Hosted by Athletic SC of Michigan in Byron Center, MI.
Level: Level I — Built to Lead
Leadership Focus: Lead Self
Recommended Grades: 7th to 9th grade
Session 1: Sunday November 15, 2026 @ 4-6pm
Session 2: Sunday December 13, 2026 @ 4-6pm
Session 3: Sunday January 10, 2027 @ 4-6pm
Session 4: Sunday February 7 2027 @ 4-6pm
Location:
SOMI - Special Olympics Center Michigan Unifide Sports & inclusion Center
160 68th St SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
PROGRAM DETAILS
Great leadership starts with understanding yourself.
Level I of the Athlete Leadership Pathway is an interactive four-session leadership experience designed to help student-athletes better understand who they are, how they show up, and the influence they already have on the people around them.
Athletes will participate in experiential activities, small-group discussions, challenges, and reflection designed specifically around situations they encounter in sports, school, and everyday life.
Throughout the four sessions, athletes will explore:
Self-awareness and personal leadership
Understanding their communication and behavioral style
Recognizing individual strengths and growth areas
Building confidence and a strong leadership mindset
Responding positively to mistakes and adversity
Understanding how their actions impact teammates
Building trust and stronger relationships
Leading through actions—not just titles
Level 1 helps athletes recognize that leadership begins with how they choose to show up every day.
Registration Includes:
Four in-person leadership development sessions, program activities, assessments, and participant materials.
Investment: $250 per athlete
Space is limited to create an engaging, highly interactive cohort experience.
Hosted by Athletic SC of Michigan in Byron Center, MI.
Level: Level I — Built to Lead
Leadership Focus: Lead Self
Recommended Grades: 7th to 9th grade
Session 1: Sunday November 15, 2026 @ 4-6pm
Session 2: Sunday December 13, 2026 @ 4-6pm
Session 3: Sunday January 10, 2027 @ 4-6pm
Session 4: Sunday February 7 2027 @ 4-6pm
Location:
SOMI - Special Olympics Center Michigan Unifide Sports & inclusion Center
160 68th St SW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
PROGRAM DETAILS
Great leadership starts with understanding yourself.
Level I of the Athlete Leadership Pathway is an interactive four-session leadership experience designed to help student-athletes better understand who they are, how they show up, and the influence they already have on the people around them.
Athletes will participate in experiential activities, small-group discussions, challenges, and reflection designed specifically around situations they encounter in sports, school, and everyday life.
Throughout the four sessions, athletes will explore:
Self-awareness and personal leadership
Understanding their communication and behavioral style
Recognizing individual strengths and growth areas
Building confidence and a strong leadership mindset
Responding positively to mistakes and adversity
Understanding how their actions impact teammates
Building trust and stronger relationships
Leading through actions—not just titles
Level 1 helps athletes recognize that leadership begins with how they choose to show up every day.
Registration Includes:
Four in-person leadership development sessions, program activities, assessments, and participant materials.
Investment: $250 per athlete
Space is limited to create an engaging, highly interactive cohort experience.