by Ryan Krzykowski | Oct 28, 2019 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Giving it Away by Ryan Krzykowski I stumbled upon something last week at practice that I probably kind of knew before, but had never consciously thought about. The 6th grade football season I’m coaching was in week 13 since our first practice, and I was...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Oct 14, 2019 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Purposeful Vision by Ryan Krzykowski Many years ago, early in 2012, I landed on a stated purpose for myself as a coach. I coach to help young people develop a love for sports and a love for others that will steer them toward becoming someone who will change the world...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 30, 2019 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Fight to the End by Ryan Krzykowski With a record of 0-2 and coming off of a lopsided loss, it would have been easy for our 5th and 6th graders to hang their heads and get down on themselves after their opponent ran back the opening kickoff for a touchdown last...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 16, 2019 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Back to Basics by Ryan Krzykowski So the boys I’m coaching this fall got to play their first game last week. They did quite a few things well, and there’s also quite a bit to work on. As we worked to prep 26 boys, 22 of whom have never played football...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 2, 2019 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Getting Started by Ryan Krzykowski What a terrific time of year. For those of us in education, who coach a fall sport, or both, it’s a time of new beginnings. I love the feeling of a fresh start, and as we head into the fall months, I’ll be coaching a...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Aug 19, 2019 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Do Your Job by Ryan Krzykowski Living in Kansas City, I’m no fan of the New England Patriots. At the same time it’s really difficult not to admire (and be kind of jealous of) all those wins and championships. Aside from having outstanding coaching and a...
