In this first half of my conversation with Jim McNeal, we dive deep into what it means to lead, fail, and mentor in one of the toughest leadership pipelines in the world: the U.S. Naval Academy. Jim, a Naval Academy alum turned coach, mentor, and author, shares how he coaches high school and collegiate athletes, […]

A few weeks ago, I was watching the KU–Mizzou football game. It was the first time thes e two schools had played in almost fifteen years. Coming from a long line of crazy Jayhawk fans (not me…them ), I always pay attention to this rivalry. But what stood out to me wasn’t the intensity of […]

We tried out sending out video yesterday of our newest podcast and got responses of wanting the audio only….so sending that today. Enjoy! Simple Isn’t Easy Guest: Jamy Bechler – Leadership Consultant, Former Coach & AD, Host of Success Is a Choice Podcast In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob sits down with Jamy Bechler—someone […]

“Success Is a Choice: Real Leadership, Real Trade-Offs” Guest: Jamy Bechler – Leadership Consultant, Former Coach & AD, Host of Success Is a Choice Podcast In this episode of Beyond Coaching, Rob sits down with Jamy Bechler—someone who’s done it all: NAIA coach, high school AD, college interim AD, and now a full-time leadership consultant […]

If you’ve ever set a big goal — like running a marathon, crushing a sales quota, or finally sticking to that new routine — you know motivation doesn’t always show up when you need it most. But here’s the good news: motivation isn’t magic, it’s chemistry. Specifically, it’s dopamine. Dopamine is often called the brain’s […]

When clients feel stuck, it’s rarely because they lack skill. More often, it’s because they’re locked into a way of seeing the situation that limits their choices. This is where the power of cognitive reframing comes in. Reframing isn’t about sugarcoating challenges or ignoring reality. It’s about helping clients reinterpret situations in ways that reduce […]

We kicked off fall sports at Friends University about two weeks ago, and this is always one of my favorite times of the year. The start of a season is full of learning: coaches are figuring out who their team really is, adjusting strategies, and molding a group into something bigger than the sum of […]

Sales has always been about people – building trust and personal connections. It might sound ironic, then, that artificial intelligence (AI) is actually helping make sales conversations more human. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening. A recent study of 1,500 companies using generative AI for sales found it makes sales more human, not less. Instead of […]

In this episode, Rob welcomes back Mitch Hull for a honest conversation about how to fix youth sports. They explore the root causes of parent conflict, why playing time dominates every sideline conversation, and what coaches and athletic leaders can actually do to shift the culture. From parent meetings to post-game behavior, Mitch shares practical, […]

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 8 and Responding to Adversity and Toughness.. […]