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Going to start off a little technical this week. Don’t bail on me. After the technical, there will be some practical takeaways. Adaptive leadership provides a model to think about and tackle comp…

Going to start off a…

Going to start off a little technical this week. Don’t bail on me. After the technical, there will be some practical takeaways. Adaptive leadership provides a model to think about and tackle complex problems. My study and understanding of adaptive leadership began for me at the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), a place where the concept is deeply woven into the fabric of leadership development. KLC employs the adaptive leadership model as its foundational framework, aiming to empower leaders across Kansas (and the world) to navigate and address the complex challenges faced by organizations…

Most of what I share here on The Impactful Coaching Project is focused on leadership, coaching, development, and the deeper work of shaping student-athletes. But this post is a little different. It i…

Most of what I share…

Most of what I share here on The Impactful Coaching Project is focused on leadership, coaching, development, and the deeper work of shaping student-athletes. But this post is a little different. It is still about athletics but also higher Education and our overall perspective about it.This week, Wichita State University Athletic Director Kevin Saal released a public appeal for another $1 million in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) funds to support the men’s basketball program in its pursuit of becoming a top-25 team. Wichita is my hometown so I have a particular interest in this.I like Kevi…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob welcomes back Mitch Hull from the 3D Institute for a follow-up discussion to the popular episode, Does Winning Matter? This conversation dives deep into the ten…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob welcomes back Mitch Hull from the 3D Institute for a follow-up discussion to the popular episode, Does Winning Matter? This conversation dives deep into the tension between winning, success, and significance in coaching, athletics, and life. Mitch shares insights from his own Olympic journey, stories from elite athletes, and practical advice for coaches on building meaningful Relationships and fostering long-term impact.Key Topics Discussed:✅ The difference between winning and significance – why winning matters but isn’t everything✅ Mitch’s per…

We are excited to release the third video for our paid subscribers.Each month, Dustin and I sit down for a 10–15 minute conversation where we dig deeper into the content from our book Coaching & Lea…

We are excited to re…

We are excited to release the third video for our paid subscribers.Each month, Dustin and I sit down for a 10–15 minute conversation where we dig deeper into the content from our book Coaching & Leading the 21st Century Athlete. These videos dive deeper into our book with more stories, application, and nuance. This month we dive into Chapter 3 and Generation Z.If you’re already a paid subscriber, we’d love your feedback! Let us know if you find the content helpful and meaningful. And if you’re enjoying it, consider gifting a subscription to someone else who might benefit. You can do s…

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

I’ve been reading 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yaeger, and it’s a fantastic book. If you work with young athletes or students, I highly recommend it.A couple of things…

I’ve been reading …

I’ve been reading 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yaeger, and it’s a fantastic book. If you work with young athletes or students, I highly recommend it.A couple of things really stood out to me in the first half of the book:1. High Accountability + High Support If you want young people to perform at a high level, you can’t just be tough on them—you also have to support them. One without the other just doesn’t work.Yaeger tells a great story about a first-year teacher who got thrown into teaching an AP class. To prepare, he visited another school where the AP…

In this episode, Rob and Dustin explore the idea of being the coach you wanted as an athlete—but is that really the best approach? They dive into the balance between authenticity and adaptability, h…

In this episode, Rob…

In this episode, Rob and Dustin explore the idea of being the coach you wanted as an athlete—but is that really the best approach? They dive into the balance between authenticity and adaptability, how coaching styles must evolve with different personalities and team dynamics, and the importance of systems over attitudes in leadership.Key Topics:✅ Why the coach you wanted may not be the coach your players need✅ The balance between honesty, care, and motivation✅ How personality (introvert vs. extrovert) impacts coaching style✅ Building coaching frameworks that align with who you are✅…

A coach we know went through the most difficult season imaginable during the first season of COVID-19. As everyone knows, COVID was no normal time. People were all coping in their own ways and ther…

A coach we know wen…

A coach we know went through the most difficult season imaginable during the first season of COVID-19. As everyone knows, COVID was no normal time. People were all coping in their own ways and there was just alot of hard. In fact, I thought about leaving athletic administration during that time because I felt like all I did was mediate conflict and deal with angry frustrated people.This program was a program that was used to winning, lost a lot. There were significant team chemistry issues. Some of the issues turned to blaming the coach. I had to get involved several times. It was a season…

We’re excited to share that we launched our paid subscriber option this month! A big thank-you to those of you who have already subscribed—it means a lot to us.For those who haven’t, no worries�…

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We’re excited to share that we launched our paid subscriber option this month! A big thank-you to those of you who have already subscribed—it means a lot to us.For those who haven’t, no worries—you’ll still receive our regular weekly content as always and we appreciate you as well.For our paid subscribers, we’re offering several extras. One of the features we’re rolling out is monthly conversations between Dustin and me. These will be 10–15 minute discussions where we explore various topics in greater detail.For the next several months, we’ll focus on breaking down each chap…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Dr. Steve Dittmore, a seasoned educator and researcher with extensive experience in athletics and higher education. Dr. Dittmore shares insights fr…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Dr. Steve Dittmore, a seasoned educator and researcher with extensive experience in athletics and higher education. Dr. Dittmore shares insights from his unique journey, moving from the University of Arkansas to leadership roles at Baldwin Wallace University and the University of North Florida. Together, we discuss how athletics influence enrollment strategies at tuition-driven institutions, the cultural and financial implications of high athlete percentages on campuses, and the challenges small colleges face in a competitive higher educatio…

There are many interpretations of different approaches in coaching. Depending on where and who someone learned from, different words can mean different things to people. From our experience, utilizin…

There are many inter…

There are many interpretations of different approaches in coaching. Depending on where and who someone learned from, different words can mean different things to people. From our experience, utilizing a framework like the 3D Framework or our ICP terminology provides a great foundation to eliminate confusion and frustration.We have a little bit of obsession at ICP in talking about toughness. We think alot of people get it wrong. However, if we aren’t clear on what that is and define it, people likely aren’t going to know what we are talking about. Let’s take a brief moment and discuss…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob Ramseyer sits down with renowned coach and author Bruce Brown for an inspiring conversation about character-based culture in sports. Bruce shares timeless wisdo…

In this episode of B…

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob Ramseyer sits down with renowned coach and author Bruce Brown for an inspiring conversation about character-based culture in sports. Bruce shares timeless wisdom on how coaches can balance discipline, selflessness, and joy to create high-performing teams. Drawing from his own journey and research, Bruce explains how relationships, shared joy, and intentionality are key to motivating athletes and fostering team cohesion.They also discuss the challenges of modern coaching, including navigating social media's impact on young athletes and cultivating trust i…

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you for your support of what we’re building with the Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) and our podcast, Beyond Coaching.Here are t…

As the year comes to…

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you for your support of what we’re building with the Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) and our podcast, Beyond Coaching.Here are the Top 3 Most Downloaded Episodes:Dustin Galyon: Being for the Student-AthleteThis episode has just over 1500 downloads! Dustin, our ICP Co-Founder, shares his coaching journey, lessons learned along the way, and stories that have shaped his approach to leadership and impact. If you haven’t listened to him before, I encourage you to take the time. Highly engaging with powerful things to say.…

A Sincere Thank You from Dustin and MeTo all of you who follow and support us: thank you. We are grateful for your encouragement and support as we continue our work with the Impactful Coaching Project…

A Sincere Thank You …

A Sincere Thank You from Dustin and MeTo all of you who follow and support us: thank you. We are grateful for your encouragement and support as we continue our work with the Impactful Coaching Project (ICP). We are grateful to be able to do this work, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.As we close out 2024, we’re taking a moment to share some highlights. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be spotlighting the most popular content from the year—this week, our most-viewed articles, and next week, our most-listened-to podcast episodes.Admittedly, this ranking isn’t perfect—our subscrib…

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 …