US Sailing is thrilled to welcome Reed Maltbie, Principal at Beyond the Game Partners, as a keynote speaker at the 2025 Sailing Leadership Forum in Coronado, CA. Known as “Coach Reed,” Maltbie brings a wealth of experience, transformative insight, and a dynamic approach to coaching and leadership.
Head First Leadership: Social-Emotional and Cognitive Skills for Success
In his keynote speech, “Head First Leadership: How to Easily and Effectively Implement Social-Emotional and Cognitive Skills Focused Leadership Practices,” Coach Reed will explore how to integrate brain-based skills into coaching and leadership practices. His strategies provide practical tools to enhance performance, communication, and emotional intelligence for athletes, coaches, and leaders alike.
A Legacy of Leadership and Performance
With 35 years of field-proven experience and dual master’s degrees in sports psychology and education, Coach Reed is a globally recognized authority in peak performance, mental skills training, and leadership development. He has collaborated with renowned organizations like the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, State Farm Insurance, PGA Canada, and US Sailing, helping them build cultures of excellence and achieve high-level performance outcomes.
Coach Reed’s 2015 TEDx talk, “Echoes Beyond the Game,” is a masterclass in fostering transformational relationships through intentional communication. His dedication to developing leaders who empower others has inspired audiences worldwide.
Author of “The Spartan Mindset”
In his international bestseller, “The Spartan Mindset: Mastering the Language of Excellence,” Coach Reed dives deep into the profound impact of language on performance. The book offers essential insights for anyone aiming to communicate effectively under pressure. This work reinforces his belief that language shapes the environment, influences behavior, and determines outcomes, both on the field and in life.
Transforming Youth Sports and Beyond
Coach Reed’s mission is to prepare youth athletes with tools that extend beyond sports. His “Head First Coach OS” equips coaches to seamlessly integrate social-emotional and cognitive skills into their training. This forward-thinking approach ensures young athletes develop resilience, adaptability, and confidence that serve them throughout their lives.
Don’t Miss Coach Reed at the 2025 Sailing Leadership Forum
Reed Maltbie’s keynote promises to deliver actionable insights, engaging stories, and strategies that will empower sailing leaders to cultivate excellence and unlock their athletes’ full potential. His commitment to leadership, communication, and lifelong learning will leave attendees inspired and equipped to lead with purpose and impact.
“I am beyond excited to be part of the 2025 Sailing Leadership Forum. Sailing embodies so many of the core principles of leadership, resilience, and teamwork that I strive to teach. I look forward to sharing insights that help leaders unlock peak performance, foster meaningful connections, and navigate the ever-changing waters of sport and life.”
Join us at the 2025 Sailing Leadership Forum and experience how Coach Reed’s “Head First Leadership” can transform your approach to coaching, leadership, and performance!
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