LEADERSHIP, SIMPLIFIED
Coaches Off-Site
Hundreds of coaches, players, and executives have read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, but few in professional sports have fully applied its principles — until now.
The Sports Leadership Group has developed a trusted process specifically for NFL coaches. Designed to fit into a demanding schedule, it helps teams absorb, apply, and leverage proven strategies for immediate impact.
In partnership with Patrick Lencioni, this customized approach aligns leadership from ownership down, creating a competitive edge no one can replicate.
Consulting
Retaining the Sports Leadership Group for a full season provides a cost-effective way to enhance your team’s performance on and off the field.
A retainer includes essential training, follow-ups, and ongoing assessments, ensuring teams maintain new disciplines and skills throughout the year. This support is critical when games are on the line and major decisions are being made in the front office.
sPEAKING
A common fear when bringing in an outside speaker is relevance. Will they connect with the audience? Pat Richie is consistently one of the top speakers in sports, delivering practical, engaging, and high-impact messages.
His experience is simply unparalleled, making his presentations not just inspiring but also directly applicable to your organization.
Workshops
Host a Sports Leadership Group workshop on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team at your organization. In either a half- or full-day format, this is a powerful tool for professional development.
Designed for maximum impact, it provides a deep dive into team dynamics, leadership, and performance—equipping your staff with strategies for long-term success.
Professional Sports
Player
Accountability
Can today’s athletes make commitments and hold one another accountable? Absolutely! In the right environment, they push themselves and each other to be better. With 25 years of experience working with top pros, we help develop player leadership that embraces responsibility and builds a winning culture.
Coach / Scout
Cohesion
Loyalty matters, but true cohesion goes deeper. Teams need trust and open, constructive dialogue without dysfunction. Many staffs struggle with this, but Sports Leadership Group’s proven methods build these qualities fast — without the fluff. Even the “old salts” will see the impact.
Executive
Performance
Bridging gaps between ownership and coaches, fiscal demands and fan expectations — executives need a high-performing team too. Navigating egos without being consumed by them is a competitive edge. SLG ensures the team at the top leads like champions.
Ownership
Clarity
Some say owners should stay out of the way, others say they should be involved in everything. In reality, great ownership drives clarity, culture, and success. We help you define your vision, communicate it effectively, and build systems that deliver lasting impact.
University Sports
Athletic Departments
Building and maintaining a cohesive leadership team at the top of an athletic department is always a priority. The Executive Off-Site is one of the most effective, time-efficient ways to achieve this objective.
We’ve helped tons of universities, such as Notre Dame Athletics, Duke Women's Basketball, UCLA Football, University of Texas Athletics, Stanford Football, University of Arizona Athletics, Mizzou Women's Basketball, Cal Athletics, Georgia Tech Athletics, Washington State Athletics, UC Davis Football, and University of Alabama Athletics.
Coaches
Sports Leadership Group’s Advanced Teamwork for Coaches Workshop eliminates fear of honest opinions, wipes out confusion, builds trust, strengthens communication, and fosters shared responsibility, creating unprecedented clarity and cohesion. Designed to fit the hectic schedules of coaches, this two-day retreat leaves a lasting impact on your staff, allowing them to work more efficiently and effectively. Continued growth is supported through SLG’s expert consulting services.
Athletes
Without coaches pushing them, how hard would a team work? Would their practices be disciplined? Their off-season training? Their off-the-field choices? When players take full ownership of their effort, accountability, and teamwork, coaches can focus on game plans, recruiting, and skill development—the expertise they’ve sharpened over years. Even self-driven teams can build stronger leadership and cohesion with SLG’s proven teamwork models, creating a culture of excellence that lasts.