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Interviews with coaches, business leaders and spiritual leaders concerning the concepts and principles as found in Dr. Joe Brickner's book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." The book is a story about a corporate executive who at the age of 50 made a major career change and became a Head Men's College Basketball Coach.
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In Episode 20 NCAA Consultant Chuck Smrt provides an up-to-date account of where the NCAA stands as far as rules and regulations for the 2024 Transfer Portal and the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) programs. This is a follow-up to Chuck's expert opinion on the 2023 version of these two programs he shared with us last summer. Chuck also shares some of his thoughts about where all this is headed for the NCAA and for college athletes and what it does for amateurism in the U.S. *******************...
In the third and final episode of Ruth Murray's Interview on how we can help make our brain and body work better together, Ruth introduces us to her Developmental Pyramid. She uses the three sided structure to relate Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with the Physiology of the Brain and the Developmental Nervous System. She then demonstrates some brain or body exercises (hacks) that help relieve specific issues like not being able to sleep, lightheadedness and constipation/diarrhea, among other ite...
Ruth builds on Part 1's concepts by providing examples of clients who were helped using Brain Gym and/or Rhythmic Movement exercises. She provides individual examples of parent/child relationships to athletic team performance success stories. Ruth also demonstrates some of the respective exercises from Brain Gym and Rhythmic Movement Training. **************************************************************** * Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com * Order Dr. Brickner's books on A...
Ruth Murray is a Registered Nurse who branched out to holistic, scientific methods of working with patients who struggle with symptoms that are a result of their subconscious nervous system not being fully connected. This brain/body connection ranges from treating anxiety and emotional control to balance and sleep issues. In Part 1 of "Body & Brain", Ruth tells how her success using these methods with her children resulted in her creating her own practice to deal with brain/body issues o...
In the second part of the interview with premier NCAA consultant Chuck Smrt, we concentrate on the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program. The NIL goes hand-in-hand with the NCAA's Transfer Portal, which was covered by Chuck in the first part of this interview (Episode 17). Chuck explains how that came about. Chuck also discusses the rules involved in athletes benefiting from NIL, and explains how this happens in real life. The college transfer portal and the NIL program are cha...
The NCAA rule change allowing athletes to transfer to another institution and be immediately eligible has changed the landscape of college athletics, especially basketball and football. Former NCAA Infractions Committee Coordinator and current NCAA premier consultant Chuck Smrt lays out what the transfer portal is, how it works, and the reasons why it came into existence. Chuck has 40 years of experience working for and with the NCAA and its institutions concerning rules compliance. He ...
Dr. Joe Brickner retired from his corporate executive position at the age of 50 to become the head men's basketball coach at his alma mater, Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. In his book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." he lays out not only what it took to be a candidate for such a drastic career change, but also what it was like to actually fulfill his dream of being a college basketball coach. He lets the reader in behind closed doors to see what it's exactly like to coach at the sma...
Dr. Joe Brickner's book, America: Lost in Place is a reflection of Dr. Brickner's life growing up in the 1950's and 60's compared to today. He examines 17 different topics and analyzes them as to being better off today or worse off. He then summarizes his findings and makes recommendations as to how America and Americans can achieve the success our founding fathers envisioned for our country. His book is available on Amazon.com in paperback, eBook, hardback and audio book formats. ***********...
Jerry Reynolds, the second most famous person from French Lick, IN, shares his 35 year experience with the Sacramento Kings. He was an assistant coach, head coach, director of basketball operations and general manager for the Kings - plus he was their TV color commentator for 20 of those years! Coach Reynolds shares his coaching experience as part of two junior college national championship teams, an NAIA national championship team, and holding five different positions with the Kings. His ne...
How a Catholic Cardinal and a NFL Owner Influenced Chris Godfrey's Future Chris wraps up his four-part series with some deeply personal experiences with people who have helped guide him down a path that puts others first - especially young people. In Part 4 Chris talks about: John Cardinal O'Connor's surprise guidance revelationWhy he wrote "That's Where I Live" & started Life AthletesHow he became involved in the Corps of Renewal and Charity (CORAC)His wise advice to players and coaches ...
In Part 3 of 4, Chris talks about: how his faith grew after his Green Bay experiencehis wife Daria, her faith & the sacrifices she madehis book, "That's Where I Live"his Christian organization Life Athletes This part in the series delves beyond football and concentrates on things very important to Chris - his faith, his wife and family, his book and his organization that both touch young people's lives. You will quickly recognize that there is much more to this man than being a pro athl...
In Part 2 of our interview with Chris Godfrey, All-pro and Super Bowl winning offensive guard for the NY Giants, Chris discusses: how his life changed at age 23moving from defensive lineman to offensive guardteammates who were "Players who made plays"Coaching Mentorswhat the pre-Super Bowl locker room was likeOnce again Chris shares the behind the scenes stories of his journey from getting cut numerous times to winning a championship with the fledgling United States Football League (USFL) to ...
Chris Godfrey grew up in Detroit and played on three University of Michigan Big Ten Champs and Rose Bowl teams as a starting defensive lineman. He eventually moved to the offensive line as a pro and played 9 professional seasons, highlighted by his Super Bowl win over the John Elway's Broncos in of all places, the Rose Bowl! In part 1 of 4 Chris talks about: growing up in Detroit and being mentored early for successhaving to move to Florida his high school senior yearcoming back to Michigan ...
In Part 4 of 4, Coach O'Connor talks about: any career regrets?advice for young coachespractices being relevant, competitive, and repetitivestaying healthystaying close to the game in retirementCoach OC raps up his in-depth interview with some great counsel for coaches, both young and old. After 41 years of coaching, Bill's perspective on what, how, when and why to coach is invaluable. **************************************************************** * Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@g...
In Part 3 Hall of Fame Coach O'Connor talks about: difference between coaching at 2 yr vs 4 yr collegerecruiting to a 4-year schoolattendance at today's basketball gameshow his faith influenced his programhow difficult a coach's wife's life can beAs always, Bill is frank in giving his opinion on all of these items, and shares a number of nuggets of wisdom garnered over 41 years of coaching experience. **************************************************************** * Leave a Comment/Review at...
Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Assn's HOF coach O'Connor continues his "Building with Brick" podcast with Part 2 of 4 by discussing: who his coaching mentors werehis "take-aways" from working/playing for various coachesrecruiting to a remote locationthe difference between small college and major college players Coach O'Connor is one of the few coaches who has coached at the high school, junior college, small college, and major college levels. His insight is remarkable as he shares h...
Bill O'Connor, the long time head coach of Rockhurst University in KC, is this month's guest on "Building with Brick." Coach O'Connor is the winningest basketball coach in the history of Rockhurst. He won multiple "Coach of Year" awards in two different conferences at the college level. He coached at the high school, junior college, small college and major college levels throughout his 41-year coaching career. He is a member of the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, in...
Rich Niemann, former ABA and NBA player, completes his "Building with Brick" podcast interview in Part 4 of 4 as he discusses: his advice for players who want to get to the next levelhis advice for coaches who want to make a career of coachingthe difference between coaching girls vs. boyshis advice on choosing a career, even if it is not in athleticsRich raps up his podcasts with words of wisdom and experience. Like many others from the "Building with Brick" podcasts, he is a role model for t...
Rich Niemann was a star center for the St. Louis University Billikens who was drafted and played in both the ABA and the NBA. In Part 3 of 4, Rich shares his thoughts concerning: Choosing to become a teacher after pro ballKeeping his mind and body healthy as he agesVolunteering in RetirementHow his Catholic Education and faith has guided him over the yearsMaking a career change into academia did not come easy, but Rich leveraged his education and experience to help thousands of young people a...
Continuation of in-depth interview with Rich Niemann, former St/ Louis University star and NBA & ABA player. In Part 2 of 4 Rich talks about: Coaches from high school thru the prosLife lessons learned from teammates & coachesWhy AAU after the prosCareer after bball**************************************************************** * Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com * Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website * View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here * ...
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