AthLEADers is a dynamic leadership consulting program designed specifically for middle school, high school and collegiate athletes. We believe that developing the person is just as important as developing the player.
AthLEADers is a dynamic leadership consulting program designed specifically for middle school, high school and collegiate athletes. We believe that developing the person is just as important as developing the player.
Technique, Game Awareness,
Adaptability
Strength and Conditioning
Love for the sport, supportive
relationships, values and identity
We believe it is equally important to develop the person and the player!
"From a principal’s perspective, I witnessed a substantive change in our athletic programs when Coach Hemberger developed the Sports Leadership curriculum. Team leaders from all sports were challenged to put team over self."
TAM LARNERD – RETIRED HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
"His lessons helped me better understand my relationship with my sport and how I carry myself on and off the field."
CHAYANNE GORDON – CLASS OF 2025
STATE CHAMPION: SHOT PUT & DISCUS
"He helped me deal with pressure by having me write down everything that I felt was weighing me down, something he called 'baggage.'"
COLE NEILSON – CLASS OF 2025
CSN BASEBALL COMMIT
"He mentally and emotionally showed me how to face tough situations that I had no idea how to go about without his guidance."
DAISHA PEAVY – CLASS OF 2024
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAYER
"I was completely checked out of my sport on the verge of quitting right before entering the playoffs. This man who I didn’t even know at the time provided me the voice and the help that I needed in my lowest point to help me fall back in love with my sport."
RAYEN GARRETT – CLASS OF 2025
CSN SOCCER COMMIT
"At 29-years old, I’ve faced many high stress situations. I’ve been known to handle things poised, collected and calm. I often think back to Coach H’s words and they motivate me to keep it together."
STEPHANIE GIL – CLASS OF 2014
GIRLS BASKETBALL
"From a principal's perspective, I witnessed a substantive change in our athletic programs when Coach Hemberger developed the Sports HIGH SCH Leadership curriculum. team leaders from all sports were challenged to put team over self."
"His lessons helped me better understand my relationship with my sport and how I carry myself on and off the field."
"He helped me deal with pressure by having me write down everything that I felt was weighing me down, something he called "baggage."
"He mentally and emotionally showed me how to face tough situations that I had no idea how to go about without his guidance."
"I was completely checked out of my sport on the verge of quitting right before entering the playoffs. this man who I didn't even know at the time provided me the voice and the help that I needed in my lowest point to help me fall back in love with my sport."
"At 29-years old, I've faced many high stress situations. I've been known to handle things poised, collected and calm. I often think back to Coach H's words and they motivate me to keep it together. "
“He just knows…somehow he just knows…personally throughout my years he was just a great coach. That’s why I feel so mentally strong since my situation. I had him to mentor me and build my mentality.”