A Coach's Perspective

Episode 226 -

We are excited, in this episode, to profile another Human Champion. A highly decorated attorney from San Diego, California whose roots began in West Plains, Missouri and traveled through Missouri State University, time in the service and war, law school at University of Missouri and a career as a talented trial lawyer. Ed Chapin’s journey is an inspiring one, and we appreciate him sharing how his past shaped his successful career and family life.

Next week we are kicking off a new series! We will explore Ethics in Sports. I know, deep…

Line up and get ready! After this episode you are going to be ready to dive into a new sport (if you have not already). What is the activity that is the fastest growing sport in the country among all ages? Pickleball! We welcome Richard Porter, the President of the company that produces an informative, entertaining, and beautiful resource for all things pickleball. One of the recent features included within In Pickleball Magazine profiled our other guest, Coach Karl Scholes, English teacher and pickleball coach from Gilbert, Arizona. Coach Scholes has founded a pickleball club that exploded in popularity providing relationships, a connection, and an excellent fitness opportunity. The students, school and community have embraced this newest endeavor.

On this episode, my guest co-host, Ned Reynolds and I caught up with veteran National Basketball Association (NBA) star Anthony Tolliver. We discussed his career with multiple teams over the years and how he has embraced his experiences and is grateful for his opportunities. A true gentleman and genuine person, Anthony Tolliver has proven over and over how he lives as a champion every day. We look forward to his induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame!

Episode 223 -

On this episode, we profiled Coach Steve Shepherd from College of the Ozarks as we celebrated his upcoming induction into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. We talked about his path as a coach, what he has learned along the way and advice for young coaches and athletes. This coach does it the right way! He coaches people, not just players and that is why he has had success AND longevity in his career.

Next week, we preview the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame induction class. We are celebrating multiple athletic successes this month!

Episode 221 -

On this episode, we caught up with professional baseball veteran Jason Hart. We discussed his path throughout his career and how his real home run is being with his family. Through an incredible career in baseball, he has expressed gratitude for the lessons it gave him, the fun he had with his teams, and the secrets to the longevity of his career. He gave us guidance on hitting a baseball, but I feel like they also parallel life. “One, be ready for every pitch. Two, control your head. Three, swing to do damage.” Think about that. Be prepared, stay focused and be confident in your actions. Thank you to Jason Hart and one of my favorite co-hosts as Jason’s former college coach joined us, Missouri State University’s Head Baseball Bear, Coach Keith Guttin. I always enjoy his perspective on coaching and how he works with his athletes.

Next week, Coach Steve Shepherd from College of the Ozarks joins us as we celebrate his upcoming induction into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

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Episode 221 -

On this episode, Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan, my baseball correspondents, join us as we run the bases on baseball. We caught up on the Royals, Cardinals, Grip and Rip League and even had some trivia. These two are encyclopedias when it comes to America’s favorite pastime. Their knowledge is impressive, and their energy is contagious!

Next week, 22-year professional baseball player and coach Jason Hart joins us as we look back at the secret to his longevity in professional sports.

Episode 220 -

On this episode, Ned Reynolds and Art Hains joined me for a special show as we paid tribute to local sports figure, and my dad, Dr. Tommy Burnett. We started during Sports Talk with Art and crossed over to A Coach’s Perspective, thank you to Art for the additional airtime. We listened to stories, in his own voice, about his time in Smackover, Arkansas, playing football for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, winning a national championship and his time with the Super Bowl III Champion New York Jets. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Logan Weber, my producer, and to my co-hosts Ned Reynolds and Art Hains. These gentlemen filled my heart with joy and gratitude as we reminisced and celebrated the life of Dr. Tommy Burnett. The impact that this multi-Hall-of-Famer had on lives is incredible, but to be honest, this show was about a daughter who loves her daddy and wanted to shout it from the airwaves. He was my champion and his legacy and love live on in our hearts.

His Celebration of Life is Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Oasis Convention Center at 5:00 pm.

A Coach’s Perspective:

Tune in Wednesday night’s live from 6:00-7:00 pm on 99.9FM/96.9FM or on the Radio-Springfield app.

Listen at Previous Shows on the website acoachsperspective.com

Or listen and subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify Helium Radio, or Vrbul Podcast under A Coach’s Perspective.

Like-Facebook: @CoachJeniHopkins

Follow-Twitter: @coachhopkins987

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On this episode, we had a specific coaches panel and played “out of the hat” as we drew random topics and presented them to our experienced and knowledgeable panel. Our guests did an excellent job answering the various topics and show why they are the new basketball head coaches at Evangel University. Coach Bert Capel will be leading the Men’s Basketball team after serving as an assistant to Coach Steve Jenkins. Coach Capel is not only familiar with the roster, the conference, the Evangel way as a coach, but as a former player, too. He will bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to the helm. Coach Preston Beverly may be new to Evangel and Springfield, Missouri but he is very enthusiastic about a talented roster and challenging schedule. He has big plans for Evangel and his energy is contagious. Both of these talented coaches are ready for action at Evangel, and we wish them the best!

Our next show we catch back up with our local horseshoe expert, Mark Kiser along with…Melanie Zerr (Women’s State Champion), Stanton Griggs (Men’s State Champion) and Alan Francis (25-time WORLD Champion) We are going to talk about pitching horseshoes! There is a lot to this sport, and I can guarantee you learn something with these renowned players!

Episode 217 -

In this episode, we have a coaches panel and play “out of the hat” as we drew random topics and present them to our experienced and knowledgeable panel. Their answers to the questions signified their expertise and why they are all top of their game in their respective sports. I love these panels because it reminds us how coaching is not just x’s and o’s, it is not just working with a team, it is building something. It is building a concept and platform that is used to help shape and mold us. My guests tonight know this inside and out. Their accolades speak volumes, but the people that leave their programs better than they day they arrived is their real achievement. Thank you to this valued panel:

Jon Leamy, Missouri State University Men’s Soccer

John Hartley, Greenwood Baseball, Midwest Nationals, 417 Juniors Volleyball, Hart to Hart

John Roderique, Webb City Football

Our next show we will have another coaches panel and explore their perspective on our topics “out of the hat”.