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James A. McKinstry (born April 12, 1942) was a physical education teacher and administrator in the New York City Department of Education and previously worked in aeronautical engineering. He was listed on the New York Jets 1963 team roster and included in a ''Life'' magazine photograph of the team. ==Biography== McKinstry played in the Canadian Football League with the Montreal Alouettes and Ottawa Rough Riders from 1962 to 1963. While playing on the Grand Rapids Blazers in the United Football League (1961–64), McKinstry was recruited by the New York Jets as a free agent. He also had interest from other teams, such as the New York Giants. McKinstry played as a tight end with the Jets from 1963 to 1965.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Ex-N.Y. Jet once called Island home )〕 During his time with the Jets, McKinstry worked full-time on the off season for Grumman Aerospace Corporation in Bethpage on the project management team. He coordinated activities for the Lunar Excursion Module (L.E.M.) and was the Night Director for F-14 Tomcat production. McKinstry worked on the proposal plan for the X-29, which is currently in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. During his time at Grumman, McKinstry's love of education grew. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in health and physical education at LIU Post in 1976. After completing completed a Masters of Science Degree in education, special education and adapted physical education at LIU Post in 1978, he was appointed to a faculty position in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Expanding on his graduate thesis in speed development, McKinstry launched his own business, Nu Tek Athletic Consulting Ltd, in 1986. Nu Tek Athletic Consulting Ltd specialized in speed training for professional, college, and high school athletes. McKinstry lectured at various institutions such as LIU Post, Yale, and the Joe Namath Football Camp. In 1994, McKinstry began working for the New York City Department of Education. During his four years he served as an athletic director and an adapted physical education tenured teacher. McKinstry was responsible for all physical education and health programs in the city and oversaw equipment purchases for all physical education departments. He also taught special education to SIE VII students. McKinstry now volunteers at various organizations, such as the Sunshine Foundation and Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, teaching young children about the benefits of education while perusing their interest in sports.〔("Former Jets Player James McKinstry Speaks at Museum's Power of One Event" ), Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum website, 15 November is2013 (Retrieved 14-03-12〕 He also supports head injury awareness, speaking at the Head Injury Association Sports Forum.〔Giordano, Christine. "Head Injury Awareness & Prevention Celebrity Sports Forum", ''Networking Magazine'', Remsenburg, NY, May 2011.〕He is currently an ISS (In School Suspension) supervisor at Copiague high school for the school year of 2014-2015 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James A. McKinstry」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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