n this episode of Beyond Coaching, hosts interview Matt Shepherd, the Dean of Athletics and Spiritual Life at Trinity Academy, about the importance of using sports as a tool to build children rather than the other way around. Matt shares his journey from working with Young Life to his current role and emphasizes the significance […]

In our work at the Impactful Coaching Project, we identify three key elements of effective coaching leadership. The foundation of effective coaching rests on three critical elements: competence, care, and constancy. These three pillars guide coaches in creating an environment where athletes can thrive both in and out of competition. I will provide a brief […]

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, the Rob and Dustin discuss the essential elements of competence in coaching. Originally defined by wisdom and effort, they now introduce fear as a third factor preventing competence. Through personal stories, they explore how arrogance and insecurity can hinder a coach’s growth and highlight the importance of mentorship and […]

I am currently reading the book “The Score Takes Care of Itself” by Bill Walsh.  Walsh is the legendary coach of the San Francisco 49ers.  At one point, he outlined a set of principles that he believed were essential for effective leadership, often referred to as his “12 Keys to Leadership.” It is kind of […]

This episode features an interview with Coach Sam Riggleman, a Hall of Fame baseball coach with a successful career spanning over 40 years. Coach Sam shares highlights and insights from his coaching journey and emphasizes the importance of character and competency in building trust with athletes. The discussion touches on various topics, including the challenges […]

Adaptive leadership provides a model to think about and tackle complex problems. My study and understanding of adaptive leadership began for me at the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC), a place where the concept is deeply woven into the fabric of leadership development. KLC employs the adaptive leadership model as its foundational framework, aiming to empower […]

In this episode of Beyond Coaching, guest Dan Tudor shares invaluable tips on modern coaching and recruitment strategies. Tudor emphasizes the importance of understanding and adapting to Generation Z’s communication styles, including preferring texts and shorter messages. By highlighting coaches’ needs to be clear, concise, and personalized, Tudor outlines how these methods can dramatically improve […]

Now, we are going to go in depth for a bit on the levels of culture.  Hang with me. It gets a bit deep and academic, but I think it is essential to understanding how culture actually works. To start with—there are three levels of culture.  Artifacts, espoused beliefs and values, and underlying assumptions.  All […]

Mitch Hull is the National Director of Professional Development for the 3D Institute. He has vast experiences in the athletic world that include playing football at Kansas State University, as an All-American wrestler at the University of Wisconsin, and coaching for Wisconsin, Purdue, and and USA Wrestling. In this podcast episode, Mitch Hull discusses the importance […]

Experiences come in two varieties from which we might draw lessons. We may learn from inexpensive experiences from others without having to go through an experience ourselves.   Expensive experiences are those in which we go through a circumstance and come away with learning.  I warn my child, for instance, not to touch the hot stove.  […]