Dr. Dwayne B. "Doc" Thomas, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Quincy, MA, US

Quincy, MA, US

Thomas Leadership Solutions (TLS), is a Veteran-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). TLS is a global corporation providing executives in education, business, & sports with creative and innovative solutions to meet global leadership, management, and administrative challenges. The Founder & Chief Learning Strategist is Dr. Dwayne B. Thomas.

WHO WE AREThe Academic, Coaching, Enrichment, & Sports (ACES) Network is a full-service network of capacity builders for organization, institutions, groups, and individuals seeking executive coaching, training, consultation, or program services designed to mitigate risk behaviors among youth through Positive and Sports-based Youth development! All programs.

Framingham, MA, US

Professor of Business * (Sports Management - Spring 2016; 2017; 2018; 2019; 2020; 2021; 2022; 2023; Fall 2023* International Business (Summer 2017)Provide direct instruction on management and leadership principles for Undergraduate students.Host: MSAA/MIAA Annual Youth Summit for Diversity. Equity, & Inclusion (more than 400student and staff participants.

Located in Lynn, Massachusetts, Pathways offers evidenced-based best practices in adult education and training. Our services include 4 levels of ESL; 3 levels of adult basic education; high school equivalency prep in Spanish; U.S. citizenship classes; family literacy classes; partnerships with area occupational, vocational and technical training.

The Basketball League (TBL) is one of the fastest growing professional sports leagues in the US. The Massachusetts Monarchs are one of the newest organizations in the TBL. We are one of the largest and basketball-rich markets in the US. The Monarchs play a fast-paced, up-tempo brand of basketball. Lead by its Conference All-Star (Chris Miller) and captain.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

* Directed a team of six (6 coaches in the providing of Executive Coaching for leaders of 20+ major Summer Learning and Recreation-based non-profits on Social & Emotional Learning and Organizational Development.* Created and facilitated Coach Development training sessions on all components of SEL following the CASEL model*Created learning resources for.

Newton, MA, US

Past Faculty Assembly Chair (Elected) for Academic Year 2018-19Former Member of the Associate Dean's Leadership TeamProvide direct and indirect instruction in Sport Management education.Formerly, served as the Department Chair for the Sport Management Department. Directed all faculty and student functions of Undergraduate and Graduate (100% online) Sport.

Boston, MA, US

Provide direct instruction in Departments of Business and Business & Economics.Provide direct and indirect instruction, and career advising for Undergraduate business majors.

Served on Mayor's Executive Cabinet and directed all leadership, management, and administrative functions for the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Enrichment.

Baltimore, MD, US

Stepped in after the resignation of the previous Director to lead the multifunction department. Directed 315 FT, 1500+ PT staff members. Served as the Bureau Chief for Recreation and completely reorganized the Recreation Division. Crafted a leadership strategy to maintain a $1.5 mil surplus and reduced longstanding labor strife. Increased funding for and.

River Forest, IL, US

Directed instructional services for School of Leadership and Continuing Studies faculty and staff. Created and directed Sports Leadership program concentrations for Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Created first Sports Leadership concentration in M. Ed. of Education program. Facilitated consulting efforts with internal and external clients.

Chicago, IL, US

Provided direct and indirect instruction in Arts, Entertainment, and Sports Management, including Marketing, Sports Leadership, and Governance.

Washington, DC, US

Created and directed the Professional and Leadership Development office within the Department of Human Resources. Merged all management training functions under one office. Directed internal and external training programs and services.

Jacksonville, FL, US

• College of Education and Human Services, Department of Curriculum & Instruction
• Coordinated recruitment, marketing and promotion of the Sport Leadership Program.
• University Instruction: - Health Education - HSC 3301 (3) Health and Human Movement for Elementary Schools (Spr. & Sum. 1999, Fall 1998) - Teacher Education - (3) The Learning Process (Summer 1999) - Sports Leadership.
• Professional Presentationso Empowering Minorities in Sports Leadership Roles (Invited Speaker), FSU Sports Administration Conference, March 1999.o Featured Speaker at the Florida State University Sports Administration.

US

• Comprehensive School Health Programs
• Directed executive coaching, leadership training, and technical assistance to 67 Florida School District Coordinators, 100’s of Teachers, and other staff.
• Co-writer and team trainer for $4 million CDC grant; provided state-wide CSHP updates to districts; created and disseminated initiatives in physical activity and sports.
• Proposed, reviewed & critically assessed Florida legislative actions; Writer for Governor’s correspondences on Health Promotion; Physical Education; and Wellness
• Governance o Coordinator/Creator, FLDOE Health Promotion Program Committee, 1996 – 1998. o President, Florida Association for Sport (FAS), 1997-1998; President-Elect, 1996-1997 o Member, American & Florida Alliance for.
• Honor - Southern District Leadership Conference, FAHPERD Leadership Team, 1997

Jacksonville, FL, US

Ph.D., Sport Management & Educational Leadership

Management Development Program, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Arts (Ma), Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Physical Education Teaching, Coaching, Athletic Administration

Professional Masters Of Business Administration, Executive Leadership

Masters Of Education Administration

Sports And Exercise

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sports Studies