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People, Pathways & Purpose: Reflections from 2025 and Priorities for 2026
If there’s one lesson 2025 made unmistakable, it’s this: Development in sport isn’t programme-shaped — it’s ecosystem-shaped. Organisations that continue to treat coaching, mentoring or leadership as standalone interventions are missing the point. The sector is shifting towards integrated developmental ecosystems grounded in purpose, culture, relationships and learning — and the results are noticeably different. Four shifts stood out in our work this year that we believe wil

Sarah McQuade
Jan 113 min read


ASPIRE at IW Convention 25: Building Connection and Community
The IWLCA and its Board deserve immense recognition for their courage, vision, and sustained commitment to supporting women coaches—who, in so many ways, represent the future of the sport. Through ASPIRE, they are championing growth, confidence, capability, and connection across the women’s lacrosse landscape. This week at the IW Convention at the Tradewind Resort, 29 ASPIRE coaches from the second cohort came together in person for a dynamic and energising workshop. A Journe

Sarah McQuade
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Finding Common Ground: Mentoring for a Connected Commonwealth
Over the past year, e.t.c coaching consultants have been working closely with Commonwealth Sport to create a consistent and connected...

Sarah McQuade
Oct 13, 20252 min read


PTR Coach Developers Focus on Connecting with Coaches
The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has always been committed to elevating coaching, and we have been proud to partner with them in...

Sarah McQuade
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Maximizing Pickleball Partnerships: The Key to Sticky Coach Learning
Thank you, Professional Pickleball Registry - PPR and Sarah Ansboury , for the opportunity to help you explore new ways to support...

Sarah McQuade
Feb 4, 20251 min read
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