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Coach Nakumbe communicates an incredibly powerful message that all young people should experience. Coach effortlessly connects with young people across the country in a spellbinding comical yet ever so powerful and emotional way.

For over twenty years Coach has delivered his messages related to Substance Abuse, Choices, The Psychology of Abuse, Relationship Abuse, Peer Pressure/Influence, Bullying in Schools, Overcoming Adversity and Diversity in a theatrical and non-threatening style that not just entertains but teaches for long-term change. Utilizing a variety of techniques, models, experimental and researched best practices; he is best known for “teaching with a unique style of humor and magic”.

* Coach also works with educators, youth workers & advocates, school administration and faculty, social services and other service personnel and most of all, the parent. Coach speaks on a variety of subjects related to drug prevention, objectifying women, and shifting perspectives, personal development, overcoming adversity and self-worth. Below are Coach’s most requested speaking titles. Please contact Coach Nakumbe about other speaking titles.

Most Requested Speaking Titles: 

 

Effective Strategies for Coping With Peer Pressure

In today’s world where social vices such as drinking, smoking, joy riding, getting tattoos & piercing, having sex, among others are glamorized, it is very common to find that many young people engage in these nefarious practices. Some of these teens admit they don’t like this kind of lifestyle but feel limited, stuck and even forced to participate. Coach Nakumbe discusses the reasons youth give in to peer pressure and offers strategies to overcome it.

*Strategies for overcoming peer pressure/influence 

The Psychology of Abuse for Teens

(Dating Violence)
Domestic violence is a serious problem, and it’s not just an adult problem. Teens experience abuse in their relationships, too. In fact, teens and young adults are often the most at risk for domestic violence. It affects many people in many ways and it can happen anywhere and to anyone. Lots of teens do not recognize abuse when it happens or don’t know how to tell whether or not a relationship is healthy. Teens will learn ways to recognize abuse early on in a relationship and create strategies to avoid victimization.

*Recognize the traits of an abuser & Identify commitments that cause to stay in unhealthy relationships & skills to break those commitments.

Bullying In Schools

Bullying leaves an unforgettable mark on both the bully and the victim. Coach Nakumbe educates both to understand the effects of bullying type behavior and how to change it by eliminating negative behavior.

*Strategies for spot signs of bullying and understanding the consequences

Substance Abuse – ATOD Prevention & Consequences

There is no single cause of adolescent drug problems. There are different pathways to the development of a teen’s drug problems. Coach Nakumbe will explore factors that may place teens at risk for developing an on-going drug problem; to include, peer pressure/influence, media messaging and coping / self-medicating.

*Understand causes, triggers and consequences related to ATOD

Shifting Perspectives for Communication and Relationship Success

Coach Nakumbe will humorously examine practical strategies for youth and young adults that will broaden their knowledge base for communication and relationship success.                    

*Shifting Perspectives and Reframe Thinking for greater communication.

Diversity Success—Driving Student Diversity Efforts Beyond What is Learned by the Media, Peers & Society

Times have changed, schools have changed and those that attend them have changed as well and it hasn’t been easy for many. Coach offers diversity-training workshops for youth and young adults that will help them to face these challenges and come up with real solutions. Coach’s workshops for teens include listening exercises, storytelling activities, interactive dialogue and challenging games that focus on diversity issues as well as others such as violence, bullying and assault.

*Problem Solving & Dissecting Stereotypes and Society Imaging

Workshops are appropriate for Middle School, High School, and College audiences.

If you would like Coach to speak at your school, please email your interest.