athlete Leadership Alliance
We Help YOU Build Your Athletes and Athletic Programs
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Always LEADING, Always GROWING. Give your athletes and programs an edge with ALA. How can we best equip the leaders in our schools and athletic programs to ensure they leave a lasting, positive impact on their programs? Are we intentionally training them to inspire, challenge, and lead!? Leadership isn’t just about knowledge, title, or experience—it’s about continuous growth, intentional investment, and a commitment to excellence. If we want to shape the next generation for success, we must first commit to learning, growing, and leading by example. It is crucial to develop and prepare these students--not only to compete at their highest potential but to glorify Christ in everything they do. We educate and train Christian athletes so we can steward our gifts to the very best of our abilities for God's Glory. Follow us on Instagram: @athlete_leadership_alliance |
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Our mission is to empower student-athletes, coaches, and parents with transformative tools and education that foster championship cultures—where student-athletes excel academically, grow socially, flourish spiritually, and achieve athletically. By instilling timeless virtues, we shape individuals of character, integrity, and resilience, preparing them to lead and inspire in every area of life.
Why us?
As parents, coaches, and athletic directors you wear many hats. With over 100 years of combined coaching & playing experience we help relieve you of some time as we educate athletes on Leadership, Lifestyle, Spiritual Development, Mental Skills, and other performance related topics so your athletes can perform to their very best for their school and for their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The 5 Life Skills ALA teaches their students
1. Leadership and Teamwork- Know how to lead and operate as apart of a team is one of the best and most transferable skills we can build in our student athletes. Here we learn the qualities and concepts both in theory and practice where we collaborate to build these skills.
2. Public Speaking- One of the biggest fears that people in our world have is attacked head on in this program. Student are required to give a speech each week and learn to tell stories, control body language, receive feedback, and how to captivate an audience.
3. Relationship Building- Social skills must be taught and learned. There are many things that AI will not be able to replace and human to human relationships is one of them. Socialization skills will help develop and cultivate the skills that can give them long term success.
4. Emotional Intelligence- Self awareness is one of the best skills one can have. Emotions without control is chaos. Learning to self regulate and feel when your body is changing during competition is an important part of performance not just on the field but in other areas of life as well.
5. Resilience/Hard Work/Time Management- Resilience and the ability to bounce back from failure is one of the best predictors of success in people. Here we will be pushed hard to do hard things because that is what will enable them to grow into successful young adults. Doing and accomplishing hard things literally rewires and changes our brains.
The 5 Life Skills ALA teaches their students
1. Leadership and Teamwork- Know how to lead and operate as apart of a team is one of the best and most transferable skills we can build in our student athletes. Here we learn the qualities and concepts both in theory and practice where we collaborate to build these skills.
2. Public Speaking- One of the biggest fears that people in our world have is attacked head on in this program. Student are required to give a speech each week and learn to tell stories, control body language, receive feedback, and how to captivate an audience.
3. Relationship Building- Social skills must be taught and learned. There are many things that AI will not be able to replace and human to human relationships is one of them. Socialization skills will help develop and cultivate the skills that can give them long term success.
4. Emotional Intelligence- Self awareness is one of the best skills one can have. Emotions without control is chaos. Learning to self regulate and feel when your body is changing during competition is an important part of performance not just on the field but in other areas of life as well.
5. Resilience/Hard Work/Time Management- Resilience and the ability to bounce back from failure is one of the best predictors of success in people. Here we will be pushed hard to do hard things because that is what will enable them to grow into successful young adults. Doing and accomplishing hard things literally rewires and changes our brains.
MEEt our team!
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Joel Pelland is the Executive Director overseeing strategic partnerships, program development, and organizational growth. He is also an educator/coach(20+years), former Division 1 athlete(Central Michigan University), current school administrator, and a leadership and performance consultant. Joel is a certified John Maxwell Leadership Trainer and is also a Certified Mental Performance Coach. He has worked with Olympic, professional, collegiate, and amateur, athletes all over the world. He as coached high school athletics(football, basketball, and baseball) for the last 20 years 10 of them as a head baseball coach were he became the winningest coach in school history.
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Chase Johnston is a 3x state champion, National HS record holder for career threes made, and Division one athlete. Playing basketball at Purdue Fort Wayne, Stetson, FGSU, and High Point University. His passion for the Lord and to make impact is very unique. He hit the game winning shot when his team upset the number 5 ranked team in the NCAA tournament in 2026 where the message of the Gospel was blasted all over the country and his video has been viewed over 10 million times. Chase is also ranked 24th all time in NCAA basketball threes made.
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Cameron Dobbs- She has been an interviewee, moderator, emcee, vlogger, author(Play Where Your Feet Are), ambassador and motivational speaker. CNN and HLN have referred to her as a "difference maker" as she has been a trail blazer in business, media, and for her faith. She also works in media for the Florida Panthers as well. Dobbs is the in-game host for Hurricanes Baseball. Dobbs played volleyball for the Miami Hurricanes from 2017-2019. https://playwhereyourfeetare.com/
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Coach Joe Kennedy, a twenty-year Marine veteran, was an assistant coach for the Bremerton High School (BHS) varsity football team. Before he even coached his first game, the Marine-turned-football coach made a commitment to God that he would give thanks at the conclusion of each game for what the players had accomplished and for the opportunity to be part of their lives through football. He ended up being fired over his stance on praying and On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Coach Kennedy. Huge win for prayer and free speech in our country. https://coachjoekennedy.com/
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For the past 20+ years, Leadership Trainer, entrepreneur, business owner Thomas Ramsey has helped leaders worldwide achieve the CMEH, creating an impactful inflection point along their journey to success. Mirroring the deliberate practice and dedication associated with extraordinary athletic achievement, Thomas inspires successful leaders to advance from good, to great, to legendary. https://clearmindexcitedheart.com/
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Kimmy Bloemers- Palm Beach County Sports hall of Famer and former head coach at Palm Beach Atlantic. In 12 years she amassed a record of 337-225 while guiding the 'Fish to the NCAA South Region Tournament in both 2010 and 2014. The 2010 trip was the first in program history where the team advanced to the championship game. She also captured the 2009 NCCAA National Championship while being named the NCCAA National Coach of the Year.
Coach Bloemers was also an All-ACC outfield and Catcher for the Florida State Seminoles. |
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Former NFL player turned entrepreneur and author, Chris Valetta has become a nationally recognized business leader, elevating the power and potential of athletes as champions in business. With business partners like Serena Williams, Drew Brees and Dwayne Wade. He is often seen on Fox News, Fox Business and CNN analyzing the intersection of business, sports, and leadership. He's a dedicated father and husband and proud Aggie, actively involved in various boards and entrepreneurship initiatives at Texas A&M University.
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Catherine Espaillat is a masters student studying nutrition and dietetics at Florida International University with many passions, one of them being to help, motivate, and lead her community to a healthy and happy life through nutrition and motivational speaking. Served as President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Florida International University, where she played Volleyball.
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Built For Greatness- created for His glory
Athlete Leadership Alliance leadership program is a nine-month spiritual formation, leadership, and performance program designed to equip and disciple 40-50 faith driven junior high and high school student-athletes with the life skills, experiences, and mindset to lead boldly in their schools, communities, and beyond.
Through this program, students:
- Engage directly with leaders from community business leaders, pastors, coaches, former pro and collegiate players to see and learn leadership in action
- Develop essential skills such as team building, public speaking, finance, goal setting, conflict resolution, apologetics and time management.
- Understand how they are able increase their performance on and off the field learning about lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, goal setting, visualization, confidence training, mental skills, leadership, and more!
- Be involved with a year-long community service project, making a measurable impact in their community
- Develop a Leadership Growth plan by studying Gods word, leadership principles, and a great leader in history.
The program is open to all student-athletes in Miami Dade, Broward, and West Palm counties grades 6th-12th:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrate leadership in school or community activities
- Are motivated to grow their leadership abilities and deepen their faith
Students in ALA are expected to:
- Attend the required program orientation, service project, and graduation event
- Participate in a 5 of the 7 monthly program/workshop days (3 hour workshop ½ school days- 8-11am or 12-3pm)
- Leaders are readers and will be required to read books(4) assigned for spiritual growth, athletic performance, and leadership development purposes.
- Engage in a monthly community/church service project outside of school and program hours.
- Join and be active on discussion board on the ALA community page
- Complete with integrity the Hillsdale College class assigned for the year (high school only).
- All students will need to provide their own Bible and transportation to the workshops each month.
Benefits for Students
- Build leadership, performance, and communication skills they can use immediately in their lives and careers
- Anchor their identity in Christ
- Opportunities to earn up to 25 community service hours
- Strengthen resumes and college and university applications
- Connect with business and athletic leaders(players, retire players, and coaches)
- Opportunity to partner with the Institute for Faith and Culture, FCA, TPUSA Faith, and more.
- Form lifelong relationships with a diverse group of motivated peers
HS(9th-12th) DATES & TIMES- all meetings are held at Coral Ridge Church in the Devos Chapel
Sunday, August 23rd- Orientation 6-7pm
Sunday, September 20th-Workshop 6-9pm
Saturday- (Scheduled)October- Service Project Month
Sunday, November 15th- Workshop 6-9pm
Wednesday, December 9th- Workshop- 8-11am
Sunday, January 24th- Workshop- 6-9pm
Monday, February 15th- Workshop 12-3pm
Wednesday, March 17th- Workshop-8-11am
Wednesday, April 21st- Workshop-12-3pm
Monday, May 31st- Final Meeting and "graduation"- 8-11am
MS(6th-8th) DATES & TIMES-all meetings are held at Coral Ridge Church in the Devos Chapel
Sunday, August 23rd- Orientation 5-6pm
Sunday, September 20th-Workshop 3-6pm
Saturday-(Scheduled)-October- Service Project Month
Sunday, November 15th- Workshop 3-6pm
Wednesday, December 9th- Workshop- 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday, January 24th- Workshop- 3-6pm
Monday, February 15th- Workshop 5:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 17th- Workshop-5:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, April 21st- Workshop-5:30-8:30pm
Monday, May 31st- Final Meeting and "graduation"- 5:30-8:30pm
May/June 2026: Review Nominations
July- notify applicants of acceptance
August- Initial/Welcome meeting
Tuition
The program costs $1,500(covers all program costs and required reading) and 10.00 a month platform fee for extra resources, live virtual talks, seminars, announcements, and discussion boards. The final payment must be paid in full by August 10th 2026.
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