A curated group, facilitated by experts
Aleda Connect is our signature, cross industry collaboration program. Curated and facilitated by experts, running for 8 fortnightly sessions, it’s the learning experience of a life-time. From leadership hacks to inspirational concepts, Aleda Connect is sure to have a positive impact on you, and in turn, those you lead.
The inaugural symposium in 2020 featured an all-star line-up: Australian men’s team cricket coach Justin Langer, NBL coach Will Weaver (Sydney Kings), AFL coaches Ben Rutten and John Worsfold (Essendon FC) and NRL coaches Trent Robinson and Matt King (Sydney Roosters). It was facilitated by ACS founder Matt Wadewitz and former Adelaide Crows coach Don Pyke.
The inaugural symposium in 2020 featured an all-star line-up: Australian men’s team cricket coach Justin Langer, NBL coach Will Weaver (Sydney Kings), AFL coaches Ben Rutten and John Worsfold (Essendon FC) and NRL coaches Trent Robinson and Matt King (Sydney Roosters). It was facilitated by ACS founder Matt Wadewitz and former Adelaide Crows coach Don Pyke.
ACS is an eight-week deep dive into the coaching mentality. It synthesises advancements in the field while empowering coaches to build resilience to handle the intense pressures of their career through the support and mentorship of peers who simply ‘get it’.
The magic of ACS is the cross-sporting-code format of the group, which is handpicked so strictly only one team is represented from each code. This creates the unique trusting environment needed to fast-track collaboration and learning. ACS members benefit from invaluable wisdom and insights from their peers. Facilitators survey the coaches’ players to gather authentic feedback that is used to customise each coach’s learning journey.
Coaches learn techniques to continue the practices of self-reflection and problem-solving for the rest of their lives. The benefits flow on to their players, their organisations and their loved ones. Conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams, the ACS fits into the schedules of sports’ busiest professionals. There are also opportunities for members to meet face to face, health guidelines allowing, including a conference planned for October 2021.
ACS was founded in 2020 by action-based learning trainer and lifelong sports fan Matt Wadewitz, who has observed more than 1000 educators and leaders, and has for the past five years been working closely with high-profile AFL coaches.
Matt saw that elite-level coaches were missing an opportunity to discuss the big issues in their jobs with others who ‘walk in their shoes’ in a mutually supportive, non-competitive environment.
With COVID-19 restrictions accelerating the shift to video conferencing, Matt recognised it was the perfect moment to launch ACS – an innovative way to deliver the evidence-based learning strategies he had long used and harness the collective brainpower of a group with decades of experience.
What are we in the business of?
Sporting Coach Professional Learning
Why do we exist?
To connect, inspire and support coaches
The benefits to our customers?
A curated group of elite coaches, where deep learnings and connections are forged, inspiring growth.
A once-in-a-lifetime, unique learning experience.
Why the Empowering Leader Indicator Tool?
“It’s my medicine. Learning from and with people who walk in my shoes, it’s just been gold for me!”
Justin Langer
Head Coach, Australian Cricket
What are we in the business of?
Collaborative Leadership Coaching with leaders of industry, sport and the arts
Why do we exist?
To create a world of collaboration
The benefits to our customers?
A time efficient, effective and inspiring learning experience. We curate a diverse group of leaders.
Actionable leadership hacks and tips are uncovered, leading to better outcomes.
