Influencing Team Cultures

and daily training environments

Our Mission

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We believe that a strong and healthy culture leads to positive results during the course of a season. Individual and collective team behaviors, values, standards and expectations are the foundation of any healthy culture.  

Our mission is to use our collective experiences and skill sets to assist coaches in the establishment and reinforcement of their unique culture,  while providing athletes the tools to succeed in the various challenges facing today's student-athletes.

Every program and each individual are different. We work with coaches and programs to help grow and influence their culture while meeting each group in their unique environment.

Areas of focus may include:
  • Building culture through shared values
  • Daily habits that influence a healthy team culture
  • Controlling the controllables
  • Responding to adversity 
  • Elevating the daily training environment
  • Celebration of the unique individual
  • Building relationships and empathy
** Unlike traditional camps and clinics, our process begins in the Winter and carries through the competitive season, offering support and celebration of each program. 

Our principles are driven by our own experiences as professional coaches paired with the readings and research of; Simon Sinek, Brene Brown, Daniel Abrahams, James Clear, Gary Vaynerchuck.

CE Offerings

Developmental Friendlies

Competing for development, not results.

HS Soccer Team Camps

4-day team camps focus on team culture, competitive daily training environment, and game day competition.

Summer Camp: Mini-Mini

One day workshop combining classroom culture work and on the field training.

Team Culture Workshops

Classroom-only workshops that allow high school teams to understand and value the role a healthy team culture plays in their seasons.

Virtual Culture Meetings

Virtual meetings that allow high school athletes to reflect, collaborate, and build the foundations of a healthy team culture from a virtual space.

HS Coaching Consultations

Consulting High School coaches on the establishment, reinforcement and protection of their unique team cultures.

CE Staff

Lindsay Basalyga

Founder

John Basalyga

Staff Coach

Eric Busener

Staff Coach

Paul Reedy

Staff Coach

Pat Winkler

Staff Coach

2021 Team Camp Registration

Past Events

Title Date Location
Model Soccer Team Camp 02 Aug 2021 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475, USA
Somerset Soccer Team Camp 02 Aug 2021 301 College St, Somerset, KY 42501, USA
Lebanon Girls Soccer Team Camp 19 Jul 2021 1916 Drake Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036, USA
Edgewood Boys Soccer Team Camp 19 Jul 2021 3045 Busenbark Rd, Trenton, OH 45067, USA
Troy Girls Soccer Team Camp 19 Jul 2021 151 W Staunton Rd, Troy, OH 45373, USA
Edgewood Girls Soccer Team Camp 19 Jul 2021 3045 Busenbark Rd, Trenton, OH 45067, USA
Beechwood Boys Soccer Team Camp 19 Jul 2021 54 Beechwood Rd, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017, USA
Grant County Boys Soccer Team Camp 13 Jul 2021 715 Warsaw Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035, USA
Grant County Girls Soccer Team Camp 13 Jul 2021 715 Warsaw Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035, USA
Simon Kenton Boys Soccer Team Camp 12 Jul 2021 11132 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051, USA
Westerville South Boys Soccer Team Camp 12 Jul 2021 303 S Otterbein Ave, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
Fairmont Boys Soccer Team Camp 12 Jul 2021 3301 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, OH 45429, USA
McNicholas Boys Soccer Team Camp 05 Jul 2021 6536 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230, USA
Dayton Christian Boys Soccer Team Camp 28 Jun 2021 2528 Wilmington Pike, Kettering OH 45419
Wayne Girls Soccer Team Camp 22 Jun 2021 5400 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424, USA
Chaminade Julienne Boys Soccer Team Camp 21 Jun 2021 9391 Washington Church Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Roger Bacon Boys Soccer Team Camp 21 Jun 2021 4320 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45217, USA
New Richmond Girls Soccer Team Camp 21 Jun 2021 1131 Bethel-New Richmond Rd, New Richmond, OH 45157, USA
Milford Girls Soccer Team Camp 21 Jun 2021 1 Eagles Way, Milford, OH 45150, USA
Cooper Boys Soccer Team Camp 14 Jun 2021 2855 Longbranch Rd, Union, KY 41091, USA
Ryle Girls Soccer Team Camp 14 Jun 2021 10379 U.S. 42, Union, KY 41091, USA
Roger Bacon Girls Soccer Team Camp 14 Jun 2021 4320 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45217, USA

Coaches Testimonials

Erin Edmonds

 "Lindsay Basalyga has a stronger soccer resume than most in this area. From pedigree, to playing, coaching, and education she's at the top. Yet she still understands the value of high school soccer! Never is there a tweet or conversation saying "you should be doing this or you should change that". Because of this approach, she impacts players, coaches, and total programs. I've personally learned so much because I don't ever feel inferior. She comes into the program vulnerable, humble, and gracious while opening herself up which allows us all to learn from her knowledge and experience. Most high school coaches have other career, so we don't have the time to build the resume we would all love to have. Having mentors, like Lindsay, gives us all confidence to grow.

Erin Edmonds: Lebanon Girls Soccer: Head Coach
David Sandmann

 "We have been with Competitive Edge from their beginning, and I cannot think of anything we could bring in over the summer that would be better for our team culture. I like their camp because it goes beyond x's and o's and technical training. That's all part of it, but what they teach and preach and celebrate extends to life off the pitch as well: overcoming adversity, teamwork, decision making, and above all competing for and with each other. The coaches at Competitive Edge follow up and check-in throughout the season so it becomes more than just a week of camp over the summer. It is part of who we are and what we do. It is all tailored to our program and our culture because their coaches take the time to get to know our players and our coaches before, during, and after the camp. Simply put, we are a better program, players and coaches alike, because of our work with Competitive Edge."

David Sandmann: McNicholas High School: Boys Head Coach
Nathan Baer

 Competitive Edge has redefined and heightened the importance of culture in high school soccer. Lindsay Basalyga's partnership, vulnerability, and active pursuit to always prioritize the human element makes the experience with Competitive Edge world-class. I have always viewed Leadership as a scope of influence and the influence of culture she has on the game of soccer in Ohio is unmatched. Our future success will always be contributed to our progression to reach an elite culture and I know Competitive Edge will play an integral role in that journey. I am thankful for the friendship that I gained through our collaboration!

Nathan Baer: Ottawa Hills Soccer: Head Coach
  

coaching OpportunitIES

We're seeking college aged players and students who have an interest in pursuing coaching as a career at the high school or club level.

In this paid position, you'll spend time learning and assisting our Competitive Edge staff at local high schools as we focus on culture and reinforcing competitive training environments.

Please fill out our interest form to be considered for a summer coaching position.  









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