The LEAD.
The LEAD is a student-athlete development program designed to enhance physical and mental strength, personal development, and support academic guidance.
We're Committed to Building Future Champions
The L.E.A.D. NYC is committed to building future champions on and off the field by inspiring and educating student-athletes to be purpose-driven leaders. We do this through highly specialized performance and personal development training and equipping coaches to train and motivate students beyond their physical skill level. Our mission in holistic development is to empower our student-athletes to strive for greatness in athletics, the classroom, and the community.
Meet the Team
Rashaad Stephen
Director of Strength & Conditioning
✔️ BS – Kinesiology & Physiology
✔️ MA – Sports Administration
“My goal is for each athlete to become the BEST version of him or herself. Through skillful and purposeful training, our athletes will heighten their determination, patience, physical abilities, and most importantly LEADERSHIP!”
Certifications: CPT, CES, LEVEL 1 WLC
Adaline Mcgirt
Director of Program Design
✔️ Certified Dance Instructor
✔️ MA – Certified Dance Instructor
“My goal is to bring all that I’ve learned from working in the N.Y.C. public school system for almost 10 years and revamp it for a program more focused on the student’s individual needs to build confident, purpose-driven leaders.”
Certifications: 8 years working for the NYC Department of Education
Meet the Founder
Jeremiah Brown
Jeremiah has not missed a step since being forced to retire early from the NFL in
2013, due to injury. Since then, Jeremiah has had an immeasurable impact on the youth. He started mentoring student-athletes to help them set goals on and off the field, provided financial literacy on how to obtain scholarships and raised awareness on emotional health.
As a result of his mentoring efforts, Jeremiah developed a plan of action that help student-athletes focus on performance training and leadership skills and equipped coaches with the essentials to motivate students. In 2016, the L.E.A.D. was launched and the program is currently in NYC schools. Jeremiah serves as CEO and founder of The L.E.A.D., as well as a current Dean of Students. He is also a most sought-after motivational speaker, and a certified life coach. He is a native NYer, married to Jillian, and Dad to Jonah.
WE’RE ON A
MISSION
We’re on a mission to empower our student-athletes to be future champions on and off the field by inspiring and educating them to be purpose-driven leaders. We do this through three specialized performance and personal development training initiatives: The LEAD Academy, Athletics, and Coaching. Our LEAD Academy is designed to develop students’ physical, mental, and emotional skill sets so they can excel in any arena. Our Athletic Program focuses on developing students’ athleticism so they can reach their fullest potential as athletes. Our coaching staff is dedicated to equipping coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to train and motivate their athletes beyond their physical skill level. Our goal is to provide our student-athletes with the resources and support they need to succeed in whatever endeavor they choose. Together, we are committed to building future champions. Join us today!
The L.E.A.D. Academy
At The L.E.A.D. Athletics, our mission is to help every student-athlete reach his or her full athletic potential. The L.E.A.D. Academy emphasizes personal growth, college and career readiness, and knowing how to face adversity as a leader.
The L.E.A.D. Athletics
At The L.E.A.D. Athletics, our mission is to help every student-athlete reach his or her full athletic potential. Our goal is to build an athletic foundation from the ground up so you as the athlete can use the transferable skills towards any sport, any field, any goal.
The L.E.A.D. Coaching
The L.E.A.D. Coaching focuses on the development of educators and coaches that serve youth athletes. We provide educators and coaches with the resources and tools to connect with their students, on both a personal development level as well as a practical training level. Our emphasis is on communication skills, focusing on the athlete’s development on and off the field and equipping them on ways to motivate kids to their potential.
