★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Trusted by 1000+ Leaders
100’s of Teams in Sports
10 years of Research
1 Proven Path
PATHFinder is the ONLY assessment that turns honest team input into clear, ordered priorities—without consultants, or endless meetings as early as 24 hours.
Over the past 10 years we’ve worked with 100’s of teams in Sports and heres what we’ve found. Most struggle with…
Small Staff, Too Many Priorities
3-10 people wearing multiple hats. Limited budgets. High expectations from members. Everyone's stretched thinBoard, Staff & Owners Pull Different Directions
Your board gets stuck in the weeds. Your staff feels constrained. Nothing moves forward.Organization vs Members Needs
Competitors are winning. Customer service is inconsistent. Membership numbers are declining. You're creating barriers instead of removing them—and families are taking their business elsewhere.Tradition vs Innovation
"This is how we've always done it" vs. "We need to innovate." Tension between tradition and the future of your sport.Drifting from Mission, Vision & Values
Politics over Progress
Clubs, coaches, parents all have opinions. Vocal minority can dominate decisions. Silent majority stays silent—until they leave.
Lack of Clarity of Roles & Responsibilities
Often leading to lGroundhog Day Syndrome
Same problems, different year. You address symptoms instead of root causes. Quick fixes don't stick. Consultants come and go. And somehow you're still dealing with the same dysfunction you had 12 months ago.
Strategic Plans collecting dust on the shelf
You spent months on a strategic plan. It lives in a binder on your shelf. Nobody references it. Nothing changed. Wasted time and money.
We went and did the hard work fir 10 years, Heres what we found, now we’re giving gibving it all to you, we believe we can.
We’ve done so many laps that weve created a guide. We believe you can do this, we believe in you the leader. Everything we’ve tested, tried and experience, its all yours and we’re giving you everything we’ve learn so you can do it. we’re giving you the most simple way.
We’ve been in the trenches for 10 years, we have the scars, experiences and ahas and we have the path forward.
Chris } Even in transition we make sure, because the collective installed (this) mission, vision, values check so I could pick up and run. They laid the foundation.
Over the past 10 years we’ve worked with 100’s of teams in Sports and heres what we’ve found. Most struggle with…
Small Staff, Too Many Priorities
3-10 people wearing multiple hats. Limited budgets. High expectations from members. Everyone's stretched thinBoard, Staff & Owners Pull Different Directions
Your board gets stuck in the weeds. Your staff feels constrained. Nothing moves forward.Organization vs Members Needs
Competitors are winning. Customer service is inconsistent. Membership numbers are declining. You're creating barriers instead of removing them—and families are taking their business elsewhere.Tradition vs Innovation
"This is how we've always done it" vs. "We need to innovate." Tension between tradition and the future of your sport.Drifting from Mission, Vision & Values
Politics over Progress
Clubs, coaches, parents all have opinions. Vocal minority can dominate decisions. Silent majority stays silent—until they leave.
Lack of Clarity of Roles & Responsibilities
Often leading to lGroundhog Day Syndrome
Same problems, different year. You address symptoms instead of root causes. Quick fixes don't stick. Consultants come and go. And somehow you're still dealing with the same dysfunction you had 12 months ago.
Strategic Plans collecting dust on the shelf
You spent months on a strategic plan. It lives in a binder on your shelf. Nobody references it. Nothing changed. Wasted time and money.
We went and did the hard work fir 10 years, Heres what we found, now we’re giving gibving it all to you, we believe we can.
We’ve done so many laps that weve created a guide. We believe you can do this, we believe in you the leader. Everything we’ve tested, tried and experience, its all yours and we’re giving you everything we’ve learn so you can do it. we’re giving you the most simple way.
We’ve been in the trenches for 10 years, we have the scars, experiences and ahas and we have the path forward.
Chris } Even in transition we make sure, because the collective installed (this) mission, vision, values check so I could pick up and run. They laid the foundation.
After 10 Years in Sports,
We Found the Pattern
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→ You can have all the money in the world
→ If board and staff don't trust each other, members suffer
→ What works: Get them aligned on top 3-5 priorities FIRST -
→ New board members will always come
→ But without a system to transfer knowledge, you restart every 2 years
→ What works: Mission/vision/values that outlast any single person -
→ Your programming might be great
→ But if staff and board are fighting, families feel it
→ What works: Healthy culture = member retention
Over 10 years with 100+ sports organizations, we've seen every version of board-staff dysfunction. Executive directors drowning in politics. Talented staff quitting because boards won't listen.
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Why Leaders Choose PATHfinder
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Employee-Generated & Anonymous
Your team writes the assessment—not consultants. Instant ownership, zero "this doesn't apply to us" complaints.
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Clear Ordered Priorities
“Reference we’ve studied the best” You don't get scores to interpret. You get a ranked roadmap: "Fix this first, then this, then this." Clear. Actionable. Shared.
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Built for Authentic Conversations
Comes with guides to run the tough conversations. You lead the process—with or without consultants.
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15 Minutes Per Person
Less time than your last all-staff meeting. Participation rates average 95%+ because it's actually easy.
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Results in 3 days (early as 24 hours)
100+ organizations over 10+ years. Works for boards, staff, franchises, multi-location teams.
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Reassess & Track Progress
See what's changed in 3, 6, or 12 months. Build a culture of continuous improvement.
Get Clear Answers In 3 Steps
From assessment to action in one proven process.
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Complete Assessment
Your team identifies what matters most—in 15 minutes. They choose the themes, write the statements, rate what's working. Creates immediate buy-in.
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Analyze Team Dynamics
PATHFinder reveals the gaps, patterns, and priorities—ordered by urgency. You see what to tackle first, second, third.
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Implement Action Plan
Follow your custom roadmap with conversation guides, templates, and 1-hour coaching session. Make the tough conversations doable.
Choose Your Plan
Our Clients Get Results!
What Sports Leaders Say
Real results from teams like yours
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4.9 stars by 1000+ customers
"It knew the heartbeat of our team. They didn't come in with some cookie cutter approach."
— Former Customer"The coolest thing I've ever done. Our team finally talked about what actually mattered instead of dancing around the real issues."
— Former Customer"If you're interested in growing your company, if you're interested in growing yourself as a person... they're the firm to hire."
— Former Customer"We went from everyone having different priorities to five clear ones we all agreed on. And it happened in less than a week.
— Operations Leader Multi-Location Fitness Company"My board and staff finally speak the same language. We're not just talking about culture—we're building it.
— Executive Director Regional Sports Organization"I was skeptical of another survey. But this wasn't about the survey—it was about having the conversations we'd been avoiding for years."
"A year ago we were stuck on the same problems. PATHFinder gave us the order we needed to actually make progress."
Athletic Director, State Association
— Club Director Fitness Franchise"Our retention went up, our drama went down, and our team finally feels aligned. Worth every penny."
— Executive Director, Multi-Club OrganizationReady to stop wondering what your team needs?
Stop Guessing. Start Leading.
Your team wants to tell you what's really going on. PATHFinder gives them the voice—and you the clarity. Join the leaders who turn team feedback into real transformation.
Trusted by 100’s of Teams
10+ years proven results | 100% client retention | 95% referral rate | 75% repeat usage
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“The work that Brad and the rest of the team at The Collective Global have done with our own leadership team has been outstanding, and the executive coaching for our key stakeholders to help us manage and direct the sporting side of our organization has been critical for our success.”
— Mike Jacobs, General Manager, Nashville Soccer Club
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US Youth Soccer Association
“The best way to recommend [The Collective] is to reach out to people who have used them in the past. Their performance and results are their best recommendation. I wouldn’t hesitate at all to recommend anyone use The Collective for their leadership development and any summits the are planning.”
— Dr. Pete Zophi, Board of Directors Chairman
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Tennessee Soccer Association
“My team was happier after working with The Collective. The Collective uses a process that they’ve created to provide the structure that we were looking for. From the interviews, the assessment, the mission, the vision, the Board retreat, all this built on top of one another to help us get to where we are today. The Collective helped me work with my people on a more personal level.”
— Hans Hobson, CEO
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Ohio Soccer Association
“The Collective were critical in the successful merger of Ohio South and Ohio North to form the Ohio Soccer Association. Having an experience independent voice as a mediator, who also understands the shared vision of why the merger is happening, was key to a smooth transition.”
— Gordon Henderson, CEO
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Tennessee Soccer Association
“The conversations I had with The Collective led us to a better organizational model…Our board has become more effective in dealing with our staff and communicating with our customers.”
— John Snyder, President, Board of Directors
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US Youth Soccer Association
“If any group is looking to get on the cutting edge of advancing your organization, thinking outside the box and energizing your group The Collective is the right way to go… They bring so much to the table and they really listen… They’re also not afraid to challenge us.”
— Chris Webb, Director of Competition and Event Operations
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US Youth Soccer Association
“We worked with The Collective to bring our executive directors and presidents together to share best practices and exchange ideas so they can bring back knowledge their state association to help their members put their best foot forward.”
— Tom Condone, Director of Sport Development
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Mississippi State Soccer Association
“Anyone considering The Collective as a partner in your ventures, you will not regret making that decision… Because they care, they care about the human side of whats going on with each person they engage….With [The Collective] it’s a true relationship being built and it makes you feel like you’re apart of something bigger.
— Kay Bouler, Executive Director
Most Assessments Tell You What's Wrong.
PATHFinder Shows You What to Do.
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Your Team Creates the Assessment
Not some consultant's generic template. Your staff and board choose the topics that actually matter to them. This creates immediate buy-in and ownership.
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You Get Clear Priority Order
No more paralysis from 47 different "improvement areas." PATHFinder tells you what to tackle first, second, third—based on what your people said matters most.
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Expert
Facilitation
What Makes PATHfinder Different
Most Assessments Tell You What's Wrong.
PATHFinder Shows You What to Do.
Reports Without Action
You get results but no clear next steps.
Data Without Direction
Charts and scores that don't tell you what to do.
Investment Without ROI
Time and money spent with minimal impact.
Why PATHFinder?
Because getting honest feedback and actually doing something with it has never been more important!
The Solution?
PATHfinder
PATHfinder helps leaders
make confident decisions.
Your team creates the assessment
creating immediate buy-in.
PATHfinder shows teams
exactly what to fix first.
PATHfinder ensures
measurable, lasting progress.
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Simple 4 Step Process
Your Team Picks The Topics
Your staff and board anonymously choose the topics that matter most to them.
Takes 15 minutes per person
How PATHfinder Works
30 minutes from your team. Results in 24 hours.
From chaos to clarity in less than a week.
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Everyone Rates Them
Everyone anonymously rates how much they agree/disagree on the chosen topics.
Takes 10-15 minutes
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See What Matters Most
PATHFinder analyzes the data and shows you what to fix first
Results delivered in 24 hours
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Track Progress
Track what's changed. Celebrate wins. Adjust priorities. Keep momentum.
Re-assess in 3-12 months
Built for Sports
We know boards, politics, and member pressure.
They Create It
Your team picks the topics—not some consultant's template.
Clear Order
Know what to fix 1st, 2nd, 3rd. No more paralysis.
Action Guides
Get scripts for the hard conversations.
Why This Works When Surveys Don’t
CHECK THE BOX
Surveys are literally “check the box” exercises for most companies
SHORT TERM SOLUTION
Most results get actioned with band-aids, not lasting transformation
REPORTS WITHOUT CHANGE
Expensive and cumbersome processes yield middling results and erode engagement
LEADER CENTRIC
Leaders and managers only get answers to questions THEY want to ask, not what is important to each employee
GENERIC TEMPLATES
Leaders and managers only get answers to questions THEY want to ask, not what is important to each employee
HOW IT COMPARES
Traditional Tools vs PATHFinder
Traditional Survey Tools
Long, canned surveys
Static charts
Benchmarks only
Annual or ad-hoc
Limited leadership support
PATHfinder
Team-co-created assessment
Actionable priorities
Conversation guides + playbooks
Repeatable improvement cycle
Built-in facilitation tools
PATHFinder doesn’t just tell you what’s happening — it helps you lead through it.
WHY IT WORKS
Because it focuses on shared human experiences — not just metrics.
Insight without action is observation. Action without alignment is frustration. PATHFinder solves both.
Your Team Creates the Assessment
Your staff and board choose the topics that actually matter to them—not from a consultant's template. This creates immediate buy-in and ownership.
Order & Focus
Know exactly what to tackle first, second, third. No more guessing.
Action Ready
Get conversation guides and implementation plans—not just data dumps
Proven Process
A repeatable system that builds stronger culture with each cycle
Built for Leaders with Teams of 8-15
Perfect for organizations where alignment actually matters
Staff Teams
Align departments across your organization
Boards
Get staff and board on the same page
Franchises
Create consistency across all locations
State Associations
Unite regional teams around shared goals
Fitness Organizations
Align clubs, trainers, and leadership
Any Leadership Team
If you lead people, this works for you
Big ideas, real impact.
Here, creativity meets opportunity. Whatever you're building, we're here to help you take the first step with confidence. Driven by curiosity and built on purpose, this is where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Let’s create something meaningful together.
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We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.
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We believe in keeping things simple, smart, and human. Every project starts with listening and ends with something we're proud to share.
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From startups to seasoned brands, we partner with people who care about doing things right—and doing them well.
Case Studies
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Tennessee State Soccer Association
Unified Board & Staff Across 120+ Clubs & 55,000 Players. Shifted from Dysfunction & Disconnection to Establishing Clear Vision, Healthy Culture, Trusted Leadership & Focused Execution
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
7 Departments, 50+ Leaders, 500+ Employees & hundreds of patients impacted
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Bridgestone Americas
22 Teams, 12 Executive Leaders, 30+ Leaders, & 500+ Teammates Impacted
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Geodis Americas
Impact over 4 years: 20+ Teams, 200+ Executive Level Leaders, 1000+ Teammates & countless dinner tables
WHAT YOU GET
Everything You Need to Transform Your Team
THE CLARITY TOOLS
✓ Employee-Generated Assessment Process
Your team creates it (not consultants) → They can't resist their own words
Value: $2,000
✓ Ordered Priority Dashboard
Know what to fix first, second, third → End the paralysis forever
Value: $1,500
✓ Gap Analysis & Insights Report
See the patterns and root causes → Finally understand what's really happening
Value: $1,000
THE IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS
✓ 30-Day Quick Wins Action Plan
Start seeing progress immediately → Build momentum that compounds
Value: $800
✓ 90-Day Transformation Roadmap
Complete turnaround in one quarter → Your team won't recognize itself
Value: $1,500
✓ 1-Year Strategic Framework
Sustain the transformation → Build a culture that lasts
Value: $1,000
THE COMMUNICATION TOOLS
✓ Complete Conversation Guidebook
Exact scripts for hard discussions → Navigate emotions without blowing things up
Value: $3,000
✓ Emotional Intelligence Training
The "how" at every step → Not just what to do, but how to lead people through it
Value: $2,500
✓ Conflict Resolution Protocols
Turn division into collaboration → Build the team you've always wanted
Value: $1,200
THE SUPPORT TOOLS
✓ 1-Hour Strategic Coaching Call
Walk through your specific situation → Get customized guidance
Value: $500
✓ Progress Tracking System
Measure what's changing → Celebrate wins, adjust course
Value: $800
✓ Reassessment Framework
Track long-term progress → Build continuous improvement culture
Value: $1,200