BECOME A BETTER LEADER
Learn leadership from experienced leaders through lessons learned on the playing field and in the community, and apply these lessons to every aspect of your life.
We offer online courses, in-person workshops and keynote speaking to help you elevate your team and lead with confidence.
WHO WE'VE WORKED WITH
OUR SERVICES
Leadership development for teams and individuals.
We offer online leadership development, in-person tailored workshops and keynote speaking engagements that provide practical insights and strategies to enhance leadership skills, foster teamwork, and drive success in all areas of life.
Explore Our ServicesLEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Our premier leadership development course. Online. Self-paced. Effective.
WORKSHOPS
Interactive and engaging leadership workshops.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Inspiring and motivational keynote addresses.
OUR TEAM
Our leadership coaches draw from years of experience in diverse backgrounds of military service, professional sport, community engagement, and business, and are committed to your success.
Meet Our Team
Shaka Fonderson
Founder, Coach
Shaka Fonderson is the visionary founder and coach behind our leadership development programs. With years of experience in coaching and mentoring, Shaka has a passion for helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential. His expertise and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the success of our clients.
Declan Cross
Coach
Declan Cross brings his experience as a former professional football player to his role as a coach. His background in sports has equipped him with unique insights into teamwork, discipline, and leadership. Declan is dedicated to helping others achieve their goals through his dynamic coaching style.
Aaron Grant
Coach
Aaron Grant leverages his extensive experience as a sales professional to provide exceptional coaching. His expertise in strategy, communication, and relationship-building makes him a valuable asset to our team. Aaron is passionate about helping individuals enhance their skills and achieve their professional aspirations.
Bryan Neely
Coach
Bryan is a passionate leader with a "Can-Do" attitude and unrelenting perseverance. He founded Rise It Up Academy, a self-defense and youth empowerment program for kids aged 6-12, based in Franklin, TN. Bryan's mission is to inspire and empower people worldwide through his experiences as a world champion athlete, certified Krav Maga instructor, author, Navy officer, and podcast host. Featured in Spartan Media and other publications, Bryan's athletic resume includes a World Championship and ultra-endurance race victories. Bryan approaches life with the same competitive spirit, thriving when the odds are against him.
TESTIMONIALS
"I go to STA (St. Thomas Aquinas) and you just spoke last week. I just wanted to say your story was really inspiring and I learned some things about being an athlete at my age. So thank you for that."
- Daniel Griffin
Student-Athlete, Oakville ON
MEDIA
Explore videos and articles from our BTG coaches and learn about leadership from different perspectives.
Explore MediaA MEANS TO THE END | SHAKA FONDERSON
We are more than just athletes. Sport affords us the platform to create meaningful change in the lives of the community around us. We just have to decide how we want to do it. This is our foundation. We believe this whole-heartedly. Listen to Founder, Shaka Fonderson, talk about his experiences which led to what came next: Beyond the Game.
The Privilege of Sport
Growing up, my Dad always said, “Sport is a means to the end, not the end in itself.” I always chalked this up to him just saying “Dad” things. I never really knew what it meant or paid it any attention. Finally, after being removed from playing football, I understood. Sports can be a springboard to bigger and better things and are not necessarily the end of the journey.
Shaka Fonderson
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