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Andrea King

Job Titles:
  • RS Program Manager / Mohawk College

Chelsea Aubry

Job Titles:
  • Regional Ambassador / University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Chelsea is a Senior Coordinator and Project Manager at Rising Stars. Chelsea represented Canada for over 12 years in international competition, and competed in the London Olympics in 2012. Chelsea Aubry is a former member of Basketball Canada's National team. Chelsea represented Canada for over 12 years in international competition, and competed in the London Olympics in 2012. Chelsea was one of the most highly regarded players in Canada, before accepting a coveted U.S. Basketball Scholarship at the University of Nebraska. Following her stellar career in NCAA Division I, Chelsea played professional basketball in Europe and Australia, and led her team to a WNBL National Championship in 2013-14. Chelsea is a Senior Coordinator and Project Manager at Rising Stars. As a LEAD Programs Instructor & Facilitator, Chelsea coordinates programs in both the athletics and education divisions. Chelsea specializes in facilitating innovative programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes.

Chelsea D'Avilar

Job Titles:
  • Lead Instructor - Softball / Coastal Carolina University

Cree First Nation

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director

Dee Channer

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director at Rising Stars
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. READ MORE 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. READ LESS

Dr. Andrew Peters

Job Titles:
  • Founding Partner, President & Chair / McMaster University
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.

Erin Forman

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President, Director of Programs / Spring Arbor University
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.

Geoff Hewick

Job Titles:
  • Regional Ambassador / Windsor University, B.a. Dalhousie University
As a Regional Coordinator (Simcoe Muskoka) with Rising Stars, Geoff coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy - Bracebridge. Geoff Hewick competed as a dual varsity athlete - two sports - for University of Windsor. Geoff played for the Men's Basketball team, and also competed for the Track & Field team, as the 3-time CIS champion, and was selected as an All Canadian Student- Athlete. Geoff is an accomplished sales & consulting executive, and is the President of Hewick Benefits Consulting, a benefits brokerage/consulting firm. Over the many years, Geoff has continued to serve as an advocate for youth and sport development as certified (NCCP) coach for both sports. As a Regional Director (Simcoe Muskoka) with Rising Stars.

Janet Mulholland-Cobbs

Job Titles:
  • Technical Advisor - Volleyball / University of North Dakota State

Jarrett Smith

Job Titles:
  • RS Technical Advisor / University of Waterloo
Omega Trophy - 2 time recipient - most valuable player in the Ontario University Association.

Keenan Jepesson

Job Titles:
  • Special Projects Manager / Brown University BA / McMaster University

Laura Castellan

Job Titles:
  • LEAD Instructor / McMaster University

Lynn Campanella

Job Titles:
  • RS Technical Director - Play & Recess

Mark Hominic

Job Titles:
  • Technical Director - Mixed Martial Arts / LEAD Instructor - Mixed Martial Arts

Matt King

Job Titles:
  • Regional Director With Rising Stars
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.

Morris Parras

Job Titles:
  • RS Technical Director / Brock University

Taylor Robblee

Job Titles:
  • Technical Director - Pitching / California University of Pennsylvania