Podcast Short- Competence, Care, and Constant

In this short episode, Rob and Dustin revisit the foundational framework that launched the Impactful Coaching Project: The Three C’s—Competence, Care, and Constant. Originally introduced in an early Substack post, these three traits remain core to how they think about leadership, coaching, and building trust.

Whether you're a new coach trying to build credibility or a seasoned one navigating the emotional rollercoaster of the season, this episode digs into the real meaning of each "C" and what it looks like to live it out—not just talk about it.

Topics Covered

• Why competence today is as much about filtering noise as it is about knowledge
• How care becomes transformational only when it's planned, consistent, and intentional
• The role of constant in high-emotion moments and how it builds lasting trust
• Why the best coaches do hard things the right way even when it hurts
• Simple, practical systems you can implement now to care for your players

Key Quotes

“Competence gets you the job. Systems of care and constant keep you there.”

“You can’t fake care. And you can’t react well in chaos unless you’ve trained yourself to.”

“Being great at one of the C’s is not enough. The challenge is integrating all three.”

Mentioned in the Episode

• Tim Elmore’s thoughts on authenticity and competence
• Post-game systems of care (90-second rule, locker room walks, gratitude in weight room)
• The power of handwritten notes, one-on-ones, and consistent body language

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