Vision
Fed up with the ideological rigidity and lack of critical thinking in the University, Dr. Goldstein decided to start Phya Academy to spread a message of optimism through physical challenge. Phya Academy is a sport history and philosophy based consultancy business. We create custom programs using Dr. Goldstein's deep knowledge of ancient sport wisdom to help individuals, trainers, teams and coaches.
Who Do We Help?
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Individuals who feel a sense of lost potential and want to develop into their best selves in body, mind, and spirt
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Fitness Trainers who want to connect deeply with their clients and guide them on a spiritual journey of finding consistency and excellence in their physical health
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Athletes, Teams, and Coaches who want to highlight the moral and character development values of sport to deepen their practice
More about Dr. Jordan B. Goldstein
Through a professional career of research and teaching Dr. Goldstein has a unique historical and philosophical perspective on the meaning of sport as a cultural activity. In practice he understands how to communicate complex philosophical concepts and detailed historical analysis in an accessible, informative, and engaging style. He graduated with his PhD in Kinesiology in 2016 from the University of Western Ontario. He worked as a Professor of sport history, philosophy, and sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University from 2015-2022, teaching 1000's of students. He's an accomplished researcher with peer reviewed articles and books published by prestigious presses and impactful journals.