by Ryan Krzykowski | Jul 30, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
There are some unbelievable coaches out there. These are women and men who coach athletes at all levels who selflessly and intentionally use their sports as tools of transformation in the lives of those whom they serve. These coaches have impacts that are felt in...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jul 13, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
On July 3rd I was reminded of why I love sports. Other than a sporting event, I don’t know of anywhere else in the world where you can have the kind of experience I was able to share with two of my sons. We were at Miller Park in Milwaukee, watching the...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jun 22, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Last Thursday night we saw a world-class athlete who just had the weight of the world removed from his shoulders. As I watched LeBron James celebrate with teammates, I was struck by the joy and relief he demonstrated. It didn’t come as a surprise, obviously...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jun 8, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
This post may or may not end up having much to do with coaching sports, but I can’t write about anything else today. This won’t come as a great shock to you, but our world is broken. It’s gone horribly wrong. We all know that and experience the...
by Ryan Krzykowski | May 25, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I’ve had a chance to listen to former NBA player Wayne Simien tell the story of being a part of the league championship team in Miami during his rookie season in 2006. After the initial celebrations and parade through the city, the team gathered in front of an...
by Ryan Krzykowski | May 11, 2012 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Last time we talked about the value of coaches talking with their players, and listening to them in an effort to build rapport and a relationship. Today we’re looking at listening from another angle. Some people may be skeptical or find this amusing. Some...
