THE 2026 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT WILL BE IN DETROIT!
We are excited to announce that the 2026 Player Development Summit will be in Detroit, Michigan, the Motor City. This next chapter will bring together player development professionals, coaches, administrators, and leaders from around the world to collaborate, learn, and grow.
The theme for the 2026 Summit is “Developing People and Elevating Programs.” This focus represents our ongoing commitment to enhancing the athlete experience through intentional and holistic development across all levels of sport.
We cannot wait to see you in Detroit for the 2026 Player Development Summit. Stay tuned for more information on tickets, speakers, and sponsorship opportunities.
Developing People. Elevating Programs.
Our Services
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Player development consulting for individual professionals or athletic programs.
In this consulting we provide role evaluation, program evaluation, role creation and player development department creation.
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Group player development learning and creation experiences.
We have three cohorts:
Beginners - 4 weeks with 6 player development objectives
Advanced - 8 weeks with 15 player development objectives
Ultimate - 12 weeks with 25 player development objectives
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One on one player development coaching.
Coaching programs:
3 months
6 months
12 months
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Intensives based on a particular player development topic. These are very interactive and will allow the attendee to walk away with the knowledge necessary for player development mastery.
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