We kicked off fall sports at Friends University about two weeks ago, and this is always one of my favorite times of the year. The start of a season is full of learning: coaches are figuring out who their team really is, adjusting strategies, and molding a group into something bigger than the sum of […]

In this episode, Rob welcomes back Mitch Hull for a honest conversation about how to fix youth sports. They explore the root causes of parent conflict, why playing time dominates every sideline conversation, and what coaches and athletic leaders can actually do to shift the culture. From parent meetings to post-game behavior, Mitch shares practical, […]

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 8 and Responding to Adversity and Toughness.. […]

In this special Best of edition, we revisit some of the most meaningful conversations from August on Beyond Coaching. These highlights capture the real work of coaching—leading people, shaping environments, and creating cultures that last. Featured Segments Jason Schmidt on Early Coaching Lessons Jason reflects on stepping into a head coaching role at a young […]

This past summer, our athletic department staff read and discussed The Messiah Method, a book about the Messiah College men’s and women’s soccer programs. From 2000–2010, their combined record was an astonishing 472-31-20. That kind of dominance is almost unmatched in college soccer—or any college sport, really. Interestingly, the book wasn’t written by a coach […]

In this episode of the Beyond Coaching podcast, host Rob Ramseyer talks with Jayson Schmidt — a branding consultant for college athletic departments and a former Division II women’s lacrosse head coach — about the realities of leading in today’s sports landscape. Jayson’s journey took him from corporate marketing into coaching, where he quickly learned […]

“The Open” was a few weeks ago. Formerly known as the “British Open” it is one of the biggest tournaments of the golf year. Our household was pretty tuned in. My seven-year old is a golf fanatic. Him and I got up each morning at 5 AM during the tournament. Due to the time difference, […]