Episode 163 - Bret Burchard, former NBA G-League Head Coach

Mar 18, 2021

Bret Burchard is the co-founder of the mindset development company ChampionShift and co-author of “Catching Confetti: Developing the Mindset of a Champion.” He helps athletes and coaches tap into mental states to improve their confidence and resilience. He coached in the NBA for 10 seasons, all with the Phoenix Suns, most recently as the head coach of their minor league affiliate. 

Click here for Bret's Wikipedia page.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Ignoring Justin Timberlake
• Why some players are in the NBA and some aren't
• What makes a great coach
• How athletes can have a championship mindset
• What "catching confetti" means
• … and so much more!!!

 

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Resources, Books, and Links 

• Website: ChampionShift.com
• Twitter: @BretBurchard
• Instagram: @Bret_Burchard
• Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/bretburchard
• Catching Confetti:  Developing the Mindset of a Champion by Bret Burchard

Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . .

• Gary Sheffield, Jr. (writer for Outkick.com) - Episode 159
• Paul Biancardi (ESPN's National Recruiting Director) - Episode 151
• Clark Kellogg (CBS Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149
• Greg Tonagel (3x National Champion Basketball Coach) - Episode 105
• Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100
• Larry DeSimpelare (Crossroads League Commissioner) - Episode 016
• Todd Gongwer (author of "LEAD...for God's Sake) - Episode 062
• Michael Catt (Pastor & Producer of "Facing the Giants") - Episode 049
• Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001

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This episode is sponsored by The Leadership Playbook

This episode is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders.

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Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”

 

Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He 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 [e-mail]. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here