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Technology is an amazing thing.I wrote an article a few weeks ago teasing out our initial findings on our research on student-athlete motivation last year. You can find it here.A colleague recently t…

Technology is an ama…

Technology is an amazing thing.I wrote an article a few weeks ago teasing out our initial findings on our research on student-athlete motivation last year. You can find it here.A colleague recently told me about an AI technology that would turn text into a podcast. So, I took all the different writing that I did when I was analyzing and dissecting the research data and uploaded it into the website. It churned out quite a podcast. See below to listen. Would love to hear your thoughts on the technology and/or interpretation of the results.Please note we just launched a paid subscriber platf…

This episode Beyond Coaching is Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Jesse Godding. The conversation touches on the differences between generations, especially with the advent of Generation Z in the sp…

This episode Beyond …

This episode Beyond Coaching is Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Jesse Godding. The conversation touches on the differences between generations, especially with the advent of Generation Z in the sporting space. Despite changes in technology and social interaction, the core human need for love, acceptance, and direction remains constant. Consequently, successful coaches treat their athletes as people and recognize these enduring needs.The Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) aims to transform coaching by helping coaches adopt a holistic approach to coaching and leadership. ICP serves as a leader…

Accountability is a buzz word a lot of people talk about. Lack of accountability is often a complaint I hear from coaches about their teams. Their athletes don’t do the small things and resist accou…

Accountability is a …

Accountability is a buzz word a lot of people talk about. Lack of accountability is often a complaint I hear from coaches about their teams. Their athletes don’t do the small things and resist accountability. Further, coaches often complain athletes don’t hold one another accountable.While all these things are often true, it also reflects poorly on the coach and system that has been created. Accountability is hard to do for coaches so to expect student-athletes to it well without a system for teaching it is likely unrealistic. I have been searching for resources on systems to do this well…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, the hosts speak with Dr. Jesse Godding of Nelson University about the challenges in athletic coaching and administration. He highlights the need for intentionality …

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, the hosts speak with Dr. Jesse Godding of Nelson University about the challenges in athletic coaching and administration. He highlights the need for intentionality in coaches fostering spiritual Growth and positive character formation in athletes. He also talks about the risk of athletic departments becoming countercultures within institutions due to different hiring practices, talent acquisition, and lack of reiterated expectation levels.The Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in c…

We are proud to release our first book together! We recorded a brief podcast episode previewing the book. You can now buy it now on Amazon!Subscribe nowShare

We are proud to rele…

We are proud to release our first book together! We recorded a brief podcast episode previewing the book. You can now buy it now on Amazon!Subscribe nowShare

While the world has its problems and things are far from perfect, I am of the thinking that there has never been a better time to be alive. All the stats you see seem to suggest this. One example I re…

While the world has …

While the world has its problems and things are far from perfect, I am of the thinking that there has never been a better time to be alive. All the stats you see seem to suggest this. One example I recently heard was the treatment of heart attacks. Since the 1960’s, we have seen a seventy percent decline in heart attack deaths due to modern medicine. However, the world and the news are full of bad news. What do we make of this?An author/thinker I have grown to love over the last year is someone named Morgan Housel (Show linked below). One of his recent podcasts was titled “Why Pessimism So…

Wayne Simien shares his experience training under different coaching styles that have influenced his career as a college basketball All-American and NBA player. He highlights Coach Self for establishi…

Wayne Simien shares …

Wayne Simien shares his experience training under different coaching styles that have influenced his career as a college basketball All-American and NBA player. He highlights Coach Self for establishing a standard based on toughness and Pat Riley's ability to motivate a group. Wayne simultaneously comes to a realization that blending toughness with trust makes for a successful athletic career.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 t…

During the 23-24 school year, we surveyed nearly 500 collegiate student-athletes on what motivated them to compete in their sport.  We had the working theory that we (coaches and adults) probably did…

During the 23-24 sch…

During the 23-24 school year, we surveyed nearly 500 collegiate student-athletes on what motivated them to compete in their sport.  We had the working theory that we (coaches and adults) probably didn’t truly understand what motivated our student-athletes.  We assumed that winning, coaches, and their teammates would motivate them, but we weren’t sure how it would be described.So, we asked a simple open-ended question….” what motivates you to participate in your sport?”  While there were a vast range of responses, there were some clear primary motivators that went across sport, gen…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob and Dustin dive discuss the idea that leadership positions can't outpace one's character or experience. Dustin shares his journey from a record-setting sales ro…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob and Dustin dive discuss the idea that leadership positions can't outpace one's character or experience. Dustin shares his journey from a record-setting sales role to a challenging leadership position that highlighted the gaps in his readiness. Together, they discuss the pressures of early promotion, the importance of maturity, and how young head coaches can struggle when thrust into new roles too quickly. They also explore the significance of relationships, collaboration, and mentorship in cultivating effective leaders and coaches.The Impactful Coaching …

Let’s take a moment and do a brief quiz. Below are several statements. Of all the living generations, guess which generation each individual statement would apply to.·      What generation has…

Let’s take a momen…

Let’s take a moment and do a brief quiz. Below are several statements. Of all the living generations, guess which generation each individual statement would apply to.·      What generation has the highest IQ but the lowest EQ?·      What generation is the most globally engaged?·      What generation wants community but isn’t sure they want it with commitment?·      What generation wants experience without explanation?·      What generation struggles with face-to-face confrontation?If you picked Generation Z, you’re correct. Congrats. (And you paid attention …

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Coach Kos who shares her unique journey from being a student athlete to becoming a coach and licensed counselor. Overcoming personal injury and Depression, she disc…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Coach Kos who shares her unique journey from being a student athlete to becoming a coach and licensed counselor. Overcoming personal injury and depression, she discovered her passion for supporting student athletes' Mental Health and wellness. Her experiences equip her to relate deeply with athletes and coaches, understanding the unique pressures they face. She discusses her work with Training the Complete Athlete, a company providing resources and support to help athletes manage mental health struggles, advocating for more open discussions and proactive eng…

This post is for those working within an organizational context——mostly in schools. Culture is a buzz word a lot of people talk about but don’t truly understand. I hope we can provide a helpfu…

This post is for tho…

This post is for those working within an organizational context——mostly in schools. Culture is a buzz word a lot of people talk about but don’t truly understand. I hope we can provide a helpful perspective to people with our work. Culture is not something that can be changed quickly/easily. You can get behavior change fairly quickly from people but to adapt the culture of an organization is complex.As an athletic leader, this is a helpful perspective to think about your work, where it fits in the organization, and how to make progress on challenges. Any kind of school or educational…