Rob sits down with longtime softball coach Suzanne Unruh to unpack how coaching has changed over the past decade—and why today’s athletes require a different kind of leadership. Suze shares how she evolved from a win-driven, blunt young coach to a purpose-focused mentor, emphasizing emotional intelligence, individualized coaching, and building identity beyond the game. The […]
There’s a tension I keep running into, and I’d be lying if I said I had it figured out after over 20 years in college athletics. The athletic world is built around competition. Results matter. Wins matter. When we lose, I’m frustrated and sometimes embarrassed, because that competitive edge hasn’t softened over the years. I […]