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Team coaching
Our team coaching offer supports teams of between seven to 12 leaders from Sport England system partner organisations. It’s designed to highlight the benefits of inclusion and diversity and supports teams to develop their purpose, practice and presence in relation to tackling inequalities in sport and physical activity. Our team offer can benefit lots of different teams including:
- New and evolving leadership teams.
- Established leadership teams.
- Project, initiative or mission teams.
- Place-based leadership teams.
- Senior leadership teams, executive teams and boards.
Onboarded teams will be supported by one or two of our expert coaches, depending on their challenges and team size. Our coaches have a wealth of experience and knowledge in supporting teams to achieve their goals and aspirations.
What are the benefits?
Team coaching can lead to lots of different benefits including:
- Increased team effectiveness, connectedness, impact and outcomes.
- Effective collective action to better understand and overcome challenges.
- Enhanced practical skills.
- A boost in the morale and confidence of team members.
What's involved?
Team coaching typically takes place over a four-to-six-month period and includes a commitment to:
One, two-hour kick off session
Ensuring you’re integrated well into the Leading the Movement programme and matched with the best coach(es) to support your team.
Three, three-hour team coaching sessions
Hosted in person, our coaches will lead your sessions in a safe and effective way to ensure you make progress towards your goals.
One, two-hour reflection session
An opportunity to wrap up your team coaching journey and reflect on positive ways of working and next steps. We’ll also share other opportunities for your team to stay involved in Leading the Movement.
Next steps
If you’re eligible (check if your organisation’s listed here) and this support sounds appropriate and beneficial to your team, please speak to your Sport England relationship manager. They will help you decide if it’s an appropriate time for your team to access support and, if it is, they’ll link you with our coaching team for a further discussion.
If you’re not currently eligible for team coaching, please take a look at our ‘About us’ page for more widely available support channels.
If you have any further questions, please take a look at FAQs page or email us at leadingthemovement@sportengland.org.
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