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Lead 'Em Up provides high school coaches an engaging, cutting edge curriculum designed to train coaches to teach their players the dynamics of leadership and character. The Lead 'Em Up curriculum includes teaching lessons, team assignments, week-long player exercises and fun interactive game dynamics from our friends at game on Nation. Whether you’re coaching baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer or football the need to develop great leaders remains the same. We understand that need and this program will give you all the tools to do just that. We want you to have fun and Lead 'Em Up!
Lead 'Em Up has an exclusive licensed partnership with one of the most recognized, respected and unique leadership & communication firms in the country; game on Nation.game on uses cutting edge, results oriented game-based training techniques (Game Dynamics) to teach the pillars of leadership & communication. Each weekly session in Lead 'Em Up will also feature an exclusive game on interactive, game-based exercise to play with your team.
game on has helped improve some of the most successful athletes, teams, sports organizations and corporations, and now you can bring the power of this nationally renowned and creative methodology to your team.
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Kevin Buchanan
Boston Cannons – MLL
The high caliber teams I’ve been apart of possessed more than just raw talent. Character and leadership was ingrained throughout allowing us to persevere through adverse times and stay focus. Proper development beyond physical ability is critical.
Lorenzo Alexander
Buffalo Bills – NFL
Lead ‘Em Up is a program every coach in the world needs access to. It is a phenomenal resource that helps coaches intentionally develop the character and leadership of their athletes building a strong foundation for their team.
Yael Averbuch
FC Kansas City – NWSL
When it comes to team success, talent is not enough. A team’s leadership and culture is what determines whether the group is able to make use of their talent and is vital to success. Lead ‘Em Up helps to develop those leaders who are vital to creating this environment
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