Leadership Development
For Athletes
Build the Next Generation of Leaders with Proven, Practical Programs
Why Leadership Development for Athletes Matters
Leadership isn’t a ‘nice to have’—it’s a necessity. Yet, many of today’s athletes are stepping into elite environments unprepared for leadership. They’ve grown up in a different era, with fewer opportunities to develop leadership naturally. The result? A growing leadership gap in sport.
This gap can’t be ignored. Teams thrive when athlete leaders step up—not just with talent, but with the people skills, communication, and self-awareness needed to lead from within.
Athlete Leadership Development
Needs a New Approach
Today’s athletes learn differently. They’re constantly stimulated, digitally savvy, and require engaging, action--orientated learning experiences. But most athletic departments, universities, and clubs don’t have the time or resources to build a comprehensive leadership program from scratch.
That’s where we come in.
Introducing the Leading the Leaders Program
Our athlete-specific leadership development program delivers everything you need to empower your athletes to lead – on and off the field.
Built on years of experience, research-backed frameworks, and modern learning strategies, Leading the Leaders includes:
The L.E.A.D Model
Our signature LEAD Model provides a clear, actionable structure for developing leadership skills in athletes.
- L – Lead Yourself: Master self-awareness and consistency
- E – Engage Others: Build strong relationships through effective communication
- A – Attributes of Leaders: Learn the behaviors that define successful leadership
- D – Direction & Action: Set goals, drive accountability, and take ownership
Lead Yourself
The foundation of leadership is self-mastery. Develop strong self-awareness to know how to be consistently at your best.
Engage Others
Building relationships with diverse people is fundamental to leadership effectiveness.
Attributes of Leaders
‘Leadership is, as leadership does.’ Focus on the behaviors of leaders – what they do and how they act.
Direction and Action
Set your vision and goals. Most importantly, take ownership, drive accountability, and stay on track.
Proven Results in Athlete Leadership Development
A 2008 Olympic study revealed that athlete self-awareness was the second most important factor in achieving a personal best or winning a medal, second only to the coach-athlete relationship. That’s why our leadership program starts from within.
Hear it from our clients
5 Steps to Launching Your Leadership Program
1
Request Your Free Insider’s Look Pack
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the content, pricing, and process involved in working with us.
2
Select Your Program Lead
Select Your Program Lead
Identify a team member or coach from your staff to guide your group through the program.
3
Choose Your Participants
From captains to full squads, choose who will benefit most.
4
Plan Your Sessions
Set your dates. We’ll handle the rest, including mapping the program content to your timeframe, a live workshop, and full support.
5
Access Full Resources & Ongoing Support
We take care of the administration, reporting, dashboard access, and provide ongoing assistance.
Enhance Your Coaching Team’s Impact
Coaches play a pivotal role in reinforcing leadership development. Ask us about our specialized workshop for coaches to help them support their athletes through the program and beyond.
Ready to Develop Athlete Leaders?
Whether you’re enhancing your current leadership curriculum or launching something new, our athlete leadership development program provides the credibility, flexibility, and proven impact your athletes need.
Download the Program Pack or Contact Us via the form below to bring Leading the Leaders to your team, athletics department, or school.
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