Gratitude is a Coaching Superpower: What the Science Says It was the end of a long week, and I was leading a check-in with a sales manager, let’s call her Emily, I’d been coaching for months. We had built trust, had tough conversations, and seen real progress in how she led her team. But that […]
Guest Bio: Mitch HullMitch Hull is a veteran wrestling coach and leadership mentor whose career includes serving as National Teams Director at USA Wrestling across six Olympic Games. A founding member of the 3D Institute, Mitch now trains coaches across the country in character-based coaching. He brings deep wisdom and humility to conversations around i… […]
Guest Bio: Rob MillerRob Miller is a nationally respected speaker, coach, and consultant with decades of experience in leadership development through sport. A recent inductee into the NAIA Hall of Fame, Rob is a partner with Proactive Coaching, an organization dedicated to helping coaches build character-based programs and cultures. He travels extensive… Read more
Guest Bio: John KesselJohn Kessel is the former Director of Sport Development at USA Volleyball and a global leader in coaching education. With over five decades of experience, John has worked across continents, sports, and age levels to challenge traditional coaching norms and promote research-backed, athlete-centered practices. A true lifelong learner… Read more
David Shapiro is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston. Previously, he led MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership, where he helped shape national policy, advance equity in youth development, and expand the reach of high-quality mentoring. With a background in sports and nonprofit leadership, David brings a thoughtful, grounded perspect… Read more
Guest Bio: Mitch HullMitch Hull is a nationally recognized coach and educator, known for his tenure in wrestling leadership and his deep engagement in coaching development. With decades of experience mentoring athletes and guiding high-performance programs—including his work with USA Wrestling—Mitch brings a wisdom-infused perspective on coaching, stres… Read more
We are excited to release the fifth 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 […]
In this episode, Rob is joined by David Shapiro—longtime nonprofit leader and national voice in youth development and mentoring. The conversation covers the complexity of mentoring, how trust is built through consistency, and why coaches must balance results with relationships. David shares stories from his time leading MENTOR and now the YMCA of Greater Boston, […]
In this special episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob is joined by Dr. Wendy Moeller-Seib, Assistant Professor of Theology at Friends University, and recent graduate Kelli Seiwert to explore the groundbreaking research they’ve conducted on the intersection of faith, identity, and college athletics. Together, they dive into how student-athletes at a Christian university understand the body, […]
Trust First, Then Teach: The Brain’s Sequence for Learning in Coaching There’s a moment that happens in every coaching relationship—when the feedback is honest, the challenge is clear, and the stakes feel real. It’s the moment when the leader leans in with intention and says, “Let me show you something.” But what happens next depends […]
