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I recently recorded a podcast with my friend Mitch Hull of the 3D Institute. After we got done, we talked for a long time. He shared with my his new (ish) view on Stress. We often tell people that str…

I recently recorded …

I recently recorded a podcast with my friend Mitch Hull of the 3D Institute. After we got done, we talked for a long time. He shared with my his new (ish) view on stress. We often tell people that stress is a bad thing, and we need to find ways to control it and calm down. Mitch suggested this was not necessarily true. He took it as far as saying that he has asked athletes if they are nervous before a big competition, and if they are not, that he didn’t want them to compete! Now some of this was tongue and cheek…. he was trying to prove a point that stress is ok. In fact, it is good becaus…

In this podcast short, we discuss one of the most common mistakes coaches make—talking too much after games. Post-game talks often happen in highly emotional moments, and saying the wrong thing can …

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In this podcast short, we discuss one of the most common mistakes coaches make—talking too much after games. Post-game talks often happen in highly emotional moments, and saying the wrong thing can damage trust, hurt team culture, and ultimately be ineffective.We cover:Why post-game talks should be under three minutesThe risks of emotional reactions and credibility lossThe importance of having a consistent routineWhy teams need clear expectations after every gameHow to rehearse and hold yourself accountable for better communicationWe also share real coaching stories, including mistakes we’…

Dustin and I just did a presentation for a strength clinic at Friends University talking about their roles and our 3 C’s. Someone was there videoing and sent us the link. We weren’t “mic’d u…

Dustin and I just di…

Dustin and I just did a presentation for a strength clinic at Friends University talking about their roles and our 3 C’s. Someone was there videoing and sent us the link. We weren’t “mic’d up” so the audio was not great but we wanted to send along to our subscribers. See below! Read more

Dustin and I just did a presentation for a strength clinic at Friends University talking about their roles and our 3 C’s. Someone was there videoing and sent us the link. We weren’t “mic’d u…

Dustin and I just di…

Dustin and I just did a presentation for a strength clinic at Friends University talking about their roles and our 3 C’s. Someone was there videoing and sent us the link. We weren’t “mic’d up” so the audio was not great but we wanted to send along to our subscribers. See below! Read more

Thank you all for your support of our work with the Impactful Coaching Project. We are starting to gain alot of subscribers on Substack and listeners on our podcast Beyond Coaching. One of my favor…

Thank you all for yo…

Thank you all for your support of our work with the Impactful Coaching Project. We are starting to gain alot of subscribers on Substack and listeners on our podcast Beyond Coaching. One of my favorite parts of this endeavor has been some of the questions and conversations people have after reading a post or listening to a podcast. Don’t hesitate to reach out with your thoughts. And please continuing sharing with others!In my recent podcast conversation with John O’Sullivan on the Way of Champion’s podcast, we touched on the importance of one-on-one meetings in building trust and rel…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Colonel James Cheatham, a 30-year educator, football coach, and Oklahoma Air National Guard officer. Colonel Cheatham shares his unique journey thr…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Colonel James Cheatham, a 30-year educator, football coach, and Oklahoma Air National Guard officer. Colonel Cheatham shares his unique journey through coaching and leadership, discussing his time as a head football coach, a junior college defensive coordinator, and his transition into full-time military service.The conversation dives deep into:The state of high school coaching today and the challenges facing coaches.How coaches can be more intentional about teaching leadership through sports.The importance of developing mental and emotional…

We're diving into a thought-provoking question from one of our first paid Substack subscribers: Does winning really matter? It’s a loaded question, and we tackle it head-on—exploring the balance b…

We're diving into a …

We're diving into a thought-provoking question from one of our first paid Substack subscribers: Does winning really matter? It’s a loaded question, and we tackle it head-on—exploring the balance between success, Growth, and the process of improvement. Can two teams have equally meaningful experiences, even if one wins more? Is winning the ultimate goal, or is the pursuit of excellence what truly counts?From personal coaching experiences to reflections on legendary figures like Gino Auriemma, we break down what winning means at different levels of competition. Plus, we share insights from o…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Joey Reinart, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Tonkawa High School in Oklahoma. Joey shares his journey from volunteer coaching little …

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Joey Reinart, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Tonkawa High School in Oklahoma. Joey shares his journey from volunteer coaching little league baseball to leading transformational change as a head football coach and now as an athletic director.Joey dives into how he built a championship culture at Chisholm High School, turning a struggling football program into a thriving, multi-sport powerhouse. He explains how Investing in kids beyond the field, building trust with parents, and fostering cross-sport collaboration created an envi…

In the early stages of any activity or career, you don’t know what you don’t know. This is normal. There is a sense of refreshing confidence and idealism that comes from not knowing what you don�…

In the early stages …

In the early stages of any activity or career, you don’t know what you don’t know. This is normal. There is a sense of refreshing confidence and idealism that comes from not knowing what you don’t know. It allows you to take risks, try things others won’t, and charge straight ahead.[1]However, this isn’t competence. Some are talented enough to get away with it for a while, but we think it is a ticking time bomb. Why? Because not knowing what you don’t know after a while is a choice and a heart issue. As you have experienced, and if you intentionally reach out to others to learn, yo…

Over the next three weeks, we’ll release an extra podcast each Friday morning with conversations from high school coaches and administrators. Some of the best coaches and leaders I know at any leve…

Over the next three …

Over the next three weeks, we’ll release an extra podcast each Friday morning with conversations from high school coaches and administrators. Some of the best coaches and leaders I know at any level coach at this level and I hope you learn from them!In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob is joined by Troy Black and Dylan Heath, two experienced coaches working with junior high and high school athletes at Wichita (KS) Collegiate School. They discuss the evolving landscape of youth sports, from fostering a fun and engaging environment to managing competitive expectations. The conversation exp…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob sits down with Kirk Kelley, the Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. With over 35 years of experience in athletics, Kirk s…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob sits down with Kirk Kelley, the Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. With over 35 years of experience in athletics, Kirk shares his coaching journey, the power of building authentic Relationships, and how he balances leading both athletes and fellow coaches.Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting out, Kirk’s Wisdom and real-world experiences will leave you with practical takeaways on leadership, mentorship, and coaching with integrity.Key Takeaways:✅ The Power of Relationships – Why genuine connections…

We’re excited to share about our second book that focuses on Athletic Department Leadership and Developing Coaches! We wrote this for the consulting work that we do but wanted to give our subscribe…

We’re excited to s…

We’re excited to share about our second book that focuses on Athletic Department Leadership and Developing Coaches! We wrote this for the consulting work that we do but wanted to give our subscribers an inside look at it through a podcast produced by the amazing Technology of Google LLM.You can purchase the book on AMAZON.Thank you for your support!Give a gift subscriptionSubscribe nowThe podcast will be posted below this paywall. Thanks again to everyone supporting this work! Read more