humber College, Dip.
NCCP – Physical Literacy, Master Trainer
Athletics Ontario – RJTW, Master Trainer

SPECIALTIES

*Track & Field  
*Athletic Development

As a Technical Director at Rising Stars, Val coordinates both recreation and competitive track and field programs in support of youth, students-athletes and athletes of all abilities.

As a former elite athlete, Val competed and set records in both track and field events.  He is a two-time member of the Canadian National Track and Field Team, and a former Barbados 110mH National Champion.  Val is a Run Jump Throw Wheel Facilitator for Athletics Ontario, the recognized provincial sport organization for Track & Field, Cross Country, and Road Racing in Ontario.  Val is the founder and head coach of Stoney Creek Athletics and the Track & Field Coordinator for the International CANUSA Games.  He also currently serves as the Head Para Athletics Coach for the Hamilton Olympic Club.

MELISSA FAMME

RS Regional Director – Athletics & Education

Waterloo University, BA
Lakehead University B.Ed, M. Ed

NCAA: Referee/Official
High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood

SPECIALTIES

Sport Development 
Youth Development

LYNN CAMPANELLA

RS Technical Director – Play & Recess

NCCP: Coaches Physical Literacy Training

SPECIALTIES

Play & Recreation
Recess Programming

High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy Instructor Program
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood
Member of the US Play Coalition (Since 2011)
Founder of the Canadian Play Network
Creator of the PlanetPlay Stencil line

MATT KING

Regional Director

Lakehead University, B.A.
University of Newcastle – Australia, B.Ed
Specialist PE & Health

SPECIALTIES

*Indigenous Education
*Youth & Sport Development

As a Regional Director with Rising Stars, Matt coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy Six Nations.

Matt King grew up as an all star athlete. He played NAIG for Team Ontario, and represented Ontario at National Aboriginal basketball camp, where he was selected MVP. Matt competed as a varsity athlete for the Mens Basketball Team at Laurier and Lakehead Universities, and went on to coach U Sport at both Lakehead and Guelph. Matt continued his education and began a professional career as a certified teacher. After ten years of dedicated service as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director (Chair) with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Matt embarked on a new professional adventure, while continuing to compete in triathlons and Iron-Man races. As a Regional Director with Rising Stars, Matt coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. Matt specializes in facilitating programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserve. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy – Six Nations.

DEE CHANNER

RS Associate Director

Laurier University, B.A.
Queensland University of Technology – Australia, B.Ed,

SPECIALTIES

*Basketball Development
*Indigenous Education

As an Associate Director at Rising Stars, Dee coordinates programs both in the athletics and education divisions in support of youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserves.

Delicia Channer competed as a varsity athlete for Laurier University Women’s Basketball Team, where she was the team captain and a division all star. Dee continued her education and began a professional career as a certified teacher. Dee now serves as an Associate Director with Rising Stars. She is a LEAD Facilitator for Indigenous projects, programs, and services. In this role, Dee facilities creative programs and workshops that promote Indigenous awareness and empowerment. As Rising Stars most Senior Programs Instructor & Facilitator, Dee coordinates programs in both the athletics and education divisions. Dee specializes in facilitating programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserve. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the Conestoga College Women’s Basketball team.

ERIN FORMAN

Senior Vice President, Director of Programs

Spring Arbor University, BSc Concurrent Education
Specialist Sport Science

SPECIALTIES

* Female Empowerment
* Sport Development

As the Senior Vice President at Rising Stars Athletics & Education, Erin serves as the General Manager of the Education Division. Erin facilitates Advanced Programs and Instruction for administrators, coaches, and teachers. Erin develops and designs programs and curriculum for student engagement and athlete development.

Erin Forman is former member of both Softball Canada’s National team program and Baseball Canada’s National Team. She played in the 2004 Women’s World Series in Japan, and the 2006 World Cup in Taipei. Erin was named All American, All Conference, and Player of the Year, while playing on a U.S. Softball Scholarship. She was recently  inducted into the hall of fame for her achievements in sport. Though Erin’s sport specific bio clearly demonstrates an extensive combination of all around athleticism and personal achievement in softball that very few athletes can claim, equally impressive is her continued commitment to helping others achieve their goals through sport and education in her professional endeavours. Erin serves as role model in her trade and community. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making positive differences in the lives of others.

Erin continues to use sport as a vehicle to empower others in the work she does in coaching, and also in her professional endeavours. As a founding partner and Director of Softball Development at Rising Stars, Erin has become one of the most highly sought teachers and coaches of the game. Erin is on the cutting edge of instructional techniques, tools, and theories for optimal development. She has worked with countless local and regional athletes, supporting aspiring student-athletes as they continue in their positive development and successfully pursue opportunities to play college or university ball in Canada, and/or secure U.S. softball scholarships, with many advancing to become provincial and national calibre softball players.

DR. ANDREW PETERS

Founding Partner, President & Chair

McMaster University, B.A., M.A
University of Western Ontario – Ph.D

SPECIALTIES

*Leadership & Empowerment
*Youth & Community Development

As the original Founding Partner of what would eventually become the Rising Stars Group of companies, Dr Peters has been instrumental in the continued expansion and reach of positive sport, youth, and community development programs and special projects.

From early beginnings as a competitive student athlete in the Hamilton region, and many local achievements and recognitions at the secondary level, Dr Peters went on to compete as a varsity athlete for McMaster University, winning numerous regional, provincial and national medals as a member of the Men’s Basketball Team. Dr Peters earned both a B.A., and M.A. at McMaster University, and went on to acquire a teaching certificate from D’Youville College, and a Ph.D. at the University of Western Ontario. These formative years laid the foundation for what would eventually become Rising Stars Athletics and Education.

He continues to serve as the conglomerate’s most senior executive, with 25 years of success in youth and community development through athletics and education. He continues to leverage his passion and extensive experience to engage youth and community in a positive and healthy development.

Dr. Peters devotes his time and energy to creating and partnering with stakeholders in the facilitation of innovative student and athlete development programs. Through strategic partnerships with national, professional, and elite athletes, coaches, sport science professionals, and educators, Dr Peters continues to collaborate with local organizations and expand through offering a variety of programs designed specifically for the benefit of athletes, students, schools, and communities.