10° Conference | 2017

The TPSR conference began with hotel check-in and an Advisory Board meeting, followed by a casual meet-and-greet at the Sheraton Tribeca Hotel bar. The main sessions, held at Adelphi Manhattan Center, included keynotes and breakout discussions centered around key themes such as social-emotional learning, training TPSR leaders, international approaches, and applications with high school and special populations. Participants engaged in panels on career paths in youth development, TPSR in community and school settings, and innovative programming for underserved youth. The event also featured sessions on ongoing research and future initiatives, including pre-conference planning for AIESEP 2019. The conference concluded with an evaluation and strategic planning session at the hotel. Meals and networking opportunities were interspersed throughout, including a group dinner at Arturo’s Restaurant.

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Theme I.  Issues and strategies for training and socializing youth leaders

Val Altieri, Boston University, Boston

Rob & Amy Castaneda, Beyond the Ball, Chicago

Nick Forsberg, Regina University PE Teacher Education, Saskatchewan, Canada   

Tom Martinek, University North Carolina Greensboro Youth Leadership program

Dave Walsh, San Francisco State University, California

 

Theme II.  International programs using TPSR 

Paul Wright, Northern Illinois University,

Hannah-Marie Toivonen,- Finland 

Fabio Almeida – Brazil, 

Sylvie Beaudoin – Quebec

 

Theme III.  Adapting TPSR for Adolescents/High School Students

Leo Bruno, Urban Dove TEAM Charter School, New York City

Angela Beale, Physical Activity Programs, Temple University, Philadelphia

John McCarthy, English High School’s Get Ready Program, Boston

Michael Hemphill, UNC Greensboro

 

Theme IV.  TPSR programs with special groups

Alice Buchanan, Special Ed, Rehab & Counseling, Auburn University

Robin Dunn, Programs for homeless youth, St. Mary’s College, San Francisco

Jeanine DeMarzo, Health Education, New York City Schools

 

Theme V.  Research agendas and career paths in sport based youth and community development 

Jenn Jacobs, PALS Program, Northern Illinois University

Meredith Whitley, SBYD Program, Adelphi University

Paul Wright, Northern Illinois University