How do you take a team that didn’t win a single game and turn them into a playoff contender in just one season?
How to Nurture Your Elite Players
Transform your program by leveling up your best players. The Green Elite 1-on-1 mentorship equips stand-out athletes with an elite leadership roadmap.
Why Your Best Player isn’t Always Your Best Leader (And That’s Okay)
Stop picking captains on stats alone. Avoid the ‘Halo Effect’ and use the 3 roster archetypes to build a winning team culture.
This is How It Works: A Masterclass in Community
How do you make a real difference in a community? Sometimes, it starts with one person opening a door, and others walking through it with a plan to go all-in. That's exactly what's happening at Middletown High School, where the entire community, from business owners...
Wise Football: Unbreakable in the Face of Adversity
Wise Football’s 2023 championship was won through resilience, leadership, and a culture of trust after overcoming major early-season adversity.
Beyond Talent: South River Girls Basketball’s 2025 Path to a Championship
South River Girls Basketball used a focus on unity and leadership to win a championship. Learn how their “Green Team” culture led to success.
Bass, Treble, and Buy-In: Calvert Hall’s Championship Culture
For ten years, Lead ‘Em Up has worked to develop leaders and build cohesive teams. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re looking back at some of the championship teams that exemplify the power of culture and leadership. Next up in our series is the Calvert Hall...
Do Your Job: Quince Orchard 2022 Football Team
Quince Orchard won a state title by embracing a culture of accountability. Learn how their “Do Your Job” motto helped them.
All In, All Love: The North Muskegon Soccer Story
After a season-ending heartbreak, the North Muskegon soccer team used a culture of love and commitment to win their first-ever state title.
Oakdale High School Football: A Championship Built on Selflessness and Resilience
After a crushing loss, the Oakdale Bears used a selfless, resilient culture to win a state title. Learn how they did it with Lead ‘Em Up.
Liberty Lions Lacrosse: A Story of Confidence and Championship Culture
Winning isn’t everything. Coach Tom Brandel and his Liberty Girls Lacrosse team won three state titles by focusing on culture, confidence, and life lessons.
Gibson Southern Championship Titians
For ten years, Lead ‘Em Up has been a cornerstone in developing not just athletes, but true leaders and cohesive teams. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the championship teams that exemplify the power of culture and leadership....
A Championship Built on Selflessness: The Walter Johnson Baseball Story
For ten years, Lead ‘Em Up has been a cornerstone in developing not just athletes, but true leaders and cohesive teams. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the championship teams that exemplify the power of culture and leadership....
Celebrating a Decade of Champions: Shining Light Academy’s Journey to Gold
For ten years, Lead 'Em Up has been a cornerstone in developing not just athletes, but true leaders and cohesive teams. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we're looking back at some of the championship teams that exemplify the power of culture and leadership....
Lead ‘Em Up Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Addition of Tom Kapp
For Immediate Release: Lead 'Em Up, LLC is excited to announce the addition of Tom Kapp to the Ownership Team within Lead 'Em Up. Prior to entering into retirement, Tom Kapp previously served as Executive Vice President in charge of strategic supplier relations for...
How One Team Transformed From “Group of Guys” to City Champions with the Green Team Framework
How one high school football team used the Green Team framework to transform their culture and become city champions, on and off the field.
Real Leadership Talk for Today’s Athletes
A regular video series to help athletes grow as leaders. Watch The Green Room and equip your players to be Green and build Green every day.
2025 Green 13 Recipients
The Green 13 Award celebrates student-athletes who lead with heart, uplift others, and consistently live out what it means to be a great leader.


















