Championship Thinking In Sports Jim Meier

Tune in to learn how Scott Berry*, 32 year Head Baseball Coach at Mayville State University integrates and teaches mental game skills in his program. Scott runs one of the most outstanding NAIA programs in the nation. He believes in life-long self-learning and the wise use of external resources. Scott is among the most heralded […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – More Mental Game Meat and Potatoes appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Ethics is, at a gut level, understanding and valuing the importance of people. Ethics requires acting at a higher standard than the baseline of what is legal and what is not. Ethics is about keeping promises, being honest and respecting others. Ethics means managing relationships successfully when wearing the hat of coach. That is, relationships […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Ethics Front and Center in Player Recruiting and Development appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Hear from guest, Shaun Cole*, University of Arizona pitching coach and 2012 DI pitching coach of the year, about how he builds trust and respect with the U. Arizona pitching staff. In order to create a winning tradition, each player needs to believe they are a winner. They also need to be communicated with directly […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Building Respect and Trust between a pitcher and his coach appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In this show, seven time New York Yankee All-Star 2nd baseman (’57, ’59, ’62, ’63, ’64, 65 and ’66) Bobby Richardson, shares information and stories about being a Yankee and wearing the pinstripes. Bobby draws from his recent book, Impact Player, as well as countless episodes from his life of rich experience and learning. Expect […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Bobby Richardson: Impact Player appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Dave Keilitz, 19 year Executive Director*, American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) overviews the upcoming the 68th Annual convention scheduled Jan 3-6 in Chicago. This year’s convention may be the largest ever with over 4,500 attendees. 29 40 minute clinics are slated which will address a wide range of technical skills, the mental game and strength […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Update from ABCA: The 2013 Convention and Assessing Recent Changes in College Baseball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Former show guest, Greg Lauder, Head Baseball Coach Butler HS, Louisville, KY is this show interviews host Jim Meier about motivation. In simple terms motivation is the process that initiates, directs and maintains goal-oriented behavior. The questions you need to ask yourself are: 1) Do I have a well-grounded philosophy and solid methods for my […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Looking at Motivation through New Lenses appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Tune in to hear guest James Koutz*, American Legion National Commander, share information about the Legion’s work and services. With 2.4M members the 94 year old Legion is the largest of all Veteran Service Organizations. In a progressive, yet disciplined approach, the Legion is fresh, relevant and adapting in ways to even better serve its […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Today’s American Legion with National Commander James Koutz appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

After talking with 2nd base Major Leaguer Junior Spivey*, about youth baseball it was clear his opinions, insights and actions as a youth coach needed to be shared for Championship Thinking in Sports listeners. His career included a combined 5 years with the Diamondbacks, Brewers and Nationals, a 2001 World Series ring and 2002 All-Star […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Junior Spivey: Youth Baseball from a Major Leaguer’s Lens appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The mission of the National Baseball Hall of Fame is, “Preserving History, Honoring Excellence and Connecting Generations.”Join me with the Jeff Idelson*, President, National Baseball Hall of Fame, to learn how the Hall has steadily and expansively acted upon its mission through education. This show details the Hall’s latest national education initiative for youth, “Be […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – 102912 Baseball Hall of Fame Unveils Be a Superior Example (BASE) program appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Mookie Wilson* is back again. This time to talk about variations to hitting based on position in the line-up. Mookie mostly was a lead off guy but also hit in other slots-mostly 6 and 7. Expect to learn about a) where he felt most comfortable, why, the implication on performance and considerations for a coach, […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Mookie on Hitting 1st, 6th and 7th in the lineup appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I’ve known John Donohue a number of years. He is a top flight coach on and off the field at Lowell High School-San Francisco where he has been the Varsity Baseball coach 31 years! So I wasn’t surprised to learn the American Baseball Coaches Association has selected him 2012 National High School, Division I Baseball […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Practice Drills and Ideas That Pay Dividends in Games appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In 2002, at age 26, guest Brent Rasmussen was a Good Samaritan assisting a stranded motorist when another vehicle crashed into the disabled car, crushing both his legs between the two vehicles and necessitating the eventual removal of one leg. Rasmussen had had an outstanding sports career before the accident, lettering in baseball and basketball […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – I lost my leg but not my passion for leadership, sports and teamwork appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Whether you are a golfer or not, the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah CC, Chicago, Illinois served up an abundance of life, sport and golf lessons. Guest Jim Etter, 38 year golf professional, takes you tee to green with many from the treasure of Ryder Cup gifts. Expect to hear what makes this event so […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – 2012 Ryder Cup no “gimme” for dealing with intense pressure appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The ongoing success of 5’ 7’’, 170 pound David Eckstein, nickname “Good Enough”, is grounded in having heart, leading off with hustle, an A+ attitude and mental toughness. Tune in to hear David share how he has embedded these into his life. These characteristic, the tap roots of his excellence, is what propelled him to […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – David Eckstein (aka Good Enough) On Heart, Hustle, Attitude and Toughness appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Guest Jordan Larson* was a starter on the 2012 Olympic Silver medal Volleyball team. Growing up in small town USA (Hooper, NE pop. 830, playing at a small HS (Logan View C-1), she is a sparkling example of a person who dreamt big as a girl, continues to dreams big as a young adult and […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Foundations for Olympic Silver: Belief in Self, Deep Desire and Doing the Work appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Good, great and the greatest coaches keep learning about their trade and themselves. John Wooden, Pat Riley, Bill Walsh are but three examples. They know their sports changes, cultures evolve, strategies must be examined and the competition improves. As your host, I hold myself accountable for learning something new and professionally relevant every day. This […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – What I learned about myself and baseball this season.” Matt Senk, Head Coach, Stony Brook U appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Collegiate Volleyball has and continues to grow leaps and bounds. It should. Not only is the game exciting to watch, at the elite level the sport requires athletes to perform with exceptional levels of strength, agility, quickness, mental toughness, team communication and dynamics, stamina and technical skills. Show guest, Lindsay Peterson, 7 year U. of […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – The Dynamically Changing Landscape of College Volleyball appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Guest Jana Howser*, National College Baseball Hall of Fame, Executive Vice President-Development gives insight only a daughter could about her father, Dick Howser**. As she does, you’ll learn why college baseball’s most prestigious award (baseball’s Heisman) bears his name. As you listen and learn, I challenge you to ask this question; Would you qualify for […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Would you qualify for College Baseball’s Heisman, The Dick Howser Trophy? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Founded in 1979, The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) is the gold standard for serving 44M boys and girls and 16M coaches/administrators in amateur youth sports in America. www.ncys.org. Through the united voice of its 200+ members, no other sport organization reaches more grassroots participants. NCYS members are the gatekeepers, the key decision-makers, the […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – How the National Council of Youth Sports Serves 60 Million in Youth Amateur Sports appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The British Open Champion is awarded the Claret Cup. Tradition is to drink ‘spirits’ from it. Spirits can make one feel tipsy. And that’s what I think this year’s champ, Ernie Els meant and felt, a bit tipsy, maybe even melancholy, after his one stroke, improbable win at the 2012 British Open. This show, with […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – “This is just a crazy, crazy, crazy game.” Comment by Ernie Els, soon after winning the British Open Hey! Let’s learn from it! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.