Building with Brick

In Part 3 of 4 of the Richard Konzem series, KU Sr. Assoc. AD Konzem addresses:
- how he approaches a new position of authority
- things he did at Benedictine College and Rockhurst University as their Athletic Director to make an impact on their athletic programs
- his favorite memorabilia in his basement "museum"
- the importance of building relationships when pursuing an athletic administration career
- adjustments from going from an athletic administrator to being a coach

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This one is really fun. Former KU Sr. Associate Athletic Director Konzem shares his experiences working with Roy Williams, Bill Self and a myriad of football coaches at the University of Kansas while he was at KU. He shares interesting stories of hiring Coach Williams as well as the moment he realized Coach Williams was leaving for North Carolina.

Richard also shares with the audience his favorite assignments at KU as well as his least favorite job there.

This session is entirely about KU. Jayhawk fans (and opponents) should really enjoy the inside stories.

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Richard Konzem lived his dream. He grew up in Kansas and rose from being the University of Kansas track manager as a freshman in college to being the top assistant Athletic Director at KU . He was a finalist for the KU AD job twice, and later became the Athletic Director at Benedictine College and Rockhurst University. He's currently the Golf Coach at Rockhurst for both the men's and the women's golf teams.

In Part 1 of 4 of the interview podcast, Richard shares his early boyhood interest in sports, and how getting cut from the freshman basketball team actually spawned his long and successful career in athletic administration. He walks us through how he was mentored as a student by a famous coach and an assistant AD at KU, and how he landed his first job at KU after getting a Master's Degree from the University of Southern California.

In Part 1 Richard talks about his mentors personally and how they shaped his management style when he ascended to levels of authority. He also describes how his farm background shaped his mentality for striving for excellence. He has an amazing success story to share that is both educational and entertaining.

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John Brown, a 1973 Mizzou All-American and 1st Round Pick of the Atlanta Hawks, returns for final part of Coach Joe Brickner’s  “Building with Brick – Foundational Wisdom on Coaching, Careers, and Christ” video and audio podcast. In Part 4 John discusses:

·       How his faith played a role in his career and personal life

·       His business success after retiring form pro basketball

·       Any regrets and his encounter with Calvin Murphy

·       Coaching as an occupational option

·       His advice for young coaches

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Part 3 of 4 of John Brown, Altanta Hawk 1st Round Pick

John Brown, a 1973 All-American from Missouri, returns for Part 3 of 4 of Coach Joe Brickner’s  “Building with Brick – Foundational Wisdom on Coaching, Careers, and Christ” video and audio podcast. In Part 3 John discusses:

·       Some of his favorite teammates, including Pete Maravich

·       NBA Players that made plays

·       The change in today’s NBA game

·       Why he kept playing after his pro career ended

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John Brown – Mizzou All-American, Olympian, Atlanta Hawks’ 1st Round Pick

In Part 2 of 4 John Discusses:

• Coaching differences at the high school, college and pro levels
• The 1972 Olympics
• His European Pro Experience
• How he Invested his pro earnings

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John Brown was a 1973 graduate of the University of Missouri who was an All-American, Olympian, and a first-round selection in the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He made the all-NBA Rookie team his first year and was a multi-year starter for the Hawks. He eventually finished his career playing three years in the top Italian League. John grew up in Dixon, a small Missouri town where he led his undefeated high school team to a state championship. He was recruited to Mizzou by legendary coach Norm Stewart, who helped John become a 1973 College All-American. He was a starter on the 1972 Olympic team before a serious ankle injury prevented him from playing with the team in Munich. He was drafted by the Hawks by Coach Cotton Fitzsimmons, who had lost John on the recruiting trail while Cotton was the coach at Kansas State University. He later played for another legendary coach, Hubie Brown, who replaced Cotton at Atlanta.

John had his jersey number, 50, retired at Mizzou in 2019, and it is now a permanent fixture in the rafters at Mizzou Arena. After retiring from professional basketball, John continued playing the game he loves in age-division AAU tournaments, where he himself became a legend!

John also has been an extremely successful businessman. He started his own construction company in Rolla, Mo., and he has grown it into one of the largest apartment and condominium builders, owners, and administrators in the region.

In the exclusive podcast with Dr. Joe Brickner on Joe’s “Building with Brick” podcast, John shares his story and the highlights of his successful basketball and business career. The four-part series gives you a glimpse into the life of a successful basketball player who is even a better person.

John graciously wrote the Foreword to Dr. Brickner’s book, “So, You want to be a Coach…” John and Joe were long-time AAU teammates after John’s pro career ended, and share a strong belief in the right way to play the game, as well as the right way to live your life. 

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Coach Joe Brickner provides his personal analysis of the Elite Eight NCAA games and projects what some of the keys will be to winning in the Final Four. His team by team analysis breaks down the positives and negatives of each team. He also projects the winners of Saturday's games, and who will take home the National Championship trophy (and why) on Monday night.

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In Episode 5, Part 4 of 4, Coach Larry Holley, on Dr. Joe Brickner’s “Building with Brick” podcast, continues to share his 51 years of coaching experience with the audience. In Part 4 Coach Holley, one of the top ten winningest men’s college basketball coaches in history, talks about:

·        any career regrets

·        how his wives handled being a coach’s wife

·        what he is doing now to stay close to the game

·        why he wanted to be a coach & advice to young coaches

·        his plans to write a book

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