"Success is a Choice" podcast host Jamy Bechler talked with Carol Bruggeman, the Executive Director of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) about ... Team-building ideas How to grow the game Mistakes coaches make Qualities of a good coach Advice for younger coaches NFCA Educational Initiatives National Convention in San Antonio on Dec. 7-10 Carol Bruggeman was a long-time Division I coach at Michigan, Purdue, and Louisville. In fact, she was tasked with starting the Purdue softball program from scratch when she was just 28 years old. She’s been the Executive Director of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) since February 2016 and has done great things to grow the game of softball. In addition to her role with the NFCA, Carol is also a TV analyst. Twitter: @CoachBrugg Instagram: @CoachBrugg Email: Carol@NFCA.org Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/carolbruggeman NFCA Twitter: @NFCAorg NFCA Website: NFCA.org Click here for information on the national convention  Click here for Carol's full bio and accomplishments - - - - - The "Success is a Choice" podcast network is operated by author and leadership expert Jamy Bechler and includes multiple types of episodes each week. See all the available options by visiting SuccessIsAChoicePodcast.com. This episode is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders. - - - - - Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.