Former Faculty Members
Dr. Janice Deakin Provost & Vice-President (Academic) at Western University
Former Post-Doctoral Fellows
Dr. Jennifer Turnnidge (2017-2019) Professional development and educational scholarship at Queen's University
Dr. Ian Cowburn (2015-2016) Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University
Dr. Blair Evans (2014-2015) Assistant professor at Western University
Dr. Karl Erickson (2013) Assistant Professor at York University
Dr. David J. Hancock (2011-2013) Assistant professor at Memorial University
Dr. Mark W. Bruner (2008-2010) Professor at Nipissing University
Dr. Leisha Strachan (2008-2009) Assistant professor at University of Manitoba
Dr. Jessica Fraser-Thomas (2006-2007) Professor at York University
Dr. Bradley Young (2005-2006) Professor at University of Ottawa
Former Doctoral Students
Dr. Jordan Herbison (2017-2021) Postdoctoral fellow at Queen's and McGill University
PhD Thesis: Understanding the Complexity and Nuance of Social Identity in Youth Sport Using a Novel Ecological Momentary Assessment Method
Dr. Veronica Allan (2014-2018) Manager, Research and Innovation at the Sport and Information Resource Centre
PhD Thesis: From knowledge to action: Quality participation and coaching effectiveness in disability sport
Dr. Jennifer Turnnidge (2012-2017) Professional development and educational scholarship at Queen's University
PhD Thesis: An exploration of coaches' leadership behaviours in youth sport
Dr. Matthew Vierimaa (2012-2016) Assistant professor at Acadia University
PhD Thesis: Just for the fun of it: An integrative case study of positive youth development in a recreational community sport program
Dr. Karl Erickson (2009-2013) Assistant Professor at York University
PhD Thesis: Interpersonal interactions and athlete development in different youth sport contexts
Dr. Dany MacDonald (2006-2010) Chair, Associate Professor at University of Prince Edward Island
PhD Thesis: The role of enjoyment, motivational climate, and coach training in promoting the positive development of young athletes
Dr. Leisha Strachan (2004-2008) Assistant professor at University of Manitoba
PhD Thesis: An ecological approach to examining positive youth development in competitive youth sport
Dr. Jessica Fraser-Thomas (2002-2006) Professor at York University
PhD Thesis: An in-depth analysis of youth sport dropout and prolonged engagement
Dr. Joe Baker (1999-2003) Professor at York University
PhD Thesis: Factors affecting the acquisition and maintenance of expertise in male ultra-endurance triathletes
Former Masters Students
Alex Maw (2021-2023)
MSc Thesis: A story-based PYD program for youth ice-hockey players: An evaluation of the coach segment
Niël Strydom (2021-2023)
MSc Thesis: A social identity perspective on parental involvement in competitive youth sport
Tiffany Tse (2020-2023)
MSc Thesis: What about women coaches? An examination of barriers and facilitators that affect progression in leadership roles
Cailie McGuire (2018-2020)
MSc Thesis: Perceiving and experiencing subgroups in sport: A conceptual and qualitative approach
Alex Murata (2018-2019)
MSc Thesis: Why sport? An examination of youth sport program consumption behaviours in Canadian ice hockey parents
Julie-Anne Staehli (2017-2020)
MSc Thesis: A blueprint for student-athlete success: Understanding the conditions implemented by university coaches
Jordan Chen (2017-2020)
MSc Thesis: Assessing the impact and the delivery of the Transformation Coaching workshop in Para sport
Daniel Goldman (2017-2020)
MSc Thesis: Athlete perceptions of "playing up" in youth soccer
Christopher Hague (2017-2019)
MSc Thesis: Assessing the effectiveness of a Transformational Coaching workshop on athlete outcomes
Madison Robertson (2017-2019)
MSc Thesis: Using social identity mapping to understand the implications of student-athlete group compatibility
Chantal Rochon (2016-2018)
MSc Thesis: Examining factors that influence youth sport coaches' transformational leadership behaviours
Kelsey Saizew (2016-2018)
MSc Thesis: An examination of team structure and its implications for subgroups in an individual sport setting
Sarah Lawrason (2016-2018)
MSc Thesis: Assessing the effectiveness of a Transformational Coaching workshop for changing youth sport coaches' behaviours
Jordan Herbison (2014-2016)
MSc Thesis: Achievement despite adversity: A qualitative investigation of undrafted National Hockey League players
Matthew McGuckin (2014-2016)
MSc Thesis: Youth sport coaches' reflection on leadership behaviours during games and practices
Jordan Lefebvre (2014-2016)
MSc Thesis: A systematic observation of coach leadership behaviours in youth sport
Michelle McCalpin (2013-2015)
MSc Thesis: Exploring Young Female Athletes' Perceptions of Their Modified Sport Environment
Veronica Allan (2013-2014)
MSc Thesis: Examining the role of coaches' emotions in the adolescent team sport environment
Ashley Adler (2013-2014)
MSc Thesis: An Examination into Bullying in the Adolescent Sport Context
Renee Matte (2012-2014)
MSc Thesis: Distinguishing between dual roles: A mixed-methods examination of the perceptions and behaviours of coaches working in recreational and competitive synchronized swimming environments
Sara Buckham (2011-2013)
MSc Thesis: An Exploratory Examination of Coach-Athlete Interactions in Adolescent Team Sport
Faizan Imtiaz (2011-2013)
MSc Thesis: Examining the Experiences of Athletes in Adult-led and Peer-led Youth Sport
Matthew Vierimaa (2010-2012)
MSc Thesis: An exploratory examination of sociometric status, athlete behaviour, and sport competence in adolescent female volleyball
Jennifer Murphy-Mills (2009-2011)
MSc Thesis: An Examination of Coach-Athlete Interactions in a Model Sport Program for Athletes with Disabilities
Shea Balish (2009-2011)
MSc Thesis: The Influence of Community on Athletic Development: An Integrated Case Study
Colleen Coakley (2009-2011)
MSc Thesis: Towards an Understanding of Young Athletes' Perceptions of Competence, Confidence, Connection, and Character
Brian Wilson (2007-2011)
MSc Thesis: Exploring Youth Sport Contexts: a Look at Young Female Athletes' Perceptions of Their Specialized Sport Experience
Karl Erickson (2007-2009)
MA Thesis: State space grids: First application of a novel methodology to examine coach-athlete interactions in competitive youth sport
Jonathan Hall (2005-2007)
MA Thesis: The influence of sport type and interdependence on the growth experiences of young male athletes
Scott Wilkes (2004-2006)
MA Thesis: The growth experiences of females in structured basketball programs.
Dave Korrell (2004-2006)
MA Thesis: Training factors and resources throughout development that affect competition investment for female distance runners.
Dany MacDonald (2003-2005)
MA Thesis: Tracing physical activity patterns in master athletes and sedentary seniors.
Michael Wall (2002-2004)
MA Thesis: The influence of early sport participation and parental involvement on sport investment decisions.
Jennifer Robertson-Wilson (2000-2002)
MA Thesis: The role of parents in children's hockey participation.
M. Beamer (1999-2001)
MA Thesis: The development of expertise in rhythmic gymnastics.
Peter Soberlak (1999-2001)
MA Thesis: A retrospective analysis of the development and motivation of professional ice hockey players.
Andrew Wright (1999-2001)
MA Thesis: A retrospective analysis of leadership development through sport.