LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Pro Sports Assembly provides professional sports’ next generation of top leaders and problem-solvers the opportunity to refine and hone their leadership skills while building relationships across the professional disciplines, geographies, and structures from which they come (team, league, union, venue, former player).
PRO offers development opportunities to support members on their journey to become more influential and impactful leaders. Through PRO’s Learning and Leadership Development programs, members engage in live learning experiences alongside fellow members.
Organizations benefit by offering programs to complement internal efforts to upskill their leaders who have mastered the fundamentals and are increasingly influential in driving organizational success.
Explore the learning & development programs below to find the right opportunity for growth.
Activism and Allyship: A Workshop with A Long Talk
The purpose of the Activism and Allyship leadership workshop is to empower participants with tools and skills to identify and challenge structural inequities in the United States. Through education to inform their allyship, participants engage in an energizing and activating ongoing conversation focused on facts, gaining perspective, and problem-solving, leading to individual and cooperative responsibility. In essence, the immersive experience is an honest conversation among professional colleagues about how to leverage and share in the pursuit of inclusive leadership in professional sports and our daily lives.
Program Dates: May 28, 2025 - July 9, 2025
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Sessions will be scheduled Bi-weekly
Four (4) virtual sessions (60 minutes per session)
B.O.L.D. Leadership
The B.O.L.D Leadership Certificate empowers emerging leaders to be their authentic selves and, in turn, have the greatest impact on the world around them. Click here to view past participants.
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Program Dates: February 27, 2025 - June 5, 2025
Four (4) 75-minute virtual webinar sessions
Monthly
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Coaching for Performance & Productivity
The Coaching for Performance and Productivity course is designed to revolutionize traditional leadership and management practices, transitioning them into modern, enabling leadership techniques. Tailored for established managers, this course covers crucial topics including leadership and organizational mindsets, the shift from command-and-control to enabling leadership, and the innovative Lead-Manage-Coach (LMC) model.
Program Dates: September 8 - November 17, 2025
Bi-weekly, 60 minutes each (6 sessions)
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Program Overview Applications Closed
Inclusive Leadership presented by 
According to the Harvard Business Review, inclusive leadership significantly improves business results by fostering higher innovation revenue (up to 73%), better performance in new markets (up to 70%), increased profitability (up to 36%). Inclusive Leadership presented by Sodexo Live! equips participants with the skills to become exceptional leaders who foster a culture that embraces belonging, fairness, and respect. In today’s ever-evolving landscape, all leaders will need guiding principles to have effective leadership and create organizational success. Inclusive leadership is not limited to those in specialized roles; it is a practice that everyone can apply to create more collaborative, innovative, and supportive environments to move the organizational needle forward.
Graduates of the Inclusive Leadership course receive priority consideration for future PRO Learning & Development opportunities.
Program Dates: September 9, 2025 - November 18, 2025
Six (6) 75-minute virtual webinar sessions
Bi-weekly
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Program Overview Applications Closed
The Manager's Blueprint
The Manager's Blueprint takes participants through a qualitative and quantitative approach to self-reflection required to transcend management, to leadership. Utilizing five core pillars, participants explore the essentials of management, emphasizing the crucial link between values-based and purpose-driven leadership.
Program Dates: March 10, 2025 - May 23, 2025
Five (5) 60-minute virtual webinar sessions
Bi-weekly
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People, Purpose & Pay with 
People, Purpose, and Pay with Mercer is a comprehensive training program designed to equip professionals and organizational leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of compensation and benefits. This series encompasses six dynamic sessions, each focusing on critical aspects of the total rewards ecosystem, from strategic compensation frameworks to innovative wellness benefits. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises that foster a deep understanding of how to align rewards with organizational goals and employee needs. By the end of the series, attendees will be empowered to advocate for impactful compensation initiatives, drive employee engagement, and cultivate a thriving workforce through effective communication and change management strategies.
Program Dates: August 21, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Five (5) 60-minute virtual webinar sessions
Bi-weekly
C-Suite Circle with Novus Global
 The C Suite Circle with Novus Global is an immersive leadership experience for C Level Leaders who are on track to become a team President, CEO or league Commissioner. Those selected join a fraternity of PRO leaders who are more connected, accountable, and empowered to steward the industry forward.
Program Dates: May 14, 2025 - November 22, 2025
7 sessions (5 virtual, 2 in-person), 90 minutes
Monthly
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VP Circle with The Venn Collective
 The VP Circle with The Venn Collective is an immersive leadership cohort tailored for a select group of high-potential senior leaders. It provides executives with an opportunity to grow meaningful connections and gain perspective to elevate their influence and impact inside their organization and across the industry. This program expands participants' sphere of influence, drives impactful outcomes, and elevates organizational performance.
Program Dates: November 6, 2025 - May 7, 2026 (last virtual session), Capstone presentation is at The Assembly 2026
Seven (7) live virtual sessions via Zoom, 1 in-person capstone
Sixty (60) minutes
Monthly
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Program Overview Applications Closed
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Interested in becoming a presenting partner of a PRO Credential program, complete a partnership inquiry form here. Interested in becoming a facilitator or offering a certificate program for PRO Members, contact us at [email protected].
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