“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” (John C. Maxwell)
Growing people is the key to growing your success.
Episode 154: No Quit Living with Chris Wirth
Christopher J. Wirth is the host of the “No Quit Living” Podcast which has been rated as a top 50 Business Podcast on iTunes. Christopher is a sought after Keynote Speaker. Wirth began his coaching career as an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Basketball Coach, Collegiate Basketball Coach, as well as High School Basketball Coach. He is also the author of “The Positivity Tribe”.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- His top-50 Apple Business podcast
- Lessons learned from Andre Agassi’s career
- What is accountability and why it’s so important
- … and so much more!!!
Episode 153: Intentional Performance with Brian Levenson
Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, is scheduled to be released in October of 2020.
Click here for Brian Levenson’s complete bio
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Lessons learned from his Intentional Performance podcast
- His new book Shift Your Mind
- Why playing with joy matters
- How to get your athletes focused
- Thinking like a pro and playing like a kid
- … and so much more!!!
Leaders are Responsible
This is a guest post from Dr. Keith Starcher, a long-time college professor and business consultant. Most importantly, he is the father of my wife, which makes him a big-deal.
Leaders are responsible for the choices they make. Many of a leader’s choices involve tough decisions and difficult actions. Leaders must have the courage to do what they think is right and be willing to accept the consequences of their choices.
Episode 152: Changing the Game with John O’Sullivan
John O’Sullivan is the CEO and founder of the Changing the Game Project. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams. He is also the host of the popular podcast “Changing the Game”.
Click here to read John’s complete bio.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Dealing with “uncoachable kids”
- How to stop dealing with parents
- A different kind of coaching tree
- The “A-Ha” moment in his coaching career
- What makes Steve Kerr such a good coach
… And so much more!!!
Episode 151: ESPN’s Paul Biancardi
Paul Biancardi is ESPN’s national recruiting director for boys high school basketball. Prior to joining ESPN, he was a long-time college basketball coach culminating with Horizon League Coach of the Year honors when he was at Wright State University.
Click here for Coach Biancardi’s complete bio
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Being cut as a D3 athlete to being captain of the team
- Playing for future NBA coach Tom Thibodeau
- Transitioning from assistant to head coach
- Recruiting advice for players and parents
- … and so much more!!!
Knowledge vs. Wisdom
I don’t remember the context but the other day I told my mother-in-law that “Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit but wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad.” She then proceeded to find a magnet that had that saying on it. It is on our refrigerator at home. Hopefully she just thought it was a neat saying and wasn’t trying to tell me something – but, I digress. [Read more…]
Episode 150: Robyn Fralick, College Basketball Coach
Robyn Fralick was named the head women’s basketball coach at NCAA Division I Bowling Green State University in spring of 2018. Fralick was the architect of the two greatest offensive seasons in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history when she was at Ashland University. She was at Ashland for a total of 10 years. The last three years, she was Ashland’s head coach and had a record of 104-3, for an incredible winning percentage of .972. The Eagles won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 2016-17 before returning to the national championship game and earning a runner-up finish in ’17-18. She earned national coach of the year honors twice while at Ashland University.
Click here for Coach Fralick’s complete bio
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Losing only 3 games in 3 years as a Division II head coach
- Making the transition from DII to DI
- Taking over a winning program vs. taking over a struggling program
- Putting together a new staff of coaches
- Work-life integration with a career and family
- … and so much more!!!
Episode 148: Dr. Bhrett McCabe, Sports Pyschologist
Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the leading experts in the area of sports pyschology. The best of the best turn to him when they need help with performance and mindset. He is the founder of The MindSide and is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Clinical Psychology PhD from Louisiana State University (LSU). He is also a practicing Sports Psychologist and he works with a number of PGA TOUR professionals, including Jon Rahm and Billy Horschel. Dr. McCabe has also worked extensively with the University of Alabama athletic department. His podcast “The Secrets to Winning” comes highly recommended and is one of our favorites.
Click here for Dr. McCabe’s complete bio
In today’s episode, we discuss:
- What makes Nick Saban so good
- Mental toughness
- Getting the most out of athletes
- Building a championship culture
- … and so much more!!!
Second Half Comeback
28-3…
Many football fans remember that as the score of Super Bowl LI when the Atlanta Falcons led the New England Patriots midway through the third quarter. The Patriots would end up coming back to win that Super Bowl in dramatic fashion.
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