THE GROUP MENTORSHIPS
COACHES NEED COACHES TOO!
Unlock Your Potential with Collaborate Sports Mentorship
Are you ready to take your career in sports performance to the next level? At Collaborate Sports, we offer more than just mentorship – we provide a personalised pathway to success in the competitive world of sports science, strength conditioning, and performance coaching.
Why Choose Collaborate Sports Mentorship?
Our program is designed to close the gap between your current skills and the professional excellence needed to thrive in elite sports environments. Here’s how we make it happen:
Learn from the Best
Collaborate Sports pairs you with industry-leading mentors (see below) — professionals with a proven track record in high-performance sports. Their insights, experience, and practical know-how become your competitive advantage.
Tailored Guidance
Your goals are unique, and so is our mentorship approach. Whether you want to refine your skills in biomechanics, injury prevention, strength diagnostics, or sports science, we design a roadmap that aligns with your aspirations.
Career Acceleration
Through real-world applications, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies, we empower you to build a strong professional brand. Open doors to exciting opportunities in professional sports and position yourself as a sought-after expert.
Collaborative Community
Join a thriving network of passionate professionals and mentees who share your drive for excellence. Exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and celebrate wins together.
Your Future in High-Performance Sports Starts Here
Take the first step toward becoming the coach, scientist, or practitioner you’ve always envisioned. Collaborate Sports mentorship is your launchpad to stand out in an ever-evolving industry.
Listen below to hear why Group Mentorship will provide you with a personal development opportunity like no other!
Meet The Mentor Team
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Dan Howells
FOUNDER OF COLLABORATE SPORTS
With over 20 years experience in elite sport, Dan leads on the S&C and Soft Skills Pathways, and mentors the mentors across the other pathways! His expertise in mentoring has helped over 500 practitioners achieve clarity in what they do, and over 50 mentees land new roles
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Rob Anderson
LTAD PATHWAY MENTOR
Rob is an expert in LTAD and owns his own consultancy business as well as The Athlete Academy, which is an athletic development service for youth athletes. He is also the 2024 UKSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year for Youth Sport and leads the Effective LTAD mentorship pathway
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Dr Andy McDonald
REHAB SIMPLIFIED PATHWAY MENTOR
Andy is uniquely qualified as both an S&C and a Physiotherapist. Consulting to several pro teams, Andy’s expertise in Rehab is second to none and he leads the Rehab Simplified Group Mentorship.
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Dr Shaun McLaren
DATA SKILLS MENTOR
Shaun is S&C Coach and Sport Scientist at Newcastle Falcons. His expertise in data management and the visualisations and dashboards he has created with mentees is phenomenal. He leads the 2 pathways focused on Data Skill Development.
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Spencer Goggin
S&C MENTOR (AUSTRALIA TIMEZONE PATHWAY)
Spencer has extensive experience across a number of sports. Currently a coach at NSWIS, he has come on board to provide the S&C principles mentorship to coaches based close to Australia in need of more favourable times for the LIVE sessions.
“Enrolling in group mentorship with Dan has been one of the greatest investments for my personal and professional development. As practitioners, we spend a lot of time learning about the elite way to do things, but to delve into coaching principles and methods with different individuals has been hugely influential. I would recommend this programme to anyone who is looking for something that will immediately impact their coaching.”
GROUP MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE CURRENTLY
HOW DOES THE GROUP MENTORSHIP WORK?
Access to a Community of Practitioners
Join a cohort of 10-20 practitioners who share your passion for personal development and high-performance sports.
Exclusive Educational Resources
Gain access to an array of personal development resources curated specifically for our mentorship program participants.
Monthly Live Sessions
Participate in monthly live sessions with each Lead Mentor, where they will share core principles and insights for key topics each month.
Weekly Bonus Content
Receive weekly bonus content between live sessions to keep you engaged and inspired throughout your mentorship journey.
Join Monthly Roundtable Discussions
Collaborate Sports holds monthly member roundtables on everything from contract negotiations to specific training modalities. You can join these for free.
Direct Communication with Mentors
Reflect, share, and communicate directly with your mentors through our dedicated communication platform.
Recieve Personal Career Advice
We will go above and beyond wherever possible to help support job applications or interview preparation
Exclusive Access to Leading Technology
Mentees get to experience technology utilised in elite teams, thanks to sponsorship and partnerships with companies like TeamBuildr
Connections to Others in the Profession
Collaboration is a key theme for us. So, if we can open a door to introduce you to another person in the field, outside of the community network, we will!
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"AN AMAZING NETWORKING PLATFORM"
MITCHEL WHITE - RANGERS S&C COACH, UK
“Dan has created not only a fantastic educational resource, but also an amazing networking platform for coaches to interact with one another to discuss real-world problems and come up with real-world solutions. Thanks to Dan, this programme helped me reflect on my own coaching philosophy, allowing me to nail down my core training principles.”
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"ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENTS"
ADRIAN FILLING - S&C COACH - AUSTRALIA
“The programme has been one of the most valuable investments I have made in my professional development. The opportunity to interact and discuss contemporary topics relevant to practitioners at the coal face has been thoroughly enjoyable and really productive for my growth as a coach.””
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"TOPICS NOT COVERED ELSEWHERE"
ROSS WATSON - S&C COACH - SWEDISH RUGBY UNION, SWEDEN
“The programme has been a fantastic chance for me to work on some of the fundamentals of coaching under the guidance of Dan . The topics covered are crucial to a practitioners ability to succeed but are often not covered in other forms of education and combined with the interactive nature of the learning environment it leaves you feeling fully in charge of your own learning experience.”
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"OPEN AND HONEST PLATFORM TO SHARE"
JACK BENNETT - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, WESTERN STORM CRICKET, UK
“The group mentorship s the first of its kind in terms of a formalised development programme. The group mentorship is an open and honest platform for practitioners to collaborate and share thoughts, experiences and ideas. A systematic approach to better understanding personal philosophies, personality types, and how these are best implemented to your respected roles stood out for me in particular.”
GROUP MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS AVAILABLE CURRENTLY
WHAT DOES THE COLLABORATE SPORTS PLATFORM LOOK LIKE?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Long is the Programme?
All pathways are 6 months in length, but you can stay in the community afterwards, or switch to another pathway to continue to develop yourself!
What Happens After 6 Months?
You can stay with us in the community at a discount rate of £14.99/month, join another group mentorship programme, switch to bespoke 1-1 mentoring or simply leave with lifetime access to your programme content.
When and How Long Are Sessions?
Each LIVE session is 90-120mins depending on discussions. We host these on a Sunday evening 1x a month. All BONUS content is between 15-45mins long. Every session is recorded so you never miss a thing!!!
What is “Lifetime Access”?
ALL of the video recordings will be available to you for LIFE even if you don’t want to be a member of the community after the programme ends. All slides must be downloaded before ending the programme, however.
What is the Cost?
There are various payment options, both pre-pay and monthly options of either 6 or 8 instalments, depending on when you sign up. Early sign-ups get discounted prices. Check the shop out for the current costs.
When is Each Cohort and Session?
Each programme starts in either January or July. Each pathway has specific dates for live sessions, but all sessions run on a Sunday, so you can do more than 1 mentorship at one time if desired!!
Do You Offer A Guarantee?
We are so confident in the value we offer that you have a 100% money back guarantee. If you feel the mentorship is not meeting your needs or expectations, simply notify us prior to 30days AFTER your first LIVE session for a refund. You will lose access to the community/all content.
Where Do I Access The Content?
Everything is hosted on the platform developed by CIRCLE. You can use the web browser of your phone to access all content, post and contact anyone. For the LIVE sessions, we encourage using a laptop for Zoom.
What is the Time Commitment?
It is entirely flexible, but as a minimum, you should invest the 2 hours per month on the LIVE interaction to make the most of the programme. The BONUS content and tasks can be participated in and when you wish!