Jamy Bechler

Providing Insights on Leadership and Success. Coach Bechler is a John Maxwell Leadership Team Member.

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.

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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!!!

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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.

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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!!!

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Second Half Comeback

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” (Albert Einstein, really smart guy)

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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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Episode 147: Kurt Hines, Football Coach & Thought Leader

Kurt Hines is a well-respected football coach at Coronado High School in San Diego. His social media insights are top-notch. You will want to follow him even if you aren’t a football coach. He is a motivational speaker that provides great thoughts and energy to audiences across the country. Coach Hines is also the host of the “For What It Is Worth Coaching” podcast.

Click here for Coach Hines’ complete bio

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Why he coaches
  • How teaching helps his coaching
  • Playing favorites as a coach
  • Working with special needs kids
  • Advice for coaches – both head coaches and assistants
  • … and so much more!!!

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Careful What You Wish For

The year was 1999 and we were just two kids relishing in the hopes, dreams, and passions like any other set of newlyweds. We were living on Spaghetti O’s and love. I was a very low-paid assistant basketball coach and she was a bank teller. Our household income was below the poverty line.

Little did we know that our financial situation was about to change.

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