The Impactful Coaching Project (ICP) seeks to develop coaches that coach the whole person. ICP is the thought leader in coaching the 21st century athlete.impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com Wichita, KSJoined December 2023
“When we looked at our coaches at the Naval Academy, we didn’t judge them by X’s & O’s. We judged them by how they led us.” – Jim McNeal on Beyond Coaching
Leadership isn’t taught in theory. It’s modeled daily.
Full convo on Beyond Coaching (Part 1):
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Leaders are built by failing well.
“Give your people permission to fail—then reflect, adjust, move on.”
— Jim McNeal
Full convo on Beyond Coaching (Part 1):
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New Beyond Coaching episode is LIVE
"Inside the Naval Academy’s Leadership Lab: Coaching, Failure, and Mentorship with Jim McNeil (Part 1)"
This week, I sit down with Admiral Jim McNeal, Naval Academy grad, coach, author of Crucibles, and leadership mentor.
We cover:
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At the Impactful Coaching Project, we’ve built resources to help you lead with integrity and influence:
✅ Books: Leading and Coaching the 21st Century Athlete + Athletic Department Leadership and Developing Coaches
✅ Consulting: for coaches, teams, and athletic departments…
We can’t have it both ways. If sport is truly a classroom for character, then integrity needs to win—and be celebrated."
Too often, coaches excuse what they’d never tolerate outside of sports. But when we bend the rules, cut corners, or look the other way, we’re teaching…
New Substack is out!
The KU–Mizzou rivalry reminded me of this truth: if sport is a classroom for character, integrity can’t be optional. Coaches set the tone—on the field and beyond.
Read here 👉 impactfulcoachingproject.substack.com.
“Simple ≠ easy.” When the room gets hot, ask:
Minimum wise next step?
Who needs to be heard first?
What context am I missing?
What moves us forward today?
Not your fault. Still your responsibility.
Check out our podcast with Jamy Bechler at beyondcoaching.alitu.com.
Good leaders make situations better.
We closed this week’s Beyond Coaching episode with Jamy Bechler (@CoachBechler | Bechler Leadership) on a simple shift that changes teams: leaders take responsibility for progress, not just credit.
Here are 6 ways to practice it this week:…
Leadership principles aren’t complicated. What’s hard is practicing them when the room is hot and emotions run high. Especially when it may not be that your fault.
@CoachBechler has some great things to say on this.
Full conversation on Beyond Coaching with Jamy Bechler…
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