Championship Thinking In Sports Jim Meier

As you host, I see it, an Olympian isn’t a special kind of person. Rather, every person is a special kind of Olympian. This show gets to the meat of that philosophy with guest Alicia McConnell*. Alicia is U.S. Olympic Committee Director of Athletes Services and Programs. She shares how the U.S. Olympic Committee has […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – How does the U.S. Olympic Committee Directly Work in Communities? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In ’08 Joe Moglia stepped down from his $21M per year job as CEO of TD Ameritrade* and work 70 hour weeks as Executive Advisor to Bo Pelini, head football coach for the U. Of Nebraska. For zero dollars-$0.00. Why? Joe has a deep passion for developing young men through football & a goal to […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – From $21M a year CEO to Executive Advisor to proven DI Head Football Coach for $0.00 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In general, the U. S. Today does not challenge its citizens including athletes to truly learn how to think rationally, critically and inquire. This impacts growth & performance in sports at all levels. What can be done? Guest Susan Jacoby, author of nine books on American culture-most recent, The Age of American Unreason-shares her ideas […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Sports Not Immune to Dumbed-Down Culture appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today, more college coaches feel pressure to make offers to & sign recruits very early; entering the murky water between what is legal vs. ethical. In this show, 13 year U. of San Francisco head baseball coach, Nino Giarratano, details his programs four pillars of recruiting & how they counter that pressure. The four pillars […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – The Contract: Four Pillars of College Recruiting appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The 2010 Ryder Cup played Oct 1-4 at Celtic Manor in Wales was electric with energy, nerve packed & loaded with golf lessons way beyond technical. Show guest, Jon Petersen, teaching professional & tour player & host, Jim Meier both watched much of the 4 Ryder Cup sessions. They highlight key examples about managing nerves, […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – The 2010 Ryder Cup: Study in Tension and Teamwork appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Utah U. Head baseball coach, Bill Kinneberg, has 28 years DI coaching experience including recently turning around the Utes through strong leadership and infusing a winning mentality in the clubhouse. With the background, this summer Bill managed the USA Baseball National team which posted an 18-1 record including winning the silver medal at the World […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Lessons Learned from Managing the 2010 USA Baseball National Team appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Stories Host Jim Meier has delivered sports psychology services to teams and individuals in many sports. This show summaries how Jim worked with three athletes to address and overcome a mental problem: 1) Nikki who was experiencing a great deal of tension & anxiety before the state golf tournament her senior HS year, 2) Paul […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Three More Sports Psychology Success Stories appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Success Host Jim Meier has delivered sports psychology services to teams and individuals in many sports. This show details the process, action steps, techniques used & results of Jim’s work with one golfer, “Chris”. “Chris”, 35 years old, is a 6 handicap competitive golfer who learned about Jim through his teaching pro. Over an 11 […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – A Golfer’s Story of Sports Psychology Success appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

From May ’07 to March ’08, show host Jim Meier did sports psychology & team building training with the Bennington, NE. HS boys basketball team. Head coach Larry Klaus*, had done a masterful job getting the team to play as a unit, hone individual skills & execute strategies & tactics. He also thought to advance […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Mental Game Training Helped HS Basketball Team Reach State Finals appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

In his 23 years as head volleyball at the U. of Nebraska, guest Terry Pettit lead one of the most successful athletic teams in NCAA history with a combined Big 8/Big 12 21 conference championships. Like you host, today Terry coaches athletic coaches & business leaders. In this show, they give tools & techniques from […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Proven Ways For Coaching Coaches appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Guest Tom Gray, Business leader, graduate school professor & former college athlete recently attended Jim Meier’s 2 day Championship Thinking course. In this show Tom gives specific examples of how he learned & re-relearned cognitive skills & successfully applies them daily to significant aspects of his life. The post Championship Thinking in Sports – “Proof in the Pudding: The Championship Thinking Course keeps working for me” appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Guest Ryne Sandberg, Hall of Fame Chicago Cub 2nd baseman and manager of the AAA Iowa Cubs, candidly discusses the transition from player to manger, insights about himself as manager, the vital role of game preparation & this generation of players. Show host, Jim Meier, also teaches skills for implementing Ryne’s key points. The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Ryne Sandberg on Leadership & Being a Baseball Manager appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The fit between sports & military service in the United States runs long & deep. Guest Jim Ward*, marine (ret) and your host, both Vietnam era veterans, discuss this relationship including preparation, esprit de corps, mental toughness & more. *Jim’s mother participated in the women’s baseball league post WWII & great-grandfather, Arch, is legendary in […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – A Sporting Salute to Military Service appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

After opening in 1995 Millard West HS, Omaha, Ne. has consistently excelled in academics, athletics, SAT scores & other extracurricular activities. In this show, former AD, Steve Joekel highlights the core planning, organization, implementation & ongoing progressive change undertaken by the leadership team, on which he served to make this a National Blue Ribbon HS. […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Academic and Athletics HS Success: Do It Right Leadership at Millard West appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Your host, Jim Meier, has worked 20+ years as a sports psychology coach with teams & with individuals in many sports. A number of his customers have won national and state championships & tournaments at the college, high school & youth level. Jim provides answers to the many questions he is often asked about sports […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Sports Psychology the Jim Meier Way appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When competing in golf you do it alone; against the course, the conditions, the competition and surely your own mental game. The ’10 British Open was loaded with lessons on each of these points. Golf Channel analyst & 10 year Pro & Nationwide tour player dissects the Open with practical tips amateurs can use to […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Lessons for Amateurs from the 2010 British Open appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Coaches The 32 team World Cup held in South Africa gave soccer fans much to cheer & soccer players & coaches a rare 31 day opportunity to learn. Guest Jamie Clark, DI All-American & MLS player & current Creighton U. coach (formerly coached at Harvard, Notre Dame & New Mexico, shares his AHAs!, WOWS! & […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – AHAs From the 2010 World Cup: Lessons For Soccer Coaches appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

National Championship events are a rich laboratory for learning the mental game, strategy, tactics & decision making. The DI 2010 College World Series is a great example. Guest Tim Corbin* watched every game & provides expert series analysis. * 7 year head coach-Vanderbilt, 9 year assistant-Clemson & 6 years Presbyterian College. The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Lessons From the 2010 College World Series appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

John Wooden is the consensus coach of the 20th century. Strength of character, respect for others, ability to create unselfish teams & teach basketball were among his finest qualities. Andy Hill, author and speaker, played on 3 UCLA National Championship teams. He shares special insights of coach Wooden as a coach & dear friend. The post Championship Thinking in Sports – John Wooden was Wise, Warm, Competitive and Tough appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Athletic Excellence requires excellent leadership. Too often this is given lip service but not truly taught. It need not be that way and this shows guest, John Pinkman, and your host, give practical ways to lead in the context of sports for the new millennium. John is an author, adviser to athletic programs nationally & […] The post Championship Thinking in Sports – Being An Athletic Leader Others Will Follow appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.