SPRING 2026

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Leadership Academy at The Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park on
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Educational Programs • On-Court Team Building • Raffles • Lunch Included

Student-Athletes From

Marengo, Kaneland, Sandwich, and Mother McAuley High Schools

Presenters/Hosts

Mike Eger
Founder of Education Stadium

Education Stadium's mission is to inspire and empower youth to take control of their future. We strive to provide programs that foster personal development, leadership, build confidence, and instill the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment. We are committed to creating an environment that encourages young people to reach their full potential and become engaged, successful members of the community as a whole.

Marty Gaughan
Educator and Coach
Coach Gaughan is the founder of Be a Better Coach and an active coach at Benet Academy. Gaughan has 25 years of experience empowering student-athletes and business leaders with powerful tools that provide a competitive edge from the locker room to the board room.

Programs

Overcoming Obstacles

Students will learn the critical skill of converting Obstacles into Opportunities. Each attendee will:

• Understand what Resilience is and how certain pro and college athletes use obstacles as a driving force.

• Identify both team and individual performance obstacles, how they can work to convert them to opportunities.

• Identify a support system – a set of people who they can call on for help, tied to the obstacles they are or may be facing.

Setting Standards

Students will gain practical knowledge on how to establish high standards for both themselves and their teams. Each attendee will:

• Learn how high-performing athletes and coaches maintain high standards as part of their daily life

• Actively create a set of Team Standards with other students

• Identify specific actions to take to ensure those standards are met, as well as people, tools, and resources that may be needed to attain the desired outcomes.

Goal Setting

This engaging and interactive session empowers participants to take control of their personal and professional growth through intentional planning and actionable habits. The program covers key areas essential for success:

Vision & Mission Statement
Daily Morning Routine
Goals & Roles
Best Moment List
Accountability
Habit Tracking

Participants will leave with a personalized roadmap to success, equipped with strategies to turn aspirations into reality.

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