Most teams
have captains.
Few have
leaders.
A 3-hour, in-person workshop that gives your team leaders the training they were never given — and the tools to lead with clarity, culture, and confidence.
This isn't
a talent problem.
It's a training
problem.
Athletes are given leadership titles with little to no formal training on how to actually lead.
Team values get discussed but rarely translated into consistent, daily habits under pressure.
Lack of effective communication leads to unresolved conflict, unclear expectations, and breakdown in team dynamics.
Culture drops the moment you leave the room. Leaders hesitate. You become the bad guy instead of the guide.
Leadership gaps
show up under
pressure.
The
Captain's
Workshop
A structured, hands-on half-day experience that trains your team leaders to lead—without yelling, guessing, or hiding behind excuses.
Camaraderie Fast
Learn the what, how, and why of captain-led workout structure. Captains leave knowing how to run a practice with purpose — and the team leaves physically and mentally prepared for pre-season.
Conflict Head-On
Practice the conflict resolution tools your team needs to stay on track. Address effort, attitude, and standards directly — before they become season-ending culture problems.
Culture
Zero in on shared values, strengthen bonds, and set the foundation for leaders who own the culture. Athletes leave with a clear understanding of their role, their style, and their standard.
Four Pillars.
Real Results.
- Design and run captain-led practices with intention
- Clear roles, timelines, and objectives
- Know what to say — and when to say it
- Address effort, attitude, and standards directly
- Tools for hard conversations without damage
- Replace silence and sarcasm with respect
- Lead sessions without the coach stepping in
- Understand their leadership style
- Tools they'll use on the field and for life
- Lead with other captains, not in silos
- Consistent standards across the program
- Connected to something bigger than their team
For Programs
Committed
to Leaders
Captains and team leaders who've been given the title but not the training. Athletes stepping into expanded leadership responsibilities who need practical skills, not just motivation.
Coaches who want culture to hold when they leave the room. Programs ready to develop leaders from within their own roster — not just field their best players.
Athletic departments looking for structured, scalable leadership development across multiple programs — not a one-time motivational speaker, but a repeatable system.
Sports don't
teach lessons.
Captains &
Coaches do.
A Culture of
Leadership,
Accountability &
High Performance
Leaders who are trained and ready to guide their peers — without the coach stepping in.
Improved communication and accountability across the roster from day one of pre-season.
A team culture where excellence is the standard — on and off the field, every single day.
Skills and mindsets that serve athletes long after their playing careers are over.
Founded By
Athletes &
Coaches,
For Athletes
& Coaches
Tex McQuilkin is the founder and CEO of Captains & Coaches. A former three-year team captain at Marymount University, he holds a Master's in Health Behavior Change and is credentialed as a Master Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS*D). He is currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership at Marymount, with research focused on peer leadership in athletics.
- 16+ years coaching experience across six continents
- Naval Special Warfare, Fort Campbell H2F & NSCA Tactical work
- Former NCAA lacrosse captain, Marymount University
- MS in Health Behavior Change · CSCS*D certified
- EdD candidate — peer leadership & SEL in athletics
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Podcast
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Sports don't teach lessons. Captains & Coaches do.
Book the
Workshop.
Reach out directly to schedule a date for your program. Available for athletic departments, individual teams, and multi-sport cohorts.