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Oct 21 2017

Episode 010: St. John’s University Athletic Director Anton Goff

Anton Goff is the Director of Athletics at traditional Big East power St. John’s University. He has also been the athletic director at Hartford University and Bowie State. Throughout his career, he also worked with the University of Maryland, Michigan State University, and Kent State University.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Dealing with star employees
  • The pressures of being in a high-profile job
  • Growing up with a mother that was a pioneer in college athletics
  • How he treats all of his coaches and student-athletes
  • What he looks for when building a team around him

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Alfreeda Goff, Athletic Director, Bowie State, Chris Mullins, Communication, Dream Team, Extreme Ownership, Gary Williams, Hartford, HostGator, Jamy Bechler, Jocko Wilink, Kent State, Leadership, Leif Babin, Michael Watkins, Michigan State, Navy SEALs, New York, Social Media, St. Johns University, The Big Apple, The First 90 Days, The Leadership Playbook, Tom Izzo, University of Maryland

Oct 19 2017

Episode 001: Toronto Raptors Head Coach Dwane Casey

We couldn’t be more excited to have Dwane Casey as our first-ever guest. He has had a remarkable career that has spanned from the University of Kentucky to coaching the Japanese National Team to being a successful NBA coach. He is the all-time winningest coach in Toronto Raptors history.  The Raptors enter this season with high hopes as they are coming off of three straight 50 win seasons and last year finished tied for 2nd with the Cleveland Cavaliers just one game behind the Boston Celtics.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His outlook on the upcoming season
  • Working in the coal mines growing up and the value of hard work
  • How being falsely accused of NCAA rule violations shaped his career
  • George Karl giving him his start in the NBA

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Annie Brock, Coal Mines, George Karl, head coach, HostGator, Itunes, Jamy Bechler, Japan, kentucky wildcats, NBA, NCAA, Pete Carroll, Podcast, St. Jude Children's Hospital, Success is a Choice, The Growth Mindset Playbook, The Leadership Playbook, Toronto Raptors, University of Kentucky, Win Forever

Oct 18 2017

LOL Chicago Bulls Part 2

“Discipline yourself and others won’t need to.” (John Wooden)
“He who angers you, controls you.” (Elizabeth Kenny)

The 2017-18 NBA Season is still a day away for the Chicago Bulls but you are probably already laughing out loud and shaking your head about ‘da Bulls. 

But the LOL I am referring to is a LACK OF LEADERSHIP.  

It’s deja vu all over again. I wrote about the Chicago Bulls last season and their lack of leadership. I pointed out how the star players were not leading like they should. I still believe 100% that was the case.

Now we have a Chicago Bulls power forward punching another Chicago Bulls power forward. Nikola Mirotic is in the hospital with a concussion and a broken face as a result of teammate Bobby Portis’ punch. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Adam Jones, bobby portis, Champions, Chicago Bulls, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Cavs, Draymond Green, Dwayne Wade, Golden State, Influence, Jimmy Butler, lack of leadership, Leadership, Legacy, NBA, nikola mirotic, Pacman Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rajon Rondo, teammates, winners

Oct 06 2017

Episode 004: Orlando Magic Senior V.P. & Co-Founder Pat Williams

Pat Williams is a co-founder and the Senior Vice President of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. He is the father of 19 children, including 14 of whom are adopted. He has climbed Mt. Rainer and run more than 50 marathons. In 1996 he was named as one of the most influential people in NBA history. He played professional baseball before becoming an executive. In 1983, he won the NBA World Championship as the General Manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams has authored more than 100 books, with his most recent book being “The Intersection of Success”.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The secret of success
  • How to parent and raise kids in today’s culture
  • Why people don’t always live up to their potential
  • How he finishes at least 1 book per day

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Basketball, Books, Coaching, google play, Itunes, Jamy Bechler, Leadership, NBA, Orlando Magic, Pat Williams, Philadelphia 76ers, Podcast, Potential, secret of success, soundcloud, stitcher, Success, Success is a Choice, Talent, wasted talent

Oct 04 2017

Episode 003: Performance Coach Alan Stein, Jr.

Alan Stein, Jr. is a world-class performance coach that has trained some of the top stars in the NBA. He is now turning his attention to working with top CEO’s as an executive business coach. His popular Pure Sweat Basketball podcast has had such guests as Coach K, Tom Izzo, Kevin Durant, Jay Bilas, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mark Cuban.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • His transition from world-class performance coach to executive business coach
  • What “success is a choice” means to him
  • His time with Jesse Itzler at his summer camp getaway for adults
  • What he has learned working with and interviewing some of the top players and coaches
  • …and plenty more!


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