The Leadership Foundation
Creating pathways to success by empowering individuals.
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Athlead's Mission

Athlead (formerly the 4th Down Foundation) is an organization that partners with high schools, college athletic programs, and businesses to develop leaders at every level. We coach student‑athletes, coaches, and executives, equipping them to build customized, sustainable leadership development systems that elevate performance and strengthen culture. 

Athlead provides executive coaching, team‑building experiences, conferences, special events, and leadership retreats for athletic programs and business organizations. Revenue from this work directly funds our mission of mentoring young student‑athletes in the fundamentals of leadership and giving them real opportunities to apply those skills through team‑based challenges designed to test, stretch, and strengthen their leadership abilities.
Intent
To build effective leaders. 
Why
To build sustainable winning cultures.
How
We provide athletes and executives with leadership mentoring and training opportunities, case studies, performance evaluations, and leadership counseling. In addition, we provide the teams with frameworks and unity building activities. 

Impact

  • Student athletes are building strong relationships with their peers and have made improvements in attendance, GPA, and character.
  • Proven increases in knowledge, humility, communication, and self-confidence.
  • Student athletes are engaging in career opportunities and planning out their futures.
  • Declined rates of substance abuse and law violation in young adult, first time offenders.
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Schools
8
Teams
60
Leaders/ Captains
585
Teammates Impacted
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