Building with Brick

Dr. Joe Brickner

Interviews with coaches, business leaders and spiritual leaders concerning the concepts and principles as found in Dr. Joe Brickner's book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." The book is a story about a corporate executive who at the age of 50 made a major career change and became a Head Men's College Basketball Coach.

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Episode 5 - Part 4 of 4: Larry Holley, HoF Coach

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03/28/21 • 32 min

In Episode 5 , Part 4 of 4, Coach Larry Holley, on Dr. Joe Brickner’s “Building with Brick” podcast, continues to share his 51 years of coaching experience with the audience. In Part 4 Coach Holley, one of the top ten winningest men’s college basketball coaches in history, talks about:

· any career regrets

· how his wives handled being a coach’s wife

· what he is doing now to stay close to the game

· why he wanted to be a coach & advice to young coaches

· his plans to write a book

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Episode 5 - (Part 1 of 4) Coach Larry Holley

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03/08/21 • 20 min

Hall of Fame Coach Larry Holley was the head men's basketball coach at his alma mater, William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. His 919 career wins make him one of only 10 four-year college coaches (NCAA and NAIA) to amass 900 career wins. He is currently in ninth place all-time in total career wins.
In Part 1 Coach Holley talks about:

where he developed his competitive nature
his success in high school as a student-athlete
how he made his college choice
why he went into coaching after college

Coach Holley's teams won 20 games in a season 24 times and posted both a 45-game conference winning streak and a 43-game home court winning streak. Four times his teams won 30 or more games in a season, and his teams reached the NAIA Final Four four times.

Larry's teams won 11 Conference Championships and he received 14 Coach of the Year awards. He has been inducted into the William Jewell College Athletic Hall of Fame, the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, the Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and the NAIA Hall of Fame.

Larry joined William Jewell as head men's basketball coach for the 1979–80 season after coaching four years at Northwest Missouri University, six years at Central Methodist College and one year at Harrisburg Missouri High School.
Off the court, Larry served as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Education for more than 35 years. He started the annual High School Holiday Classic, which recently completed its 40th edition, as well as the well-respected Cardinal Basketball camps in the summer of 1980. Coach Holley helped spearhead the start of the William Jewell Athletic Hall of Fame, which has now inducted more than 150 individuals and teams. More than 96 percent of his fourth-year players earned a William Jewell degree.

Coach Holley is a native of Jameson, Missouri.

Episode 3 - Bob Seggerson Interview (Part 4 of 4)

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02/22/21 • 24 min

In Part 4 Ohio High School Hall of Fame Coach Bob Seggerson completes his interview with Coach Brickner discussing:

how he dealt with potential scholarship players and their parents
how did you use your assistant coaches and managers
his opinion on creating a difficult playing schedule for his teams
how he got into writing a weekly article for the local newspaper, The Lima News
giving Coach Brickner permission to publish his "50 things learned as a high school coach" on Coach B's website (www.drjoebrickner.com)

In wrapping up his final session with Dr. Brickner, Coach Seg continues to share the wisdom he gained over 32 years as a head boys high school basketball coach. His stories and shared experiences are of the quality that the listener will retain for a long time. The listener, at the conclusion of the series, will certainly understand why Coach Bob Seggerson achieved the results he did and became a Hall of Fame inductee.

Episode 12 - Bill O'Connor Interview (Part 3 of 4)

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01/31/22 • 21 min

In Part 3 Hall of Fame Coach O'Connor talks about:

difference between coaching at 2 yr vs 4 yr college
recruiting to a 4-year school
attendance at today's basketball games
how his faith influenced his program
how difficult a coach's wife's life can be

As always, Bill is frank in giving his opinion on all of these items, and shares a number of nuggets of wisdom garnered over 41 years of coaching experience.

Episode 8 - Richard Konzem Interview (Part 1 of 4)

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08/16/21 • 24 min

Richard Konzem lived his dream. He grew up in Kansas and rose from being the University of Kansas track manager as a freshman in college to being the top assistant Athletic Director at KU . He was a finalist for the KU AD job twice, and later became the Athletic Director at Benedictine College and Rockhurst University. He's currently the Golf Coach at Rockhurst for both the men's and the women's golf teams.
In Part 1 of 4 of the interview podcast, Richard shares his early boyhood interest in sports, and how getting cut from the freshman basketball team actually spawned his long and successful career in athletic administration. He walks us through how he was mentored as a student by a famous coach and an assistant AD at KU, and how he landed his first job at KU after getting a Master's Degree from the University of Southern California.
In Part 1 Richard talks about his mentors personally and how they shaped his management style when he ascended to levels of authority. He also describes how his farm background shaped his mentality for striving for excellence. He has an amazing success story to share that is both educational and entertaining.

Episode 10 - Tony Garofalo Interview (Part 2 of 4)

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10/24/21 • 24 min

Tony Garofalo, who went from a volunteer high school trainer to the head athletic trainer for the Chicago Cubs, continues his "Building with Brick" interview with Dr. Joe Brickner (www.drjoebrickner.com) with Part 2 of 4. In Part 2, Tony talks about:

how he moved from a college student trainer at Benedictine College (KS) to the athletic trainer (AT) for the Cardinals' Sarasota Rookie League team
what and who he experienced at the Cardinals' AA farm club in Arkansas
how he became a candidate for the head trainer job for the Chicago Cubs and how he eventually became the youngest AT in the major leagues
how athletic training has drastically changed over the past few years

If you are a baseball fan, especially if you are a Cardinals or Cubs fan, you will not want to miss this podcast. Tony shares behind the scenes things that only he would know, and how, as a native St. Louisan, he was received back at Busch Stadium when he returned with a Cubs uniform on.
Part 2 of this podcast builds the foundation for the stories Tony will tell in Parts 3 and 4 of his relationships with many players whom the average fan will recognize. A number of these stories are truly inspiring and will restore confidence in the character of some of our athletic heroes.

Episode 11 - Rich Niemann Interview (Part 4 of 4)

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01/08/22 • 25 min

Rich Niemann, former ABA and NBA player, completes his "Building with Brick" podcast interview in Part 4 of 4 as he discusses:

his advice for players who want to get to the next level
his advice for coaches who want to make a career of coaching
the difference between coaching girls vs. boys
his advice on choosing a career, even if it is not in athletics

Rich raps up his podcasts with words of wisdom and experience. Like many others from the "Building with Brick" podcasts, he is a role model for those who want to be successful, regardless of their chosen career. For podcast interviews with other successful role models, you can go to www.drjoebrickner.com.

Episode 2 - Ken Berry Interview (Part 1 of 4)

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12/30/20 • 30 min

An in-depth interview with Ken Berry, former Chicago White Sox All-star centerfielder and two-time Gold Glove winner. Topics include Ken's early years of high school sports and how he was able to break into pro baseball, his mentors along the way, and his coaching experiences and principles as a pro-baseball manager. Entertaining stories are shared as well as lessons learned as a player and as a coach.
Ken talks about parts of Dr. Joe Brickner's book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." and his reaction to the book. He also talks about making a career choice to coach and how he was brought to Christ during his coaching days.
Baseball fans in particular, and sports fans in general, will not only enjoy Ken's comments but also take home some nuggets of wisdom from Kenny's appearance on "Building with Brick - Foundational Wisdom on Coaching, Careers, and Christ."

Episode 1 - Introduction to "Building with Brick"

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12/15/20 • 9 min

In this initial episode, Dr. Brickner discusses why he decided to create a video podcast based on his book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." His intention is to have a monthly video podcast with a guest coach, business leader, or spiritual leader. They will discuss the concepts and principles outlined in his book, getting the perspective of the interviewee. They will also discuss the interviewee's experiences in the sports or business world, exploring the role that their Christian faith plays in how they coach, manage and/or lead.

Episode 3 - Bob Seggerson Interview (Part 3 of 4)

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02/15/21 • 26 min

In Part 3 Coach Seggerson talks about:
* how his wife, Janie, dealt with being the spouse of a high school coach
* how his faith was incorporated into his coaching
* the concept of "Players Make Plays"
* his perception of the differences in coaching in high school vs. college
Bob expounds upon these items with stories/actual experiences he encountered throughout his 32 year coaching career at Lima Central Catholic High School in Lima, Ohio. As always, Coach Seg is entertaining.

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How many episodes does Building with Brick have?

Building with Brick currently has 52 episodes available.

What topics does Building with Brick cover?

The podcast is about Basketball, Faith, Autobiography, Business Management, Podcasts, Sports, Business, Coaching and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Building with Brick?

The episode title 'Episode 19 - Ruth Murray: Brain & Body Connections (Part 3)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Building with Brick?

The average episode length on Building with Brick is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Building with Brick released?

Episodes of Building with Brick are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Building with Brick?

The first episode of Building with Brick was released on Dec 15, 2020.

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