In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with John Kessel, the retired Director of Sport Development at USA Volleyball. With over five decades of coaching experience and contributions spanning nearly 100 countries, John shares his enduring coaching philosophy grounded in curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptation. His unique take on “motor learning,” failure, and […]
This week, we want to share a powerful story from early in the coaching journey of Dustin Galyon, co-founder of the Impactful Coaching Project. It’s a story about perspective, pride, and the kind of mentorship that can shape a career—and maybe even save it. At the time, Dustin was a young head coach trying to […]
In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob and Dustin respond to a question from a college coach about recruiting and retaining athletes in the era of the transfer portal. Drawing from the Impactful Coaching Project’s core philosophy of building a “sticky” program culture, they explore how the same environment that attracts transfers is also what […]
In this episode of Beyond Coaching, host Rob Ramseyer welcomes back Rob Miller, a respected national speaker, seasoned coach, and recent inductee into the NAIA Hall of Fame. Drawing from his extensive experience working with high school and college athletic programs across the country with Proactive Coaching, Miller offers deep insights into the evolving challenges […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s great to enjoy your successes, but never forget the journey that led you there. A balanced strategy means that you develop as an athlete and as an individual. As I wrap up this series on winning, it’s important to remember that while celebrating successes is gratifying, the true essence of growth lies in honoring […]
Perfection resides in day-to-day improvement. With constant improvement, every practice session and training session becomes a stepping stone towards greatness. Championships are the thrilling peaks of athletic performance, moments that etch themselves in our memories. However, what truly forges a champion isn’t just that one victorious moment it’s the steady, daily commitment to improvement that […]
Studies in sports psychology reveal that the inner drive to improve, the love of the game and the joy of learning often outweigh the simple desire to win. Rather than chasing external rewards like trophies or titles, many athletes find that true fulfillment comes from the journey itself. At the heart of this perspective is […]
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, […]
