The position of Team Captain offers athletes an opportunity to practice leadership and team building skills. OES offers an annual 10 week Sports Leadership Certification Class for students in grades 9-12. Members of the OES coaching staff, guest speakers, and the athletics department, present on a variety of topics from the power of leadership, to the skills needed to become an effective leader.
The Oregon Girls Sports Leadership Summit is held annually at OES, giving female athletes an opportunity to build their own leadership skills while networking with student athletes from around the state.