John Schneider
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John Schneider
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Executive Vice President and General Manager, Seattle Seahawks
John Schneider has redefined what it means to build a championship-caliber team. His leadership and innovative approach to team management and development make him a standout figure able to offer unparalleled insights into what it takes to consistently compete at the highest level.
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John Schneider is currently in his 14th season as the General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks. He has led the Seahawks to tremendous success over his tenure, which includes bringing the first Super Bowl Championship in franchise history to Seattle in 2014 (SB XLVIII).
The Seahawks have the fifth best record in the NFL since 2010, when Schneider joined the team. In addition to winning Super Bowl XLVIII, Schneider orchestrated a team that won five NFC West Division titles, made it past the divisional round of the playoffs seven times, and appeared in a second Super Bowl in 2015 (SB XLIX). Schneider was named Sports Illustrated’s Executive of the Year in 2012.
Schneider’s philosophy as a General Manager has always been to build through the draft. Throughout his career, he has drafted a number of Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers, including Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, Earl Thomas, Richard Sherman, DK Metcalf, and Tyler Lockett.
Schneider serves on the GM Advisory Committee and the Club Executive Committee Working Group. He graduated from St. Thomas, where he played football for a year before having his playing career cut short due to injury.
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Creating a Culture of Excellence
John Schneider, the visionary general manager behind the Seattle Seahawks’ rise to NFL prominence, shares his proven strategies for building and sustaining a championship-caliber team. Schneider shares the art and science of team-building, from identifying and developing talent through the draft to fostering a culture of excellence and resilience.
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