Ethic Scenarios: A New Series

John Schaefer, Kelly Richardson

Episode 227 -

This week we kicked off a new series on Ethics in Sports.  We are welcoming coaching panels and giving them ethical scenarios to see how they would handle situational moral dilemmas.  Our first panel this week included veteran volleyball player, coach and radio host Kelly Richardson and veteran boys’ basketball coach at Logan-Rogersville, John Schaefer.  These coaches did a tremendous job analyzing and dissecting our scenarios. I would want my kids to play for either one of them!

Next week we continue our series: Ethics in Sports.

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Human Champion Profile - Ed Chapin

Ed Chapin

Episode 226 - We are excited, in this episode, to profile another Human Champion.  A highly decorated attorney from San Diego, California whose roots began in West Plains, Missouri and traveled through Missouri State University, time in the service and war, law school at University of Missouri and a career as a talented trial lawyer.  Ed Chapin’s journey is an inspiring one, and we appreciate him sharing how his past shaped his successful career and family life.

Next week we are kicking off a new series! We will explore Ethics in Sports. I know, deep…

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Opa! Let's Talk Pickleball!

Line up and get ready! After this episode you are going to be ready to dive into a new sport (if you have not already).  What is the activity that is the fastest growing sport in the country among all ages?  Pickleball!  We welcome Richard Porter, the President of the company that produces an informative, entertaining, and beautiful resource for all things pickleball.  One of the recent features included within In Pickleball Magazine profiled our other guest, Coach Karl Scholes, English teacher and pickleball coach from Gilbert, Arizona.  Coach Scholes has founded a pickleball club that exploded in popularity providing relationships, a connection, and an excellent fitness opportunity.  The students, school and community have embraced this newest endeavor.

Next week we profile a highly decorated attorney from San Diego, California whose roots began in West Plains, Missouri and traveled through Missouri State University, time in the service, law school at University of Missouri and a career as a talented trial lawyer.  Join us as we look at the path of Ed Chapin.  

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Catching up with NBA star, Anthony Tolliver

Anthony Tolliver

On this episode,  my guest co-host, Ned Reynolds and I caught up with veteran National Basketball Association (NBA) star Anthony Tolliver.  We discussed his career with multiple teams over the years and how he has embraced his experiences and is grateful for his opportunities.  A true gentleman and genuine person, Anthony Tolliver has proven over and over how he lives as a champion every day.  We look forward to his induction into the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame!

Next week we catch up with the President of In Pickleball Magazine, Richard Porter as we explore this sport that is soaring in popularity across the nation.

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Celebrating Hall of Fame Coach Steve Shepherd

Episode 223 -

On this episode, we profiled Coach Steve Shepherd from College of the Ozarks as we celebrated his upcoming induction into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.   We talked about his path as a coach, what he has learned along the way and advice for young coaches and athletes.  This coach does it the right way!  He coaches people, not just players and that is why he has had success AND longevity in his career. 

Next week, we preview the Springfield Area Sports Hall of Fame induction class. We are celebrating multiple athletic successes this month!

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Catching Up With Jason Hart

Episode 222 -

On this episode, we caught up with professional baseball veteran Jason Hart. We discussed his path throughout his career and how his real home run is being with his family. Through an incredible career in baseball, he has expressed gratitude for the lessons it gave him, the fun he had with his teams, and the secrets to the longevity of his career. He gave us guidance on hitting a baseball, but I feel like they also parallel life. “One, be ready for every pitch. Two, control your head. Three, swing to do damage.” Think about that.  Be prepared, stay focused and be confident in your actions.  Thank you to Jason Hart and one of my favorite co-hosts as Jason’s former college coach joined us, Missouri State University’s Head Baseball Bear, Coach Keith Guttin.  I always enjoy his perspective on coaching and how he works with his athletes.

Next week, Coach Steve Shepherd from College of the Ozarks joins us as we celebrate his upcoming induction into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.   

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Running the Bases!

Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan

Episode 221 -

On this episode, Don Louzader and Ethan Bryan, my baseball correspondents, join us as we run the bases on baseball.  We caught up on the Royals, Cardinals, Grip and Rip League and even had some trivia.  These two are encyclopedias when it comes to America’s favorite pastime.  Their knowledge is impressive, and their energy is contagious!

Next week, 22-year professional baseball player and coach Jason Hart joins us as we look back at the secret to his longevity in professional sports. 

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Dr. Tommy Burnett

Episode 220 -

On this episode, Ned Reynolds and Art Hains joined me for a special show as we paid tribute to local sports figure, and my dad, Dr. Tommy Burnett. We started during Sports Talk with Art and crossed over to A Coach’s Perspective, thank you to Art for the additional airtime. We listened to stories, in his own voice, about his time in Smackover, Arkansas, playing football for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, winning a national championship and his time with the Super Bowl III Champion New York Jets. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Logan Weber, my producer, and to my co-hosts Ned Reynolds and Art Hains.  These gentlemen filled my heart with joy and gratitude as we reminisced and celebrated the life of Dr. Tommy Burnett.  The impact that this Multi-Hall-of-Famer had on lives is incredible, but to be honest, this show was about a daughter who loves her daddy and wanted to shout it from the airwaves.  He was my champion and his legacy and love live on in our hearts.

His Celebration of Life is Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Oasis Convention Center at 5:00 pm.

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Pitching Champions, This One's a Ringer!

On this episode, we caught up with our local horseshoe expert, Mark Kiser along with…Melanie Zerr (Women’s State Champion), Stanton Griggs (13-time Men’s State Champion) and Alan Francis (25-time WORLD Champion). We talked extensively about pitching horseshoes and what it takes to be successful.  Is it muscle memory? Is it solid mental preparation? Is it experience? Find out by listening to this episode and hear the advice that these champions express.  Their answers apply to horseshoes, other sports, and parallel successful champions in life. There is a lot to this sport, and I thank these players and their advocacy and support of horseshoe pitching.

Stanton Griggs Mark Kiser Alan Francis Melanie Zerr

Next week, Springfield Cardinals take to the diamond.  On September 15, join myself, along with Ned Reynolds and Art Hains for a special show as we pay tribute to local sports figure, and my dad, Dr. Tommy Burnett.  

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Leaders of the Evangel University's Basketball Programs in Studio!

Coach Bert Capel and Coach Preston Beverly

On this episode, we had a specific coaches panel and played “out of the hat” as we drew random topics and presented them to our experienced and knowledgeable panel.  Our guests did an excellent job answering the various topics and show why they are the new basketball head coaches at Evangel University.  Coach Bert Capel will be leading the Men’s Basketball team after serving as an assistant to Coach Steve Jenkins.  Coach Capel is not only familiar with the roster, the conference, the Evangel way as a coach, but as a former player, too.  He will bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to the helm.  Coach Preston Beverly may be new to Evangel and Springfield, Missouri but he is very enthusiastic about a talented roster and challenging schedule.  He has big plans for Evangel and his energy is contagious.  Both of these talented coaches are ready for action at Evangel, and we wish them the best!

Our next show we catch back up with our local horseshoe expert, Mark Kiser along with…Melanie Zerr (Women’s State Champion), Stanton Griggs (Men’s State Champion) and Alan Francis (25-time WORLD Champion) We are going to talk about pitching horseshoes! There is a lot to this sport, and I can guarantee you learn something with this renowned players!

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Coaches of the Round Table

Jon Leamy, John Hartley, John Roderique

In this episode, we have a coaches panel and play “out of the hat” as we drew random topics and present them to our experienced and knowledgeable panel.  Their answers to the questions signified their expertise and why they are all top of their game in their respective sports.  I love these panels because it reminds us how coaching is not just x’s and o’s, it is not just working with a team, it is building something.  It is building a concept and platform that is used to help shape and mold us.  My guests tonight know this inside and out.  Their accolades speak volumes, but the people that leave their programs better than they day they arrived is their real achievement.  Thank you to this valued panel:

Jon Leamy, Missouri State University Men’s Soccer

John Hartley, Greenwood Baseball, Midwest Nationals, 417 Juniors Volleyball, Hart to Hart

John Roderique, Webb City Football

Our next show we will have another coaches panel and explore their perspective on our topics “out of the hat”.

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Brand Building in Athletics/NIL in the NCAA

Episode 216 -

In this episode, we welcome a special guest to our show, Frances Reimers, Founder and Owner of Firestarter.  Frances is a personal brand expert, PR and Social Media Strategist, Radio Host, Author, Speaker and Educator.  She is also the creative director and project lead, managing a team of professionals that help NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, NASCAR, and NCAA clients to expand their paid, earned, shared, and owned media opportunities. 

Frances Reimers

We discussed the importance of positive branding and promotions of athletes, coaches, and programs.  We then discussed the new NCAA legislation. 

From NCAA.org -

The board approved the areas for modernizing name, image and likeness rules for student-athletes. When approved by the NCAA membership, these rules would allow:

Compensation for third-party endorsements related to athletics, without school or conference involvement.

Compensation for other student-athlete opportunities, such as social media, new businesses, and personal appearances, without institutional involvement or the use of trademarks/logos.

The board emphasized that at no point should a school pay student-athletes for name, image and likeness activities.

This is a HUGE game changer and we explored it with Frances Reimers as she discussed the implementation and offered some valuable guidance on building a brand for athletes and coaches, including social media dos and don’ts. 

Next week, we will host a panel of college coaches about their viewpoints on this new legislation.  

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Catching up with Coaches!

Episode 215 -

In this episode, we caught up with former NBA Superstar and current Head Men’s Basketball coach at Georgetown University, Patrick Ewing.  We talked about his career as a Hoya player, a stellar NBA career and how he uses all of his experiences to be the best coach he can be. My thanks to Coach Ewing for his time and  sharing his perspective.

We also caught up with local basketball coach, Dale Lamberth and discussed his college playing days at Missouri State University and his Flight Basketball program and the mission of serving a lot of our basketball youth in the community. 

We will be preempted the next two weeks.  When we return on July 16 we will host national branding consultant for athletes, Frances Reimers.

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Watch that curve ball!

Lucas Harrell, Byron Hagler, Eric Griggs

In this episode, we reviewed our Inspiring Athletes series and then talked a little baseball, baseball, baseball. Joining us:

Lucas Harrell, Former Major League Baseball Player

Byron Hagler, Retired High School and College Baseball Coach

Eric Griggs, Kansas City Royals Scout Coach

We slid into topics on building a program, school and travel ball and development of athletes at all ages.

Episode 214 - Unfortunately, due to some technical issues at the station, this podcast is unavailable.

Next week – We catch up with former NBA Superstar and current head men’s basketball coach at Georgetown University, Patrick Ewing!   

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Inspiring Series: Rafe Darter, Jim Raynor

Rafe Darter, Jim Raynor

We continued our series on “Inspiring Athletes”, as we profile athletes each week that have overcome the odds and faced adversity and challenges like a champion! Thank you to my guests for opening their heart and sharing their stories with strength and courage. Their perseverance and attitudes are phenomenal and uplifting. 

Our inspiring athletes this week:

Rafe Darter, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, along with Mercy Sports Medicine Executive Director Jim Raynor

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Next week – We are preempted for Springfield Cardinals baseball, good luck! We will continue our series on inspirational athlete stories on June 16.  Know an athlete that has confronted challenges like a champion?  I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

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Inspiring Series: Brooke Bearden, B.J. Goodell, Quincy Glendenning

Quincy Glendenning, B.J. Goodell, Brooke Bearden

A Coach's Perspective – Series: Inspiring Athletes

Episode 212 -

We continued our series on “Inspiring Athletes”, as we profile athletes each week that have overcome the odds and faced adversity and challenges like a champion! Thank you to my guests for opening their heart and sharing their stories with strength and courage. Their perseverance and attitudes are phenomenal and uplifting.

Our inspiring athletes this week:

Brooke Bearden, Liberal, Missouri, along with her former coach, B.J. Goodell

Quincy Glendenning, Lebanon High School

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Next week – We are preempted for Springfield Cardinals baseball, good luck! We will continue our series on inspirational athlete stories on May 26. Know an athlete that has confronted challenges like a champion? I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

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Inspiring Series: Cross Kubik and Ellie Burger

We continued our series on “Inspiring Athletes”, as we profile athletes each week that have overcome the odds and faced adversity and challenges like a champion! Thank you to my guests for opening their heart and sharing their stories with strength and courage. Their perseverance and attitudes are phenomenal and uplifting. 

Our inspiring athletes this week:

Cross Kubik, Kickapoo baseball, along with his parents, Brian and Ashley Kubik

Ellie Burger, Missouri State University tennis

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Cross Kubik and family Ellie Burger (also pictured, her brother, Jake)

Next week – We are preempted for Missouri State baseball, good luck to the Bears! We will continue our series on inspirational athlete stories on May 12.  Know an athlete that has confronted challenges like a champion?  I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

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Series Continues: Inspiring Athletes - Mollie Beeson, Drake Bullock

Drake Bullock, Not Pictured: Mollie Beeson, Bobby Stackhouse

We continued our series on “Inspiring Athletes”, as we profile athletes each week that have overcome the odds and faced adversity and challenges like a champion! Thank you to my guests for opening their heart and sharing their stories with strength and courage. Their perseverance and attitudes are phenomenal and uplifting. 

Our inspiring athletes this week:

Mollie Beeson, Pierce City Softball, along with her coach Bobby Stackhouse

Drake Bullock, Drury University Cheerleading

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Next week – We continue our series on inspirational athlete stories.  Know an athlete that has confronted challenges like a champion?  I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

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Series Kickoff! Inspiring Athletes: Rachel Pfeifer, Alyse Fields

It is here!  We kicked off our new series this week, Inspiring Athletes, as we begin to profile athletes each week that have overcome the odds and faced adversity and challenges like a champion! Tonight, we profiled two athletes that defied the odds and not only succeed but inspired and motivated those around them.  Thank you to my guests for opening their heart and sharing their stories with strength and courage.

Rachel Pfeifer, Deidre Smith, Alyse Fields, Kevin Boyer

Our inspiring athletes this week:

Rachel Pfeifer, along with her former coach (and nominator for this series), Diedre Smith.  

Alyse Fields, along with her former coach (and, yes, nominator for this series), Kevin Boyer.

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Next week – We continue our series on inspirational athlete stories.  Know an athlete that has confronted challenges like a champion?  I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

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Serving up some Handball and Volleyball Hall of Famers!

Front: Megan Mudd, Paige Taylor, Sue Duaghtery Back: Taylor Bell, Christina Peacaut, Caira Dortch

In this episode, we celebrated two Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductions: Missouri State University Women’s Handball program and Sue Daughtery, Executive Director of APEX Volleyball, along with her daughter, Volleyball coach Caira Dortch. We discussed the importance of sports and the connection these programs have given to so many athletes over the years.  My guests did a tremendous job expressing their perspectives on how each entity has helped shaped them as a person and the pride it has brought them to be a part. My thanks to them and congratulations to all of the inductees and the Wynn Award winners at the Women’s Sports Luncheon for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.  

Guests: Sue Daughtery, Caira Dortch (APEX Volleyball)

Meagan Mudd, Christina Peacaut, Paige Taylor and Taylor Bell (Missouri State Women’s Handball)

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Next week – I am starting a new series in mid-April on inspirational athlete stories.  Know an athlete that has overcome the odds and faced challenges like a champion?  I want to profile them and tell their story! Send in your nominations for this series to acoachsperspective@gmail.com!

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