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TRAINING 1

COHORT 8

September 17-19, 2025

Valor Compass Center

Nashville, Tennessee

TRAVEL & PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS

  • 🕜 Arrival & Departure Times:  Please book flights that allow you to be fully present for all sessions. Plan to arrive at the Compass Center no later than 8:45 am CT on Wednesday September 17th & book a return flight leaving no earlier than 5:30 pm Central time on Friday September 19th. 

  • 🏫 Location: All sessions will take place at the Valor Compass Center which is located at 4523 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211. 

  • Engagement & Presence: As you prepare for this event please let your colleagues know that you will not be accessible during core sessions. Compass Camp is an active training experience and requires your full attunement to maximize learning. Please note that during sessions, all participants are directed to put personal devices such as phones and laptops away to avoid distractions and to be fully "dropped-in" and present.

  • 🏨 Lodging: When planning your travel please consider that the Compass Center is located in the South Nashville neighborhood and close to Brentwood, TN. If you are looking for specific local recommendations as you plan your trip, please review our Visitor Guide.  

  • 🍽️ Meals: We will provide breakfast, coffee, snacks/drinks, and lunch on all 3 days of the training. You will be on your own for dinner each evening, please review our Visitor Guide for recommendations. 

  • 🧥 Dress Code: We want you to feel comfortable and at ease throughout your time with us. The Compass Center is often kept on the cooler side to balance the Southern humidity, so we recommend packing a sweater or an extra layer to stay cozy indoors. On Thursday evening, we’ll head off-site for a casual social event—feel free to dress for a relaxed evening out. That said, no part of the experience will require formal or elevated attire. Come as you are, and dress in whatever helps you stay present and engaged.

  • 🚗 Daily Travel to the Compass Center: Once in Nashville if you are relying on Uber/Lyft we recommend pre-scheduling your rides to ensure you arrive on time each day with plenty of time for breakfast!

  • ❔ Questions: Please reach out to Ryane Reandeau with any additional questions you may have at rreandeau@valorcollegiate.org

                            REQUIRED PRE-WORK

Every Compass Camp Training requires pre-work to strengthen the quality of our learning experience and Circle practice. Training 1 pre-work must be completed before you arrive in Nashville, please click here to access those materials. 

TRAINING 1

COHORT 8

Detailed Training Agenda

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17

8:30a -9:00a                 Breakfast & Check-In

9:00a - 10:15a              Training 1 Opening

10:15a - 10:30a            Break 

10:30a - 11:45a            Intro to Circle

11:45a - 12:45p            Lunch

12:45p - 2:15p              Emotional Safety in Circle

2:15p - 2:30p                Break

2:30p - 4:00p               Experiential Circles

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18

8:00a - 8:30a               Daily Arrival and Breakfast

8:30a - 10:30a             Attune and Validate

10:30a - 10:45a           Break

10:45a - 12:15p           Warm Launch & True North 

12:15p - 1:15p             Lunch

1:15p - 3:00p               Culture Teams Challenge

3:00p - 3:15p               Break

3:15p - 4:00p               Leveling Up Your Adult Culture

5:00p                            Cohort 8 Social Event: The Wedge

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19

8:30a - 9:00a              Daily Arrival and Breakfast

9:00a - 10:15a            Cultivating Compass Buy-In

10:15a - 10:30a          Break

10:30a - 12:00p          Establishing Relational Commitments

12:00p - 1:00p            Lunch

1:00p - 2:15p              Team Action Planning

2:15p - 3:00p              Training 1 Closing

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