LEADERSHIP
Player-to-Player Women’s Leadership Forum
Where players teach players 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 prepared team leaders
✔ Programs that value culture and communication
✔ Captains with leadership potential
✔ Team accountability from within (less drama!)
Why Coaches Should Invest in Leadership
Captains are often selected for their work ethic and performance.
But leadership is rarely taught.
Without leadership training:
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Figure leadership out as they go
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Navigate tough conversations alone
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Balance friendships and authority
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Carry the emotional weight of team culture
When captains are prepared:
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Teams communicate better
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Culture is stronger
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Coaches spend less time managing peer conflict
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Teams are better positioned for successful seasons.
The Impact on Your Program
Programs that invest in leadership development see:
Built From Real Captain Experiences
This program is shaped by honest conversations with former NCAA captains who reflected on what leadership was really like once the season began.
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
What This Program Helps Captains Navigate
Leadership comes with challenges no one prepares you for. This program addresses:
Stepping into leadership regardless of your years on the team
Navigating conflict and difficult conversations
Leading alongside different personalities
Managing pressure across a long season
Holding teammates accountable while preserving trust
Maintaining a positive, accountable team culture
Captains leave with practical tools, not just ideas.
What Captains Learn (In Real Terms)
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Understand your strengths
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Trust your instincts
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Lead authentically
Lead with Confidence
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Communicate expectations clearly
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Handle direct conversations
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Build trust with teammates and coaches
Communicate & Trust
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Understand expectations as a leader
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Be effective with coach & captains
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Set the tone for culture
Team Accountability
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Manage your energy demands
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Create boundaries with teammates
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Develop routines to stay composed
Lead with Composure
How the Forum Works
This is build for Busy Athletes
ORIENTATION
Align expectations and establish trust from day one.
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.