The Impact Show

Ep. 59 - Developing a Leadership Training Program w/ Aaron Siekmann


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Today's episode features an interview with Aaron Siekmann.  Aaron currently serves as the Athletic Performance Director at Black Hills State University, NCAA D2, located in Spearfish, SD.  He has been at BHSU for 5 years and oversee all 13 teams on campus.  Prior to BHSU, he worked in the private sector of strength and conditioning at a sports performance gym just outside Milwaukee, WI called Athlete Performance.  He was able to work with youth through professional athletes' and a wide range of sports.

During our interview, we discuss the process of developing a curriculum for leadership development, but more importantly, we talk about ways to ensure that the program truly has a lastiing impact!  This involves things like:

  • Building buy-in
  • How to make main concepts "stick"
  • Holding athletes accountable and measuring success of the program
  • Why relationships are so critical to the process
  • You can find Aaron on Twitter and Instagram:  @coachsiekbhsu 

    Some of the Books referenced by Aaron on the show:

    • "Conscious Coaching" by Brett Bartholemew
    • "Relentless" by Tim Grover
    • "Game Changer" by Dr. Fergus Connolly
    • Want to share your story about developing a leadership program or what's working with your team?  Email me at [email protected] - I'd love to hear from you!


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