Have you ever wondered how the world's most successful coaches build winning teams year after year? Wondered how top coaches build lasting relationships with their athletes that stand the test of time and bear the burden of truth required in an elite coach/athlete relationship? Don't you wish you could learn this in one place? 

Now you can at the 6th Annual Way of Champions Coaching Conference. There is no other coaching conference like this one, as our event is attended and supported by some of the world's top coaches.

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 14 books on leadership, championship culture, and coaching/parenting to win in sport and life. John O'Sullivan is the author of two 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. This year we are also joined by an incredible list of coaches, leaders, and champions on an doff the field, including:

• Steve Kerr: Head Coach, Golden State Warriors
• Acacia Walker: Head Coach, Boston College Women's lacrosse, 2021 NCAA Champions
• Dave Aranda: Head Coach, Baylor University Football, 2021 Big 12 and Sugar Bowl Champions
• Sandy Barbour: AD and VP of Intercollegiate Athletics, Penn State University
• Ron Adams: Asst. Coach, Golden State Warriors and 3x NBA Champion
• Dave Dickerson: Head Coach University of South Carolina Upstate Mens Basketball
• Trevor Ragan: The Learner Lab Founder and Podcast Host
• Betsy Butterick: The Coaches' Coach and Communication Expert

SPECIAL BONUS OFFER: Register now and get the complete videos from the 2021 Way of Champions Virtual Conference ($349 value) as our gift to you for joining this year's event. This includes interviews with Steve Kerr, Quin Snyder, Brad Stevens, Anson Dorrance, Cindy Timchal, Tara VanDerveer, George Mumford, and Jenny Levy. 

Saturday, June 25
 

8:00-930am Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan: "Winning the Relationship Game"

9:40-10:50am Sandy Barbour, Athletic Director, Penn St. University: "Proven Principles of Extraordinary Servant Leadership"

11:00-12:00pm Dave Dickerson, University of SC Upstate Mens Basketball Coach, "Building Connection Between Athletes, Coaches and Supporters Through 'Emotionally Engaged Relationships'"

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-1:50pm Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan "Tools for Effective Leadership"

2:00-3:10pm Dave Aranda, Head Coach, Baylor University Football, "Self-Awareness, Authenticity and Vulnerability: Essential Tools for Transformational Leadership"

3:20-4:30pm Betsy Butterick, Communication Specialist, "Winning With Words: Championship Communication for Coaches"

4:30-5:00pm Q and A

Sunday, June 26     

8:00-9:20am Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, "Build Your Culture, Win the Day"

9:30-10:40 Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden St. Warriors, "The Importance of Joy, Compassion, Selflessness and Love in a Successful Culture"

10:45-12pm Acacia Walker, Head Coach, Boston College Women's Lacrosse, "Sustaining Your Championship Culture"

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-2:00pm Trevor Ragan, The Learner Lab, "Creating an Optimal Learning Environment"

2:00-3:15pm Ron Adams, Asst. Coach Golden St Warriors, "Cement the Cracks: How to Develop, Manage and Empower Your Assistant Coaches"

3:30-5:00pm Jerry Lynch and John O'Sullivan, "Mindfulness: Winning the Inner Game" plus Final Q and A

**Topics are subject to change. Please check back for updates.

"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, 8 time NBA Champion player and coach

"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

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