Success is a Choice

The Coachable Coach | Megan Duffy

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Megan Duffy, head women's basketball coach at Marquette University. "The Coachable Coach" series on t...

Sports Stories with Denny Lennon

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 inter...

Be an everyday leader & change the world

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jamy Bechler appeared on the "EveryDay Leaders" show hosted by Melahni Ake in the Spring of 2021. This was a live show and is one of Jamy's favorites ...

The Coachable Coach | Jackie Carson (Furman WBB)

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Jackie Carson, head women's basketball coach at Furman University. "The Coachable Coach" series on th...

Episode 174: Jeff Hoffman, Priceline.com

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a pro...

Leaders Growing Leaders: Kelly Wells (University of Pikeville AD)

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on the "Leaders Developing Leaders" series is Kelly Wells, the Director of Athletics at the University of Pikeville.  During the "Leade...

Episode 173: National Association of Collegiate Esports Executive Director Michael Brooks

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Brooks is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).  NACE is a nonprofit membership association orga...

LEADERSHIP NOW: DeAnna Price

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler praises U.S. hammer thrower DeAnna Price and her accomplishment of setting an American record and winn...

The Coachable Coach | Barry Davis (Rider baseball)

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Dr. Barry Davis, head baseball coach at Rider University, the 2021 MAAC Champions and NCAA Tournament...

2003 British Open Champion Ben Curtis (popular episode replay)

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to the Success is a Choice podcast network. This week is the Open Championship at Royal St. George's Golf Club in England. I...

LEADERSHIP NOW: Sha'Carri Richardson banned

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler shares his two takeaways on the U.S. 100m dash champion (Sha'Carri Richardson) getting disqualified an...

The Coachable Coach | Missy Bilderback (Jones College)

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Missy Bilderback, the highly successful women's basketball coach at Jones College in Mississippi.  "...

Episode 171: Leadership That Rocks with Jim Knight

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Knight is a keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Jim Knight teaches organizations of all sizes how to attain their own "rock st...

Jamy Bechler appears on the PGA Tour's "On The Mark" Podcast

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The PGA Tour's "On the Mark" podcast is one of Jamy Bechler's favorites to listen to and so he was excited to appear as a guest and talk with host Mar...

Episode 171: Dr. Richard A. Johnson, Texas Public Policy Foundation

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Richard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of pub...

Happy Birthday, You're FIRED | The Leadership Playbook live

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of The Leadership Playbook Live Show, John Brubaker (a high-level business coach and the author of "Stadium Status") fills in f...

Detroit Pistons add a new logo to their jersey | The Leadership Playbook

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Leadership Playbook is a live weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture...

Episode 170: Jake Kelfer, Professional Basketball Combine

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Kelfer is the 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, as well as a motivational speaker and the founder of Profession...

Singing Kumbaya, winning games, and athletes transferring | The Leadership Playbook live

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Leadership Playbook is a live weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture...

Episode 169: America's Happiness Coach, Laura DiBenedetto

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura DiBenedetto is a TEDx Speaker, #1 best-selling author of The Six Habits: Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life, and a life mastery co...

Jamy talks teammate accountability | Hoop Heads Podcast

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for joining us today on the Success is a Choice podcast network. When my most recent book "The Bus Trip" came out, I was asked by Mike Klinzing...

Dan Hughes, WNBA Championship Coach (replay)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Hughes retired yesterday from the Seattle Storm. He has had a great career coaching and is now going to focus on the USA Women's Basketball Team. ...

Tim Tebow is back in the NFL & Jamy gives us 3 ways EVERYONE can be a verbal leader

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Leadership Playbook is a weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and...

Jamy talks with former Michigan State basketball legend Mateen Cleaves on the "Power Forward" podcast

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a fun conversation that Jamy had recently with Mateen Cleaves and Justin White on the "Power Forward" podcast. Mateen Cleaves is a ...

Tom Brady goes from 9th grade bench warmer to the GOAT and Jamy talks about how Drake had a part in making him nervous for the only time in his speaking career

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Leadership Playbook is a weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and...

Episode 168 - Jennifer Rothman, National Alliance on Mental Illness

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Rothman is the Senior Manager for Youth and Young Adult Information, Support, and Education for NAMI. The National Alliance on Mental Illne...

World premiere of "The Leadership Playbook" live weekly show

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first episode of "The Leadership Playbook" weekly live show where co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote share insights on leadership, li...

Episode 167 - Hugh Freeze, Liberty University Football Coach

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hugh Freeze is the head football coach at Liberty University. He has won an astounding 18 games in his first two years at Liberty. Prior to his time...

Episode 166: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before retiring in June 2019.  His positions included field and headquar...

Episode 165: Everyday Leaders with Melahni Ake

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melahni Ake shares her own influences that have shaped the way she leads today and how she has come to create the Everyday Leaders Platform. Through...

Episode 164: Turn Setbacks into Rocket Fuel with Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" movement. He is a performance coach,...

Episode 163 - Bret Burchard, former NBA G-League Head Coach

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bret Burchard is the co-founder of the mindset development company ChampionShift and co-author of "Catching Confetti: Developing the Mindset of a Ch...

Episode 162: Paige Tonz, Athlete Mindset Mentor

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paige Tonz is a mindset mentor for female athletes. She is a former star catcher for Northwestern University in the Big 10. She talks about the entrep...

Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum Host (replay)

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of one of our more popular shows. It might be worth listening to again since there were some good stories and great insights. If you ...

Episode 161: Rachel Cruze, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author & Ramsey Personality

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Since 2010, Rachel has served at ...

Episode 160: Michael Kelly, VP of Athletics at South Florida

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Kelly is Vice President of Athletics at the University of South Florida. Prior to taking the reins of the Bulls athletic department, he was ...

Episode 159: Gary Sheffield, Jr from Outkick.com

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Sheffield, Jr. is a writer at Outkick.com. He is a former college baseball player and the son of the legendary Gary Sheffield, Sr. who hit more...

Episode 158: Kay Salerno & Shila Morris, Entrepreneurial Sisters

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their...

Episode 157: Chrissi Rawak, University of Delaware AD

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chrissi Rawak is Director of Athletics at the University of Delaware. Prior to her arrival at Delaware, she spent more than a decade at the University...

Episode 156: Jason Whitlock, Outkick.com

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Whitlock is a longtime TV personality on both Fox and ESPN. He is now a partner with Outkick.com. The former Ball State University football pl...

Episode 155: TOPGUN with Andy "Grand" Mariner

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Andy "Grand" Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Commanding Officer at  TOPGUN. The...

Episode 154: No Quit Living with Christopher J. Wirth

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher J. Wirth is the host of the "No Quit Living" Podcast which has been rated as a top 50 Business Podcast on iTunes. Christopher is a sough...

Episode 153: Intentional Performance with Brian Levenson

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite ...

Episode 152: John O'Sullivan Changing the Game Project

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John O'Sullivan is the CEO and founder of the Changing the Game Project. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents ...

Episode 151: ESPN's Paul Biancardi

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Biancardi is ESPN's national recruiting director for boys high school basketball. Prior to joining ESPN, he was a long-time college basketball ...

Episode 150: Robyn Fralick, Bowling Green State University Women's Basketball Coach

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robyn Fralick was named the head women's basketball coach at NCAA Division I Bowling Green State University in spring of 2018. Fralick was the archi...

Michael Catt, Movie Producer & Pastor (replay)

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a replay of one of my favorite episodes when Michael Catt appeared on our show. Michael is the senior pastor of Sherwood Church in Albany, Geo...

Episode 149: Clark Kellogg, College Basketball Analyst

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clark Kellogg is one of the most respected voices covering college basketball today. The CBS Sports analyst was once a top college basketball player...

Episode 148: Bhrett McCabe, High-Performance Sports Psychologist

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bhrett McCabe is one of the leading experts in the area of sports pyschology. The best of the best turn to him when they need help with performa...

Dan Tudor, College Recruiting Expert (REPLAY)

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of a popular episode we had with Dan Tudor a few years ago. Dan is the president and founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies. TCS is ...

Episode 147: Kurt Hines, Football Coach & Motivational Speaker

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kurt Hines is a well-respected football coach at Coronado High School in San Diego. His social media insights are top-notch. You will want to follow...

Episode 146: Coaching Culture with J.P. Nerbun

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

J.P. Nerbun is the founder of Thrive On Challenge, host of the "Coaching Culture" podcast, and author of Calling Up: Discovering Your Journey to Tra...

Episode 145: ACC Coach of the Year Joanna Bernabei-McNamee

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Bernabei-McNamee is the head women's basketball coach at Boston College. In only her second season at BC, she was honored as the 2020 Atlanti...

Episode 144: Ganon Baker, World-Class Basketball Trainer

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ganon Baker is regarded as one of the premier basketball skill coaches in the World. He has been around the game of basketball, the skill training bu...

Episode 143: Tennessee Titans Social Media Manager Nate Bain

22 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Bain is the social media manager for the NFL's Tennessee Titans. He joined the club in 2017 after three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where ...

Episode 142: NFHS Executive Director Karissa Niehoff

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is ...

Episode 141: Toronto Raptors Adrian Griffin

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Griffin won a World Championship as the lead assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors in 2020. He played in the NBA from 1999-2008 after a ste...

Episode 140: Ben Curtis, 2003 British Open Champion

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Curtis won the 2003 Open Championship at Royal St. George's as a rookie in only his 16th start on the PGA Tour. He became the first golfer in 90...

Betsy Butterick, Communication Specialist (replay)

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hope you are all staying safe, positive, and encouraged during these unprecedented times. We are replaying episode 13 with Betsy Butterick. She is one...

Episode 139: Rising Coaches C.E.O. Adam Gordon

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Gordon spent 17 years in the coaching industry, making stops from the JUCO level to High-major Power 5 basketball. In 2010, along with Andy Farre...

Episode 138: Mike Lombardi, former NFL General Manager

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Lombardi spent three decades in the NFL as an executive with the 49ers, Browns, Eagles and Raiders. From 2014-16 he was also an assistant to t...

Episode 137: Mark Immelman, PGA Golf Broadcaster

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Immelman is currently the host of the "On the Mark" podcast on pgatour.com. He also covers live golf for the PGA TOUR on their live-streami...

Alicia Jessop, TheAthletic.com & Sports Law Professor (replay)

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of one of our more popular episodes (#47 with Alicia Jessop). Alicia recently gained a great deal of attention when her $22 Maine lob...

Episode 136: Lori Thomas, Heart of America Athletic Conference Commissioner

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lori Thomas is the commissioner of the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Prior to leading the HAAC, she was the Senior Vice President for Member...

PGA Caddie Paul Tesori (replay)

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Webb Simpson won this past week's Waste Management Phoenix Open in a playoff against Tony Finau. As usual, Simpson's trusted right-hand man (Paul Tes...

Episode 135: "Move The Ball" with Jennifer Garrett

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer A. Garrett is an internationally recognized author, life coach, and motivational speaker. She is the host of the "Move The Ball" podcast and ...

2x Super Bowl Champion Gary Reasons (replay)

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the Super Bowl being played in a couple of days, we thought it would be good to replay a popular interview that we had with 2x Super Bowl champio...

Episode 134: Bill Curry, Super Bowl Champion & SEC Coach of the Year

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Curry has been the head football coach at Alabama, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, and Georgia State. He was a 2x SEC Coach of the Year, ACC Coach of the...

former Kansas City Chief J.J. Birden (replay)

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Kansas City Chiefs are in next week's Super Bowl so we wanted to replay our interview with former Chiefs Wide Receiver J.J. Birden. This was a fun...

Episode 133: "A Coach and a Miracle" with Jim Johnson

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Johnson won more than 400 games as a high high school basketball coach. He only had one losing record in his 30 years of being a head coach. Howev...

Emily Chapman Richards - Executive Director of Show Hope (Replay)

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 075 with Emily Chapman Richards was one of our most popular episodes. Since appearing on our podcast, Emily was named the Executive Director ...

Episode 132: Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Thompson is the Founder & Chief Encouragement Officer at the global lifestyle brand Compete Every Day.  He is a speaker, writer, & active part...

Episode 131: "The Bus Trip" (a modern-day sports leadership fable)

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The Bus Trip", Jamy Bechler's third book, was released on 11/25/19. The modern-day sports leadership fable can help student-athletes understand how t...

Episode 130: U.S. Marshal Peter Elliott

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Marshals is the oldest American Federal law enforcement agency. The service was created way back during the presidency of George Washington....

Episode 129: Jon Beck, Pure Sweat Basketball

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jon Beck is a must-follow on twitter for coaches and athletes. After his stellar playing career at Division I Arkansas State University, he went on t...

Episode 128: Swen Nater, Former UCLA and NBA Player

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Swen Nater won two NCAA Championships as a basketball player for the legendary John Wooden at UCLA. He would become the first player to ever be a N...

Episode 127: Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders in College Sports

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Patti Phillips is the CEO of women leaders in college sports. This is the nation's premier organization that develops, connects and advances women w...

Episode 126: "Because of Burt" with Mark Fauser

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Fauser is the author of "Because of Burt" and "Cool's Angel". He has been a television and movie actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. H...

Episode 125: Limitless with Laura Gassner Otting

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Gassner Otting has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today Show talking about how to live a limitless life. Her book "Limitless: How to...

Episode 124: Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jon Steinbrecher is the commissioner of the Mid-American Conference. He has held the position since 2009. He was previously the commissioner of ...

Episode 123: Heather Macy, College Basketball Coach

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Macy is a college basketball coach and author of "Two Feet Forward". She is also the founder of the non-profit Influence and Impacters. Macy i...

Sue Enquist - UCLA Hall of Fame Softball Coach (replay)

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In light of UCLA's 2019 softball national championship, we are replaying this great interview with Hall of Famer, Sue Enquist. Coach Enquist was UCLA ...

Episode 122: NACDA Executive Director Bob Vecchione

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Vecchione is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. NACDA is THE professional association for i...

Episode 121: Kevin Eastman, Former Coach & Executive

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Eastman is a corporate speaker and an internationally-known basketball clinician who brings his knowledge and experience in sports to the busi...

Episode 120: WNBA Championship Coach Dan Hughes

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Hughes is the head coach of the WNBA's Seattle Storm. In just his first year with the Storm, he helped lead them to the 2018 WNBA Championship. No...

Episode 119: Matt Brauning, Host of the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Show

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a 2-time best-selling author, Matt captivates all types of audiences with an honest, hilarious, and exciting look into Leadership, Team Building, a...

Episode 118: Don Yaeger, 11x NY Times Best-Selling Author

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Don Yaeger is a keynote speaker, corporate business leadership coach, 11-time New York Times Best-selling author and long-time associate editor for ...

Episode 117: Jacqie McWilliams, CIAA Commissioner

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqie McWilliams became the first female commissioner of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 2012. As the first African American fe...

Episode 116: Jim Carr, CEO of the NAIA

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Carr is the president of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The NAIA provides opportunities for more than 65,000 stud...

Episode 115: Kaya Jones, former member of the Pussycat Dolls

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaya Jones was one of the singers for The Pussycat Dolls, which is one of the most popular girl groups in history having sold more than 15 million alb...

Episode 114: Bob Wilson, NAIA Hall of Fame Coach & AD

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bob Wilson served as the athletic director at Vanguard University for more than 20 years. He earned the National Association of Intercollegiate Athlet...

Episode 113: Kara Lawson, NBA & ESPN Basketball Analyst

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Lawson is the Washington Wizards' TV analyst and former star player at the University of Tennessee, as well as in the WNBA. She first joined ESPN...

Episode 112: Justin Kittredge, CEO of ISlide USA & Shark Tank Contestant

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Kittredge is the CEO and Founder of ISlide USA, which manufactures, markets, and sells premium custom athletic sandals.  The company was f...

Episode 111: ICF Certified Executive Coach Elise Auxier

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elise Auxier is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified, professional executive and life coach and the owner of Gulfcoast Coaching in Tampa,...

Episode 110: Former White House Speechwriter John Corcoran

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

John Corcoran has worked in Hollywood, written speeches for President Bill Clinton and lost his job when Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governator. ...

Episode 109: Dr. Jerome Lubbe - CEO of Thrive Neuro

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jerome Lubbe is the CEO and Founder of his private practice, Thrive Neuro Health, located in Decatur, GA where he partners with entrepreneurs, mak...

Episode 108: Phil Hellmuth, 15-time World Series of Poker Champion

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody has won more World Series of Poker championships than Phil Hellmuth Jr.  He won his 15th WSOP Bracelet in the summer of 2018, which puts him f...

Episode 107: NJCAA Executive Director Christopher Parker

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Parker is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Dr. Parker is responsible for a...

Episode 106: Greg Tonagel, 3x National Championship Basketball Coach

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Tonagel is the head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. Tonagel and the Wildcats have won three NAIA Division II National Cham...

Episode 105: Gary Reasons, 2x Super Bowl Champion

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Reasons spent nine years as a linebacker in the National Football League.  He was a fourth round draft pick in 1984 by the New York Giants and ...