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

/*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} Gamification Techniques to Boost Coaching Engagement Engagement is a cornerstone of effective coaching. Clients who are actively involved in the process are more likely to achieve their goals and sustain meaningful growth. However, maintaining engagement can be a challenge, especially […]

Do You Love Your Body? Does your body know it? It might sound ridiculous to think your body needs your love. But it does. How many of us treat our bodies like garbage dumps? We criticize them in the mirror, avoid our own eyes, push them too hard, neglect their needs, and then act shocked […]

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 […]

Who would you be if you set yourself free from the role you’ve played all your life? For many, waking up each morning means facing the day with resignation, not invigoration. It’s the same well-worn path, a groove carved deep in routine. And while consistency has its benefits—most bodies thrive on structure—there comes a moment […]

/*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} The Influence of Body Language in Coaching Conversations Coaching is a deeply relational process, and while words are essential, the power of nonverbal communication—especially body language—cannot be underestimated. Research shows that over 70% of communication is nonverbal, meaning that a […]

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, we sit down with Joey Reinart, Athletic Director and Assistant Principal at Tonkawa High School in Oklahoma. Joey shares his journey from volunteer coaching little league baseball to leading transformational change as a head football coach and now as an athletic director. Joey dives into how he built a […]

/*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} Mindfulness in Coaching: Harnessing the Brain’s Ability to Stay Present In a world filled with distractions and constant demands, the ability to stay present has become a rare and valuable skill. For coaches, cultivating mindfulness—not only for themselves but also […]