Accountability is a buzz word a lot of people talk about. Lack of accountability is often a complaint I hear from coaches about their teams. Their athletes don’t do the small things and resist accountability. Further, coaches often complain athletes don’t hold one another accountable. While all these things are often true, it also reflects […]

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, the hosts speak with Dr. Jesse Godding of Nelson University about the challenges in athletic coaching and administration. He highlights the need for intentionality in coaches fostering spiritual growth and positive character formation in athletes. He also talks about the risk of athletic departments becoming countercultures within institutions due […]

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While the world has its problems and things are far from perfect, I am of the thinking that there has never been a better time to be alive. All the stats you see seem to suggest this. One example I recently heard was the treatment of heart attacks. Since the 1960’s, we have seen a […]

Wayne Simien shares his experience training under different coaching styles that have influenced his career as a college basketball All-American and NBA player. He highlights Coach Self for establishing a standard based on toughness and Pat Riley’s ability to motivate a group. Wayne simultaneously comes to a realization that blending toughness with trust makes for […]

During the 23-24 school year, we surveyed nearly 500 collegiate student-athletes on what motivated them to compete in their sport.  We had the working theory that we (coaches and adults) probably didn’t truly understand what motivated our student-athletes.  We assumed that winning, coaches, and their teammates would motivate them, but we weren’t sure how it […]

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob and Dustin dive discuss the idea that leadership positions can’t outpace one’s character or experience. Dustin shares his journey from a record-setting sales role to a challenging leadership position that highlighted the gaps in his readiness. Together, they discuss the pressures of early promotion, the importance of maturity, […]

Let’s take a moment and do a brief quiz. Below are several statements. Of all the living generations, guess which generation each individual statement would apply to. ·      What generation has the highest IQ but the lowest EQ? ·      What generation is the most globally engaged? ·      What generation wants community but isn’t sure they […]

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Coach Kos who shares her unique journey from being a student athlete to becoming a coach and licensed counselor. Overcoming personal injury and depression, she discovered her passion for supporting student athletes’ mental health and wellness. Her experiences equip her to relate deeply with athletes and coaches, understanding the […]

This post is for those working within an organizational context——mostly in schools. Culture is a buzz word a lot of people talk about but don’t truly understand. I hope we can provide a helpful perspective to people with our work. Culture is not something that can be changed quickly/easily. You can get behavior change fairly […]