n this episode of Beyond Coaching, hosts interview Matt Shepherd, the Dean of Athletics and Spiritual Life at Trinity Academy, about the importance of using sports as a tool to build children rather than the other way around. Matt shares his journey from working with Young Life to his current role and emphasizes the significance of authenticity and trust in coaching. He also discusses how winning affects team morale and individual Growth, offering actionable insights for coaches and athletic directors who seek to impact their athletes positively.

For more information about Trinity Academy or Matt Shepherd, go to their website at https://www.trinityacademy.org.

The Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and research to help coaches develop. For more information, check out https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/ or contact us at rob@impactfulcoachingproject.com.

Rob Ramseyer Dr. Rob Ramseyer

Dr. Rob Ramseyer is the Co-Founder of the Impactful Coaching Project and Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Expansion at Friends University, overseeing 24 teams and serving on the President’s Cabinet. Under his leadership, the department has achieved significant success across all areas, earning him honors such as the KCAC Director of the Year and the NACDA Athletic Director of the Year. He resides in Wichita, KS, with his wife, Charlie, and their four children.