A Coach's Perspective

We are thrilled to have the University of Missouri Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Gates on tonight to speak about his vision for the Tigers basketball program.  We also will be replaying my interview from University of Kansas Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self from last night’s Boys and Girls Club Steak and Steak Fundraiser.  Thank you to KOLR 10 and Brett Piper for the audio of the Coach Self interview. Coach Gates and Coach Self will face each other in the infamous “Border War” game at Mizzou Arena on December 10, 2022.

Two successful and impactful coaches join us in this episode to discuss getting back on the sideline after retirement.  Todd Mercer and Mark Vert have a wealth of knowledge and experience and share their perspectives on different areas of coaching.  My thanks to my guests and sharing their valued wisdom.

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Springfield Rugby Hall of Famer and Drury University Rugby coach Bryan Bevel joined us as we went into fundamentals and strategies of the sport of Rugby. The physical training, the mentality and the 101 basics were all discussed.  My thanks to an expert guest for sharing his wealth of knowledge of Rugby.  What a great sport, best of luck to Coach Bevel and the Drury Rugby Panthers as they kick off their inaugural Rugby season!

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Failure is not easy but is a part of life.  Failure will occur, so how will you use it to get yourself closer to success?  Professional Failure is the title of my guest’s book and podcast, Justin Skinner works to destigmatize the word failure and shift people’s mindset.  His perceptions and insights on failure motivate and inspire you to use failure as fuel and reach success with substance.  My thanks to Justin Skinner for sharing his perspective!

Two amazing guests in this episode! We had an open and honest conversation about the world of golf and the state of the game with now two professional organizations, with different perspectives, trying to co-exist.  We appreciate the unique viewpoints of my two guests: Rick Grayson, PGA Instructor and Heath Holt, professional caddie who has worked in the PGA tour and LIV. My thanks for them sharing their perspective and engaging in important discussion.

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Legendary coach for Missouri State University’s Baseball Bears, Keith Guttin, joined us as we talked baseball from all angles!  We discussed program building, skill development, and answered your questions. We also talked about the “Midas Glove” he wears and how he gets his teams to peak right when they need to.  Thank you to Coach Guttin for sharing his coaching perspective!

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Don West and Mike McClure, this broadcasting duo has now racked up 1,007 games together!  They talk about teamwork, chemistry, being prepared, working hard, and checking your ego at the door.  Their longevity has been impressive, and these Hall of Fame broadcasters celebrate their milestone and share their tips for success. 

Staring a brand-new sports program is not easy, but Coach Chris Adams and his staff, Tim Williams and Travis Zarechi did an excellent job of kicking off the first ever Greenwood Laboratory School Baseball program. Coach Adams and Coach Williams join us, along with players Tommy Pinegar and Chance Rose to discuss the successful start of Bluejays baseball and what it took to get it off the ground. 

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No excuses from anyone this week!  We welcome Executive Director of the Show Me State Games and the Missouri Senior Games, Dave Fox, along with our profile athletes 90-year-old Dave McCoy and 91-year-old Ed Story.  McCoy and Story are record holders in the games in several events and are excited to participate this year for even more medals.  This interview will motivate you to get moving, never give up, and keep your body in motion!  My thanks to this talented duo, and to Dave Fox for providing such a wonderful opportunity for so many athletes of all ages in the state.  Visit https://smsg.org/ and https://moseniorgames.org/ for more information.

Surf’s up! I am totally “stoked” (surfer’s term) to have on this episode world champion, hall of famer surfer, Shaun Tomson! Shaun is a champion surfer, successful businessman, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. He made fame first by being one of the best surfers of all time. He has used his passion for surfing, not just catch the next wave, but to be the next wave, to encourage others to paddle toward their fears and self-doubt and find their purpose and power. His positive message is rippled through his speeches and workshops at corporations and universities worldwide. I was lucky enough to catch up with him – on dry land – and try and capture his message. Take a listen to Shaun Tomson as we discuss the sport of surfing, the surfers code and his best-selling books that have been an inspiration to so many on finding a positive purpose with their lives and exploring the power of I WILL.