Rob Miller is a speaker of Proactive Coaching. Proactive Coaching (https://proactivecoach) works with coaches, teams and leaders of industry to help intentionally create character-based team cultures, provide a blueprint for team leadership, develop confident, tough-minded, fearless competitors, and train leaders for excellence and significance.

Miller shares his experiences in transformational coaching and the impact it has on student athletes. He highlights the importance of building purpose and creating a positive team culture to achieve success. Miller also delves into the challenges coaches face at both the micro and macro levels and provides insights on how to overcome them. He discusses the changing landscape of coaching and the need for coaches to be intentional in their approach. Additionally, Miller explores the unique characteristics of Generation Z athletes and how technology and COVID have shaped their experiences. He also examines the difference between pressure and stress in athletics and the role of empathy in developing resilience and grit in athletes. Finally, Miller emphasizes the importance of being demanding without being demeaning and fostering trust and connection with athletes.

Beyond Coaching is a podcast of the Impactful Coaching Project. The Impactful Coaching Project seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and original research to help coaches develop. It is done in partnership with Friends University in Wichita, KS. For more information, check out https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/.

Dustin Galyon is the co-founder of "The Impactful Coaching Project" is a celebrated and award winning speaker in coach. As a collegiate coach, he spent a decade coaching college basketball and is now a college golf coach. In both sports, he lead his teams to unprecedented heights. He is also a nationally recognized speaker who speaks on topics of leadership, faith, customer service, and culture.

This podcast episode delves into the importance of understanding and embracing generational differences in coaching and leadership. The hosts, with guest Dustin, reflect on their own failures and learning experiences, and how these shaped their approach to coaching Generation Z. They discuss the changes in coaching styles and strategies needed to effectively connect with this generation, emphasizing the significance of empathy, grit, and process-oriented coaching. The conversation highlights the need for coaches to adapt and meet the unique needs and motivations of Generation Z athletes, and to focus on creating a cohesive team environment. Ultimately, the podcast emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and growth as leaders, as well as the transformative power of understanding and valuing the individuals we coach.

Beyond Coaching is a podcast of the Impactful Coaching Project. The Impactful Coaching Project seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete and produces training, information, and original research to help coaches develop. It is done in partnership with Friends University in Wichita, KS. For more information, check out https://impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com/.

Bruce Brown from Proactive Coaching (https://proactivecoaching.info/) joins Beyond Coaching in this episode. Throughout his 32 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and serving as an athletic administrator, Bruce has laid the foundation of positive change in the world of coaching.

They serve as mentors, instilling a sense of purpose in their athletes, guiding them towards success not just in sports, but in life. Bruce’s unique perspective on purpose-driven coaching and the way he balances it with the competitive aspect of sports will inspire you. As we move deeper into the conversation, we tackle the pivotal elements of toughness, grit, empathy, and trust. Bruce guides us through his approach to nurturing these qualities in athletes and the immense impact it has had on his successful coaching career.

Finally, we explore the riveting concept of a ‘fearless culture’ in sports. How do coaches handle different types of mistakes athletes make? How can we foster an environment where players feel safe to take risks and learn from their missteps? These are just some of the questions we dive into.

You can contact Bruce at coachbrown8164@gmail.com.