Real leadership development for collegiate women athletes.
On The Team helps collegiate women athletes leverage the skills they develop as athletes to make meaningful connections with business professionals and get the opportunities they want.
How it works
Coaching the Skills.
Women athletes develop valuable skills that transcend their sport — leadership, teamwork, resilience, accountability. The challenge? Communicating these skills in a clear and inspiring way that will get them the leadership and career opportunities they want. On The Team provides elite level coaching to take this challenge head on.
Connecting to Opportunities.
Business professionals want to connect with athletes in meaningful ways. The challenge? Knowing what is most helpful and how to provide the type of support that adds the most value for the athlete. On The Team provides intentional connections between athletes and business professionals so that their time together is productive and meaningful for both.
Opportunities from the Field
Leadership Development
Alex Brandwein, Founder and CEO of Brandwein’s Bagels, offered a full-time leadership development position to Marissa Meyerhoefer, former UNC Volleyball team captain. In this role, Marissa benefits from exceptional access to the CEO and the opportunity to be part of an exemplary team culture.
Job Shadow
Donna Gutterman, UNC Volleyball alumna and former pharmaceutical executive, connected Mabrey Shafmaster, recent UNC Volleyball graduate, with opportunities to shadow hospital clinicians. As Mabrey prepares to apply to medical school, these experiences are helping her strengthen her candidacy and deepen her understanding of the medical field.
1-1 Networking Meeting
Tamara Terry, Director of Academic Research Engagement at RTI, shared her career journey and insights with Emaní Foster, UNC Volleyball’s outside hitter. Their conversation sparked Emaní’s interest in RTI’s projects, leading Tamara to connect her with three other researchers for further learning and exploration.
Speaking Engagement
The City of Raleigh launched their strategic innovation plan with stories from NC Courage teammates Brianna Pinto and Kaleigh Kurtz. Pinto and Kurtz spoke to nearly 200 people about how strong team culture drives success. Click the image to see a video of the event.
Networking Workshop
Sixteen business professionals from across the Triangle joined 16 UNC Volleyball players for a structured one-hour conversation. Guided by an On The Team coach, participants shared personal stories and insights on what it takes to build strong, successful teams.
Testimonials
“Leveraging the skills you develop as an athlete for your career pursuits can feel overwhelming, especially without substantial professional experience. On The Team helps athletes discover opportunities, connect with professionals, and confidently navigate their transition into the workforce.”
“Anne’s coaching has helped me envision my future path clearly & set tangible goals to take steps forward to reaching my dream career.”
“Our staff and team at Carolina Volleyball are fortunate to work with Anne Jones. She is a tremendous connector of people with opportunities that align with their purpose. Anne asks the right questions at the right time in the right way to help people identify their value and pursue their passions.”