SCHOOLS & SPORTS TEAMS
Brock’s passion lies with creating shifts for youth. Struggling with his sexuality and feeling like he couldn't be himself throughout his youth, Brock became depressed and had suicidal thoughts. Having overcome that, he now speaks at schools to educate students on the importance of their language, the impacts of bullying as well as the importance of mental health. He also works with the LGBTQ+ youth to empower themselves through acceptance and love.
TESTIMONIALS
"Brock creates a safe and inviting atmosphere where he shares heartfelt and personal experiences. He connects with his audience by inviting questions. His response to these is honest and passionate. Students and staff at Lockerby appreciated his sense of humour and willingness to share his personal struggles. His presentation encourages those present to reflect upon how they interact with each other."
Laura Stanyon
Teacher/coach Lockerby Composite School
"Having Brock as part of our school’s LGBTQ+ day was an incredibly rewarding experience for both staff and students. Engaging and interactive, Brock shared his unique experiences in a way that afforded our school community the opportunity to better understand the process of coming out, and living, as a gay athlete. My colleagues and I who arranged for Brock to speak could not have been happier at the way his presentation encouraged critical thinking, sparked discussion, and defied stereotypes – an excellent and worthwhile engagement for all involved!"
Jason Tigert OCT
Laurentian Sr. PS Waterloo Region District School Board
"One of my colleagues had Brock as a student and introduced me to him. Where I study gender and sexuality in ice hockey, I was pleased to make his acquaintance. We also both became involved with the You Can Play Project and are working together on a couple events in the hockey community through the lens of the organization. We frequently have long phone calls during which Brock comes up with a plethora of ideas to make the sporting community a better place for LGBTQ+ athletes. His passion, dedication, and innovativeness are infectious and I always leave our conversations with a renewed sense of determination where both my research and activism are concerned. He’s an integral part of the conversation about inclusion in sport and I commend him for taking on that role."
Dr. Cheryl A. MacDonald
Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Alberta and Co-Chair of You Can Play Project Western Board