Sport Leadership Foundations

Empower yourself, then others.

Develop key sport leadership skills to drive success in sports organizations.

You'll learn emotional intelligence, impactful communication, and building high-performing teams.

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The Sports Leadership Foundations course provides a robust foundation for leadership in sports, emphasizing the development of key leadership skills such as emotional intelligence (EI), effective communication, team culture building, and strategic department management.

You will gain actionable frameworks into creating high-performance teams and driving organizational success through structured sessions that combine live workshops and interactive activities.

You will learn how to...

Leverage emotional intelligence to enhance leadership effectiveness and improve team dynamics.
Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders, mastering active listening and conflict resolution.
Build and sustain a strong team culture that drives collaboration, motivation, and high performance.
Structure departments strategically for optimal performance and organizational success.
Recruit and develop top talent, creating a psychologically safe environment for innovation and growth.
Lead teams through challenges, manage crises, and drive change within your sports organization.

This course includes

Employer sponsorship.

Group discount

The Curriculum

Through a blend of live lectures, interactive activities, and real-world case studies, you will learn how to foster a winning team culture, structure departments for optimal performance, and navigate leadership challenges in sports environments.

01 | Emotional Intelligence and Leadership

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a critical asset for leaders in the sporting arena. In this enlightening module, you’ll uncover the profound influence of EI on leadership effectiveness and team dynamics.

Through practical exercises and case studies, you’ll learn how to harness emotional intelligence to inspire, motivate, and empower your team members.

Whether navigating high-pressure situations or fostering a positive team culture, you’ll discover how EI can be a game-changer in your journey towards sporting excellence.

02 | Effective Communication Internally and Externally

Communication lies at the heart of successful leadership and organizational performance.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the art and science of effective communication, both within your team and with external stakeholders. From mastering active listening and constructive feedback to leveraging various communication channels, you’ll gain valuable insights into building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and aligning everyone towards common goals.

03 | Building a Team and Team Culture

In this module, you will explore dynamics of team building and cultivating a winning team culture.

Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, you’ll learn the essential elements required to construct cohesive and high-performing teams.

From identifying key strengths and weaknesses to fostering collaboration and camaraderie, this session will equip you with the strategies and techniques needed to unleash the full potential of your team and drive tangible results on and off the field.

04 | Building Departments for High Performance

Behind every successful sporting organization lies a well-structured and efficiently managed set of departments.

In this module, you’ll gain insights into the strategic design and optimization of departments to drive high performance. From talent acquisition and development to sports science and analytics, you’ll explore the key functions and interdependencies of various departments.

By understanding how to align departmental goals with overarching objectives, you’ll be equipped to optimize resources, enhance collaboration, and propel your organization towards sustained success.

Who joined this program?

Designed for high-potential, highly-motivated professionals who wants to excel now – not tomorrow.

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Meet your instructor

Warren Engelbrecht

Founder · We Guide Heroes

Warren Engelbrecht is a seasoned sports industry professional with extensive experience in the business, performance, and operational aspects of elite sports.

Having held key roles in top organizations like Orlando Pirates FC, Stellenbosch University, and the South African Football Association, he has been instrumental in supporting South African Ladies National Teams in football and netball for major international competitions. Warren holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Science and an MBA in Sports Management, complementing his broad expertise working with athletes and teams from amateur to Olympic levels.

Empower yourself, then others.

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Accountability and commitment

Enhance your skillset and expertise by integrating into a community of intelligent, curious, and driven professionals who commit to continuous improvement.

Learn with like-minded peers

Collaborate and reflect with a cohort of like-minded peers focused on mutual growth, acquiring and analyzing practical techniques in an interactive environment.

Active learning, not passive watching

Participate actively in the learning process through live workshops and hands-on tasks that challenge you to apply, evaluate, and create content designed to engage an online audience.

You'll learn how to ...

By the end of this program, you will possess a robust skill set and strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness, drive team performance, and navigate the organizational complexities in the sports industry.

Elevate your leadership effectiveness

Master emotional and cultural intelligence, authentic and inclusive leadership.

Communicate with impact

Develop clear, concise communication techniques and perfect your presentation and public speaking skills.

Navigate crises and conflicts wisely

Manage crises and conflicts efficiently, maintain team stability, and ensure cohesion during challenging times.

Negotiate with precision and power

Develop a structured approach to negotiations, and implement strategies to maximize outcomes.

Empower professional presence

Build a powerful professional identity through personal branding and effective networking, to establish strong relationships.

Strategy from theory to practice

Master the fundamentals of executing effective strategies to drive your organization's success.

Drive innovation and manage change

Foster a culture of innovation and manage change effectively, implementing frameworks and strategies.

Build high-performing teams

Create a psychologically safe environment, and learn to recruit the right talent for right positions.

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