Jamy Bechler

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

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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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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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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Southwest Baptist University Partners with Bechler Leadership for Swimming Search

Southwest Baptist University has hired Bechler Leadership to help find a head coach to begin the men’s and women’s swim programs.

Clark Sheehy is in his second year leading the Bearcat athletic department after a long and storied career as a men’s basketball coach at SBU, John Brown University, and Fresno Pacific University. 

Men’s and women’s swimming has been a Great Lakes Valley Conference sport since 2013. SBU will be the 12th men’s team and 11th women’s team in the conference.

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College of Saint Mary Partners with Bechler Leadership for Basketball Search

The College of Saint Mary athletic director Robbie Shay has announced they are partnering with Bechler Leadership in its’ search for a new women’s basketball coach.

“We believe there’s a lot of potential here,” said Shay. “With our revamped scholarships, first-class facilities, and beautiful location we wanted to maximize the opportunities available to us to get the right coach in place. Bechler Leadership has had great results filling positions at other schools and we’re excited to work with their team.”

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Adrian Griffin’s Preparation Pays Off

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” (Thomas Edison)

Adrian Griffin was hired as the head basketball coach of the Milwaukee Bucks just two years after the Greek Freek (Giannis Antetokounmpo) led the team to an NBA World Championship.

His path to becoming the head coach was less conventional than we’ve come to expect, but there are some lessons from Adrian’s story that we can learn from.

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Bechler Inspires Rotary Leaders at District Conference

Kennewick, WA (June 1, 2023) – Leaders and members of Rotary District 5080 and District 5100 joined forces to host a remarkable Joint District Conference, centered around the theme “Friends and Neighbors: the Magic of Rotary.”

This event was held May 18-21, 2023 in Kennewick, WA, and consisted of Rotarians from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Canada). Among the many highlights of the event was the captivating keynote address delivered by renowned leadership expert and former college basketball coach, Jamy Bechler.

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Bechler Shares Tale of Last-Minute Delivery

This story originally appeared on www.GoRedHawks.com on November 19, 2012

Usually, five days is more than enough to prepare until a big game is played, a paper is due, or a special anniversary or holiday.

But how about having only five days’ notice that you will be a first-time dad?

That was exactly the scenario Martin Methodist women’s basketball coach Jamy Bechler encountered three years ago as he and his wife, Tabitha, received the call from Bethany Christian Services, an adoption agency based in Nashville, Tenn., that they would have the opportunity to become parents. [Read more…]

Bechler Partners with TeePublic for Merchandise Deal

The “Success is a Choice” podcasting network has partnered with TeePublic to offer merchandise related to leadership, teamwork, culture, life, and success. The partnership includes the podcasting network, Jamy Bechler’s leadership consulting, and his books.

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2021-2022 Student-Athletes of the Year

 

Student-Athlete of the Year Award Winners Announced

The Leadership Playbook announces the 2021-2022 Student-Athlete of the Year Award Winners

Akron, OH:  TheLeadershipPlaybook.com has announced their 2021-2022 Student-Athlete of the Year recipients. The award honors those individuals who exemplify sportsmanship, positive leadership, or good teamwork.

The 2021-2022 Student-Athlete of the Year recipients are …

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