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Jun 11 2026

7 Creative Ideas for More Effective Practice Sessions

The Navy SEALS like to say, “Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion, instead you sink to the level of your training.”

Very few athletes are true “gamers” in that they can show up on game day and flip a switch. Most athletes need to prepare and build good habits, so they can call upon their skills when needed.

In order to best prepare your athletes to face certain situations during games, you need to inspire them.

Here are seven ways you can make your practice sessions a little more creative in order to increase their effectiveness…

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: accountability, Adversity, Allen Iverson, Coaching, conditioning, Culture, Drills, engagement, enthusiasm, fun, Music, Navy SEALs, pace of play, Plan, Practice, Program Building, water breaks, workouts

Jul 04 2021

Episode 172: Leadership that Rocks with Jim Knight

Jim Knight is a keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Jim Knight teaches organizations of all sizes how to attain their own “rock star” status.

Although his illustrious career started at Gatorland Zoo (he has the scars to prove it), Jim cut his teeth in the hospitality industry and eventually led Global Training for Hard Rock International for two decades. His customized programs show how to amp up organizational culture, deliver world-class differentiated service, and build rock star teams and leaders.

Known for his edu-taining programs (in person, virtually and in print), Jim is the best-selling author of Culture That Rocks: How to Revolutionize Your Company’s Culture and was featured in Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the “5 Books That Will Help You Transform How Your Do Business”.

Jim’s newest book, Leadership That Rocks  (May 2021), is the first in the 3-part “Culture That Rocks” series.

A portion of Jim’s book sales, podcast revenue, speaking fees and training program proceeds goes to No Kid Hungry and Cannonball Kids’ cancer.

Click here to read Jim’s bio.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • The best and most underrated bands of all-time
  • A musician that is overlooked for his talent
  • Building strong teams
  • Creating cultures that rock
  • … and much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Business, Leadership, Personal Growth, Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Aerosmith, Alan Stein, Culture for Dummies, Culture Matters, Culture that Rocks, Culture Wins, Cultures That Rock, Hard Rock Cafe, Jim Knight, Leadership That Rocks, Melissa Agnes, Music, Music Teacher, Musician, Rock Band, Star Trek, team building

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