IAAAC Speaker Series
Host | Joe Toler
Director of Athletics & ActivitiesDirector of Athletics & Activities | International School of London Qatar
Joe engages in insightful conversations with sports psychologists, motivational experts, and coaches from around the globe, bringing fresh perspectives and powerful strategies directly to our community.
Be sure to visit Joe’s page over the coming weeks to meet our inspiring guest speakers from various corners of the world. Each new guest will be introduced through our email newsletter, so keep an eye on your inbox for these updates!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to ACS Beirut for helping to make these valuable experiences accessible to the IAAAC community.
Jim Lee
Mental Health & Resilience in the Age of Covid - Don't miss out on this 5-part series!
Jim Lees is a registered social worker and private consultant working out of Thunder Bay. Jim holds an M.S.W. from Dalhousie,
graduated with an M.B.A. from Lakehead and has studied economics, outdoor recreation, political science and community development along the way. Jim is past Chair of the Ontario College Counsellors (OCC) and was honoured with the OCC Leadership Award in May, 2012 and a Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2016 for his contribution and leadership at the provincial level. Jim has a special passion for promoting the mental health of young people, leading the development of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy at Confederation (the first of its kind at an Ontario college) and was also the Co-Chair of the Mental Health in Ontario Postsecondary Working Group which worked to improve campus environments to support mental health and well-being across Ontario. He currently serves on the Board of the Children's Centre Thunder Bay which provides mental health services to children, youth and their families. Jim is a co-author of two studies completed in 2017, sponsored by the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counseling (CERIC), examining the delivery of career services at postsecondary institutions across Canada; Insight into Canadian Post-Secondary Career Service Models and Insight into Impressive Practices in Career Services: A Reference Guide. Originally from Niagara Falls Ontario,
Jim Lees is a registered social worker and private consultant working out of Thunder Bay. Jim holds an M.S.W. from Dalhousie,
graduated with an M.B.A. from Lakehead and has studied economics, outdoor recreation, political science and community development along the way. Jim is past Chair of the Ontario College Counsellors (OCC) and was honoured with the OCC Leadership Award in May, 2012 and a Lifetime Achievement
Award in 2016 for his contribution and leadership at the provincial level. Jim has a special passion for promoting the mental health of young people, leading the development of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy at Confederation (the first of its kind at an Ontario college) and was also the Co-Chair of the Mental Health in Ontario Postsecondary Working Group which worked to improve campus environments to support mental health and well-being across Ontario. He currently serves on the Board of the Children's Centre Thunder Bay which provides mental health services to children, youth and their families. Jim is a co-author of two studies completed in 2017, sponsored by the Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counseling (CERIC), examining the delivery of career services at postsecondary institutions across Canada; Insight into Canadian Post-Secondary Career Service Models and Insight into Impressive Practices in Career Services: A Reference Guide. Originally from Niagara Falls Ontario,
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John O'Sullivan - Changing the Game Project
John started the Changing the Game Project in 2012 after two decades as a soccer player and coach on the youth, high school, college and professional level. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams. John’s work has been featured by CNN, Outside Magazine, ESPN, NBC Sports and numerous other media entities. John is an internationally known speaker for coaches, parents and youth sports organizations, and has spoken for TEDx, the US Olympic Committee, US Soccer, USA Wrestling, USA Swimming, Ireland Rugby, Australian Rugby League and at numerous other events throughout the US, Canada, Asia, Australia and Europe.
When he speaks, John brings to the table a wealth of practical, hands on knowledge garnered through years of working with players and their families on sport specific development, parenting, coaching, and creating a player-centered environment. Originally from New York, John played collegiate soccer at Fordham University, where he was a team captain as a senior, and a member of the 1990 Patriot League Championship team. After a stint playing professionally for the Wilmington (NC) Hammerheads of the USISL, John began his coaching career as the Varsity Boys Soccer Coach at Cardinal Gibbons HS in Raleigh, NC. He then moved on to become the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of Vermont, before delving into the world of youth club soccer. He holds his USSF A License, United Soccer Coaches Advanced National Diploma, and US Youth Soccer National Youth Coaching License. He currently coaches for the Bend FC Timbers, an affiliate of Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers. John received his BA from Fordham University, and his Masters from the University of Vermont. He resides in beautiful Bend, OR, with his wife, Dr Lauren O’Sullivan, and two wonderful children and aspiring young athletes: Maggie Shea, age 14, and Tiernan, age 12. |
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J.P. Nerbun | Thrive on Challenge
JP Nerbun, author of “Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Transformational Leadership” and creator of ThriveOnChallenge which helps teams, organizations, and communities become a transformational culture! He was a collegiate basketball player, and has coached at many levels both nationally in the US and internationally. Learn more about mentorship, building relationships, who’s on your board, and taking a heart posture.
In this 3 part series, JP discusses:
- Mentorship
- Staying aligned with your mission and vision
- Building relationships
- Who's on Your board?
- Taking a Heart Posture.
In this 3 part series, JP discusses:
- Mentorship
- Staying aligned with your mission and vision
- Building relationships
- Who's on Your board?
- Taking a Heart Posture.
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Mike Avery
Mike Avery, Head coach of Fort Wayne FC and former Head coach at Valparaiso University Men's Soccer. Find out about the "interruption of kindness," #OneValpo, and Cost vs. Value...
#OneValpo
0:00 The Incident
8:15 The Follow-up
12:00 Making the Change
Part 30:00 Live It!!
1:20 1,000 Mile Run (1600m)
2:40 More than a fundraiser, it was a 'friendraiser'
3:40 Next Level of Coaching
6:35 Staying connected with players
7:35 Pressure - packed times - How do you help people deal
9:00 Try to stay connected: We are not meant to be alone
9:25 Contact Alphabet Bingo!
10:55 What is Athletics going to look like
12:30 Don't need the Bright Lights to make it an important experience
12:45 Cost vs. Value
#OneValpo
0:00 The Incident
8:15 The Follow-up
12:00 Making the Change
Part 30:00 Live It!!
1:20 1,000 Mile Run (1600m)
2:40 More than a fundraiser, it was a 'friendraiser'
3:40 Next Level of Coaching
6:35 Staying connected with players
7:35 Pressure - packed times - How do you help people deal
9:00 Try to stay connected: We are not meant to be alone
9:25 Contact Alphabet Bingo!
10:55 What is Athletics going to look like
12:30 Don't need the Bright Lights to make it an important experience
12:45 Cost vs. Value
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Lynn Kachmarik - Equilibria in Sports
Lynn Kachmarik, Vice President of Equilibrium and former National level coach, athlete and Pro Sports team manager. Lynn takes a moment to discuss empathy, loneliness and connecting with our community along with e-colours....
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Dr. Greg Dale | Duke University Sport Psychologist
Greg Dale talks with Joe about what is happening with current college athletes and what some of our Athletes may be feeling. we talked about the importance of culture and mental health and not only some strategies that we can use, but also some signs we should look for in others to help one another in these times.
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