Denny Lennon is the host of Sports Stories with Denny Lennon, a video and audio podcast that focuses on uplifting stories told through long-form interviews with a wide range of sports figures. He was born and raised in Venice, California as part of a family known for music but also highly passionate about sports. His true love for sports started in his own backyard. It was games in that yard that led to 40 years of jobs in coaching, announcing, promoting, and administrating sports at different levels throughout Los Angeles and the country. Coaching children, especially his own, cemented in his mind what a great gift sports can be. Joining the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) in 1994 to develop programs has provided him an opportunity to meet many interesting people in the world of sports including NBA Legend Jerry West

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In today's episode, we discuss:

• The greatest L.A. Laker ever
• What made John Wooden such a good leader
• Pioneering beach volleyball tournaments and TV coverage
• ... and much more!!!

Resources, Books, and Links

• Website: SportsStoriesDL.com
• Twitter: @SportsStoriesDL
• Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/SSDL
• Facebook: Facebook.com/SportsStoriesDL
• Instagram: @SportsStoriesDL
• Email: [email protected]
• YouTube: YouTube.com/ssdl

Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . .

• Rachel Cruze (Ramsey Solutions and Best-Selling Author) - Episode 161
• Marc Polymeropolous (Former CIA Officer) - Episode 166
• Gary Sheffield, Jr. (Outkick.com) - Episode 159
• Clark Kellogg (CBS Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149
• Swen Nater (former UCLA and NBA player) - Episode 128
• Don Yaeger (NY Times Best-Selling Author) - Episode 118
• Phil Hellmuth (World Champion Poker Player) - Episode 108
• Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus") – Episode 100
• Bernard Robichaud (Trailer Park Boys) – Episode 086
• Michael Catt (Pastor & Producer of "Facing the Giants") – Episode 049
• Kevin Harrington (original shark on "Shark Tank") – Episode 024

Denny Lennon in Action

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