Youth development is given full prominence in the latest episode of Rise and Lead, a new podcast series from the European Athletics Future Leaders community.
Episode 5 - From Future Leader Participant to Creating His Own National Young Leader Academy with Mikkel Hansen is now available to download.
The episode delves into the journey of Mikkel Hansen, a dynamic leader who has transitioned from being a participant in the Future Leaders community to spearheading his own initiative, the Danish Young Leader Academy.
Pioneering
It includes his transformative experiences within the Future Leaders program through to current endeavours with his local athletics club and the Danish Athletics Federation. But what marks out Mikkel’s contribution to the sport as particularly significant is his pioneering efforts in establishing the Danish Young Leader Academy.
The episode covers the motivations behind this initiative, the challenges encountered along the way, and the remarkable impact it is making on nurturing future leaders in Denmark's athletics community.
Whether an aspiring leader, an advocate for youth development, or simply curious about innovative approaches to leadership education, this episode offers a wealth of inspiration and practical wisdom.
Rise and Lead takes on themes within athletics which will be further explored in person at the European Athletics Future Leaders Forum, which will take place at next month’s Roma 2024 European Athletics Championships.
Chris Broadbent for European Athletics