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Apr 12 2022

Conference Champions

“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” (John C. Maxwell)
(editor’s note: Article originally written in March of 2022)

I had the pleasure of speaking with the boys basketball team at my old high school.

Please click here to listen to the 2-minute audio version of this article from the Success is a Choice podcast network.

I’m very proud of them and their coach Jeff Turner (he was my JV coach). In fact, they won the conference title this year. 

As I was talking to the guys, it hit me out of the blue that this was 2022 and my team won the championship in 1992.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Atlanta Falcons, Character, Choices, Circumstances, Dallas Cowboys, Ezekiel Elliott, Football, Habits, Integrity, Julio Jones, NFL, Success is a Choice, Zeke Elliott

Feb 25 2022

Habits are NOT Situational

(editor’s note: Article originally written in September of 2017)

Integrity is NOT situational.

Habits are NOT situational.

Even if you are an NFL All-Pro.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Personal Growth, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Atlanta Falcons, Character, Choices, Circumstances, Dallas Cowboys, Ezekiel Elliott, Football, Habits, Integrity, Julio Jones, NFL, Success is a Choice, Zeke Elliott

Jun 29 2020

Episode 147: Kurt Hines, Football Coach & Thought Leader

Kurt Hines is a well-respected football coach at Coronado High School in San Diego. His social media insights are top-notch. You will want to follow him even if you aren’t a football coach. He is a motivational speaker that provides great thoughts and energy to audiences across the country. Coach Hines is also the host of the “For What It Is Worth Coaching” podcast.

Click here for Coach Hines’ complete bio

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • Why he coaches
  • How teaching helps his coaching
  • Playing favorites as a coach
  • Working with special needs kids
  • Advice for coaches – both head coaches and assistants
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Assistant Coach, Bill Curry, Coaching, Dallas Cowboys, Football, Gary Reasons, head coach, High School, J.J. Birden, Keith Grabowski, Kurt Hines, Mike Lombardi, Motivation, Twitter, usa football

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

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