We are back on after a two week hiatus! We will be joined by Missouri State University's President Clif Smart. We are going to talk about the value of ALL University sports and how they impact our community. Join us - 6:00-7:00 on JOCK 98.7FM!
Catching Up with Former Bears and now Solid Coaches
My co-host, JoBelle Hopper and I had a great time with these Bears from the past-Dale Lamberth and Anthony Shavies. Great to catch up and listen about their playing days, their coaching philosophy and how to bridge the gap between high school coaches and AAU coaches to make the ATHLETE be the best they can be.
We have two weeks off and will return with more shows on Wednesday, August 2nd!
Do your part in the off season!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! We had a great show about the importance of QUALITY and TARGETED workouts for athletes in the off season. Mercy Sports Medicine Executive Director, Jim Raynor, shared his knowledge on off season training and the individual prescriptions that athletes need to have in hand.
We also spoke with Coach Chris Pilz about the Gerald A. Pilz and Friends All-Star Event that will be this Saturday, July 8th at College of the Ozarks. Basketball fans will be treated to some high school basketball from girls and boys from all over the state.
Join us next week when we have a blast from the Bears past! Anthony Shavies and Dale Lamberth will be on, Wednesday, July 12 6:00-7:00 on JOCK 98.7FM.
Spending time with a CHAMP
Many thanks to Hall of Fame Boxer John Pinney for helping us with our Boxing 101 show and sharing stories about his career in boxing and comedy. He shared the logistics of a sport that has fascinated America for over a century. Happy Birthday to my cool co-host, too, Hayden Hopkins!
Next week we are on July 3rd (Monday) where we explore the players end of the deal on Positive Coaching Relationships. Off-season preparation equals in-season peak performance.
On July 12 (Wednesday) we catch up with former Bear standouts Anthony Shavies and Dale Lambeth. Have a great 4th of July and thanks for listening...it means a lot!
Eye of the Tiger...It's the Thrill of the Fight
Cue the Rocky music! We are talking Boxing 101 with Champion and Hall of Famer John Pinney on Wednesday, June 28th from 6:00-7:00 on JOCK 98.7FM. My co-host and birthday boy, Hayden Hopkins (who John currently trains), and I will question John on the ins and outs of this sport and how it has right hooked Americans for over a century. We will look at the organization of professional boxing, how it is scored, and talk about John's successful career as a boxer AND a stand up comedian. Should be a HIT! (Yeah, I know.....)
LET'S GET DOWN TO FITNESS BUSINESS!
Wow! Let's do this! You will be very motivated to get moving after listening to my panel of fitness coaches. Justin Gabossi, Scott Lewis, and Trudy Hardie shared excellent advice, experience, and insight on taking care of your one and only body. Some of the topics included nutrition, strength training, massage, yoga, and most importantly finding your own prescription for a healthy lifestyle. Listen to it under Listen to Previous Shows at www.acoachsperspective.com - excellent guests!
Next week we will replay some of our more requested interviews, Coach Jimmy Johnson and Coach Barry Hinson. Have a great week...and get moving!!!
What-A-Coach - Advice from a Hall of Fame Coach - Paul "Moon" Mullins
Coach Paul "Moon" Mullins shared his insight into coaching and how his style worked for coaching a successful football team at Greenwood Laboratory School. Joining us on the show was former Assistant Coach Will Purvis, and former players, Jim Ferguson, Mark Ringenberg, and Ronnie Jester. All shared their memories of playing and working with Coach Mullins and how he shaped them in their youth. Great stories!
Join us next week as we GET FIT. You may not be playing organized sports anymore, but you have to stay in shape and take care of your body. We will have a panel of fitness trainers here to talk about finding your individual prescription for fitness, health, and well being. Join us along with Justin Gabossi, Trudy Hardie, and Scott Lewis. Thank you!
Happy Memorial Day!
Happy Memorial Day and thank you to our golf guru, Coach Dave Oatman for sharing about his love for the game of golf and coaching it. Gratitude, also, to local broadcaster and United States Army Veteran Sargent Jerry Jacob for sharing and giving a voice on a very important subject. Thank you to all that serve our beautiful country. God Bless America.
Next Monday, yes, Monday again, we will be speaking with Hall of Fame Coach Paul Mullins along with Will Purvis and Jim Ferguson. We will talk about the old Greenwood football days and how important coaching relationships are in sports.
Take this Baseball 101 class...Don Louzader is the master instructor!
Thank you to Don Louzader for sharing his INCREDIBLE insight, experience, and knowledge into Major League Baseball. He is amazing! If you missed this show, listen to it on the website under Listen to Previous Shows. You will be in awe of his knowledge.
Our next show will be Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day! We will talk with Coach David Oatman about the great game of golf. We will then pay tribute to our Veterans and my favorite veteran, former sportscaster and current news director and anchor, Jerry Jacob will be in studio. Join us on Memorial Day as we talk sports and how proud we are to be Americans.
Between the black and white..great insight from top officials!
Big time officials Ron Snodgrass (Big 10 Conference) and Larry Nemmers (NFL) shared how officials mentally prepare for their angle in sports. Both gave excellent advice for young officials on how to climb the ladder and officiate at a higher level. They also shared how they keep themselves cool, along with coaches, players and fans. These two are the real deal! Listen to the show at www.acoachsperspective.com - thank you!
Still Mental!
Join us as we continue talking about the importance of coaching the MENTAL side of the game. Southern Illinois University Men's Basketball Coach Barry Hinson will share, energetically, how important it is to get to know your players and what he looks for in his recruits.
Jared Ridder is Xavier bound - how is he preparing for the transition from high school to Division I basketball? Tune in and find out on JOCK 98.7FM from 6:00-7:00 Wednesday!
Continuing on the Mental Road...
We will continue talking about the mental side of sports....and life. Differeientiated learning is not just for the classroom, it is helpful when coaching a wide variety of players. We will look at how to get to know your players/co-workers/family and provide the best culture for positive transference and productivity as possible. JoBelle Hopper, Jon Leamy and Lisa Tinkler join us.
Getting Mental Here!
Thanks for Dr. Tommy Burnett, who has his PhD in Sports Psychology, and longtime coach Leon Neal for sharing their insights on visualization and the mind's eye, fear of failure, transference, success phobia, and spirituality as motivators for mental preparation and production. Excellent.
Next week, we will continue talking about the mental side of sports....and life. Differentiated learning is not just for the classroom, it is helpful when coaching a wide variety of players. We will look at how to get to know your players/co-workers/family and provide the best culture for positive transference and productivity as possible.
Difficult Conversations and, again, Developing those Programs!
What an excellent panel of college coaches on the show tonight! Great advice from coaches that know about developing a program. Many thanks to Coach Chuck Hepola and Coach Shane Hartley from Evangel Football, Coach Caira Dortch from SBU Volleyball, and Coach Denny Hunt from SBU Basketball.
Join us this weekend for the MBCA Celebration Weekend:
- Saturday/Sunday - Missouri Challenge at Drury University
- Saturday at noon - Hall of Fame Induction at the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
- Sunday at one - Academic All-State and Awards Banquet at the Oasis
- Visit www.mobca.org for details!
Join us on our next show as we dive into a series about the mental side of the game – some say it is 80% of the game – we will look at mental preparation, visualization and the mind’s eye, and keeping our mentality sharp.
Program Development...Continued
Coaches John Hartley, Keri Nichols and Darin Archer shared their insights, experience, and advice on program development and difficult conversations with players and parents. Join us next week when college coaches share their visions for program development. Listen to previous shows at wwww.acoachsperspective.com and follow @coachhopkins987 on Twitter to win a $20 gift certificate from Rib Crib.
TRIVIA SHOWDOWN - There were survivors!
What an incredible group - thank you for putting yourselves out there and participating in our first trivia showdown! Thank you to the very talented broadcasters that joined me and Dr. Ron Snodgrass for officiating! Hey, MOM! Thanks for the food, it was delicious as always!
The results are in!
CHAMPIONS - Art Hains and Guy Newcomb
RUNNER UP - Corey Riggs and Don West
3RD PLACE - Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell
BEST PRODUCER - Duane Darr
BEST REFEREE - Ron Snodgrass
BEST SPONSORS - Great Southern Bank - thank you for the extended showtime! Bill Grant Ford, Craig Lehman with Shelter Insurance, and Hiland Dairy. Special sponsors for this show - Bull's Trophy for providing the awards and Bob Luke from Rib Crib for providing our official and producer prize! Gratitude to you all!!!
Thanks, again, fellas! Join us next week as we continue to talk about Program Development and having tough conversations with players and parents.
IT'S GAME DAY!
THE TRIVIA SHOWDOWN IS JUST HOURS AWAY! Join us tonight, Wednesday, April 5th for a TWO HOUR special. Broadcasters team up and compete for the Trivia Showdown on A Coach's Perspective. The teams are (in NO particular order):
Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell
Art Hains and Guy Newcomb
Corey Riggs and Don West
To keep sanity and control, Dr. Ron Snodgrass, Big 10 Referee will be here to officiate.
Join us from 6:00-8:00pm on JOCK 98.7FM.....and/or on Facebook live! Go to A Coach's Perspective twitter @coachhopkins987 for the link.
Program Development at its best!
Thank you to Trevyor Fisher (Republic Boy's Basketball), Kevin Cheek (Skyline Girl's Basketball), and Vicki Newcomb (Bolivar Boy's and Girl's Track Coach) for sharing their philosophies on program development and the impacts of coaching experiences instead of just seasons. We had an amazing co-host, too! Thank you Kelli Cheek, great job!
Buckle up next week! TWO HOUR SPECIAL - trivia showdown! Local broadcasters team up and compete for the ACP Trivia Sports Championship. Send in your trivia questions to acoachsperspective@gmail.com - tune in next Wednesday, April 5th 6:00-8:00 on JOCK 98.7!
Coming up on A Coach's Perspective...
We have some GREAT shows coming up...here is your preview:
Wednesday, March 22nd - Well known broadcaster Jim Powers will visit with us on all kinds of subjects in sports. My co-host for the night will be the talented Corey Riggs.
Wednesday, March 29th - Program development! This is huge! Don't just coach a team, develop a program and culture that is an experience for student-athletes. Kevin Cheek will be here from Skyline to talk about his philosophy on developing successful programs. Trevyor Fisher will also be here to talk about his ideas on enhancing the experience of his players. We will also have a very successful track coach that will discuss how to develop such a foundational sport.
Wednesday, April 5th - CUE THE MUSIC!!! IT'S A TWO HOUR PRIMETIME SPECIAL!!!! Buckle up, everyone! We are having a sports trivia throw-down/show-down. We will have three trivia teams that will compete in a two hour special edition of A Coach's Perspective. Ned Reynolds and Mark Stillwell will be on a team. Art Hains and Guy Newcomb will team up and Corey Riggs and Don West will compete together. Big 10 Football referee Ron Snodgrass will be here to officiate! It should be quite a show - don't miss it! 6:00-8:00
Great show - thanks to these talented athletes!
Jared Ridder, Julius Walker, Abby Oliver, and Jordan Sanders! What a line up! They did a wonderful job sharing their insight into what sports mean to them. We appreciate their perspective and wish them luck in their future endeavors!