What Are We Offering?

Coaching and leading a sports program is hard these days. From parental pressure to an incessant focus on outcomes, and from the self-centered messages our athletes are bombarded with via social media and popular culture, to the pressures caused by changes in recruiting, NIL, and more, it has never been more challenging to coach, develop exceptional teams, and create a transformational experience for your athletes. Yet that type of leadership is needed more than ever, as are men and women who can spread this message and develop those types of leaders.

That is why, after 8 years of running the Way of Champions Coaching Conference, Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan have decided to take this one step further. We want to lead 25 coaches on the deepest coaching journey ever offered, not only a journey into their own coaching why, but a program that will give them the tools to teach this material to others.

This intense, four day retreat into the Colorado Wilderness at the incredible Bison Peak Lodge at Puma Hills will be full of laughter, tears, deep discussion on what it means to lead, and both small and large group breakouts that will influence the way you coach and teach this to others. At the end of four days, you will be a Licensed, Certified Way of Champions Trainer, with the materials and ability to take this message back to your team, school, or community. We will then follow up monthly with the group via Zoom to ensure you are fully prepared to not only live the Way of Champions every day, but teach it to others. 

About Your Retreat Leaders

Dr. Jerry Lynch is the founder of Way of Champions, and has been part of 39 national and world championship teams, from the Golden State Warriors and San Jose Earthquakes in professional sports to Maryland and UNC Lacrosse, UConn Field Hockey, Middlebury Tennis, and UNC Women's Soccer. He is the author of 18 books on leadership, championship culture, and coaching/parenting to win in sport and life. John O'Sullivan is the author of four bestselling books on youth sports, and the founder of the Changing the Game Project, a movement to transform youth sports and educate parents, coaches and sports leaders to create the right environments for their athletes to perform their very best. John also supports championship teams at schools in the BIG10, NESCAC, and Atlantic 10 Conferences. 

SPECIAL BONUS OFFER:

Register now and get a lifetime membership to the complete video library from Changing the Game Project, a $3000 value. This includes Way of Champions Conference interviews with Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, Quin Snyder, Brad Stevens, Anson Dorrance, Dave Aranda, Trevor Ragan, Cindy Timchal, Tara VanDerveer, George Mumford, Jenny Levy and Acacia Walker to name but a few.  It also includes over one dozen online courses for parents, and coaches, PLUS whatever we add in the future. 

 COST: $3000 (SOLD OUT, WAITLIST AVAILABLE)

CHECK IN WILL BEGIN THURSDAY JUNE 19, 2025 FROM 3-5PM, AND YOU WILL BE SERVED DINNER THAT NIGHT. OUR LAST MEAL WILL BE BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY JUNE 22, AND WE WILL DEPART BY 2PM. 

"As the head coach of the Warriors I call on Jerry to help guide me through the process using his advice, wisdom and insight often. He's been a huge help to me." - Steve Kerr, 9 time NBA Champion player and coach, 2x Presenter for Way of Champions Conference

"The Way of Champions Conference changed the way I think about coaching. What you learn through Jerry and John allows you to create a culture where performances can thrive. My work with Way of Champions played a big role in our success in the 2018 Masters Tournament." - Kevin Kirk, 2019 PGA Teacher of the Year, Coach of 2018 Masters Champion Patrick Reed, and 3x Way of Champions Conference attendee

"I have a number of friends who have supported my development as a coach. I count Jerry Lynch as one of them. He has given me encouragement and wisdom to make a difference in my helping my athletes reach their full potential." 
 - Phil Jackson, 11 time NBA Champion Coach

"John, I just wanted to thank you for your thoughtfulness in writing such an amazing book.  You hit it right on the head...I know enough to know that the only importance sports has is forming a great person. Thank you for your invaluable help with this quest." - Peter Smith, 5 time NCAA Champion Coach of USC Men's Tennis

"Jerry is a wise and trusted friend who happens to be one of the top authorities nationally on sports leadership, coaching and performance. His input with my team and other teams at Carolina has had a huge influence in helping us to achieve our goals. His work will help make a difference in your coaching as well."  - Anson Dorrance, 22 time NCAA Champion UNC Women's Soccer, Presenter for Way of Champions Conference

Ready to take your coaching, your teaching, and your teams to the next level?