Sport Law Launches the Sport Leaders Lab

Sport Leaders Lab: A Practice-Based Leadership Experience for Sport Leaders
Registration Now Open - Fall 2026

MAY 27, 2026 - (OTTAWA, Ontario) - Sport Law is proud to announce the launch of the Sport Leaders Lab, a six-session virtual leadership development program designed for coaches, technical directors, high-performance directors, and sport administrators across Canada. Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 cohort, with an early bird pricing deadline of June 30, 2026, and a final application deadline of September 1, 2026. 

Building on the proven foundation of the Sport Leaders Retreat - launched in 2017 and completed by dozens of sport leaders nationwide, the Sport Leaders Lab evolves that experience into a structured, multi-month program built for the demands of modern sport leadership. The program is facilitated by Lauren Brett, an accredited Professional Coach with the International Coach Federation and former national team athlete and award-winning coach. 

“Sport has long invested in technical expertise and performance excellence,” said Lauren Brett. “Yet many leaders enter leadership roles without structured support for the human side of leadership. The Sport Leaders Lab was created to fill this gap - a space where leaders can practice leadership intentionally, strengthen their internal resources, and build the steadiness required to lead strong and stay in the system.” 

Program Structure & Session Dates 

The Sport Leaders Lab runs from October through December 2026, with all group sessions held virtually every other Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. Participants also receive one-on-one coaching with Lauren Brett before and after the group program. 

• September 2026 - Private 1:1 Intake coaching session with Lauren Brett (90 min) 

• October 7, 2026 - Session 1 (Quest #1) 

• October 21, 2026 - Session 2 (Quest #2) 

• November 4, 2026 - Session 3 (Quest #3) 

• November 18, 2026 - Session 4 (Quest #4) 

• December 2, 2026 - Session 5 (Quest #5) 

• December 16, 2026 - Session 6 (Quest #6) 

• January 2027 — Private 1:1 Completion coaching session with Lauren Brett (60 min) 

What Participants Take Away 

The Sport Leaders Lab is a comprehensive development experience. Each participant receives: 

• Six 3-hour virtual group sessions covering self-awareness, communication, feedback, conflict navigation, and sustainable leadership 

• Two private coaching sessions with Lauren Brett (90-minute intake + 60-minute completion) and an individual coaching program tailored to each person’s specific goals 

• NOVA Discovery Profile psychometric assessment and NOVA communications card 

• In-between partner practice sessions and curated readings to deepen exploration 

• A welcome package including the book Values-in-Action: Igniting Passion and Purpose in Sport Organizations by Dina Bell-Laroche 

• A lasting community of practice with peers from across the sport system—coaches, administrators, technical directors, and high performance leaders 

• A clear, personal leadership commitment and the inner tools to act on it 

The journey is structured in four phases - Base Camp (self-knowledge), The Ascent (expanding capacity), The Summit (practicing leadership under pressure), and Going Home (recommitment)—giving participants a framework they can apply immediately and carry throughout their careers. 

Investment & Registration 

• Early bird registration (by June 30, 2026): $2,995 + HST 

• Regular registration: $3,595 + HST 

• Application deadline: September 1, 2026 

• Space is limited - early application is strongly encouraged 

• Payment plans and group discounts (3+ registrants) available upon request 

REGISTER TODAY

To apply or to inquire about financial assistance and group rates, contact Lauren Brett directly at lbrett@sportlaw.ca. 

About Lauren Brett 

Lauren Brett is a leadership coach who works with individuals and teams to build trust, elevate communication, and lead with greater authenticity and impact. She supports sport leaders, coaches, athletes, and administrators to navigate complexity with clarity, compassion, and confidence—whether they’re in high-performance environments, national organizations, or grassroots systems. 

A Certified Integral Coach™ and Professional Co-Active® Coach (PCC), Lauren brings decades of lived experience in high-performance sport, the arts, and organizational leadership. She represented Canada as a rhythmic gymnast and later coached the national team for a decade, earning recognition as Coach of the Year by the Canadian Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Federation. Her coaching style—both then and now—is known for blending emotional intelligence, care, and results.  

About Sport Law  

Sport Law is a team of professional consultants who care about elevating sport. Since 1992, we have been providing legal, human resources, communications, leadership coaching, financial and risk management, and governance support to the Canadian sport community. We are committed to providing exceptional services and common sense to every project. To learn more about us please visit www.sportlaw.ca or contact us at hello@sportlaw.ca.