Spend just 2 weeks online with some of the world's greatest rugby legends to...
Inspire your people
Grow players into leaders
Build a winning culture
No matter the sport, no matter the level, the toughest coaching challenges are the same:
How do I get my players to take more accountability?
What do I do with a player who hasn’t bought into the culture?
How do I get the best out of my people?
How do I get my players to trust me and each other?
How do I get them to perform as a team?
How do I inspire them to dream bigger?
If you’ve ever asked any of these questions, the Crusaders Leadership Programme™ is for you.
Join more than 1,100 coaches from 35 countries who have been through this programme — and watched their teams transform.
Get a glimpse behind the scenes…
In any code, at any level, if you want to…
…develop leaders within your team…
…create a culture of care and accountability…
…build a lasting legacy of connection and outcomes…
…this programme is for you.
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Meet your legendary faculty…
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Sir Wayne Smith was the Crusaders Head Coach from 1997-1999 — leading the Crusaders from bottom of the table to their first two championships. “The Professor” is a former All Blacks Coach and one of only two coaches to win two back-to-back Rugby World Cups. In 2022 he coached the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup victory and was named Coach of the Year at the World Rugby Awards.
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Samuel Whitelock is a former Crusaders and All Blacks Captain, and the youngest New Zealander in history and fastest player ever to reach 100 tests. He was named New Zealand Rugby Player of the Year 2017, and is one of only 20 players to win the Rugby World Cup more than once.
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Robbie Deans was the Crusaders Head Coach from 2000-2008, leading the team to five Super Rugby titles. He's a former All Blacks Assistant Coach and Wallabies Head Coach, and is currently the Head Coach of the Panasonic Saitama Wild Knights — the most successful club in Japan’s League One.
COURSE DATES:
The 2-week Crusaders Leadership Programme™ is exclusively online and works around your schedule.
UPCOMING COHORTS:
12 - 25 May
4 - 17 August
10 - 23 November
100% money-back guarantee!
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t get value from the programme. All we ask is a 15-minute call with us, within two weeks of the programme ending, to help us understand where we missed the mark.
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WHAT YOU’LL GET
Discover the culture and skills that drive the Crusaders and have delivered the team sustained success — and walk away with a practical game plan for what to do next.
On the Crusaders Leadership Programme™, you’ll learn how to:
Get the best out of your team
Embed the counterintuitive approach to leadership that ensures your people are prepared for anything
Support teams to deliver consistently over time
Build a bigger story that drives your team
Form a champion team rather than a team of champions
HOW YOU’LL LEARN
Delivered exclusively online, the Crusaders Leadership Programme™ is unlike any other virtual course. Get motivated and inspired by your group while enjoying the flexibility of adapting the programme to your schedule.
Connect with a global community. Participate from anywhere with a global group of coaches and team leaders just like you, eager to learn and excited to improve.
Join Ask-Me-Anything sessions LIVE or watch them on replay. Get your question answered live by one of our legendary faculty.
Watch the videos and do the activities anytime as modules get released for maximum flexibility, while connecting with your cohort for maximum learning and accountability.
COURSE OUTLINE
The Crusaders Leadership Programme™ runs for two weeks. Modules are released as the course progresses — each containing videos, additional reading and exercises. Discuss with your groups and go deep with Teaching Assistants from within the Crusaders organisation.
You also get to join two live Ask-Me-Anything sessions — be on the call with Kieran Read, Samuel Whitelock, Sir Wayne Smith or Robbie Deans while they answer your question LIVE.
WEEK 1
MODULE 1: CULTURE COUNTS
Why culture is so important
How to consistently embed culture within the team
How to form a champion team rather than a team of champions
How to build a bigger story that drives your team
LIVE ASK-ME-ANYTHING SESSION
Get your question answered live by Kieran Read, Samuel Whitelock, Sir Wayne Smith or Robbie Deans
MODULE 2: PLAY TO YOUR STRENGTHS
How your team can develop its unique style
How to have greater control over your team’s destiny
How to be prepared for whatever gets thrown at you
WEEK 2
MODULE 3: PERSON FIRST, PLAYER SECOND
How to elevate individual players or team members to perform at their best
How to ensure your team can consistently deliver over time
LIVE ASK-ME-ANYTHING SESSION
Get your question answered live by Kieran Read, Samuel Whitelock, Sir Wayne Smith or Robbie Deans
MODULE 4: COACH AS SERVANT LEADER
How to get the best out of your team
The primary purpose of the coach or team leader
The counterintuitive approach that ensures a team is prepared for anything
FAQs
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Yes, the programme is entirely online. It includes real-time access to your teaching assistants and cohort peers, as well as live Ask-Me-Anything sessions with some of our legendary faculty.
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No, the Crusaders Leadership Programme™ is relevant for coaches from any code, any level.
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The Crusaders Leadership Programme™ is designed for busy coaches with busy lifestyles.
We recommend setting aside 1-2 hours per day during the programme. While you can work around your existing schedule, participants who commit dedicated time tell us they get more out of it.
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You can access the content for 60 days following course completion.
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We’ll record the live sessions for enrolled participants.
It is important to know, however, that the course itself is built on your presence and participation. The real-time, shared experience with your fellow participants will help you get the most out of the programme.
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The more aligned your coaching or leadership group, the better the results. If you have two or more people wanting to sign up, register in the same transaction to get a 10% discount automatically applied.
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Yes. Select ‘pay in instalments’ under ‘Purchase options’ at checkout.
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Yes, partial scholarships are available. Here’s the link to learn more.
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Yes, we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t get value from the programme. All we ask is a 15-minute call with us, within two weeks of the programme ending, to help us understand where we missed the mark.
In all other cases — because we offer unique access to the Crusaders Leadership Programme material for 60 days following the programme — we do not offer refunds.
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You will need a desktop or laptop computer connected to the Internet. We’ll walk you through accessing the Boma Learning Hub and any other software you may need.
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No, but this course is specifically designed for coaches and leaders of teams.
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You’ll receive a certificate upon course completion. This course is not accredited by World Rugby.