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Aug 03 2023

Hall of Fame Reliability

“The greatest ability is your dependability.” (Bobby Jones)

🔊 Click here to listen to a 2-minute audio version of this email.

You’ve no doubt heard of NFL players like Barry Sanders and Tom Brady. They are all-time greats.

But have you heard of Joe Thomas? He is also an all-time great. In 2023, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

In football, the guys who score touchdowns are recognized and rewarded. However, it’s important to remember the guys who make those touchdowns possible. Those big guys up front in the trenches protecting the quarterback and creating holes for the running backs are vital to the success of a team.

Joe Thomas was one of those guys.

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership, Sports · Tagged: Brandon Bostick, captains, champion, Cleveland Browns, Consistency, Culture, DAwg Pound, Dependable, Football, Gary Reasons, JJ Birden, Joe thomas, Keith Grabowski, lineman, National Football League, NFL, Reliable, role player, Shemy Schembechler, team leader, Wisconsin Badgers

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 16 2020

Episode 142: Karissa Niehoff, NFHS Executive Director

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the first female to head the national leadership organization for high school athletics and performing arts activities and the sixth full-time executive director of the NFHS, which celebrated its 100th year of service during the 2018-19 school year. She previously was executive director of the Connecticut Association of Schools-Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference for seven years.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • The state of high school athletics (recorded prior to Covid-19)
  • Advice for how parents can help their kids best
  • Challenges & opportunities facing high school athletics
  • Qualities of great coaches
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Bob Gardner, Bobby Cox, Coaching, concussions, high school athletics, IHSAA, Karissa Niehoff, Keith Grabowski, Leadership, NCAA, NFHS, parents, student leadership, Student-Athlete Leadership, Student-Athletes, usa football

Jan 27 2020

Episode 134: Coach Bill Curry

Bill Curry has been the head football coach at Alabama, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Georgia State. He was a 2x SEC Coach of the Year, ACC Coach of the Year, as well as the National Coach of the Year in 1989 for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Before embarking upon a coaching career, he played 10 years in the NFL as a Center. He played in Super Bowls I, III, and V, winning two Super Bowl rings with the Packers and the Colts. 

Click here to read Coach Curry’s complete resume and biography.

You can find out more about Coach Bill Curry, his motivational speaking opportunities, and his book “Ten Men You Meet In The Huddle” by visiting www.BillCurry.net. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What the best teams have in common
  • Playing for Vince Lombardi and Don Shula
  • Attending Martin Luther King’s funeral
  • Why Johnny Unitas and Bart Star were so great
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Alabama, Bart Starr, Bill Belichick, Bill Curry, Bo Schembechler, Bobby Dowd, Bowl Game, Crimson Tide, Don Shula, ESPN, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Green Bay Packers, jason romano, Joe Namath, Johnny Unitas, Keith Grabowski, Kentucky, Kindness, Leadership, Martin Luther King, Michael Catt, MLK, NCAA, NFL, Nick Saban, Race Relations, Racism, Roll Tide, Shemy Schembechler, Super Bowl

Oct 11 2018

Episode 090: Former NFL Tight End Brandon Bostick

Brandon Bostick is a former NFL Tight End. He is originally from South Carolina and starred at West Florence HS before going to Newberry College. While at Newberry, he played Wide Receiver and scored 19 touchdowns in only 39 total collegiate games (24 starts). Brandon’s journey has been a story of overcoming the odds to achieve his goals. He played two full seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He would also spend time with the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Jets during his NFL career. Unfortunately, on January 15, 2015 in the NFC Championship Game, he was involved in a play that would be the low point in his career. He fumbled an onside kick, which gave the Seattle Seahawks one last chance to score. The Seahawks scored and would eventually win the game in overtime, advancing to the Super Bowl. Despite this setback Brandon has maintained a positive attitude. He is a good example of a person being resilient and understanding how blessed he is. He had a great career and got to play with some of the best to ever play the game of football. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • His journey to defy the odds and become an NFL player
  • What it was like playing with Aaron Rodgers and in Green Bay
  • The qualities of successful NFL players
  • Advice for bouncing back and overcoming setbacks in life

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Aaron Rodgers, Adversity, Andy Carter, Bill Belichick, Brandon Bostick, Brett Favre, Dana Cavalea, dwane casey, Football, Green Bay Packers, jason romano, JJ Birden, John Lesaine, Jr., Julius Peppers, Keith Grabowski, Kelly Roach, Mike Hamilton, Mistakes, Newberry College, NFL, Overcoming Adversity, Resiliency, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Shemy Schembechler, Tom Brady, Tony Gaskins

Oct 09 2018

Episode 089: Former Yankees Strength Training Coach Dana Cavalea

Dana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, many of those years  as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance Enhancement winning a World Series in 2009. 

In addition, he was the recipient of the 2009 MLB Nolan Ryan Award. This award is given to MLB’s top Strength Coach as voted by his peers. During his career, Dana has had the opportunity to train greats such as Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Justin Verlander, and more.

Currently he is a high performance speaker and consultant to Pro Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Workforces and Universities on lifestyle strategies to reduce stress, improve work/life balance, and most importantly improve daily performance/outcomes. All of this is known as Performance Enhancement.

Dana has formulated plans and strategies to improve sleep, reduce pain, lower stress, improve body composition, speed-strength-power, as well as mindset training for maximal performance. 

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • His journey in Major League Baseball
  • Why the Yankees were so successful
  • Advice for coaches and parents of athletes

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Alex Rodriquez, Coaching, consulting, Dale Carnegie, Dana Cavalea, Derek Jeter, dwane casey, Fitness, George Steinbrenner, JJ Birden, Joe Torre, Jon Gordon, Keith Grabowski, Kevin Harrington, Leadership, New York Yankees, Norman Vincent Peal, Norman Vincent Peale, Scott Keppel, sports parenting, Strength Coach, Strength Training, Under Armour

Aug 31 2018

Episode 083: USA Football Keith Grabowski

Keith Grabowski is the Director of Football Operations for USA Football. As the sport’s national governing body and member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Football partners with leaders in medicine, child advocacy and athletics to support positive football experiences for youth, high school and other amateur players. 

As the host of USA Football’s “Coach and Coordinator” show, Keith interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

  • Advice for parents of athletes
  • How to make football safer
  • Changes in football through the years
  • What makes a good coach and leader

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports · Tagged: Keith Grabowski, podcasts, Todd Gongwer, Urban Meyer, usa football

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