In this episode, Rob and Dustin dive into The Messiah Method—a book that explores how Messiah College built one of the most dominant college soccer programs from 2000 to 2010. But this isn’t just about winning. It’s about the why behind the success: building an intentional environment where athletes grow, thrive, and represent something greater […]
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 month we dive into Chapter 7 and Conflict Resolution. If you’re already […]
We’ve been struggling a little bit with strategy on what to put out on here when it is not a podcast. Over the last two months, we have seen a massive increase in subscribers (thank you!). So, part of us wants to revisit some old posts/content that we think are fundamental to ICP. However, we […]
In this episode, Rob sits down with Luke Jones, Partnership Liaison for Reclaim Today—a division of Our Daily Bread Ministries focused on engaging millennials and Gen Z. Drawing from his pastoral background and work with universities, Luke offers rich insight into what Gen Z is facing: information overload, skepticism toward authority, and a deep craving […]
In this short episode, Rob and Dustin revisit the foundational framework that launched the Impactful Coaching Project: The Three C’s—Competence, Care, and Constant. Originally introduced in an early Substack post, these three traits remain core to how they think about leadership, coaching, and building trust. Whether you’re a new coach trying to build credibility or […]
In this “Best of” episode, we revisit the most compelling insights from June’s conversations on coach development, support systems, and navigating the changing landscape of youth and high school sports. Highlights from the Episode: 1. Why Coach Retention Matters Dr. Pete Van Mullem shares why coach turnover is more than a staffing issue—it’s tied to […]
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 month we dive into Chapter 5 and Systems of Care. If you’re […]
I was in a meeting last week and somehow got to talking about what I would do different if I went back into coaching baseball. As I reflected, there were two things that came to mind. First, I spent alot of time on stuff that didn’t really matter…the extra detail work of trying to find […]
Dr. Pete Van Mullen joins Rob to explore the intersection of coaching, teaching, and long-term retention. A former college basketball coach turned professor, Pete shares insights from his research on coach support systems, readiness assessments, and why teaching skills are essential for coaching success. The conversation offers practical takeaways for administrators and coaches looking to […]
Back to Basics: Revisiting the 3 C’s of Impactful Coaching Over the past month, we’ve seen a noticeable uptick in new subscribers. Thank you for joining us—whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just found us recently, we’re grateful you’re part of this. And, if you’d like to be a paid subscriber, we’d love […]
