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Nov 18 2025

Christensen Named Director of Collegiate Consulting

(Akron, OH) – Bechler Enterprises, LLC, a national leader in athletic department consulting and leadership development, has announced that Dan Christensen will become its new Director of Collegiate Consulting.

The company was founded in 2017 by Jamy Bechler.  He is former college basketball coach and athletic administrator. Bechler has authored nine books, hosts the “Success is a Choice” podcast, and developed The Leadership Playbook online program.

The aim of Bechler Enterprises, LLC is to help develop positive leaders, stronger cultures, and build better teams. They primarily work within the education and athletics industry.

Christensen brings more than a decade of experience working directly with college coaches, administrators, and athletic departments across the country.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Job Search, News, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Athletic Search, Bechler Enterprises, bechler leadership, College consulting, Dan Christensen, Jamy Bechler, Job Search

Jul 09 2025

Freedom to Choose

Last week we celebrated the 4th of July here in the United States. That date marks our nation’s birthday – our Independence Day. Besides the usual array of hot dogs, parades, and fireworks, many of us took time and were reminded of the concepts of freedom and sacrifice. 

However, I have a different kind of freedom on my mind today. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: 4th of July, Choices, decisions, Fireworks, Forgiveness, Independence, Independence Day

Jul 04 2025

11 Fun Facts from July 4th

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” (Thomas Jefferson)

Here in the United States, we celebrate our nation’s independence from England on the 4th of July.

In honor of this American holiday, here are 11 interesting facts about the holiday.

Why 11 you might ask?

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Well, why not?!?

So, let’s crank up 11 fun facts for you to impress your friends, relatives, and anyone else at your backyard BBQ.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News, Personal Growth · Tagged: 1776, 4th of July, American Presidents, American Revolutionary War, Benjamin Franklin, Calvin Coolidge, Declaration of Independence, Hot dog eating contest, Independence Day, Joey Chestnut, John Adams, Martin Luther King, Nathan's Hot Dogs, Thomas Jefferson

Jun 30 2025

Halfway Point

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In a 2022 NASCAR race in Phoenix, Joey Logano’s pit crew executed a flawless pit stop late in the race, putting him in the lead.

This crucial moment was the turning point for Logano, as he went on to win the race and clinch his second NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

Today is July 1st meaning it’s essentially the halfway point of the year.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth · Tagged: Finish Strong, Halftime, Halfway, Inspiration, Joey Logano, July 1, Motivation, Motivational Minute, NASCAR, pit crew

Jul 29 2024

Bay College Partners with Bechler Leadership for Softball Search

Bay College has hired Bechler Leadership to help find its’ next head softball coach. 

Bechler Leadership works with athletes and coaches to develop positive leaders, stronger cultures, and build better teams. The company was founded by Jamy Bechler in 2017.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Job Search, Leadership, News, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Athletic Director, bechler leadership, Coaching Search, Escanaba, Executive Search, Job Search, Juco, Junior College, Michigan, NCAA, NJCAA, Search Firm, Softball, Softball Coach, Softball Coaching, upper peninsula, Yooper

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