greenhouse lab
what is it?
The Greenhouse Lab is a coaching incubator for early-career, semi-experienced and very experienced coaches, S&C specialists, technical staff, and performance practitioners across all sports, all around the world. It’s also a space for people who want to stay connected to the Casagrande Coaching ecosystem, contribute to a growing network of system-changers, and help shape the environments that will feed into the Academy and its wider impact.
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Real-World Learning
Greenhouse Lab sessions are informed by live case studies from the Casagrande Coaching Academy pilot. These examples help us move from theory to practice, challenging traditional norms and co-creating better coaching environments from the ground up.
our pillars
Your
Ecosystem
Explore the environments that shape how you work and how you show up within them. We'll reflect on culture, systems, relationships, and boundaries that define your day-to-day context.
→ These reflections connect closely to what we’re seeing through the Academy’s real-world club placements.
Your Role
& Real Influence
Coaching is more than drills and data. It’s leadership, decision-making, and impact - often in ways we don’t name. We’ll explore power, identity, and how to lead in alignment with your values.
→ These themes mirror what our Academy coaches are navigating across different levels of the game.
You, the Coach
& the Person
Sustainable coaching starts with you. We’ll explore self-awareness, emotional load, boundaries, and what care looks like - for yourself, your players, and your team.
→ The same principles underpin our Academy’s long-term vision for coach development.
entry criteria
The Greenhouse Lab is for you if you're a:
Coach seeking more purpose in your practice
Performance staff curious about athlete-led development
Club leader ready to embed better environments
Person who’s ever asked: “Could this be done better?”
Someone who wants to help shape the future of coaching and contribute to the wider Casagrande Coaching ecosystem, even if you're not part of the Academy
What you’ll carry forward
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Confidence to lead change
Whether you’re early in your journey or rethinking your practice, this series builds your ability to challenge old models and step into leadership. -
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Clarity on your coaching identity
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of who you are as a coach—not just what you do, but how you lead, design, and shape environments. -
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A systems-level perspective
You’ll learn to see your team, club, and context as an ecosystem—and design with intention across physical, psychological, and cultural dimensions. -
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Applied strategies for recovery + autonomy
You’ll walk away with tangible strategies to support athlete wellbeing and resilience (and your own), from breathwork to schedule design to player-led learning. -
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A reflective coaching portfolio
You’ll begin building a digital portfolio that captures your values, your process, and your approach—something that grows with your career. -
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Priority access to CC_Academy
Early access and application priority for the Casagrande Coaching Academy launching this September.
Photos on this page were captured by Lucy Le Lievre, whose work brings our vision to life.