Jamy Bechler

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

Episode 144: Ganon Baker, Basketball Skills Trainer

Ganon Baker is regarded as one of the premier basketball skill coaches in the World. He has been around the game of basketball, the skill training business and the coaching world for over 30 years.

Since June 2001, Ganon has been traveling all over the globe impacting the game of basketball via player training, coaching clinics and coach mentorship. He has delivered knowledge filled with energy, passion, and love for basketball and people in 48 US states, 47 countries, 5 continents – while reaching over 10,000 coaches and players a year.

Ganon has trained players from the Professional level (NBA, WNBA, CBA, Euro League and more), collegiate level (NCAA, NJCAA, U Sport and more), high school and middle school levels. He also been a part of coaching clinics in front of over 20,000 coaches globally and his Ganon Baker Certification process has been earned by over 2,500 coaches worldwide.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • How kids can develop their game
  • What made Kobe Bryant so great
  • What coaches can do to better reach kids
  • … and so much more!!!

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11 Interview Tips to Give you an Edge

“How would I describe myself? 
Three words: hard working, alpha male, jackhammer … merciless … insatiable“ 
(Dwight K. Schrute)

You have already applied for a job and listened to my advice on the do’s and do not’s of applying for jobs but now it is time for the dreaded interview.  The modern day version of the Spanish Inquisition. What will make you stand out?  What will differentiate you from everyone else.  Here are some ways that you can gain an edge over your competition.

In my career, I have been on 13 interviews for coaching positions at four-year institutions.  Of those 13 interviews, I have been blessed to have 10 job offers.  Through my personal experience, as well as being a member of several search committees, here are 11 tips that will GUARANTEE YOU A JOB!!!

No, not really.  I wish it were that simple. Seriously though, I can offer you one guarantee, however . . .  [Read more…]

Episode 143: Nate Bain, Tennessee Titans Social Media Manager

Nate Bain is the social media manager for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. He joined the club in 2017 after three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he was the team’s digital media manager. As social media manager, he is responsible for all the club’s social media accounts, strategy and content ideation. Bain has also worked in the athletic departments at the University of Tennessee and the University of Oregon.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Tips for getting into the sports industry
  • Engaging with fans on social media
  • Social media personalities he follows
  • Breaking news
  • … and so much more!!!

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Take This Job … and Love It

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.

Social research might prove what we’ve known all along.

Money can’t buy happiness. 

Nor, it turns out, can good looks or social status. 

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Episode 142: Karissa Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the first female to head the national leadership organization for high school athletics and performing arts activities and the sixth full-time executive director of the NFHS, which celebrated its 100th year of service during the 2018-19 school year. She previously was executive director of the Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference for seven years.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • The state of high school athletics (recorded prior to Covid-19)
  • Advice for how parents can help their kids best
  • Challenges & opportunities facing high school athletics
  • Qualities of great coaches
  • … and so much more!!!

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