When my siblings and I were founding members of a local track team, we discovered firsthand that victory is not solely about individual success, but it can bring together, energize, and establish a sustainable team culture. Within our team, each victory, whether a close competition or a record-breaking victory, wasn’t ours but everyone’s celebration. This […]
Winning is a reward, an achievement. But if all you’re thinking about is that finish line, you might lose the important lessons that were gained in the process. Winning is important! It’s something visible, a benchmark that teaches us and others about our effort and dedication. But if all you’re looking at is that finish […]
My grandson does competitive skiing, an individual sport. He is quite good, and he is being recognized by a national body, but he is still young. My best friend’s grandson, who is the same age as my grandson, has been recognized as a top athlete in Football and is competing for national recognition. When I […]
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 […]
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 minutes The risks of emotional […]
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 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 favorite parts of this endeavor has been some of the questions and conversations people have after reading a post or listening […]
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 […]
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 […]
