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Dr. Julian Capel is a former student-athlete turned scholar. His passion for mentorship, education, and development is fueled by his own student-athlete and life experiences. Dr. Capel is a visionary speaker, advisor, mentor, and leader dedicated to positive change and human improvement. Dr. Capel has the insights and expertise your organization needs to reach new heights and goals!

You will immediately learn what distinguishes Dr. Capel’s presentations is that everyone in the audience fully participates in an engaging and empowering experience throughout the session. Although there is a lot of knowledge being shared, there is a lot of fun and excitement being spread as well! While Dr. Capel imparts a great deal of knowledge and important lessons, he also acknowledges that everyone of us has thoughtful insights to offer, making the experience even more interesting and instructive for everyone.

 

The sessions with Dr. Capel are specifically created to be life-changing occasions. Much more profoundly, the message gets across, and the lessons last a lifetime.

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Speaking

SPEAKING TOPICS

To ensure maximum impact and relevance, Dr. Capel tailors his lively workshops and keynotes to each audience. Listed below are his most popular presentation themes:

Be a Star in Your Role

Starting a new role and super excited? Hold tight! There are things you must do and things you must avoid. Participants in this session will explore proven strategies to ensure they thrive in their position, maintain a positive reputation, and add value to their organization. Learn how to stay sharp and step into the best version of your professional self. This fun session is all about you shinning bright!

MEET DR. CAPEL

Dr. Capel is an inspirational speaker, educator, consultant, and servant leader committed to bringing about major improvement and elevating humanity. Dr. Capel is a highly sought after presenter because of his engaging and participatory style, real approach, record of success, and sense of humor. His influential workshops on leadership development, resiliency and grit, career development, effective communication, healthy relationships, athletic identity and transitioning to life after sports have been featured on several college campuses. He has also partnered with serveral organizations and national conferences as well. Dr. Capel’s clients and appearances include Northern Arizona University Athletic Department, Colonial Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA), North Carolina Central University Football Team, Fayetteville State University, University of South Carolina- Columbia, Virginia Commonwealth University Athletic Department, The Tulsa Initiatives Inc., AthLife Foundation, Black Student Athlete Summit, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Dr. Capel has been a mentor for hundreds of young adults and appeared on several media outlets and podcast. Most recently, Dr. Capel has served as the Chief Learning Officer with Team Excel. Before that, Dr. Capel served as the Director of Student and Community Outreach at the University of South Carolina and the Director of Student Engagement at Fayetteville State University. His skills and over 15 years of experience in leadership allows him to excel in the role of educator and his professional experiences and goals align with any organization that is centered around inclusivity, achievement, and growth. Throughout his entire career, he has been successful in student and student-athlete development, adult learning, teaching, conflict resolution, mentoring, and contributing to shared objectives. He earned a Bachelors in Sociology and a Masters in Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Fayetteville State University. As a testament to his work, Dr. Capel was recognized by the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) as the Dr. Dave Pariser Faculty Mentor Award winner for his dedication to supporting and mentoring student-athletes’ lifelong learning, competition, and well-being. He was also awarded the FSU Founders Graduate Student of the Year for demonstrating university community service, exemplified leadership responsibility, extracurricular activities, and academic achievement. Dr. Capel and his former teammate, Dr. Drew Johnson, host the 'Cape and Drew: The Real Tick-Tock Podcast' where the two share their truths about playing sports and transitioning into life after sports. Dr. Capel has served on the boards of various non-profit organizations, which reflects his enthusiasm for parenthood and student development. Dr. Capel is also a proud father and husband. PUBLICATIONS
▪ A Narrative Study of the Viewpoints of Former Black Male Student-Athletes on Transitioning from a Division I University to a Career After Eligibility ▪ Creating a Framework for Dissertation Preparation (Be All In) ▪ Dear Student-Athlete: What Would You Risk for Social Justice? ▪ UNC System Report on the Mental Health of Students

APPEARANCES

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Testimonials

Dr. Lawanda Miller, Fayetteville State University 

“His expert level skills in organization theory, strategic planning, and program implementation helps make our Student Engagement Office mindful that our student body is made up of people from many different backgrounds." 

Lisa Rogers, NCAA

"The dedication from Dr. Capel to the students and student-athletes at Fayetteville State has gone above and beyond any job description and made him the perfect candidate for this year's award. His nomination acknowledged his energy and passion for promoting the college experience and encouraging personal development of student-athletes."

Mike Rhoades, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Penn State

"Honored to have former VCU Ram, Dr. Julian Capel ‘06, talk to our players & all the athletes today. Great message & real words from one that wore the uniform."

Dr. Brent Lewis, AVP,
James Madison University

"Dr. Julian Capel's background and experience in student leadership development and extensive experience in athletics make him a personable speaker. Dr. Capel utilizes his personal lived experience in addition to his higher education background to make a positive impact on the audience."

Dr. Garrett Knudson, Director of S-A Development, VCU 

"Dr. Capel is a captivating, relatable, and passionate speaker. During my time at VCU, Dr. Capel has presented various workshops for us surrounding healthy relationships, being a gentleman, toxic masculinity, and has been involved with panel discussions on the transition to post college/sport. Each time he speaks to the VCU Student-athlete population, he is relatable, and compassionate. I would highly recommend Dr. Capel to be a part of any programming athletic departments have. We will continue to utilize his services for the foreseeable future." 

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CAPE & DREW PODCAST

Join Cape and Drew, two former student-athletes turned scholars, who share their truths about their lived experiences before, during, and after eligibility and how they continue to transition to a healthy and meaningful life after playing sports. They discuss what student-athletes really go through, overcoming obstacles, the power of self-awareness and more! Cape and Drew’s goals are simple: to empower and encourage student-athletes to believe that they are in fact more than athletes and sports are only a part of their identity. 

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GET IN TOUCH WITH DR. CAPEL

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