by Ryan Krzykowski | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Finishing the Season by Ryan Krzykowski For the past couple months I have chronicled some of the Monday lessons that our coaching staff has shared with the 8th grade football team we worked with this year. There were discussions on topics like devotion, respect and...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Compete Selflessly by Ryan Krzykowski Sorry if I’m stepping on your toes with this, but I typically am not a fan of beginning a speech or blog post by giving the dictionary’s definition of a word. Seems a little cliche. That’s why I can’t...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 25, 2017 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Respect by Ryan Krzykowski An update on the 8th grade football season: For the past four weeks we have begun each Monday practice with a short lesson, video and discussion on a relevant topic that speaks to the character traits we are encouraging players to develop....
by Ryan Krzykowski | Sep 11, 2017 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Friendship by Ryan Krzykowski In my last post I promised to share how things are going with our weekly character lessons for the 8th grade football team. The boys are enthusiastic and when it is time to write in their journals, they are actually doing it. (In my...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Devotion by Ryan Krzykowski In addition to directing Community for Coaches, I have the privilege of coaching the 8th grade football team at Mission Trail Middle in Olathe, KS. Heading into a new season, and considering my Coaching With Purpose Statement, this year...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Aug 14, 2017 | Blog 1, Ryan Krzykowski
Connect by Ryan Krzykowski We human beings have a few basic needs: food, water, shelter, etc. on the physical side. Emotionally, we have a few needs as well and among these, the need to be known is right near the top of the list. It is built into who we are. We...