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My name is Cade Nolan and I am currently a second year Master of Science in Kinesiology student at Nipissing University. I’m from Garden River First Nation, a reserve just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I hold a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Nipissing University, a Bachelor of Science in Applied Strength and Conditioning from the Limerick Institute of Technology, and a college diploma from Canadore College. My research primarily focuses on the development of Indigenous youth through sport. I’ve had the pleasure of calling Dr. Mark Bruner my supervisor throughout my Master’s journey. Additionally, I serve as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Nipissing University varsity Women’s Basketball and Men’s Hockey teams.

My name is Jaden Gilbert, I am a second year student in the Master of Science in Kinesiology Program at Nipissing University, where I also completed my Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree with a minor in Gender Equality and Social Justice. Working alongside my supervisor Dr. Kristina Karvinen, my area of research is in the sociology of sport and gender studies. I focus primarily on gender relations in sport, sport culture, and violence in the sport context. Specifically, my current research aims to explore gender roles in young athletes’ perceptions of violence in youth basketball. Outside of academics, I coach youth basketball in the community and advocate for safe and meaningful opportunities for girls and women in sport, along with young athletes’ rights and autonomy. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with family and friends.

My name is Cassidy Brooks and I am currently in my first year of the Masters of Science in Kinesiology program at Nipissing University. Originally from Georgetown Ontario, I moved to North Bay to pursue a degree in Psychology and Geography while also playing for the Varsity Women’s Soccer team. After completing my undergraduate degree and with my soccer career coming close to an end, I knew that I wanted to continue my education and pursue a Masters degree. Previous research I conducted for my undergraduate thesis involved exploring the psychosocial aspects of stress on athletic performance in youth athletes. My current research interests are focused in sport psychology, particularly in athlete career transitions, including both voluntary and involuntary sport exits such as injury and graduation. I am incredibly excited and grateful to work alongside my supervisor, Dr. Mark Bruner to explore these interests. Outside of academics, I enjoy staying active in the community by coaching soccer and ski racing, spending time with my family and friends and being outdoors.