LEARNING & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Pro Sports Assembly provides professional sports’ top leaders and problem-solvers the opportunity to refine and hone their skills while building relationships across professional disciplines, geographies, and structures (team, league, union, venue, former player).
PRO offers development opportunities to support members on their journey from success to significance, becoming more influential and impactful leaders. Through PRO Learning and Leadership Development offerings, 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 & Leadership Development programs below to continue your journey towards leadership excellence.
The Growth Edge with Bloombase
 Winning as a leader takes more than vision—it requires execution, resilience, and the confidence to shape culture under pressure. The Growth Edge is geared towards women who are tackling tough leadership challenges, from aligning values with actions to making bold decisions that move teams forward. In this cohort, you will gain relationships and resources to lead decisively.
This cohort is for leaders navigating the high-pace, high-stakes world of professional sports. Through expert-led workshops, case studies, and candid discussions, you’ll gain practical insights, actionable strategies, and renewed focus to lead with clarity and authority. Whether you’re driving performance, building culture, or leading through change, this experience equips you to lead decisively and authentically.
For women who lead. For leaders ready to grow.
Program Dates: March 12, 2026 - September 2026
Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
Six (6) virtual sessions (75 minutes per session)
Inclusive Leadership presented by 
Inclusive leadership drives better performance—on and off the field. According to McKinsey, organizations with greater ethnic and cultural diversity are 36% more likely to outperform on profitability. In sports settings, Deloitte found that inclusive cultures lead to 2.4x higher employee engagement, 1.7x more innovation, and a 30% boost in team performance. In high-stakes, high-visibility environments, inclusive leadership isn’t a luxury—it’s a competitive edge. From locker rooms to boardrooms, leaders who can navigate differences build stronger teams and more resilient organizations.
The PRO flagship program, Inclusive Leadership presented by Sodexo Live! is a collaborative learning experience that empowers participants to foster a culture that embraces belonging, fairness, and respect. Led by a facilitator with deep industry experience, this cohort creates space for honest dialogue, practical tools, and meaningful growth.
Graduates of the Inclusive Leadership cohort receive priority consideration for future PRO Learning & Leadership Development opportunities.
Program Dates: February 24, 2026 - May 26, 2026
Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
Sessions will be scheduled Bi-weekly
Six (6) virtual sessions (60-75 minutes per session)
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Activating Inclusive Leadership with A Long Talk
Through education that deepens your knowledge-base and strengthens your allyship, participants take part in an energizing, 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: February 25, 2026 - July 9, 2025
Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
Sessions will be scheduled bi-weekly
Four (4) virtual sessions (60 minutes per session)
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The Manager's Blueprint
Are you a seasoned people manager looking to enhance your leadership style? Are you a new manager seeking to build a strong foundation? Get ready to take a deep dive into the fundamental skills needed for authentic and effective management with The Manager’s Blueprint!
Utilizing five core pillars, participants explore the essentials of management, emphasizing the crucial link between values-based and purpose-driven leadership. Through engaging discussions, self-reflection and interactive assignments, participants will gain the tools and perspective needed to craft a unique leadership approach tailored to their strengths and vision. Elevate your managerial skills, foster genuine leadership, and set the stage for lasting impact.
Program Dates: March 2, 2026 - May 18, 2026
Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
Sessions will be scheduled Bi-weekly
Five (5) 60-minute virtual sessions
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.
Cohort members and coaches foster an environment for top leaders to discuss challenges faced on their journey from success to significance. Each C Suite Circle leader engages with one another through experiential learning and informed dialogue, building trust based on shared insights and mutual respect.
C Suite Circle cohort members gain relationships and resources to be better partners to their investors, CEO and Commissioner.
Program Dates: April 14, 2026 - November 2026
Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
Sessions will be scheduled Monthly
7 sessions (5 virtual, 2 in-person) 90 minutes per session
Interested in becoming a facilitator or offering a Learning & Leadership Development cohort for PRO Members? Contact us at [email protected]. Interested in becoming a presenting partner of a PRO Learning & Leadership Development cohort? Complete a partnership inquiry form here.
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
Sessions will be scheduled Bi-weekly
Six (6) virtual sessions (60 minutes per session)
Program Overview Applications ClosedNominate Here
People, Purpose & Pay with Mercer
 Members of the People, Purpose & Pay cohort are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of compensation and benefits. Experts from Mercer lead six dynamic sessions, each focusing on critical aspects of the total rewards ecosystem, from strategic compensation frameworks to innovative wellness benefits. The Cohort engages in interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to foster a deeper understanding of how to align rewards with organizational goals and employee needs. By the end of the program, the Cohort is empowered to recommend impactful compensation strategies, drive employee engagement, and cultivate a thriving workforce culture through effective communication and change management strategies.
Program Dates: August 21, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Application Deadline: July 25, 2025
Sessions will be scheduled Bi-weekly
Six (6) virtual sessions (60 minutes per session)
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 that elevates their influence and impact inside their organization and across the industry. The VP Circle expands the sphere of influence, drives impactful outcomes, and elevates organizational performance.
Dates: November 6, 2025 - August 2026 (last virtual session), Capstone presentation is at The Assembly 2026
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
The cohort meets monthly, virtually.
Seven (7) live virtual sessions via Zoom (60 minutes per session), 1 in-person capstone presentation
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