The Leadership Playbook: A Coach's Guide to Developing Confident, Connected Athletes

with James Leath
Mental Performance Coach & Sports Coach Consultant;
O2X Human Performance Specialist;
Unleash the Athlete - Founder, Mental Performance Coach / Workshop Facilitator / Podcast Host;
Exos Mental Performance Coach from 2022 to 2024;
Chicago Bulls Mental Performance Coach from 2019 to 2020;
Complexity Director of Physical & Mental Performance from 2018 to 2019;
IMG Academy Head of Leadership Development from 2014 to 2018;
Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator specializing in leadership, character, and mental resilience

Transform Your Team Culture by Developing the Leaders Within It
Great teams aren't just skilled, they're connected, communicative and driven by shared purpose. The Leadership Playbook: A Coach's Guide to Developing Confident, Connected Athletes is your practical resource for building that kind of team!

This video equips coaches with a proven framework for developing leadership from within regardless of talent level or personality type. You'll learn how to guide your athletes through intentional exercises that challenge them to do the work, find their voice and become the leaders their team needs.

Designed specifically for coaches, this video walks you through adaptable strategies and group activities you can use to guide your athletes through the season. You'll get real-world examples and insights to help athletes build confidence, communicate effectively, and take ownership on and off the court/field/mat/pool/track/etc.

Whether you're rebuilding a program or strengthening a contender, these leadership tools will empower your athletes to lead with purpose, build deeper team bonds and elevate performance through connection.

Help your players become more than just teammates, help them become leaders!

Customer Review: 5 Out of 5 Stars!
"The content is fresh and engaging. As a coach, I have nothing like this in my current video library. It is exactly what I needed to help me develop and improve leadership within my team!"

104 minutes. 2025.