Dr. Marshall Milbrath
I am a poised and passionate learning and development expert and researcher. I identify as a neo-generalist having worked in various educational settings over the past 15 years, including K-12 schools, higher education, national governing bodies of sport, and with first responders in fire and rescue operations.
A trained and experienced expert in learning and development, I specialize in aligning educational programming with institutional values, mission, and occupational learning standards. I currently work for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (Virginia), coordinating the assessment of all training at our fire academy for 1600 personnel, and serving as the manager of our accredited programs to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. I also directly manage all training for volunteers who are training to be EMTs, Firefighters, Fire Officers, and Fire Instructors, while developing the skills of my instructors.
My educational background is in education and exercise science, having earned master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and in Exercise Physiology. My PhD focused on the amalgamation of sport and teaching as I studied and conducted research on effective coaching - what makes a good coach a good coach, regardless of what they coach. My service to the field has included 10 years in higher education, three of which were as a program director, and 6 as a sport coach. During my three-year tenure as a program director, I facilitated the creation of an undergraduate curriculum that created discrete paths of study in all areas of kinesiology; the only such curriculum in Illinois. I also spent a period of time teaching coaching education classes for USA Track & Field.
When facilitating training, I create an engaging classroom where students or clients are empowered to apply, analyze, and evaluate core concepts while challenging them to create new innovative solutions for real-world scenarios that are important to them. I am an unapologetic idealist, and believe that no committed person should leave something saying, "I never did my best."
I bring this view to all aspects of my work.
To learn more about my personal journey that led me to where I am today, click HERE.
A trained and experienced expert in learning and development, I specialize in aligning educational programming with institutional values, mission, and occupational learning standards. I currently work for Fairfax County Fire and Rescue (Virginia), coordinating the assessment of all training at our fire academy for 1600 personnel, and serving as the manager of our accredited programs to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. I also directly manage all training for volunteers who are training to be EMTs, Firefighters, Fire Officers, and Fire Instructors, while developing the skills of my instructors.
My educational background is in education and exercise science, having earned master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and in Exercise Physiology. My PhD focused on the amalgamation of sport and teaching as I studied and conducted research on effective coaching - what makes a good coach a good coach, regardless of what they coach. My service to the field has included 10 years in higher education, three of which were as a program director, and 6 as a sport coach. During my three-year tenure as a program director, I facilitated the creation of an undergraduate curriculum that created discrete paths of study in all areas of kinesiology; the only such curriculum in Illinois. I also spent a period of time teaching coaching education classes for USA Track & Field.
When facilitating training, I create an engaging classroom where students or clients are empowered to apply, analyze, and evaluate core concepts while challenging them to create new innovative solutions for real-world scenarios that are important to them. I am an unapologetic idealist, and believe that no committed person should leave something saying, "I never did my best."
I bring this view to all aspects of my work.
To learn more about my personal journey that led me to where I am today, click HERE.
I am eager to work with like-minded professionals through the following opportunities:
Effective coaching relies on a coach's ability to organize, plan, and administer practice sessions. Effective coaching includes both the knowledge of appropriate coaching strategies, and the demonstration of useful coaching skills.
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As a national and international presenter on education, sport, and leadership, I am available to present on topics that apply to a wide range of fields. I am comfortable presenting to groups of 10-10,000 attendees, through keynote addresses, inservice sessions, and on shared stages with other leaders in a variety of industries.
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As an engaged scholar, I am eager to collaborate with individuals and organizations on research for use in white papers, industry publications, and peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, as a service-focussed scholar, I am available to consult with organizations on enterprises vested in curriculum development, instruction and training, and organizational leadership across a wide range of fields.
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