This episode features an interview with Coach Sam Riggleman, a Hall of Fame baseball coach with a successful career spanning over 40 years. Coach Sam shares highlights and insights from his Coaching journey and emphasizes the importance of character and competency in building trust with athletes. The discussion touches on various topics, including the challenges of coaching the modern athlete, the impact of coaching on the holistic development of players, and the role of emotional stability in sports performance. Coach Sam also reveals the key to his coaching success, which lies in the deliberate development of toughness in athletes and the creation of strong team chemistry. The transcript provides valuable lessons and reflections for coaches, especially those working with the Gen Z generation, and emphasizes the importance of continual learning and adaptation in the coaching profession.

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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.