ACAMIS Student Leadership Conference — Shenzhen
Sports Leadership
Leading through Sport, Team Culture, and Participation
Shekou International School
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Other Locations: Shanghai (Feb 27), Beijing (Mar 6)
About the Conference
The ACAMIS Student Leadership Conference on Sports Leadership brings together student athletes, team captains, activity leaders, and faculty advisers who want to strengthen the role of sport in school life.
This one-day, in-person conference is designed for school teams of up to 5 students and 1 to 2 faculty advisers. Schools will attend as teams, with students and advisers learning together and separately throughout the programme.
Sports leadership is about more than performance. It is about how students build team culture, include others, respond to pressure, model sportsmanship, and help younger students find confidence through participation.
The Central Question
How does sport contribute to building stronger teams, stronger communities, and stronger student leaders?
Students will explore how leadership shows up before, during, and after competition. They will consider the role of captains, house leaders, activity organisers, peer coaches, and students who help create a positive sports culture across the school.
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Captaincy and team culture
Sport as a pathway for belonging
Leading younger athletes
Sportsmanship under pressure
Inclusive participation and access
Student led tournaments and events
Wellbeing, confidence, and competition
Using data and reflection to improve performance
Intended Outcomes
By the end of the conference, participating teams will:
Recognise how student leadership can strengthen sport before, during and after competition
Identify practical ways to build positive team culture, belonging and inclusive participation
Develop an action that strengthens sports leadership within their school
Explore how student leaders can model sportsmanship, respond to pressure and support younger athletes
Build connections with students and faculty advisers from other ACAMIS schools
Conference Journey
Before the Conference
Join two online sessions to explore the theme, share school experiences and help shape the conference content.
During the Conference
Take part in joint and separate student and faculty sessions, student presentations, team discussions and practical planning.
After the Conference
Submit a 60-90s video and join an online showcase to share what the team learned and how it will be applied in school.
Learn with Peers at
Shekou International School
Wanlian Bldg B, No.10, Gongye 5 Road, Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen, P.R.C.
Greg Smith
Head of School
