CSPA Applied Workshop Speaker

Judy Goss, Ph.D.

Judy Goss received her Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Maryland and is a Certified Consultant by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. As an associate member of the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy she also is qualified in the area of family and marriage counselling. Presently, Judy is employed by the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario as the Director, Sport Science, developing programs and initiatives as well as leading Integrated Support Teams. She is a Mental Performance Consultant working with National and Olympic Team members in Ontario. She also maintains a private consulting practice working with athletes from a wide variety of sports, in particular Wheelchair Basketball Canada, Skate Canada and Gymnastics Canada. Judy has written numerous articles and presented at national and international conferences. Her interests focus on hardiness, injury, burnout, transition, stress, and peak performance.

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Conference Keynote Speaker

Joe Baker, Ph.D.

Dr. Joe Baker is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. As an alumnus of Brock, Dr. Baker received his BPhEd and MEd before completing both his
PhD and post doctoral fellowship at Queens University. His research interests focus on optimal human development aimed specifically at the development and maintenance of expert performance and the psychosocial factors influencing involvement in physical activity throughout the lifespan. His notable achievements include: Author/Editor of 5 books, over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, Chair of ‘Own the Podium’ research panel on Talent Identification and Development, past-president of the Canadian
Society for Psychomotor Learning and Sport Psychology, and was awarded the Franklin Henry Young Scientist Award (SCAPPS). In his free time Dr. Baker is an avid runner and cyclist, and enjoys collecting rare books.

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Banquet Keynote Speakers

Please note that in lieu of a traditional keynote speech, the keynote speakers will engage in a Q & A session throughout the banquet dinner. Colin and Jessica will be available to answer any audience questions. Whlie individuals are encouraged to ask questions during the dinner, questions may also be submitted prior to the conference by clicking on the following link: QUESTION FORM

These questions will then be posed by members of the organizing committee during the Q & A session.

Colin Russell, BSc

Mr. Russell is a two-time Olympic athlete having competed in his second Olympic Games this past summer in both the 4x100 and 4x200 freestyle relay. Colin’s notable achievements include a World Record, a World Championship Medal, and multiple CIS records. Colin completed a BSc in Pharmacology and is completing his MSc in Kinesiology at Brock University. When Colin isn’t busy training he enjoys cooking, eating, and playing games. His younger sister Sinead also competed in swimming for Canada at the 2012 London Games.

Jessica Lewis

Ms. Lewis is currently a Brock University student majoring in inclusive and therapeutic recreation and recently competed at the London 2012 Paralympic games representing her home country of Bermuda. This marks the first time that Bermuda has been represented by a track and field athlete at the Paralympic level. Jessica was born with Diastematomyelia, a congenital disorder in which a part of the spinal cord is split by a bone spur. Jessica has accumulated a number of awards and distinctions for her outstanding athletic achievements over the years and was chosen to present a TED talk in October 2012. An athlete from a young age, Jessica first swam at the age of 2, began horseback riding at age 5 and began playing basketball and tennis at 10 years old. More recently, Jessica trained with Canada’s National Women’s wheelchair basketball team.

Click here to see Jessica’s TED Talk