What happens when over 35 athletes sit down with a two-time Olympian, a National Coach of the Year, and one of the most electrifying speakers in the world? Something truly unforgettable. On April 1st, the Handball Futures Mentorship Program had the extraordinary honor of hosting exactly that.
The Handball Futures Mentorship Program was built on a simple but powerful belief: that great athletes are shaped not just by what happens on the court, but by the leaders they become off of it. On April 1st, that belief came to life in a profound way as we welcomed Sherry Winn — two-time Olympian, National Basketball Coach of the Year, and Amazon three-time best-selling author — for an exclusive, interactive webinar that left our athletes inspired, equipped, and energized.
A Room Full of Champions
With more than 35 athletes in attendance, the energy from the very first moment was electric. This wasn’t a passive lecture — it was a true dialogue. Sherry engaged athletes directly, challenged their thinking, and created a space where every participant felt seen, heard, and motivated to grow. The interactive format was intentional, and it made all the difference.
Armed with the Winning Playbook, athletes worked through real leadership concepts in real time, exploring questions about resilience, accountability, and what it truly means to lead — whether you’re the captain of a team or simply leading your own life.
This is the kind of session that changes how you see yourself — not just as an athlete, but as a leader for the rest of your life.
What Our Athletes Walked Away With
Sherry’s gift is her ability to meet people exactly where they are. Drawing on decades of experience as an elite competitor, a championship coach, and an internationally renowned speaker who has inspired audiences of up to 14,000 people, she delivered practical, actionable leadership tools wrapped in stories that were as humorous as they were deeply moving.
Athletes left the session with a sharper understanding of how the principles of athletic excellence — discipline, resilience, teamwork, and vision — translate directly into life leadership skills they can carry with them forever. These weren’t abstract ideas. They were tools. And our athletes now have them.
A Standing Ovation for Sherry Winn
Sherry, on behalf of the entire Handball Futures Mentorship Program, our coaches, staff, and most importantly our athletes — thank you. You gave generously of your time, your wisdom, and your heart. You have spoken to audiences of thousands across the globe for companies like StubHub, New York Life, and Edward Jones, and yet you brought the same passion and presence to our athletes as you do to every room you walk into. That is the mark of a true champion and a remarkable human being. We are deeply honored and grateful.
Sherry’s forthcoming book, Winning Leadership: Seven Secrets for Employee Champions and Sales Superstars, is poised to be her most impactful work yet — and if this webinar was any indication, the world is in for something very special. We encourage every athlete and parent in our community to watch for its release.
The Handball Futures Mentorship Program
Moments like these are why this program exists. We will continue to bring the very best voices, leaders, and champions to our athletes — because they deserve nothing less. Stay tuned for what’s next.
