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, […]
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 […]
Whether you’re on the field or the slopes, recognize and celebrate every small victory. These little wins are the building blocks of lasting success. In sports and life, the journey to success is often paved with a series of small, meaningful victories. As both a coach and an athlete, I learned that these incremental wins […]
With softball, despite all the years waiting to have won a championship, each game was learning to be persistent and to appreciate growth. There is no measuring success by how the game is won; it’s also every opportunity for improvement. Each game was a lesson to learn, to improve, and to develop strength, things that […]
