Keegan Brantner: How to be a leader: In and Out of Sport 

This session was part of the inaugural Southern Alberta Sport Leadership Conference for students, held on September 14, 2023.
How to be a Leader: In and Out of Sport -- Athlete leadership in sport extends beyond competition as the role of athlete leaders evolves to inspire others outside of sport. From the perspective of lived leadership experience, this session will provide an introduction to the best leadership styles, the role of formal vs. informal leadership and what it means to be a leader outside of competition.
Keegan graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a BA in Kinesiology and an MA in Kinesiology. From her academic research, she has developed a passion for sport ethics and morality that occurs within and beyond competition. Throughout her time at the University of Lethbridge, Keegan was a member and team captain of the Pronghorn's Women's Rugby team. Keegan was also an active member of the Pronghorn Athletics Leadership Academy and Student-Athlete Council for 7 years. Keegan has also captained U20 Rugby Canada and is a Rugby Canada Women in Leadership grant recipient.