Us vs. Us?

Us vs. Us? by Ryan Krzykowski What would it look like to go into a game or match with the mentality that my opponent is not my enemy, but rather my partner?  I think about all the games I have played or coached over the years, bringing the attitude that I hate those...

So Fast

A Proper Sendoff by Ryan Krzykowski Last Friday was rough.  Erica and I became parents to Robbie over eighteen years ago, and he has been with us ever since.  Now he’s leaving us, heading off to Manhattan to begin his studies at Kansas State University.  On one...
Balance?

Balance?

Balance? by Ryan Krzykowski Don’t be fooled.  This is the blog for Community for Coaches, not the Changing the Game Project.  But they’ve done it again over there.  Reed Maltbie has written a post that is absolute spot on, and as we do a few times a year,...

Tragic Story – Happy Ending?

Tragic Story – Happy Ending? by Ryan Krzykowski This week’s post was originally going to be about something practical for coaches, some thoughts about how to more effectively cultivate a positive environment when your team competes.  That can wait. I was...

A City Transformed

A City Transformed by Ryan Krzykowski Over the past couple months, Community for Coaches has undergone a comprehensive self-evaluation.  I will spare you all the gritty details, but one of the items up for discussion was our ministry Vision Statement.  The previous...