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Jun 21 2016

Branding Yourself on Social Media

It seems that every high school and college student-athlete is using some form of social media almost constantly.  With the advent of smart phones, it is easier now than ever before to communicate and share opinions and thoughts.  With this greater opportunity comes a greater responsibility to be wise.
 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Choices, College Recruiting, IHSAA, Responsibility, Social Media, Student-Athletes, Twitter, Wisdom

Jun 19 2016

Stop Being a ‘BUT’

I heard an interview with MVP Steph Curry the other night after Game 6 of the NBA Finals, in which he made a comment that got me thinking about my pre-maritial counseling.

Wait, what?!?

You mean it’s not natural to associate Steph Curry getting ejected and throwing mouth-pieces with pre-maritial counseling?

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Sports · Tagged: accountability, Apologies, complaining, excuses, Leadership, marriage, NBA, officiating, Potential, Responsibility, Steph Curry, Success

May 10 2016

The Encouraging Leader

(Originally posted on May 9, 2016)

Five years ago I was inspired by Mike Neighbors, an assistant coach at Xavier University, to begin a newsletter on leadership entitled THE ENCOURAGING LEADER.  Neighbors was doing a newsletter for basketball coaches and I really enjoyed it.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Sports · Tagged: excuses, Final Four, Mike Neighbors, NCAA, The Encouraging Leader

Apr 02 2016

I Like Geno

(originally posted on April 1, 2016)

I admit it.  I like Geno Auriemma.

On Sunday, Geno will lead his UConn team as they play in the NCAA Women’s Final Four located in Indianapolis this year.  The Huskies are going for their 4th straight National Championship.

Many people do not like Geno.  Many people do not like UConn.  Many people say that their dominance is bad for the game.  I say excellence and the quest for perfection is not bad.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Sports · Tagged: Final Four, Geno Auriemma, Indianapolis, NCAA Tournament, Potential

Mar 12 2016

Back on the Field

The following article appeared in the March 2016 issue of Athletic Management.  It highlights Marion High School’s Giant Challenge Alumni Weekend and athletic director Jamy Bechler.
 
Caitlin Hayes is an Assistant Editor at Athletic Management. She can be reached at: ch@MomentumMedia.com.
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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News, Sports · Tagged: alumni, Athletic Directors, Fund-raising, Giant Challenge, Jamy Bechler, Marion High School, marketing

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