EDUCATION & APPLICATION of KNOWLEDGE
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
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Ph.D. Higher Education Administration
[Research: Athletics and Character Development]
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Supporting administrators, coaches and athletes.
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Understanding issues impacting the full athletic experience.
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Deliverable: Unite key stakeholders, establish workable agenda and build a strategic plan to meet mutually inclusive goals and outcomes.
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M.A. Counseling
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Mindset Shift (Optimism, Positive/Neutral Thinking, Grit, Resilience, Wellness, Coping, Stress Management).
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Mental Performance (Confidence, Composure and Concentration).
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Deliverable: Patience and compassion in the drive to effectively execute the organizational vision and mission. Applying proven techniques to support individual growth and productivity while promoting the general well-being and performance of the organization and its members.
M.A. Community Psychology
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Examining human behavior within the larger social, team and organizational context.
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Enhancing and improving the overall health of organizational culture.
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Deliverable: Assist in clarifying values, roles and expectations. Utilize culture in shaping team identity and group dynamics. Systemic and Shared accountability and buy-in to pursue organization vision and mission.
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M.A. Labor Relations/Human Resources
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Executing workplace laws and managing employee issues.
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Elevating individual and organizational performance (quality and consistency).
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Consulting leadership in crafting strategies to achieve team/organizational goals.
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Deliverable: Maximizing human capital through adding measured value to each overarching client vision. Stategic filling in of performance gaps and accelerating essential breakthroughs.
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
B.A. Psychology
Deliverable: Philosophical approach that psychology is woven within every aspect of our lives (personal, athletic, social, professional, etc.) and it is integral in crafting well lived lives.
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A Bit of "Doc's" Story
Dr. Fingers's learning and career experiences have been wide ranging, yet each has been people-centered. He has been placed in various leadership roles across multiple sectors: intercollegiate athletics administration, higher education administration, academic support services, college student development, HR (Title IX Deputy Coordinator), HR (Labor Relations), mental health counseling, personal development, keynote speaker, mental performance conditioning and a shaper of mindsets. He brings all of this knowledge and experience of working with and understanding people together through The FINGERS TOUCH – Performance Elevation Group.
“Doc” is a proud eternal optimist. Believing that no matter what the situation or the circumstances, there is always a chance. There is a glimmer of hope to make dreams a reality. The proper mindset drives healthy thinking and proactive behavior. This approach opens the doors to creating some special opportunities.
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The FINGERS TOUCH believes that removing barriers to success begins with our minds. From there we begin to move them with our actions. The ability to overcome and achieve is most often the result of a shift and an elevation of the mindset. This shift is intricately linked to a deep belief that “IT’S POSSIBLE”. For those committed to making the shift in mindset and also willing to put in the WORK, this is when the impossible comes to life!
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Dr. Fingers is a happy husband, proud father, thankful son, a blessed brother, moving mentor, a plain ol’ regular guy, a firm believer that friendship is essential to the soul and he is an unashamed praising believer in God. He states often that he knows that his academic achievements and his place in life, in general, are nothing but the work of God’s planned purpose. “This life is not easy, but all things truly are possible!”
The FINGERS TOUCH knows that your breakthroughs are possible. That WINNING for each of us is possible!
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Athletics and Higher Education Administrator Journey:
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
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LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
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BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY
Valued Experiences:
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American Tennis Association
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HYPER Sports Consulting: Mental Performance & Athlete Transition
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NCAA Leadership Institute
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NFL - Jacksonville Jaguars: Player Engagement NFL Rookie Transition Program (Speaker and Presenter)
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Sloane Stephens Foundation
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United States Tennis Association
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USTA Florida - Leadership Academy
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ABOUT
Earnie "Doc" Fingers
