LEADERSHIP
Player-to-Player Women’s Leadership Forum
Where college captains teach future captains how to lead
Strong leaders don’t just happen.
They prepare to lead with real scenarios.
The Player-to-Player Women’s Leadership Forum is a peer-led leadership program designed to help rising NCAA women’s captains step into leadership with confidence, clear communication, and trusting relationships—right from day one.
Created from real stories shared by former collegiate captains, this program gives future leaders the tools they need to lead on and off the field.
Who This Is For
✔ NCAA coaches who want high-impact team leaders
✔ Programs that value culture and communication
✔ First-time Captains with leadership potential
✔ Teams who want strong peer-to-peer accountability
Why Coaches Should Invest in Leadership
Captains are often selected for their work ethic and performance.
But how to be a successful leader is rarely taught.
Without leadership training:
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Figure leadership out as they go - mid-season
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Allow the weight of tough conversations affect performance
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Stress out over balancing friendships and accountability
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Try to be a stereo-typical captain - not their authentic self
When captains learn from peers:
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Captain are strong leaders in beginning of season
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Culture and standards are clearly communicated
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Coaches spend less time managing peer conflict
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Captains lead with confidence, respect. and trust
Built From Real Captain Experiences
This program is shaped by honest conversations with former NCAA captains who reflected on what leadership was really like at the beginning and end of their season.
Claire Danahy
UMass Amherst
All-American First Team Div 1
U.S. National Team Member
Emily Evans
Christopher Newport Univ.
All-Region Second Team Div III
Final Four Appearance
Greta Hinke
Northwestern University
All Big Ten Second Team
2x National Champion
Gabby Sousa
Tufts University
National Academic Squad
National Champion
Emma Albee
Shippensburg University
All-American First Team Div II 2× National Champion
Sam Maynard
Amherst College
Highest Scorer in NESCAC
All-American Third Team Div III
The Impact on Your Program
Captains who participate in this programs will gain skills that will set up leaders to benefit the entire team:
How the Forum Works
Your future leaders will get real scenarios and practical tools to be ready day one of the season
SUMBIT INTEREST FORM
Tell us you want your captains to join the program
APPLICATION
Practice navigating the situations captains face every season.
INTEGRATION
Turn lessons into habits that fit busy athletic schedules.
PERSPECTIVE
Learn how real captains handled real leadership moments.
GUIDANCE
Receive focused, one-on-one leadership insight from Robyn.