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

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

FromSuccess is a Choice


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

FromSuccess is a Choice

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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. However, he is probably best known for what he did in 2006.  His kindhearted gesture of giving an autistic student (now known affectionately as “J-Mac”) on his team the chance to make his dream come true has captivated the hearts of millions of Americans. How could it not? With the help of his teammates, J-Mac scored twenty points (including six three-point baskets) in just over four minutes, becoming an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson has been featured in major news outlets around the country, making a number of radio and television appearances, including the Oprah Winfrey and Jim Rome shows. He has met President George W. Bush, Governor George Pataki, and Senator Hillary Clinton, to name just a few luminaries. His team was paid a visit at school by NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and J-Mac's magical moment won the ESPY for "Best Sports Moment" at the ESPN awards show later that year. You can find out more about Coach Jim Johnson and his book "A Coach and a Miracle" by visiting www.CoachJimJohnson.com  
Released:
Jan 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Host Jamy Bechler is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level organizations and sports teams maximize their potential in the area of leadership, culture, and teamwork. The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars. Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.