As the demands on high performing coaches shift in modern sport, so too must our approach to coach development. The IGNITE Programme is a 7-month experiential leadership journey for coaches who are seeking to lead well, coach with purpose, and create performance cultures where athletes flourish as whole people.
IGNITE is a practical, reflective and relational space for ambitious coaches to reimagine their leadership, reframe their practice and rediscover the reason they coach.
Pre-requisites and Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a valid membership with your National Governing Body (Coach Core or Ultimate Membership)
- Age 18+
- Hold a Level 2 coaching qualification (Group Coach Award or equivalent)
- At least 12 months coaching experience at Level 2/Group Coach or above
What Can I Expect?
- Clarity in identity, purpose and philosophy
- Tools to build and influence healthy high-performing environments
- Deeper self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Confidence in leading people, not just programmes
- A cohort of trusted peers across sports
- Practical applications in your everyday coaching
Structure and Format
The IGNITE programme is a 7-month immersive journey made up of three in-person learning blocks, each designed to challenge, support and develop you as a coach and leader. The programme blends face-to-face experiences with a virtual follow-up to create a powerful and lasting development experience.
Programme structure
Each block focuses on a distinct stage of the leadership journey:
|
Block |
Duration |
Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1 | 3 days | Foundations: Self-awareness, values, influence, reflection, coaching identity and purpose |
| Block 2 | 3 days | Environment: Leadership, motivation, athlete needs, performance, culture and communication |
| Block 3 | 2 days | Integration: Impact presentations, wellbeing, legacy and purpose |
| Follow-up | 1 day (online) | Reflection and Review: Post-course impact review, shared learning, culture check-ins and future planning |
Throughout the programme, coaches will explore eight core themes that underpin high-impact, sustainable leadership. These are integrated across each block and brought to life through real-world coaching contexts.
- Coach Identity & Purpose – Explore personal values, motivations and legacy to develop an authentic and sustainable coaching identity.
- Leadership & Influence – Learn how to lead with emotional intelligence, vulnerability and authority. Model trust, clarity and inspiration.
- Understanding Athletes – Explore athlete development using research and theory from sport psychology and coach–athlete relationship frameworks.
- Culture & Context – Examine the pressures and realities of modern sport and the environments coaches are responsible for shaping.
- Communication & Feedback – Develop practical skills in effective questioning, listening and feedback models to increase athlete ownership and trust.
- Ethical & Effective Practice – Critically reflect on assumptions, performance narratives, and traditional methods to align your coaching with what matters.
- Coach Wellbeing & Sustainability – Learn to manage boundaries, imposter syndrome and emotional fatigue to maintain effectiveness and joy in coaching.
- Legacy & Purpose – Articulate your lasting impact and who you are becoming as a coach and leader.
Price
£1,500 (which can be paid in two instalments of £750)
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