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 […]
In this special “Best of May” episode of Beyond Coaching, Dr. Rob Ramseyer revisits some of the most insightful and impactful moments from recent episodes. With guest experts Mitch Hull, David Shapiro, and Dr. Wendy Moehler Seib, Kelli Wegerer, and also parts of a recent podcast interview Rob did talking about team unity and culture […]
In this special “Best of May” episode of Beyond Coaching, Dr. Rob Ramseyer revisits some of the most insightful and impactful moments from recent episodes. With guest experts Mitch Hull, David Shapiro, and Dr. Wendy Moehler Seib, Kelli Wegerer, and also parts of a recent podcast interview Rob did talking about team unity and culture […]
Episode Summary:Every coach says they have standards. But what happens when those standards come face-to-face with the realities of competition—especially when a win is on the line? In this episode, Rob and Dustin dive deep into a situation almost every coach will face: Do you sit a key player who violated team rules, even if […]
In this short episode, Rob and Dustin take on one of the dilemmas coaches face: Would you bench a key player to uphold team standards—even if it means sacrificing a win? They reflect on real stories, personal missteps, and the evolution of their coaching philosophies—highlighting the difference between rules and standards, gray areas in leadership, […]
Recently on the podcast, I spoke with John Kessel, a longtime teacher of coaches and advocate for better learning environments. He shared a line that was pretty good: “If Michelangelo was still learning at 85, we can be adapting too.” St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is among the holiest and most iconic churches in […]
