Leonard Scholar to Seahawks Coach: The Leadership Blueprint Behind Mike Macdonald's Rise
Sports Illustrated profiles Mike Macdonald, a 2010 Leonard Scholar from the University of Georgia whose leadership-focused education helped him rise from Ravens coach to Seattle Seahawks head coach. The piece highlights how the Leonard Scholars program—emphasizing integrity, long-term thinking and collaboration—shaped his approach, how early coaching stints and internships guided his path, and how Seahawks executives like John Schneider prioritized leadership alignment to build a winning team.