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Developing the Leader Behind the Head Lacrosse Coach
Creating a development experience shaped by the realities of leading collegiate women’s lacrosse We are delighted to be underway with the inaugural cohort of the Intercollegiate Womens Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) SPARK Head Coach Development Program— a new learning experience created specifically for coaches of women’s lacrosse across all three NCAA divisions. SPARK has been developed in partnership with the IWLCA, with e.t.c coaching consultants — Julie Muller and S

Sarah McQuade
Sep 154 min read


PTR and PPR Women Who Rally
Elevating Women. Strengthening Leadership. Connecting the Global Game. This month marked the launch of the inaugural Women Who Rally program — a new global leadership initiative created by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Bringing together women coaches and leaders from across the global racquet sports community, Women Who Rally is a 10-month leadership journey designed to connect, support, and elevate women working across ten

Sarah McQuade
May 143 min read


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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