LEADERSHIP
Lead. Inspire. Win.
Leadership for Captains
Imagine this: You’ve just named your new team captain(s). She is talented, respected, and driven. But beneath the surface, she’s quietly asking herself, “Am I ready for this?”
Give your collegiate captains the edge by learning from those who’ve faced the same challenges and emerged stronger.
Player-to-Player Leadership Forum opens once per year
Doors are Open
Apply now until June 1, 2026
Join Captains from Boston University - Northwestern - Umass Amherst - Holy Cross - Join Captains from Shippensberg - Bentely Join Captains from Tufts - Babson - Christopher Newport - Amherst College - Endicott College
NOMINATE YOUR CAPTAIN TO
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
CLASS OF 2026
We see it every year—captains chosen for their athletic skills and heart. As coaches, we hope they’ll just “get it.” And these young women are smart; they do figure it out. But at what cost? How many silent doubts do they carry before they grow into the leader your team really needs?
In this live, once-a-year student-athlete leadership program, Former Collegiate Captains will mentor your prospective captains on the communication skills and relationship-building strategies your leaders need to build an inclusive, committed, and competitive team culture.
Over 4 live group coaching sessions and video training, your captains will gain proven communication skills and apply them in real team scenarios, communicating with empathy and keeping players accountable to team standards.
Doors to the Player-to-Player Leadership Forum only open once a year. Nominate Your Captain to Join the Class of 2026.
Doors are open now until June 1, 2026!
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF...
You LOVE the idea of giving your captains the gift of mentorship from former NCAA captains from the best teams in the country, who won national and regional championships.
You are a COLLEGE COACH who has brand new captains and you want them to learn how to create trusting relationships while maintaining ACCOUNTABILITY so they step into their role with CONFIDENCE.
You are a COACH with a quiet captain who will need STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS to speak in front of the team and lead with both her WORDS and her ACTIONS.
You want to FOCUS LESS on minor TEAM DRAMA and more on the tactical strategy for practices and games (because your captains have taken care of tiffs that naturally come up on women’s teams)
You appreciate that the COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES your captain will learn will be LIFELONG SKILLS that will help them succeed in leading your team and, after college, in NAVIGATING ADVERSITY in the real world!
WHY YOUR CAPTAIN NEEDS A
LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY
Authentic Leadership
Your captains will be able to honor their unique strengths rather than trying to change into “a stereotypical” captain so they are confident to show up as they are.
Accountability Strategies
Accountability is the #1 factor for successful teams. Learn strategies to hold yourself and others accountable, with compassion and clarity.
Confidentiality with Coach
It’s essential to understand how to handle navigating confidentiality with the coach for the benefit of the team, especially regarding a serious mental health issue.
Balance Friendships and Teammates
There is bound to be team drama. Captains learn how to set boundaries with their friends, be clear and fair with team standards.
Self-Awareness Tools
Learning proven self-awareness practices will help your captain have the right level of energy to lead your team without getting overwhelmed or burned out.
Communication Skills
Learn how former captains addressed difficult conversations head-on with empathy using real scenarios and practicing them in a supportive environment.
LOVE FROM OUR
COMMUNITY OF CAPTAINS
"Looking back on myself, I see how different I was in August than I am now, and all the skills I've learned from this opportunity."
Celia Nocivelli
Boston University, Captain
"Our record was 5-2 at the beginning of the season, I didn’t really know how it was going to go. And it was not super easy for me to step into the role, feeling confident, and talking in front of the team at first. I wish I had this resource at the start of the season."
Gabby Sousa
Tufts University, Captain
All American
National Championship Team
"I realized how important the reflection of team leaders are for the entire team because the right energy is everything!"
Natalie Correia
Endicott College, Captain
NFHCA All-Region Second Team
"As a leader your actions are going to be looked at by the team and the team is going to follow what you do. So it is crucial in pressure situations to stay calm and bring the team together."
Claire Danahy
UMass Amherst, Captain
First Team All-American
U.S. National Team Member
"I was definitely not the loudest on my team, but I really put my head down, controlled what I could control, and didn’t try to be someone I wasn’t. I think that is what made me stand out and get my teammates thinking that those are really great leadership qualities to have."
Greta Hinke
Northwestern University, Captain
All-American
National Championship Team
WHAT YOU'LL GET
INSIDE the Player-to-Player Women’s Leadership Forum
Build Your Authentic Leadership Style
Now that you’ve got the role of a captain, the last thing you want is to be overwhelmed trying to be everything to everybody. Identify where you can capitalize on your strengths and areas where you can lean on others to delegate and take the lead. Learn a proven framework to clarify how to you can hone in on your authentic leadership style.
Effective Communication and Accountability Conversations
As a leader, your ability to communicate expectations and navigate conflict is essential to avoid team drama distractions that could take focus away from getting the job done on the field. This week you learn how to settle disagreements with other captains, coaches and teammates.
Self-Awareness Tools and Energy Management
You’ll learn proven self-awareness tools that help you bring the optimal level of energy every day. Rather than feeling too overwhelmed, you’ll walk away with mindfulness strategies that recharge your batteries. And you’ll practice setting boundaries with teammates while maintaining healthy friendships off the field.
Strive for Excellence Rather than Perfectionism
High achievers can fall into the trap of perfectionism, which adds extra pressure and can crush confidence. Build self-confidence by striving for excellence, not perfectionism. Learn how former NCAA Captains dealt with pressure situations in Championship games and reframed missteps into opportunities.
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Doors are currently
Open Now until June 1, 2026
We’d love for you to join our Community of Captains
Learn the communication skills and relationship-building strategies collegiate captains need to build an inclusive, committed, and competitive team culture.
For the 2026 Season we are accepting 21 Captains who want to have a head start in leading their team. The first session starts on Sunday, August 2, 2026. We meet four times virtually in August.
(If we have enough captains in your local commuting area we will have at least one meeting in-person)
We are accepting a maximum of three captains per team.
OUR PROGRAM
4 Leadership Sessions
Live virtual sessions in August
Led by Former College Captains
Learn from experienced leaders who have been in your shoes
Virtual + Optional In-Person Meetup
Connect, collaborate, and grow together
Limited to 21 Participants
Small cohort for deeper learning and impact
Up to 3 Captains Per Team
Develop multiple leaders within your program