Give And Go Sports Education is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting multi-sport participation among young athletes for their overall well-being and development.
Through our flagship project, the Give And Go Sports Education documentary, we aim to provide Canadian athletes, parents, educators, sport administrators, and volunteers with valuable insights into maintaining a healthy sport/life balance.
The mission of youth sport should not be to create robo athletes pursuing the elusive goal of becoming a pro, but rather to teach kids how to work toward an objective and in many cases, how to work together as a group toward that objective. And also to recognize at a young age the value of regular exercise in pursuit of an overall healthy lifestyle.
Parents need to be informed and educated as to how their child will be much better served in the long run both as athletes and as people if they spend their formative years experiencing a variety of activities and pursuits.
Mark McGuire is a former professional European athlete and coach, Coaching Association of Canada Learning Facilitator and Ontario Minor Hockey Association Course Conductor. For over 35 years Mark has certified coaches and instructed skills to thousands of learners in four countries.
Mark has extensive experience and competency in performance development initiatives for individual, team and organisational growth. Mark owns a Leadership Development business which helps clients attain sustained behaviour change and measurable results.
As a subject matter panelist, presenter and thought leader, Mark advocates for the physical, mental and emotional health of kids in sport. He promotes the seasonal, multi-sport model for a healthier, safer and more enjoyable amateur sport experience.
Mark is a graduate of St Clair College, the University of Windsor and the Goethe Institut (Munich).
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Mark McGuire is a former professional European athlete and coach, Coaching Association of Canada Learning Facilitator and Ontario Minor Hockey Association Course Conductor. For over 35 years Mark has certified coaches and instructed skills to thousands of learners in four countries.
Mark has extensive experience and competency in performance development initiatives for individual, team and organisational growth. Mark owns a Leadership Development business which helps clients attain sustained behaviour change and measurable results.
As a subject matter panelist, presenter and thought leader, Mark advocates for the physical, mental and emotional health of kids in sport. He promotes the seasonal, multi-sport model for a healthier, safer and more enjoyable amateur sport experience.
Mark is a graduate of St Clair College, the University of Windsor and the Goethe Institut (Munich).
Bob Duff is a veteran Canadian journalist and a published author who has covered sports at all levels for more than three decades.
Through conversations with movers and shakers within the sports world, Duff has unearthed many opinions on the benefits of seasonal sport, and in the case of some elite professional athletes, how they believe participating in other sports has allowed them to excel in their chosen sport. Duff is a four-time Professional Hockey Writers' Association Award winner.
He's also a four-time recipient of the Ontario Newspaper Award for sportswriting. Duff covered two Olympic Games for Canadian national newspaper chains. He's a past vice-president of the Society of International Hockey Research and an honorary member of the Elias Sports Bureau.
Bob is a graduate of York University.
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Bob Duff is a veteran Canadian journalist and a published author who has covered sports at all levels for more than three decades.
Through conversations with movers and shakers within the sports world, Duff has unearthed many opinions on the benefits of seasonal sport, and in the case of some elite professional athletes, how they believe participating in other sports has allowed them to excel in their chosen sport. Duff is a four-time Professional Hockey Writers' Association Award winner.
He's also a four-time recipient of the Ontario Newspaper Award for sportswriting. Duff covered two Olympic Games for Canadian national newspaper chains. He's a past vice-president of the Society of International Hockey Research and an honorary member of the Elias Sports Bureau.
Bob is a graduate of York University.
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With decades of financial experience in two Fortune 500 companies Gerry brings a wealth of business knowledge, insight and experience from a variety of sectors to GIVE AND GO Sport Education.
A former competitive Hockey and Baseball player, Gerry also spent numerous years volunteer coaching in both of these sports. He also served as member of The Thames Valley School Board advisory committee, a community youth counsel and Ambassador at the Drew Doughty U10 International Tournament.
Gerry is a graduate of St. Clair College, University of Alberta, is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and is a practising Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
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With decades of financial experience in two Fortune 500 companies Gerry brings a wealth of business knowledge, insight and experience from a variety of sectors to GIVE AND GO Sport Education.
A former competitive Hockey and Baseball player, Gerry also spent numerous years volunteer coaching in both of these sports. He also served as member of The Thames Valley School Board advisory committee, a community youth counsel and Ambassador at the Drew Doughty U10 International Tournament.
Gerry is a graduate of St. Clair College, University of Alberta, is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and is a practising Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
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Keen was a seasonal , multi-sport amateur athlete and has been in the professional fitness industry for nearly a decade. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor. He is a former AKO Fratmen football player and a current player for the Windsor Rogues Rugby Football Club.
Keen also assisted the Lancers Varsity Women’s Soccer and Men’s Baseball Teams coaching staff. Keen provides social media management through website, digital marketing and communications campaigns and strategies for GIVE AND GO Sport Education. His love for art , graphics, images and creating videos has helped him build a strong social following across multiple platforms and channels.
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Keen was a seasonal , multi-sport amateur athlete and has been in the professional fitness industry for nearly a decade. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor. He is a former AKO Fratmen football player and a current player for the Windsor Rogues Rugby Football Club.
Keen also assisted the Lancers Varsity Women’s Soccer and Men’s Baseball Teams coaching staff. Keen provides social media management through website, digital marketing and communications campaigns and strategies for GIVE AND GO Sport Education. His love for art , graphics, images and creating videos has helped him build a strong social following across multiple platforms and channels.
The analyst for Blue Jays Central, Joe Siddall of Windsor, Ontario was an MLB catcher with the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers.
A three-sport star in high school at Assumption, Siddall was recruited to Central Michigan University on a football scholarship. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 1993.
In 2014, Siddall was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays to work alongside Jerry Howarth during Blue Jays radio broadcasts.
Joe won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Analysis or Commentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.
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The analyst for Blue Jays Central, Joe Siddall of Windsor, Ontario was an MLB catcher with the Montreal Expos, Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers.
A three-sport star in high school at Assumption, Siddall was recruited to Central Michigan University on a football scholarship. He made his Major League Baseball debut in 1993.
In 2014, Siddall was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays to work alongside Jerry Howarth during Blue Jays radio broadcasts.
Joe won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Analysis or Commentary at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022.
A Paralympic swimmer and world record holder from Windsor, Ontario, Danielle won seven Paralympic medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze.
She is a Registered Social Worker and motivational speaker.
She was invested with the Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour.
Currently, Campo is a Director at Muscular Dystrophy Canada and sits on the John McGivney board of directors.
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A Paralympic swimmer and world record holder from Windsor, Ontario, Danielle won seven Paralympic medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze.
She is a Registered Social Worker and motivational speaker.
She was invested with the Order of Ontario, the province's highest honour.
Currently, Campo is a Director at Muscular Dystrophy Canada and sits on the John McGivney board of directors.
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BiographyDr. George Parris has his doctorate in Rehabilitation Counselling, from Michigan State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC), and Nationally Certified Psychologist (NCP).
George has 25 plus years in providing organizational development and mental wellness training to numerous organizations including hospitals, community mental health agencies, government health care agencies, and school boards.
George specializes in psychotherapeutic interventions, critical incidence stress management, mental health training and consulting, and organizational consultation, including emotional intelligence, diversity, and human potential.
Dr Parris is a former Greco-Roman wrestling and Track & Field seasonal ,multi-sport athlete at Provincial competitive levels. He is also a father of seasonal, multisport children athletes representing Canada in International Track & Field competition.
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BiographyDr. George Parris has his doctorate in Rehabilitation Counselling, from Michigan State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC), Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CRC), and Nationally Certified Psychologist (NCP).
George has 25 plus years in providing organizational development and mental wellness training to numerous organizations including hospitals, community mental health agencies, government health care agencies, and school boards.
George specializes in psychotherapeutic interventions, critical incidence stress management, mental health training and consulting, and organizational consultation, including emotional intelligence, diversity, and human potential.
Dr Parris is a former Greco-Roman wrestling and Track & Field seasonal ,multi-sport athlete at Provincial competitive levels. He is also a father of seasonal, multisport children athletes representing Canada in International Track & Field competition.
Dr. Sonja Grbevski has over 25 years of experience in the field of Health care system in the community and hospital setting. Dr. Grbevski has her doctorate in Counsellor Education, with cognates in Rehabilitation Counselling and Educational Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
In her former roles, Sonja held positions as Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Mental Health Addictions and several senior and executive leadership responsibilities. Her portfolio ranges from Adult Mental Health and Addictions, Children & Youth mental health, acute care and rehabilitation.
Dr. Grbevski has been in a leadership positions for many years and her style and technique, promotes clear, collaborative skills in a challenging and respectful learning environment. Dr. Grbevski intends to create an environment that inspires, empowers, and transforms all children, parents and sport volunteers into a culture that embraces the provision of optimal care.
Sonja and Peter live in S. W. Ontario and are parents of seasonal, multi-sport adult children and recently welcomed their first grandchild.
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Dr. Sonja Grbevski has over 25 years of experience in the field of Health care system in the community and hospital setting. Dr. Grbevski has her doctorate in Counsellor Education, with cognates in Rehabilitation Counselling and Educational Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.
In her former roles, Sonja held positions as Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, Mental Health Addictions and several senior and executive leadership responsibilities. Her portfolio ranges from Adult Mental Health and Addictions, Children & Youth mental health, acute care and rehabilitation.
Dr. Grbevski has been in a leadership positions for many years and her style and technique, promotes clear, collaborative skills in a challenging and respectful learning environment. Dr. Grbevski intends to create an environment that inspires, empowers, and transforms all children, parents and sport volunteers into a culture that embraces the provision of optimal care.
Sonja and Peter live in S. W. Ontario and are parents of seasonal, multi-sport adult children and recently welcomed their first grandchild.
A four-time Canadian Winter Olympian, Lori piloted Canada's four-man boblsleigh to the World Cup title in 1989-90.
Prior to competing the bobsled, Lori was a member of Canada's national track and field team, competing in the decathlon.
Equally successful in business, today Lori works as a foreign exchange trader based in Singapore. Lori details his many successful ventures in his book Fiercely Driven.
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A four-time Canadian Winter Olympian, Lori piloted Canada's four-man boblsleigh to the World Cup title in 1989-90.
Prior to competing the bobsled, Lori was a member of Canada's national track and field team, competing in the decathlon.
Equally successful in business, today Lori works as a foreign exchange trader based in Singapore. Lori details his many successful ventures in his book Fiercely Driven.
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General enquiries
Mark McGuire, Executive Director
mark@giveandgosport.ca
Media Enquiries
Bob Duff, Senior Writer & Editor
bob@giveandgosport.ca
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