Blue Jays Student-Athlete Leadership Summit
Educators and student athletes will have the opportunity to learn and network with leading professionals in the fields of Heath & Wellness, Inclusion, Sport Management and more.
On Tuesday, May 17th the TORONTO BLUE JAYS will host their first STUDENT ATHLETE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT. Educators and student athletes will have the opportunity to learn and network with leading professionals in the fields of Heath & Wellness, Inclusion, Sport Management and more. Tuesday's inaugural session will feature keynote speaker R.A. Dickey along with the following speakers,
Strength & Conditioning Chris Joyner, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Toronto Blue Jays
Sport Psychology Lisa Veloce (Permutter), Mental Performance Consultant
Nutrition Jennifer Sygo, Dietician, Sport Nutritionist & Author
Coaching DeMarlo Hale, Bench Coach, Toronto Blue Jays
Sport Management & Philanthropy Paul Beeston, former President and CEO Toronto Blue Jays
Sport & Social Media Josh Lukin, Sr. Director, Club Initiatives, MLB Advanced Media
Tim McGarry, New Media Specialist, MLB Advanced Media
Bullying & Sport Mark Allen, Ontario Director, Respect in Sport
LGBTQ & Sport Kathy Witterick, Specialist, Education and Training, The 519
Intellectual Disabilities & Sport James Noronha, Program Manager, Special Olympics Ontario
Gohulan Rajalingham, Athlete, Special Olympics Ontario
The 150 students will have a full day of leadership focused seminars with leading experts and organizations before attending the Blue Jays hosting the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:07pm.