★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10+ Years. 100+ Teams in Sports. 1,000+ Leaders
The Proven Path
Championship Teams Follow.
10 years with 100+ teams in sports taught us what works.
Now we're giving you everything—so you can lead it yourself.
“My board and staff finally speak the same language. We’re not just talking about culture—we’re building it.”
“A year ago we were stuck on the same problems. PATHFinder gave us the order we needed to actually make progress.”
100% client retention | 95% referral rate | 75% repeat usage
After 10 Years and Working with 100+ Sports Teams—We Found What The Best Do Differently
We spent 10 years working with 100+ teams in sports.
We watched what worked. We documented the pattern.
Championship teams follow a proven path. Same sequence. Same order.
But you need two things to follow it:
🗺️ The Roadmap — The 11-step PATH every championship team takes
🧭 The Compass — Where YOU are on that path right now
PATHfinder is your compass. It gives your team a voice. Shows you where you are. Orders your priorities by the proven path. Then gives you everything to follow it.
The Complete Playbook
TEAM ASSESSMENT
Your team votes on what matters
TOP 3 PRIORITIES
Know what do to 1st, 2nd, 3rd—in the right order
FACILITATOR GUIDES
Lead your team through it
THE PATH FRAMEWORK
Proven order throughout history
60-MIN DEBRIEF CALL
We walk you through it
Results in 3-5 days
Most teams know something's off. They just don't know what to address first.
What Following the PATH Gets You
FROM: TO: ──── ── Guessing what matters → Crystal-clear priorities 47 competing initiatives → First, second, third Leading alone → Team aligned with you Same problems, new year → Continuous improvement Hoping for the best → Walking the path of greats
Why We Built PATHfinder →
For 10 years, we studied what makes teams transform. Not just improve — truly transform into something excellent, influential, unstoppable. The pattern was always the same.
We built PATHfinder so you can walk the same path
Becoming a Championship team can be hard. We're giving you the system that makes it simple.
After 10 years with 100+ sports organizations, we learned this: The problem isn't that teams don't want to change. It's that they don't know where to start. So we built a system that tells you exactly what to fix first, second, and third—based on what your team actually says matters. No consultants. No 200-page reports. No complexity. Just clarity. Just progress. Just results.
We spent 10 years watching talented leaders struggle—not because they weren't good enough, but because they were trying to figure it out alone. They knew something was wrong. They just didn't know where to start.
Board and staff weren't aligned. Good people were leaving. Members were voting with their feet. And every "solution" just added more complexity. │ │ │ │ So we built something different. A system that puts you back in control. │ │ Where your team tells you what matters. Where you know exactly what to │ │ fix first. Where you're not dependent on expensive consultants.
Most teams know something's off. They just don't know what to address first.
Lack of structure
Unclear roles & responsibilities
No goals/objectives beyond day-to-day
Lack of communication (staff/board AND with each other)
No strategy or vision
Stuck in "we've always done it this way"
Division between staff members (not just board-staff)
Apathetic culture
Poor/inconsistent service
Membership dwindling
Archaic business model
We've Been in the Room When...
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.
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.
Looking back at your full list of problems:
Lack of structure
Unclear roles & responsibilities
No goals/objectives beyond day-to-day
Lack of communication (staff/board AND with each other)
No strategy or vision
Stuck in "we've always done it this way"
Division between staff members (not just board-staff)
Apathetic culture
Poor/inconsistent service
Membership dwindling
Archaic business model
Why This Works When Others Fail
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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.
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.
Why This Works When Others Fail
HOW IT WORKS
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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.
2
Analyze Team Dynamics
PATHFinder reveals the gaps, patterns, and priorities—ordered by urgency. You see what to tackle first, second, third.
3
Implement Action Plan
Follow your custom roadmap with conversation guides, templates, and 1-hour coaching session. Make the tough conversations doable.
The Transformation
FROM: TO:
Unclear priorities → Crystal-clear direction
Communication breakdown→ Aligned team
Division & drama → Unity & collaboration
Strategic plans dying → Strategy executed
Members leaving → Member growth
Firefighting mode → Leading with confidence
This is what happens when you follow the PATH in the proven order.
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.
Our Clients Get Results!
What Sports Leaders Say
Real results from teams like yours
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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 early as 24 hours.
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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
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
