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ADVANCED CONSULTING SERVICES

IDENTIFYING NEEDS, DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS, FACILITATING CHANGE

We support individuals, organizations, corporations, and Indigenous communities in the areas of:
Education, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Advancement, and Development.

LEADERSHIP EDUCATION FACILITATION EMPOWERMENT

What

We Do

Through RAISING AWARENESS and EMPOWERING participants using a carefully selected series of EXPERIENTIAL CHALLENGES , we are committed to helping students become BALANCED LEADERS, prepared with the LIFE SKILLS to LEAD AND SUCCEED as positive and contributing community members.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Chart Your Course

LEADERSHIP

Empower Positive Change

TEAM BUILDING

Develop Cohesive Teams

FACILITATION

Efficiency, Accountability, Synergy

We are committed to working with our growing list of clients in devising innovative solutions that creatively address expressed and/or assessed need.

Dr. Andrew PetersManaging Director

STRATEGIC PLANNING

An organization’s strategy for sustained growth and development involves evaluating and assessing current environments, protocols, procedures, processes, perceptions, ideas, and beliefs, and using this collection of information in strategically planning for more effective operations and management. Necessary changes very often require greater accountability, can lead to improved efficiency in processes and protocols, and ultimately result in ongoing and sustainable success in achieving established departmental goals and community objectives.

A good consultant/facilitator will:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Leadership is a powerful tool that often results in competitive advantages. We believe that intentional training and development provides unique and valuable opportunities to enhance and refine leadership competencies. We also believe that part of a responsible organizational culture in any community should be leadership development for competition and beyond.

In close consultation with designated authorities, our team will devise an individualized and integrated plan for leadership development that allows for the active engagement and involvement of staff, membership, and/or community stakeholders in the process of a special series of carefully planned activities that promise to support organizational goals and objectives. Standard meetings and plans can be complimented by our special events, interactive workshops, and/or engaging community forums, and in combination, are guaranteed to build strong teams and help prepare participants for the variety of opportunities to effectively lead at the organizational, and community levels. 

There are a variety of definitions for leadership:

TEAM BUILDING

Team-building can often be considered one of the most important challenges in an organization’s long term development and success, yet so many stakeholders express dissatisfaction, and even frustration with their past experiences in this regard. We believe the right facilitator can make all the difference in the world!

Our team-building activities help promote positive, healthy and active organizations, while maximizing leadership skills and competencies trough a focus on soft skills, while building community and capacity. Participants will be engaged in the process, and creatively encouraged to establish and maintain the positive connections. Through participation in this program, registrants will be actively & effectively engaged in the process of their personal and professional development, and can immediately apply what they learn in the organizational setting and beyond!

Our creative collection of Team-building activities and challenges will:

FACILITATION

We understand the essential role of a facilitator in today’s world, and can provide your group with the highest quality process and experience that promises to help make your strategic planning and corporate restructuring sessions as effective and productive as possible. Whether it is a cohesive and cooperative group, or a reluctant and dysfunctional team, we have identified effective workshops, activities, & processes for virtually every scenario, and can adapt our programs to any circumstances, while building consensus and successfully accomplishing the task at hand.

There are a variety of definitions for a Facilitator:

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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.