Our Mission

With a double masters in Sport Management and Sport Psychology from Northern Illinois University, Tim was instrumental in launching the program as the first coach in 2018. While currently working with the Chicago Bears, he continues to be involved in Project Flex as a member of the leadership board and assists with staff training.

As the Leisure Times Activities Supervisor at the Illinois Youth Center, St. Anthony oversees all outreach, volunteering, and programming for youth. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having earned his master’s degree in physical education and worked in various youth programs across the country.

Luc holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education from the University of Alabama and is currently pursuing a master’s in Sport Pedagogy at Northern Illinois University. With a passion for sports leadership and education, Luc aspires to become an Athletic Director and eventually pursue a Ph.D. in Sport Pedagogy.

Jeremy is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Northern Illinois University, with plans to continue his education at the doctoral level. He leads PT for Life, a program within Project FLEX, where youth become personal training certified. His long-term goal is to join a university faculty, where he can teach and conduct research in the field of sport and exercise psychology/sociology.

Hannah is pursuing a master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Passionate about mental well-being and athletic performance, she aims to counsel student-athletes through competition, academics, and personal growth. Through her education, she equips athletes with tools to build resilience, optimize performance, and grow on and off the field.

Daniel is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology at Northern Illinois University. His goal is to become a certified mental performance consultant and make a positive impact on both athletes and business professionals. As a former athlete who played baseball throughout his undergraduate studies, he aims to leverage his foundation in psychology to develop leaders and enhance performance through process, product, and human connection.

Evan is pursuing his master’s degree in Percussion Performance, building on his bachelor’s degree in Music Education from South Dakota State University. Through Project FLEX, Evan teaches life skills through samba batucada style community drumming lessons. In the future, he plans to be an active performer while continuing to teach percussion and be an advocate for underprivileged and at-risk youth in his communities through music education.

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Kendra, a Chicago native, earned her bachelor’s in Athletic Training from NIU in 2020 and is pursuing a master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She aims to become a Certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer in Illinois, specializing in youth athletes’ psychosocial development. With her background in athletic training and sports, she looks forward to engaging with young athletes, educating them on sport-specific injuries, and building strong relationships with students and staff.​

Kenneth completed his master’s degree in exercise physiology at NIU and is dedicated to personal training and empowering athletes to achieve their optimal level of strength, speed, and fitness. He is deeply committed to sharing the physical and mental benefits of exercise with the community.

Izaiah, MS, CMPC, is pursuing a second master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at NIU, building on his sport psychology background to support youth and families. As a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), he helps athletes and performers master their inner world. Through Inner Sense Mental Performance, he integrates mindfulness and sport to advance research and practice for peak performance and growth.

Huntleigh is on track to complete her master’s degree in sport and exercise psychology and plans to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. She is also dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion for women in the world of sports.

Gabrielle is currently pursuing her PhD with a focus on researching the teaching of transferable life skills to youth through sports. Her long-term goal is to join the faculty at a university that emphasizes both research and teaching.

Joey is currently finishing his master’s degree in Sport Management at NIU. With his extensive experience in basketball programming and working with international communities, he hopes to join a professional sports organization in the future.

Khalen is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology at NIU. With his background and expertise in football programming, he aims to become a certified mental performance consultant and ultimately coach a university-level football team.