Elevating Sport through Diversity & Inclusion

About Me.

Shift Impact Sports is an organization driven to make sport a safe and equitable place for everyone who wants to participate—regardless of sexual orientation, race, gender identity, neurodiversity, ability, background, or experience level. We believe that every athlete deserves a space where they are valued, supported, and empowered to grow, and that coaches and sport leaders deserve the tools to build environments rooted in respect and belonging.

I’ve had the privilege of working across the sporting landscape—from NHL teams and national sport organizations to youth programs and professional soccer clubs. In each setting, I’ve seen how culture shapes performance, trust, and long-term athlete development. Those experiences reinforced what I already knew: environments matter just as much as talent.

Through Shift Impact Sports, I help sport leaders:

  • Build inclusive, sustainable team cultures

  • Develop strong, values-aligned leadership

  • Create environments where athletes feel seen and supported

  • Turn mission and intention into tangible, everyday practice

At the heart of everything I do is a simple belief: sport can and does change lives. And when we design environments with intention, compassion, and a commitment to belonging, we don’t just build better teams—we build stronger communities and more confident, connected people.

Shift Impact Sports Services Overview

What We Do

Shift Impact Sports provides education and training for athletes, coaches, and referees who want to build strong, respectful, and high-performing sport environments. Our work focuses on the real moments that shape sport culture—how leaders communicate under pressure, how mistakes are handled, how accountability is built, and how trust is earned over time.

We support individuals and organizations across youth, collegiate, and professional sport with practical, sport-specific tools that strengthen leadership, protect athlete well-being, and improve day-to-day interactions. By aligning values with everyday behavior, Shift Impact Sports helps teams create environments where expectations are clear, people feel respected, and everyone is supported to perform at their best.

How We Teach

Our approach is educational, applied, and designed for the realities of sport. We teach through real scenarios, clear language, and practical skill-building—not abstract theory or performative training.

Programs are built around discussion, reflection, and repeatable habits that athletes, coaches, and referees can use immediately in competition, training, and decision-making moments. Whether through courses, workshops, or ongoing support, Shift Impact Sports equips participants with tools that strengthen confidence, communication, and leadership when it matters most.

  • nteractive workshops and on-demand learning designed to support coaches, athletic trainers, referees, and sport leaders in building clear expectations, strong communication, and respectful team environments—without losing focus on performance.

    Includes:

    • Foundations of Inclusion in Sport

    • Everyday Inclusive Coaching Habits

    • Team Culture & Accountability Frameworks

    • Leadership Skills for Real Sport Environments

  • A subscription-based model giving organizations consistent support, tools, and coaching throughout the year.
    Includes:

    • Monthly education sessions

    • Exclusive resource library

    • Office hours for coaches or sport leaders

    • Seasonal team culture planning meetingsDescription text goes here

  • ItPractical resources that make inclusion actionable, accessible, and sustainable across a season.
    Includes:

    • Team Culture Playbooks

    • Coach Checklists

    • Parent/Guardian Guides (if desired)

    • Digital mini-courses and micro-trainings

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  • The SHIFT Commitment is framework for building inclusive, accountable, and high-performing sport environments. It defines how athletes, coaches, and referees show up in everyday moments—especially under pressure—when culture is most clearly revealed.

    Rather than focusing on statements or ideals, the SHIFT Commitment™ centers on behavior. It provides a shared language and practical structure for communication, decision-making, accountability, and learning across all roles in sport. The framework is designed to be used consistently—before competition, during training, and after challenging moments—to support trust, clarity, and performance.

    Each letter of SHIFT represents a core commitment that guides daily actions:

    • Show Respect

    • Hold Accountability

    • Include with Intention

    • Focus on Learning

    • Take Responsibility

    Together, these commitments help sport organizations move beyond intention to action. By grounding inclusion and leadership in real scenarios and repeatable habits, the SHIFT Commitment™ equips individuals and teams with tools they can apply immediately—on the field, in the locker room, and in moments that matter most.

    The SHIFT Commitment™ is a proprietary leadership and culture framework developed by Shift Impact Sports.Item description