The Culture Captain is here. JP Nerbun's 4-level framework helps athletes coach themselves through real transformation—from knowing yourself to leading the team. Stop carrying the culture alone. Available now on Amazon.

10 Things The Culture Captain Will Help You With (Available Now)

Leadership| Team Culture| Athletes| Culture Captain

June 09, 2026•4 min read

The Culture Captain is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon, in paperback and Kindle!

"This book gives athletes the ultimate roadmap to becoming the type of leader every coach wants on their team." — Dusty May, Head Coach, University of Michigan (2026 National Champions)

I wrote this book for my 18-year-old self—the kid who desperately wanted to be a great athlete, a great teammate, and a great leader, but was completely lost.

I wrote this book for the thousands of athletes I’ve worked with throughout my journey as a coach—the ones who are losing the joy in their sport but still crave being a part of a special team.

I wrote this book for my daughter and my two boys, so they can use sports to become the best version of themselves, instead of being used by their sport like so many young athletes today.

I didn't pour everything I had into this project just to release another "good" book on leadership. I didn’t want this to be just a collection of good information. I wrote it to help every single athlete who reads it experience a true transformation.

Most athletes want to be a difference-maker, but few know how.

The Culture Captain bridges that gap, giving you a practical, step-by-step framework to coach yourself—or your players—through real, lasting change.

10 Things This Book Will Help You With:

Find Fulfillment: Rediscover your childhood passion for the game and connect your sport to a deeper sense of purpose.
Know Yourself: Clarify your core values and define who you truly are beyond the jersey.
Grow Awareness: Better understand the personal triggers and challenges that keep you from performing at your best.
Live and Lead Above the Line: Learn to operate firmly from your values rather than reacting to difficult circumstances.
Compete and Perform Your Best: Unlock a completely new level of competitive edge and mental fitness.
Build Richer Relationships: Connect with your teammates on a deeper level, creating a more meaningful season.
Support and Challenge Peers: Develop the courage and skills to navigate hard conversations and lift up struggling teammates.
Co-Create Team Culture: Bring the entire locker room together and build unbreakable team chemistry.
Elevate Team Performance: Drive collective execution through sharper communication and engaging team reviews.
Share Leadership: Learn to decentralize command so you don’t have to carry the culture all by yourself.

This book isn’t just a collection of great leadership stories—it’s a practical framework for you to coach yourself, or to have others coach you through, as you read. Grab the book on Amazon, then head over to theculturecaptain.net to download your companion Field Guide, and transform your leadership starting today.

— J.P. Nerbun

The Proven 4-Level Leadership Framework Inside:

Level 1: Know Yourself – Discover the internal compass that drives your personal best.
Level 2: Lead Yourself – Master your internal state and become an example worth following.
Level 3: Lead Others – Build genuine connections and find the courage for hard conversations.
Level 4: Lead the Team – Become a deliberate designer of elite team culture.

What Coaches and Authors Are Saying:

"A must-read on how to lead with integrity and authenticity—characteristics we need now more than ever."

— Brad Stulberg, New York Times bestselling author of The Way of Excellence

"The missing piece to the toolbox of every coach, athlete, and administrator. It is an engaging, challenging, and extremely detailed resource. As a coach, no one tells you how to develop your leadership council—finally, there is a book that will."

— Tim Miller

"This is the roadmap to personal growth and fulfillment I wish I had when I was an athlete. It provides the essential scaffolding to turn 'players' into intentional leaders, giving them the confidence and communication skills they need for a high-pressure season.

— Melissa James

"One of the best books you will read on team and personal standards. I found the insights into the process professional athletes use just as valuable as the story itself. You will view and approach leadership differently after reading The Culture Captain!"

— TJ Hoffpauir

The Culture Captain is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon Paperback and Kindle!

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Email [email protected] ASAP to learn more.

JP Nerbun

J.P. Nerbun is an ICF certified PCC Executive Coach (trained at Georgetown University), Growth Edge Coach, Facilitator, and author of The Culture System.

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