Developing Inclusive Leaders In Sports

Return On Inclusion is an industry-leading change agency. We take a human-centered approach to redefine change, foster belonging, and transform culture.

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Consulting and Training

ROI is a global consultancy redefining change in sports, business, and emerging markets. Our consulting services include strategy, program design and evaluation, fan engagement, crisis management, and more. Our training includes unexamined bias, cultural competency, leadership development, athlete development, and executive coaching. We work closely with each client to identify and address equity gaps while implementing sustainable strategies that align with organizational and institutional goals.

Leadership Development

Our proprietary ROI Inclusive Leader Credentialing Program provides professionals at all levels of sport with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to support athletes, create welcoming team cultures, and implement sustainable inclusion strategies and practices. The evidence-based program standardizes learning for coaches, athletic administrators, and staff, enabling them to build cultural competence, measure growth, and track progress.

Social Impact

ROI Social Impact drives change by partnering with value-aligned brands to increase representation and amplify the voices of those who are underrepresented. We envision a world where executive teams and leadership pipelines are diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities they serve. We activate impactful initiatives through strategic partnerships, addressing key social and industry-related challenges.

Trusted by 350+ Colleges, Universities and Organizations

ROI ADID Immersion Program

The inaugural cohort of the ROI ADID Immersion Program is now underway! Running through June 2025, the program is designed to support the holistic development of Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designees (ADIDs) as they develop critical skills to address key challenges in college athletics.

The program will culminate with a special event for participants at the 2025 NACDA & Affiliates Convention, bringing together industry leaders for a powerful experience. We are excited to embark on this journey with our first cohort and look forward to the impact they will make in the field!

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Leadership Development

Leaders inspire us to be great. The ROI Credentialing Program provides professionals at all levels of sport with an opportunity to develop the skills necessary to support athletes, create welcoming team cultures, and implement sustainable inclusion strategies and practices. The evidence-based program standardizes learning for coaches, athletic administrators, and staff, enabling them to build cultural competence, measure growth, and track progress.

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I have been through many DEI trainings both in person and virtually, but none have felt as disruptive as ROI. My favorite part of the trainings are the videos where I felt as though Nevin was talking directly to me. I also loved how athletic specific the trainings were and the case studies that forced me to think about my actions and my part in moving the needle. So much of what I learned from ROI and shared with my NACDA cohort I will carry with me to better inform my decision making and to impact change on my campus.

Shanika Mungin

University of Illinois, Director of Educational Enrichment, DEI Divisional Director for N4A

I went into this program with low expectations – thinking it would be another training that you check the box and move on. The difference between this program and others that I have participated in would be the support you feel to grow and develop as a person and leader. We all have our past experiences, upbringings and experiences and there were no judgements or criticisms, just an acknowledgement of where we all came from and how we can move forward together. ROI has helped me be a more inclusive leader by meeting my staff and colleagues at where they are, rather than expecting them to adjust to me. As they say in the program, treat others how they want to be treated, not just how you want to be treated.

Megan Larson

University of Washington, Assistant AD - Operations and Events, NACDA CEFMA Board 3rd Vice President

The opportunity to participate in Return on Inclusion challenged me to broaden my view of who we serve and work with in our athletic communities. The content was practical, simple to consume, and impactful.

Matt Wilson

Gulf South Conference, Commissioner, NACDA President D2CCA

We are ecstatic to partner with ROI to provide additional education opportunities to our student-athletes, coaches and staff. Nevin (Caple) is the subject-matter expert that will help Texas A&M Athletics to continue to pioneer diversity and inclusion throughout this groundbreaking partnership. I am looking forward to doing the work alongside our amazing staff and I would like to acknowledge the efforts from The Aggie Commitment to bring this partnership to life.

Ross Bjork

former Director of Athletics, Texas A&M

The ROI program was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. In taking me out of my comfort zone, it required me to do an important self-reflection of where I stood relative to being open-minded to others who are different from me and/or my upbringing/social circle. Hopefully, most importantly, it has educated me in a way to grow as a person and as a leader to become better prepared to help generate a more inclusive platform within our intercollegiate athletics program. It was also a blessing to provide me the opportunity to interact with so many wonderful folks from across the country and our wonderful profession.

Ken Kavanagh

Florida Gulf Coast University, Director of Athletics, NACDA I-AAA Athletic Director’s Association Treasurer

I have been through many DEI trainings both in person and virtually, but none have felt as disruptive as ROI. My favorite part of the trainings are the videos where I felt as though Nevin was talking directly to me. I also loved how athletic specific the trainings were and the case studies that forced me to think about my actions and my part in moving the needle. So much of what I learned from ROI and shared with my NACDA cohort I will carry with me to better inform my decision making and to impact change on my campus.

Shanika Mungin

University of Illinois, Director of Educational Enrichment, DEI Divisional Director for N4A

I went into this program with low expectations – thinking it would be another training that you check the box and move on. The difference between this program and others that I have participated in would be the support you feel to grow and develop as a person and leader. We all have our past experiences, upbringings and experiences and there were no judgements or criticisms, just an acknowledgement of where we all came from and how we can move forward together. ROI has helped me be a more inclusive leader by meeting my staff and colleagues at where they are, rather than expecting them to adjust to me. As they say in the program, treat others how they want to be treated, not just how you want to be treated.

Megan Larson

University of Washington, Assistant AD - Operations and Events, NACDA CEFMA Board 3rd Vice President

The opportunity to participate in Return on Inclusion challenged me to broaden my view of who we serve and work with in our athletic communities. The content was practical, simple to consume, and impactful.

Matt Wilson

Gulf South Conference, Commissioner, NACDA President D2CCA

We are ecstatic to partner with ROI to provide additional education opportunities to our student-athletes, coaches and staff. Nevin (Caple) is the subject-matter expert that will help Texas A&M Athletics to continue to pioneer diversity and inclusion throughout this groundbreaking partnership. I am looking forward to doing the work alongside our amazing staff and I would like to acknowledge the efforts from The Aggie Commitment to bring this partnership to life.

Ross Bjork

former Director of Athletics, Texas A&M

The ROI program was truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. In taking me out of my comfort zone, it required me to do an important self-reflection of where I stood relative to being open-minded to others who are different from me and/or my upbringing/social circle. Hopefully, most importantly, it has educated me in a way to grow as a person and as a leader to become better prepared to help generate a more inclusive platform within our intercollegiate athletics program. It was also a blessing to provide me the opportunity to interact with so many wonderful folks from across the country and our wonderful profession.

Ken Kavanagh

Florida Gulf Coast University, Director of Athletics, NACDA I-AAA Athletic Director’s Association Treasurer

I have been through many DEI trainings both in person and virtually, but none have felt as disruptive as ROI. My favorite part of the trainings are the videos where I felt as though Nevin was talking directly to me. I also loved how athletic specific the trainings were and the case studies that forced me to think about my actions and my part in moving the needle. So much of what I learned from ROI and shared with my NACDA cohort I will carry with me to better inform my decision making and to impact change on my campus.

Shanika Mungin

University of Illinois, Director of Educational Enrichment, DEI Divisional Director for N4A

I went into this program with low expectations – thinking it would be another training that you check the box and move on. The difference between this program and others that I have participated in would be the support you feel to grow and develop as a person and leader. We all have our past experiences, upbringings and experiences and there were no judgements or criticisms, just an acknowledgement of where we all came from and how we can move forward together. ROI has helped me be a more inclusive leader by meeting my staff and colleagues at where they are, rather than expecting them to adjust to me. As they say in the program, treat others how they want to be treated, not just how you want to be treated.

Megan Larson

University of Washington, Assistant AD - Operations and Events, NACDA CEFMA Board 3rd Vice President

The opportunity to participate in Return on Inclusion challenged me to broaden my view of who we serve and work with in our athletic communities. The content was practical, simple to consume, and impactful.

Matt Wilson

Gulf South Conference, Commissioner, NACDA President D2CCA

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Developing Inclusive Leaders In Sports

Return On Inclusion is an industry-leading change agency. We take a human-centered approach to redefine change, foster belonging, and transform culture.

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