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Nov 16 2022

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…]

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: News, Sports · Tagged: Adoption, Bethany Christian Services, Bryan College, Coaching, Cori Jones, Jamy Bechler, Leadership, Martin Methodist College, Silverdale Baptist Church, Superman was Adopted, The Blind Side

May 31 2022

The Coachable Coach: Ed Schilling

Today’s guest on “The Coachable Coach” series is Ed Schilling, the assistant basketball coach at Grand Canyon University. 

“The Coachable Coach” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X’s and O’s as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Adoption, Brian Stanchak, Chris Parker, Coachable Coach, College Basketball, Culture, Eastern Florida State College, Elite Eight, enneagrams, ESPN, Ganon Baker, Head Coaching, Juco, Leadership, Missy Bilderback, NJCAA, Personality Tests

May 05 2022

The Coachable Coach: MJ Baker

Today’s guest on “The Coachable Coach” series is MJ Baker, the head women’s basketball coach at Eastern Florida State College.

“The Coachable Coach” series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X’s and O’s as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Adoption, Brian Stanchak, Chris Parker, Coachable Coach, College Basketball, Culture, Eastern Florida State College, Elite Eight, enneagrams, ESPN, Ganon Baker, Head Coaching, Juco, Leadership, Missy Bilderback, NJCAA, Personality Tests

Nov 16 2018

That Time My Wife Got Her Way … and I Was Glad

“Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical and a good cook.  But the law allows only one wife.”
 

I hit the jackpot.  My wife is all of those.  However, I am also like most husbands in that I think I am always right.

She puts up with my delusions and still loves me.

She knows how to pick her battles and doesn’t protest every silly thing I say or decision I make.  If she did, she’d constantly have a picket sign in her hand marching around the sidewalk in front of our house.

However, a few years ago, she memorably put her foot down and didn’t let me get away with making a silly decision.  It was the best thing she could have done because the results of that decision have been life-altering.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Adoption, Arguments, Bethany Christian Services, Emily Chapman Richards, family, Husbands, Jaylen Bechler, marriage, Mike Hamilton, Persuasion, Selfish, Show Hope, Superman was Adopted, Tabitha Bechler, Wife

Apr 27 2018

Episode 075: Show Hope’s Emily Chapman Richards

Emily Chapman Richards is the vice president of Show Hope, an organization whose mission is to care for orphans and reduce barriers to adoption. Show Hope was founded by Emily’s parents Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman. If those names sound familiar, it is because her mother is a New York Times Best-Selling author and her father is a 5-time Grammy Award Winning recording artist. 

Born and raised in Franklin, TN, Emily has enjoyed watching Show Hope grow from a dream in her parents’ heart to an organization that has helped thousands of children come to know the love of a family.  Emily met her husband, Tanner, on a blind date at a local Starbucks. Married in 2008, Tanner and Emily are the proud parents to three beautiful ladies—Eiley, Della, and Verity.  

After earning her BA in International Studies and Religion from Baylor University (‘07), Emily continued her education while living abroad, graduating from Queen’s University Belfast (‘12) with a Masters of Theology. Emily enjoys traveling and talking theology over a cup of coffee.  She is a visionary and a dreamer, and has long remained a passionate advocate for adoption and orphan care efforts. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Growing up as the daughter of a Grammy-Award winning artist
  • Persuading her parents to adopt a child
  • The origins and mission of Show Hope
  • The fun story of how her parents met
  • Dealing with tragedy

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, Amy morin, Anderson University, Baylor Bears, Bethany Christian Services, DC Talk, Emily Chapman Richards, family, marriage, Mary Beth Chapman, Michael Catt, Mike Hamilton, Ministry, Show Hope, Steven Curtis chapman, Toby Mac, Todd Gongwer

Apr 23 2018

Episode 074: JJ Birden, Former NFL Wide Receiver

JJ Birden played 9 years in the NFL as a Wide Receiver after a stand out career as a star track athlete at the University of Oregon, which is known as “Tracktown, USA”.  A 5’10”, 157-pound wide receiver, JJ was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft and played nine seasons (Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons). To play nine years in a profession where the average players career last an average of 3.2 years is something special. Two of those nine years was with Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Montana. He certainly was not the biggest, strongest, or fastest guy on the field, but he knew how to seize his once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and maximize his success through dedication and hard work.

He is now a motivational speaker and representative for the health and nutrition company Isagenix. He is an engaging communicator and a leading expert at helping individuals seize their opportunities in life. In his presentations, JJ shares lessons from his experience as a small man in a big man’s game. JJ’s time in the NFL helped shape the message that he now delivers to audiences around the world. After seeing the successes and failures of others at the highest level, he developed a set of principles that others could follow to achieve greatness, no matter how they defined it or what they’re pursuing.

JJ has also written a book entitled, “When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage.” He and his wife Raina have 8 kids, including 5 that are adopted.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Catching footballs from Joe Montana
  • Playing 9 years in the NFL
  • Adopting 5 children
  • Staying positive in any situation
  • Whether this world-class sprinter ever got caught from behind

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, Atlanta Falcons, Challenges, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Deion Sanders, Football, Isagenix, jason romano, JJ Birden, Joe Montana, Kansas City Chiefs, mental toughness, New England Patriots, NFL, Opportunities, Opportunity, Perseverance, Preparation, Pro Football, Success is a Choice, Track & Field, Underdog, University of Oregon

Jan 03 2018

Episode 047: Alicia Jessop from RulingSports.com

Alicia Jessop is a much sought after expert in the sports business industry. She is the founder of RulingSports.com and a sports law professor at Pepperdine University. Her expertise lies at the intersections of sports, business and the law. With a law degree from Chapman University School of Law, cum laude, with an emphasis on entertainment law and a bachelor’s of science from the Colorado School of Mines in economics, Alicia’s educational background provided her with the tools necessary to analyze some of the most pressing and complex issues facing the sports world today. This background has allowed Alicia to become a sports contributor to Forbes.com and The Huffington Post, after launching the widely read sports law website, RulingSports.com. Through covering sports on a national level, Alicia received opportunities to visit and speak with students at universities across the country. Through these opportunities, Alicia realized that her passion was teaching others about sports, business and the law. In August 2013, Alicia became a professor at the University of Miami, teaching Legal Aspects of Sport and Sport Governance. She moved on to Pepperdine University at the start of the 2017-18 school year. Alicia is an attorney licensed to practice law in California and Colorado.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • How she went from a practicing lawyer to a sports expert in one day.
  • Some of the positive things going on in sports
  • The work that she is doing for orphans in Haiti
  • Why she left “The U” for Pepperdine University

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, David Lubetzky, David Nelson, goal five, Haiti, How i built this, Huffington Post, Julie Foudy, Kore Foundation, Melvin Gordon, miami university, NFL, NPR, Orphans, Pepperdine, Rob Bell, Rulingsports, Sports law, sports management, The U

Dec 26 2017

Episode 043: Mike Hamilton, Executive Director of Show Hope

Mike Hamilton is the Executive Director of Show Hope, a position that he has held since December 2014. Show Hope is an orphan care and adoption ministry started by Christian music entertainer Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth. A man of deep faith, Mike has extensive experience in leadership and development, serving 26 years in intercollegiate athletics at Clemson University, Wake Forest University. Most notably, he was the athletic director at the University of Tennessee and their $105 million budget.  Mike also served on the board for Show Hope, as well as other local, regional, and national nonprofits. Mike is also the CEO and Founder of Winfred-Henry Partners, LLC, which provides athletic consulting. Mike and his wife, Beth, live in the Nashville area and have five children through adoption.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • The environment and pressures of big-time SEC athletics
  • Job search advise, including why many coaches get hired or fired
  • Ways that Show Hope is impacting lives and making a difference in the world
  • The interesting story of Bruce Pearl getting hired at the University of Tennessee

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, Alan Stein, anton goff, Athletic Consulting, Bethany Christian Services, Brian Stanchak, Bruce Pearl, Chad Briscoe, Charity, College Athletics, consulting, Curtis Hollomon, Dan Wood, Daniel Hare, Hiring Process, jason romano, Job Search, Lane Kiffin, larry desimpelare, Management by walking around, NCAA, Pat Williams, Rick A. Morris, Rob Miller, Shemy Schembechler, Show Hope, Steven Curtis chapman, Tennessee, Tennessee volunteers, Tim Selgo, Tom Peters, Tracie Hitz, troy kirby, University of Tennessee, Winfred-Henry Partners

Dec 25 2017

Episode 042: Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler

Glenn “Shemy” Schembechler serves as the President of GES Advisory Company. Shemy has spent the majority of his life and professional career in the football industry, growing up as the son of legendary coach Glenn E. “Bo” Schembechler. He has evaluated talent for such high-level programs as the University of Michigan, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins, and the Seattle Seahawks. In addition to his father, Shemy has studied under accomplished coaches Gary Moeller, Lloyd Carr, Marty Schottenheimer, and Joe Gibbs. They have all had an indelible impact on his career, and his ability to scout and recommend prospects. Shemy has been a part of many championship and playoff teams, and has been able to evaluate or recommend players that have gone on to Pro Bowl careers (Charles Woodson, Ian Gold and Tom Brady, respectively), as well as inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Joe Montana, Marcus Allen, and Derrick Thomas, respectively).

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Growing up with a famous dad
  • Mistakes that coaches and players make that sabotage their success
  • How he is helping student-athletes develop and maximize their potential
  • Stories from the 10-year war between Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler

Bo Schembechler won more than 79% of his games and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Adoption, Barberton, Bo Schembechler, Dave Brandon, dwane casey, GES Advisory Company, jack harbaugh, jason romano, Jerry Hanlon, Jim Hackett, jim harbaugh, john harbaugh, john u. bacon, John Wooden, Kevin Harrington, Leadership, Michigan Wolverines, NCAA, NFL, Ohio, Ohio State University, Pat Williams, Scouting, University of Michigan, Unselfish, Warde Manual, Woody Hayes

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