Jonathan Hood is a former linebacker and top special teams player in the CFL. He has made a name for himself on the field as a hard-hitting relentless player, and off the field as a dynamic motivational speaker, passionate youth mentor, engaging university professor, and intense leadership coach. In 2012 he created the "Ahead of the Game Youth Mentoring Organization", whose mandate is to empower youth through mentorship. Ahead of the Game has positively re-engaged hundreds of young people with their schools, families, and communities.

Jonathan also uses his gifts in the corporate sector where he works with senior managers and vp’s to reach their highest potential and #GetAfterIt through leadership coaching and team building workshops. He teachers wellness coaching at Guelph-Humber University and Humber College, and is Jonathan is currently pursuing his PhD in Sports Psychology at the University of Toronto.

His vision is to,

"Engage my audience in a giant conversation leaving them feeling empowered, supported, resourceful and equipped to unlock the DNA of a champion that is in inside of them​."