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May 27 2019

Episode 121: Kevin Eastman, Former NBA Coach & Executive

Kevin Eastman is a corporate speaker and an internationally-known basketball clinician who brings his knowledge and experience in sports to the business world. He speaks on various topics, including championship culture, teamwork, leadership, motivation and individual success.

Over his 40 years in the game, Kevin has coached basketball at all levels, including 13 years in the NBA. He was a top assistant to Doc Rivers with the 2008 NBA World Championship Boston Celtics, and most recently served as an assistant coach and Vice President of Basketball Operations with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kevin was raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and attended the University of Richmond, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He was a scholarship student-athlete at Richmond and in recognition of his unique qualities as a basketball player, the University created the Kevin Eastman Award. The award, which has been awarded just five times in program history, is given to a player who exemplifies the qualities of team leadership, dedication, and outstanding play. He was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at both Haddonfield Memorial High School and the University of Richmond.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What makes the best the best
  • The absolute most important word needed for success
  • How to be truthful and “keep it real” with team members
  • Being the best assistant or #2 possible
  • … and so much more!!!

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Resources, Books, and Links 

Elite Training Camp (June 1-2, 2019): kevineastman.net/elitetrainingcamp

Website:  kevineastman.net

Instagram:  @kevineastmanspeaking

Twitter:  @kevineastman

Facebook: Kevin Eastman Speaking

LinkedIn:  Kevin Eastman

Recommended Books . . .

  • Why The Best Are The Best: 25 Powerful Words that Impact, Inspire, and Define Champions by Kevin Eastman
  • The 4 Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
  • The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
  • Training Camp: What The Best Do Better Than Everybody Else by Jon Gordon
  • God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life’s Little Detours by Regina Brett
  • The Leadership Playbook: Become Your Team’s Most Valuable Leader by Jamy Bechler

Articles of Interest . . . 

  • Kevin Eastman writes his first book
  • Eastman retires from the NBA
  • Eastman on Program Building
  • Words of Wisdom from a NBA Coach

Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . .

  • Kara Lawson (WNBA star and NBA broadcaster) – Episode 113
  • Greg Tonagel (basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University) – Episode 106
  • Gary Reasons (2x Super Bowl Champion) – Episode 105
  • Chris Oliver (founder of Basketballimmersion.com) – Episode 104
  • Jon Gordon (author of “The Energy Bus”) – Episode 100
  • Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach at UCLA) – Episode 077
  • Pat Williams (Co-Founder of the Orlando Magic) – Episode 004
  • Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 001

 

“The average player wants to be left alone. The good player wants to be coached. The great player wants to be told the truth.” (Doc Rivers)


Kevin Eastman in Action


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Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. He the author of The Leadership Playbook and The Bus Trip, a modern-day sports leadership fable. Bechler also hosts the Success is a Choice Podcast. He spent 20 years as an administrator and college basketball coach. To connect with him or find out how he can help your team, please contact speaking@JamyBechler.com or follow him on twitter at @CoachBechler. You can also subscribe to leadership insights by clicking here.

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