About Jeremy Winzer
Training Goals
The objective is to equip coaches and parents with the tools to communicate effectively without harming the player or child, preserving and strengthening relationships. This initiative aims to create a thoughtful and constructive impact on youth, both on and off the court.
Biography
At my core, I am a devoted father and an active community member, committed to promoting equality and justice for all. I am a college graduate from Morehouse College and a convicted felon.
I currently serve as the Director of Youth Support Specialists for Progress Pushers, a community-based organization supporting systemically impacted youth aged 12 to 24. I am part of the Regional Peacekeepers Collective, working with individuals affected directly or indirectly by gun violence, and a voting member of the Care & Closure Committee for King County.
I am trained in the National Credible Messenger Initiative, Youth Mental Health First Aid USA by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, de-escalation training with Dr. Aquil Basheer, and “Violence Is a Disease” training with Alive and Free.
Cultural Context
I acknowledge the unique challenges faced by Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities:
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Historical and generational trauma
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Immigration and acculturation stressors
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Natural and manmade disasters
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Discrimination
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Family violence
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Community violence
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Police harassment
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Peer pressure and bullying
