Episode 95: The Psychology of Coaching, with Ed Molitor, Sr.

09/23/20 • 50 min

Ed Molitor, Sr. has 42 years of experience as an educator, coach and motivator. A firm believer that life and athletics is a “Frame of Mind Game”, Ed has presented to hundreds of coaches and student-athletes at clinics and sports camps throughout the Midwest. He also taught graduate classes to teachers and coaches on such topics as peak performance, leadership, team building, sports motivation and mental strength training. Inducted into the I.B.C.A. Hall Of Fame in 1997, Ed also serves on the All-State selection committee. A consummate motivator, he has developed a unique plan for athletes of all ages to reach their potential. When applied, his insights into motivation and thought management will certainly make a difference in a person’s life. He has helped a countless number of athletes learn to balance the stress of competition and the other areas of their lives. They are able to transfer what they have learned into a life of self-discipline, self-control, self-confidence and peak performance.

Coaching Resume:

Head Basketball Coach Palatine High School, Palatine, Illinois 1976 – 2008
Head Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1969 – 1976
Assistant Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1968 – 1969
Assistant Basketball Coach DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 – 1968
Assistant Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1979 and 1992
Head Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1993
Assistant Coach for the Illinois Select AAU Team that defeated the Russian Junior National Team in 1988
Served on the Basketball Advisory Board for the I.H.S.A. 1985 – 1988
Serves on the I.B.C.A. All- State Board 1981-present
Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997
Conducted Basketball Camps throughout the Midwest 1973 – 2007

Teaching Resume:

Physical Education, Palatine High School, Palatine Illinois 1976 – 2008
Continuing Education Instructor for Pearson Professional Development, St. Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois 1990 – 2006
Biology, Health and Physical Education, Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1968 – 1976
Biology, DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 -1968

Memberships:

Member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

What makes quotes so powerful
How Coach would use quotes as a teaching tool for his teams
What he means by breaking down their resistance with his persistence
What are three things that shape a person and which two are controllable
What are the steps Coach gave his players to help change their attitude
What does it mean to feed your mind on a daily basis
How is a team like a fist

Coaching Resume:

Head Basketball Coach Palatine High School, Palatine, Illinois 1976 – 2008
Head Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1969 – 1976
Assistant Basketball Coach Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois 1968 – 1969
Assistant Basketball Coach DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 – 1968
Assistant Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1979 and 1992
Head Basketball Coach AA Illinois North All-Stars 1993
Assistant Coach for the Illinois Select AAU Team that defeated the Russian Junior National Team in 1988
Served on the Basketball Advisory Board for the I.H.S.A. 1985 – 1988
Serves on the I.B.C.A. All- State Board 1981-present
Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997
Conducted Basketball Camps throughout the Midwest 1973 – 2007

Teaching Resume:

Physical Education, Palatine High School, Palatine Illinois 1976 – 2008
Continuing Education Instructor for Pearson Professional Development, St. Xavier University, Chicago, Illinois 1990 – 2006
Biology, Health and Physical Education, Marist High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1968 – 1976
Biology, DePaul Academy, Chicago, Illinois 1966 -1968

Memberships:

Member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Member of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

What makes quotes so powerful
How Coach would use quotes as a teaching tool for his teams
What he means by breaking down their resistance with his persistence
What are three things that shape a person and which two are controllable
What are the steps Coach gave his players to help change their attitude
What does it mean to feed your mind on a daily basis
How is a team like a fist

Previous Episode

Episode 94: ABCD - Always Be Connecting the Dots, with Bryan Gillis

EXECUTIVE PRACTICE LEAD, QUALITY SOLUTIONS & CUSTOMER ANALYTICS

Bryan is a proven business leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and leading executive-level account strategy, building and leading high-functioning teams and practices, and identifying and delivering technology solutions that meet the demands of an ever-changing marketplace. Bryan’s success in selling and delivering diverse technology solutions to Fortune 100 companies can be attributed to his clear, persuasive communication style and keen ability to relate complex solutions to stakeholders at varying levels. Prior to joining The Northridge Group, Bryan has held senior management positions at market-leading technology companies includes IBM, Apple, and AT&T.

As the Executive Practice Lead of The Northridge Group’s Quality Solutions and Customer Analytics team, Bryan leads the organization’s delivery of actionable, data-driven customer insights for our clients and is responsible for developing new service offerings to address evolving market opportunities. Bryan holds a B.A. in Psychology from Creighton University where he was a pitcher on the baseball team and team captain both his junior and senior season.

Father of 3 Strong-willed Daughters Maddie (16), Mia(15) and Samantha (12)!

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

How finding people who have a framework to better themselves and others have helped The Northridge Group build a sustainable culture
Why it is so important to get comfortable with failure as soon as possible
As The Northridge Group scales their Executive Advisor Space, what are some of the things they are looking for, questions they are asking and how they are a tell for how prepared you are and what skills you possess
How circumstances and adversity early in his life changed the path of his athletic career and motivated him to be the best Father he could be
Why it is so important to have a personal Board of Directors and how do you go about building one
What are the three principles that he lives by and how can they improve your professional and personal life immediately
What does he look for in people when he is on a video call with his team members or interviewees
What are the tools, resources, and practices that Bryan has used to develop the ability to be present

Additional resources:

Personal

Your Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.gillis.146/

Your Twitter Name: https://twitter.com/bryanmgillis

Your Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillis/

The Northridge Group

northridgegroup.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-northridge-group/

https://www.facebook.com/NorthridgeGroup/

Operations Made Better Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/operations-made-better/id1445454626

Next Episode

Episode 96: Always be Evolving, with Mark Simendinger

Kentucky Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager

Mark has served as General Manager of Kentucky Speedway since it was acquired by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., in 2009. As President under the original track ownership, he played a primary role in the planning, development and operation of the facility dating back to the track’s inception and first race in 2000. He is the former president of Turfway Park Race Course, a Thoroughbred track in Florence, KY. Mark also served as President of Carroll Properties, a commercial real estate development company and was a long-time associate of speedway founder Jerry Carroll. Mark has owned and bred several Thoroughbreds in partnership with Hall of Fame jockey Steve Cauthen. Mark graduated with a degree in accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Lori, reside in Edgewood, KY and are the parents of five children and six grandchildren.

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

Why it is so critical right now to figure out how do we do things better than we did before
How he came to find the perfect location for Kentucky Motor Speedway
How the ability to constantly being able to evolve and change has been such a significant factor in Mark’s amazing career
How your professional career can sometimes be like a punt return and you have to make the most of catching a good break
What are the three non-negotiables that the team at Kentucky Speedway have which enables them to be such a successful team
What were some of the forced changes at Kentucky Speedway and how did Mark and his team do the best they could with those situations

Additional resources:

Your Facebook Profile: Msimendinger

Your Twitter Name: @msimendinger