Team
Sports and entertainment workshops and on-camera performance coaching in Toronto. Book media training sessions and purchase CONTACTCircle BeltBuckles at powerofcontact.com
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Training + Action
Owner and Director
Mercedez De Castro
Mercedez is a casting director and a performance coach with over 20 years of combined experience in the sports and entertainment Industry who has made it her business to coach, audition and match talented performers with intriguing roles for CBC, NBC, Global, The Food Network, HGTV, Bravo! and beyond. Mercedez has cast for National and International TV shows, media projects and development pitches and knows how to help you prepare and shine for your moments in the spotlight. Her personal and company motto is “Keep training for the role of your life”. She will help you make CONTACT with your audience and with the lens!
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Sports and entertainment motivational speakers, leaders, panelists and guests for CONTACT & CONTACT Youth
Co-Creator
Andre Agate
Andre is a former NCAA Football player and has been a CSCS Certified Training Specialist and an International Model for over 15 years. As a personal strength and lifestyle coach, he has used his industry insight to help prepare others for modeling and performing opportunities. He's no stranger to the long hours and dedication that goes into getting and maintaining relationships in fitness and entertainment. Andre Agate is the co-creator of The Battle Bar, Sledbarrow and the CrossBell. His training sessions are designed to challenge and inspire you to be a better you.
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS
Jacqueline Walters
Athlete/Referee/Coach/ Website
4-Time National Kickboxing Champion. 2011 BBPA Woman of Honour Award for achievements and accomplishments that have paved the path for others in the community.
Adam Reid
TV Host/Actor/Speaker/ Website
Multiple award-winning bilingual host and ACTRA performer. Versatile media career spanning 10+ yrs including voiceovers, motion capture for video games, TV production, and producing/hosting sports talk show "Reid Between The Lines".
Scotty Cook
Stunt Performer/Actor/ Website
15 years experience as an ACTRA stunt performer and actor. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts graduate, studying Radio & Television Arts at Ryerson University. Actively involved in the Toronto film and television industry.