by Ryan Krzykowski | Jul 4, 2016 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Our friend John O’Sullivan of Changing the Game Project has written a post with some outstanding suggestions for summer reading. Coaches are continually striving to get the most out of themselves and their athletes, and the books highlighted in John’s...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
I began coaching at the high school level in 1998 and spent seven years working mostly with athletes who were 15-18 years old. During those years, I learned from the other coaches on our staff how to get the most out of those kids. We pushed them hard and demanded...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Take a look at this picture. What do you see? I see play. I see effort. I see young people doing something they love, for no reason other than they are enjoying themselves. That’s really what I see. Joy. Twice in the last month or so I had conversations...
by Ryan Krzykowski | May 16, 2016 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Chances are you may have already seen it, but if you’ve never watched the clip of the Oregon distance runner prematurely celebrating his victory in a college track meet last year you really should check it out. You can read more about the race and see the video...
by Ryan Krzykowski | May 2, 2016 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
When my brother was small and wanted more information he would say, “Could you be more pacific?” He’s probably not the only little kid in history to mix up the words specific and Pacific, but it was kind of adorable. For the past 35 years, whenever...
by Ryan Krzykowski | Apr 18, 2016 | Blog 1, General, Ryan Krzykowski
Have you ever seen an official make a bad call? I have. In my life of playing and coaching sports I’ve seen a few calls that made me wish someone else was reffing or umpiring our game. And I know I’m not alone. There are some officials who make some...
