THE GROUP MENTORSHIPS

WITH COLLABORATE SPORTS

I am Dan Howells, Founder and Director of Collaborate Sports. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach with extensive experience in elite sports spanning a career of nearly 20 years, my experiences have included Professional and International Rugby, Major League Baseball, and Olympic and Commonwealth Games.

Since Collaborate Sports was founded in 2020, I have re-directed my focus of supporting athletes, to practitioners.

COACHES NEED COACHES TOO!

Mentorship has become my passion, and I have strived to make personal development more relatable and useable for practitioners.

Listen below to hear why Group Mentorship will provide you with a personal development opportunity like no other!

“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.”
— Joseph Satt, S&C Coach, Exeter Chiefs, UK

TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER WITH THE COLLABORATE SPORTS GROUP MENTORSHIP

Are you ready to take your career in high-performance sports to the next level?

Do you crave personalised support and guidance to propel you towards your goals?

Look no further than Collaborate Sports' Group Mentorship Program led by renowned practitioner, Dan Howells and many other expert coaches and mentors.

  • INTERACTIVE LEARNING

    Say goodbye to passive learning. Our mentorship program emphasises interactive discussions, breakout sessions, and group problem-solving activities that allow you to engage with the material on a deeper level.

    This hands-on approach ensures that you not only understand the concepts but also become motivated to learn how to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.

    Being present with other people is an important factor in mentorship for us. The journey is with people, not just pre-recorded content.

  • REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

    We believe that knowledge is only valuable when it can be applied in practical situations.

    That's why our mentorship program focuses on real-world application, equipping you with the skills and strategies you need to excel in your practice.

    From sharing experiences to discussing challenges, our platform provides a space for you to learn from both mentors and peers alike.

    “It’s not what you know it’s HOW you apply it…”

  • SOLUTIONS FOCUSED APPROACH

    SOLUTIONS FOCUSED APPROACH

    We don't just dwell on problems – we seek solutions. Our mentorship programmes are is centered around a solutions-focused approach, empowering you to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals with confidence.

    Whether you're facing technical challenges within specific skillsets, or seeking career guidance, our mentors are here to provide you with actionable strategies and support every step of the way.

WHY CHOOSE COLLABORATE SPORTS?

At Collaborate Sports, we understand the unique challenges and demands that practitioners face in the competitive world of high-performance sports.

That's why we've tailored our mentorship program to provide you with the tools, resources, and community support you need to thrive.

Here's what sets us apart:

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 during your time on the mentorship programme, whichever pathway you choose!

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. Naturally, over your 6 month journey, you may be faced with both exciting and daunting experiences. Mentors will help you in any personalised way they can, from interview prep to difficult conversations, we will find a solution with you!

Exclusive Access to Leading Technology

Thanks to sponsorship and partnerships with companies like VALD, TeamBuildr and SPOTLIGHT, Mentees get to experience technology utilised in elite teams.

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! We always pride ourselves on connection, and if we can’t help, we find others who can!

The Pathways Available:

  • The S&C pathway is led by Dan Howells (for UK/USA time zone cohorts) and Spencer Goggin (for UK/AUS/NZ time zone cohorts)

    The programme has 6 core LIVE sessions:

    • Month 1 - Creating Impact in Sports Performance

    • Month 2 - Speed & Agility - Principles and Application

    • Month 3 - Energy System Development - Principles and Application

    • Month 4 - Strength, Power & Plyometrics - Principles and Application

    • Month 5 - Embedding Data to Inform Decisions

    • Month 6 - Overall Planning and Periodisation

  • The Rehab Simplified pathway is led Dr Andy McDonald.

    The programme has 6 core LIVE sessions:

    Month 1 - Reverse Engineering Rehabilitation

    Month 2 - Tissue Specific Considerations

    Month 3 - Loading Principles and Periodisation in Rehab

    Month 4 - Using Data to Inform Rehab Specific Decisions

    Month 5 - Case Study Discussions

    Month 6 - Sports Specific RTP considerations

  • Rob Anderson leads the LTAD pathway.

    The programme has 6 core LIVE sessions:

    Month 1 - LTAD Theory - “All models are wrong, but some are useful!”

    Month 2 - Respecting Growth & Maturation in Physical Development

    Month 3 - What does success look like in LTAD?

    Month 4 - Creating a Curriculum

    Month 5 - Tracking Growth and Maturation, and Determining YOUR KPI’s

    Month 6 - Putting it all Together - your practitioner toolkit and philosophy.

  • Dr Shaun McLaren leads on these 2 pathways, where mentees can opt into a foundation pathway (code free) or an advanced pathway (code focused).

    Foundation Data Skills:

    Month 1 - Getting to grips with data

    Month 2 - Using spreadsheets effectively

    Month 3 - Building reports

    Month 4 - Intro to PowerBi

    Month 5 - Dashboard Development

    Month 6 - Databasing and Linking Data (cloud + SQL to PowerBi)

    Advanced Data Skills:

    Month 1 - Transitioning to code

    Month 2 - Cleaning and Wrangling

    Month 3 - Data visualisation

    Month 4 - Applied analytics

    Month 5 - Deployment

    Month 6 - Project management

  • Dan Howells also leads this pathway that focuses heavily on the non-technical elements of your work and effectiveness as a practitioner beyond the technical expertise you have.

    Month 1 - CV, cover letters, and interview techniques

    Month 2 - Determining a personal and professional philosophy for effective reflection

    Month 3 - Behaviour and Mindset profiling (mentees get a SPOTLIGHT profile as part of the pathway)

    Month 4 - Effective communication

    Month 5 - Dealing with Challenging conversations

    Month 6 - Leadership, management and mentorship.

Meet The Mentor Team

  • 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!

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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.

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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 a number of pro teams, Andy’s expertise in Rehab is second to none.

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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. You have 2 pathways to choose to suit you current data abilities!

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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 mentorship to coaches based close to Australia in need of more favourable times for the LIVE sessions.

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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.”

  • "ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENTS"

    "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.””

  • "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.”

  • "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.”

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!

WHAT DOES THE COLLABORATE SPORTS PLATFORM LOOK LIKE?

  • "EXCELLENT PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT AND REFLECTION"

    ADAM SIMPSON - HEAD OF S&C - DONCASTER KNIGHTS, UK

    “The group mentorship programme has been an excellent process of professional development and reflection. The combination of working with Dan and collaborating with other coaches on the same journey was a fantastic experience and central in helping me successfully transition to a new role within professional rugby.”

  • "ALLOWS THE COHORT TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THEMSELVES"

    ROB NITMAN - S&C COACH, NITMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING. UK

    “Having completed both the Soft Skills and S&C pathways, I can't recommend them highly enough. Both of these programmes have brought me new knowledge, opportunities to reflect on my own practice, and the ability to speak with other practitioners from around the World. As a host, Dan brings incredible insight, but most importantly, allows the cohort to discover more about themselves in the process.”

  • "CREATING SOUND PRINCIPLES FOR ALL AREAS OF S&C WAS HUGELY BENEFICIAL"

    CHARLIE NORTON SHERWOOD - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, UK

    “I thoroughly enjoyed my time on Dan’s interactive personal development course. In a time where we can feel bombarded with new information, the importance Dan placed on creating sound principles for all areas of S&C was hugely beneficial. Getting to meet and collaborate with other coaches was another huge take away for me.”

  • "ALLOWS YOU TO LEARN FROM REAL PEOPLE AND REAL SCENARIOS"

    CYRUS AZARIAH - STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH, LEICESTER TIGERS, UK

    “Working through the programmes helped me to build good foundations to my S&C practices. Learning to ‘Ask The Right Questions’ and being ‘Principles Focused’ has helped me to be effective in learning what are the demands of the sport and the opportunities I have for impact in my role. One of my favourite aspects are the post session ‘Brain Dumps’. These to help immediately reinforce what you’ve learnt and create opportunities for discussions with other practitioners.”