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In this captivating episode, Coach Jim Johnson joins us to delve into the art of creating safe and predictable learning environments. Drawing from his wealth of experience in coaching and leadership, Coach Johnson shares invaluable insights into fostering environments where students feel secure, supported, and empowered to thrive. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the importance of instilling qualities such as perseverance and loyalty in team members, highlighting their profound impact on building a positive team culture. Coach Johnson also recounts the legendary "Miracle Game," offering a firsthand account of how faith, teamwork, and unwavering determination led to an extraordinary victory against all odds. From inspiring stories to practical strategies for leadership development, this episode is sure to leave listeners inspired and equipped with the tools to create transformative learning environments. In this Episode, we also discuss: Listening as a Leader The Power of Perseverance   And Coach's new book and possible movie project About Jim Johnson Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. Follow Jim Johnson Website: www.coachjimjohnson.com  Twitter (X): www.twitter.com/in/coachjimjohnson  Instagram: www.instagram.com/in/coachjimjohnson  Facebook: www.facebook.com/in/coachjimjohnson  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson  YouTube:...

SEASON: 3 EPISODE: 20Episode Overview:With a coaching career with over 400 victories, Coach Jim Johnson's journey is a testament to the impact of positive leadership and the magic of believing in one's dreams. Yet, it's not the number of wins that define his legacy, but rather a moment of pure humanity and inspiration that captured the nation's heart back in February 2006. In a decision that would forever change the lives of many, Coach Jim Johnson chose to play Jason McElwain, affectionately known as J-Mac, an autistic team manager, in Greece Athena High School's final home game. J-Mac's extraordinary performance, scoring 20 points in just over four minutes, is a story of courage, inclusivity, and the spirit of sportsmanship that transcends the game of basketball.As we dive into this conversation, we're set to explore Coach Johnson's philosophy on leadership, the importance of teamwork, and how to turn dreams into reality. So, whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking to transform your team's dynamics, or someone chasing a dream, this episode promises insights and inspiration that could very well change your perspective on what it takes to achieve success and make a difference. Join me now for my conversation with Coach Jim Johnson.Guest Bio: Over 30 years of experience developing winning high-school basketball teams, including 428 career victories, sets the stage for the unique credibility and power of Coach Jim Johnson's message. Many speakers talk about leadership, but it's rare to find a speaker who has, quite literally, lead thousands.In a moment later celebrated all over the world, Coach Jim Johnson weighed risk with the potential for great opportunity for an autistic student-manager, Jason McElwain (JMac) catapulting Jim, the team, and JMac down a path of inspiration and hope. That one victory continues to reverberate into countless lives as audience after audience is touched by a wave of courage and tenacity and witnesses what true leadership can accomplish.Resource Links:Website: https://coachjimjohnson.com/Product Link: https://coachjimjohnson.com/inspirational-motivational-book-products/Insight Gold Timestamps:02:39 Jason McElwain, the world knows him more as J-Mac05:11 Jason used to sign his name, Jason J-Mac Kobe McElwain06:01 I wrote a book about it called, The Coaching Miracle07:37 One of the other finalists for the award was his idol, Kobe had scored 81 points 10:12 I did such a great job I led that team to 17 consecutive losses11:23 Great teams, that are consistent, it's usually because they have great leaders13:02 That mindset of a servant leader14:27 One of our keys is, are you consistently aligning your words and actions?16:23 CANI: Constant And Never-ending Improvement 17:17 You've got to be the strong person when adversity hits21:23 You've got to get to know your people, because you want to be fair, but fair doesn't mean you treat everybody necessarily the same22:31 I think the best leaders are always asking questions22:54 People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care26:07 It's really important as a coach that you consistently build challenges 27:24 The one thing I admired so much about coach Johnson was I knew he cared more about me as a person than he did as a basketball player28:45 A great character test, it was called the PACER test31:06 I think the difference between motivation and inspiration is….32:04 Great leaders are what they call a chief storyteller34:19 The concept of...

I am honored and excited to have Coach Jim Johnson as a guest on the show! Coach Johnson is a former basketball coach from Greece Athena High School in Rochester, New York. He was the coach of Jason (J-Mac) McElwain, who made national headlines after he scored twenty points in four minutes in the first half of one game.   In this episode, he emphasizes that building and sustaining championship cultures requires knowing both the art of leadership and the science of the game.   Stay tuned as we explore the three myths Jim will debunk for us in terms of what it takes to really build a championship culture and other exciting topics! About Coach Jim: Coach Jim Johnson is an authority on teamwork, leadership, and realizing your dreams. In 2006, he helped an autistic high school senior, Jason McElwain, realize his dream of playing with the team when he scored 20 points in 4 minutes during what people call the "miracle game." Coach Johnson has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, and ESPN and is the author of A Coach and a Miracle: Life Lessons from a Man Who Believed in an Autistic Boy. Resources: Get the newsletter, blog, or weekly videos: https://coachjimjohnson.com 1) Contact: speaking@coachjimjohnson.com 2) Get the book: https://amzn.to/3ziC5TW 3) Get the Burnout Checklist: https://www.drsharongrossman.com/burnoutchecklist 4) Sign up for a free Breakthrough Session with Dr. Sharon: http://www.bookachatwithsharon.com 5) Take the first step to decode your burnout: http://decodeyourburnout.com  

Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. (check out the ESPN story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-nMab6XDNI&t=20s) To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson's career a few weeks later. For more, visit https://coachjimjohnson.com/ Follow Coach Johnson on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachJimJohnson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachjimjohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/ Content via: coachjimjohnson.com ------ Professional development planning season is upon us! I'd love to work with you and your school or district to support and grow your leaders and to bring energy and passion to your staff and students. Dates are beginning to fill up for this summer and early fall. Connect with me at darrinmpeppard@roadtoawesome.net and learn more at roadtoawesome.net Follow Darrin on social media @DarrinMPeppard on Twitter, Tik Tok, LinkedIn, Instagram, and on Facebook. Check out Darrin's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSqwcmCOMCFGehJTUlmC3Q

Join Jeff & Adam as we chat with Coach Jim Johnson! Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac, into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson's career a few weeks later. LEADERSHIP/COACHING JOURNEY Family tradition centered around basketball, first love. Was cut from his college basketball team. Head coach for 30 years Currently speaking- Keynoting Success came from studying leadership and building successful teams; not studying basketball. Can have a different reaction virtually vs. in-person, which we can glean from Catch players doing the right thing and build on that. The J-MAC Story Autistic boy, heart for basketball Sat on bench JV & Varsity until Senior year Had never won Section 5 championship Came to everything, always stayed positive, persevered Tried out 3 straight years, didn't make it Senior Night - gave him a uniform, told him he would play Lesson: be open, keep listening with your team (when the team was down) Lesson: embrace the moment, move on, don't let it get you down Beat Kobe Bryant out for the ESPY Book: A Coach and a Miracle (based on the real-life story) LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE OR OPPORTUNITY How do you get to the top and how do you stay there? Build systems that you believe in. Listen to players (students/teachers/etc.) Get the best answer, not necessarily “my answer” Focus on growth HOPEFUL Respect all people and all things. Greatest hope is that we can disagree, it is ok. Just don't be disrespectful. CONNECT w/ Coach! Limitless Leadership Lounge podcast Coach Jim Johnson website Coach Jim Johnson on Twitter CONNECT w/ Your Hosts INSTAGRAM Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt TWITTER Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt FACEBOOK Principal Leadership Lab Dr. Jeff Prickett Adam DeWitt

As a coach your No. 1 objective is to develop leaders, instill character and equip your players with the tools to succeed in all aspects of life. Well for coach Jim Johnson for the last 30 years he's devoted himself to being a servant leader. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kind-hearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. He joined me this week to tell me more. For More Information: https://coachjimjohnson.com/ Facebook: @CoachJimJohnson Twitter: @CoachJimJohnson LinkedIn @CoachJimJohnson Get the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Miracle-Jim-Johnson/dp/0984131876

In this episode of TST, we talk to Jim Johnson, a high school basketball coach with experience in winless seasons, multiple championship teams, and some of his players that have made it to the NBA. Every game has historical moments where a player or players are so in the zone that they perform amazing feats. Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's sack for Notre Dame, Team USA Hockey winning Olympic Gold in 1980, baseball's Ron Necciai throwing a nine-inning no-hitter with 27 strikeouts, and basketball's Wilt Chamberland's 100 point game. Coach Johnson created a special moment like Coach Devine for Rudy, he made J-Mac's dream come true when he put him in his first basketball game. What happened in the last few minutes of that final game which honored seniors was nothing less than a miracle. More About Coach Jim Johnson www.coachjimjohnson.com Follow on Facebook Instagram Follow on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson's career a few weeks later. A second sectional crown followed in 2007, and Coach Johnson then coached the Trojans to their third straight league title in 2008 by posting a perfect 12-0 record in league play, netting Coach of the Year honors. Coach Johnson has made a number of radio and television appearances, including the Oprah Winfrey and Jim Rome shows. In 2006 he met President George W. Bush, Governor George Pataki, and Senator Hillary Clinton, to name just a few luminaries. The Athena team was also paid a visit at school by NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson. J-Mac's magic moment won the ESPY for “Best Sports Moment” at the ESPN awards show later that year. That Sounds Terrific - With Host Nick Koziol For more information on our Podcast, That Sounds Terrific visit our website at www.thatsoundsterrific.com and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. If you or someone you know are doing some terrific things that should be featured by our show then be sure to reach out by emailing us at thatsoundsterrfic@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatsoundsterrific/support

It has been just over 15 years since this incredible story touched those across the world. It’s a story that has stuck with us ever since it first made national news so we had to hear it from the man himself. Jason McElwain is in the house today to share his journey and the best part is it’s truly just getting started. J-Mac was diagnosed with autism at the age of 3 and was told that he would never walk or talk. He overcame all odds and had a strong love for the game of basketball. Admired and respected by both coaches and teammates alike,he was named team manager at Greece Athena High School where he gladly accepted the position to do anything he could to help better the team. The last game of the regular season he was rewarded for his hard work and got an opportunity to play. J-Mac was “hot as a pistol” and scored 20 points in 4 minutes including six 3-pointers. His performance became a national story that was both emotional and inspirational. He won an ESPY award to go along with many other accolades. J-Mac to this day still puts the team before any of his fame which shows the coach in him. He currently is coaching high school basketball, and is an accomplished runner, author, and speaker. There truly is nothing J-Mac doesn’t do.Our time with J-Mac was incredible. We really enjoyed hearing about that amazing 20-point night and everything he has done since. He has been such an inspiration to the autism community and many others across the world. J-Mac continues to to follow his passion and we can’t wait to see whats in store next.Thank you Jason McElwain!Please support J-Mac and checkout his book “The Game of My Life” which you can get on Amazon.Also support and donate to Autismup.org

Most of us remember the story ESPN highlighted in 2006 about a young man Jason McElwain, with Autism entering his first and only High School game with 4 minutes remaining, where he caught fire and knocked down 6 3-pointers in a row. Have you ever wondered who his coach was? Let me introduce you to my friend and one of my personal hero's Coach Jim Johnson. You won't want to miss his message! In the words of Coach Johnson "On the night of February 15, 2006, the bleachers at Greece Athena High School near Rochester, New York, were packed with students who had just begun cheering wildly and jumping up and down. During that same moment, I collapsed into my seat as tears welled in my eyes. Never before had I made a coaching move with such impact. Never had I felt such emotion in my career. You'd think we had just won a championship. It wasn't a buzzer-beating basket; it wasn't a heave from half-court that made the place go nuts. In fact, it wasn't even a specific play. All I had done was turn toward the player with uniform number 52, point my index finger at him, and say “J-Mac.” Up bounced Jason McElwain. In giving him some playing time, I enabled him to realize a lifelong dream. It was the last home contest of his senior year, and Jason was seeing his first varsity action. Now this might seem like a fairly ordinary moment, but Jason wasn't your ordinary basketball player. He was small and skinny. He stood all of 5 feet, 7 inches and weighed only 120 pounds, and his blonde hair was partially covered by a head band. Jason—or J-Mac, a tag I had hung on him two years earlier when he first managed for us—was so excited to enter the game that he started right for the basketball court without first checking in and had to be redirected to the scorer's table. But very few people noticed that; they were just so happy to see him get in the game. Why were they so happy? They were happy because Jason is autistic and learning-disabled. Knowing his limitations, the crowd was moved while witnessing Jason entering the game. And so was I. Throughout the night J-Mac—and the increasingly impatient spectators—had wondered if I was ever going to play him. Finally, with 4:19 remaining in the game, a large lead and all my other substitutes having seen action, J-Mac ascended his stage with the fanfare of a rock-and-roll star. In fact, many fans had brought blow-up photos of Jason attached to wooden sticks, and they began eagerly waving the placards upon his grand entrance. My simple reason for playing Jason was because I loved the kid and wanted to give him the shot he deserved. I didn't do any of this for hype, but what a beautiful scene nonetheless, and enough reward right there for me. When play resumed Jason promptly launched an air ball, and I put my head in my hands. Prayer supposedly isn't allowed in public schools, but I started praying for all I was worth: “Please, God, let him make just one basket.” He then missed a layup. I started praying harder. Fortunately, God must be a basketball fan. And he apparently had a message to deliver to the rest of the world that night. In fact, I believe it was nothing short of a miracle. ...I've read and heard, many times over, the Gospel accounts of miracles performed by Jesus. These acts typically involved common, everyday folks. Some of them had disabilities. All had faith, and they became a positive example for others. From that same inspiration of faith I find the meaning behind the miracle of February 15, 2006. As it turned out, I'd say J-Mac and I were just the kind of people God might employ to send a message of hope to the rest of the world in the form of a timeless, feel-good story.   Author of: A Coach and A Miracle   Website: https://coachjimjohnson.com J-Mac ESPN Video: https://youtu.be/__JQcJ-wr0M   Coach, Thank you for inspiring me over the past few years. You are one of my personal hero's that I am grateful to call friend. 

Coach has partnered with college professor Dr. Rehnuma Karim to write a book to help young and emerging leaders. They hope to release the book in the summer of 2021. Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 407 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson's career a few weeks later. A second sectional crown followed in 2007, and Coach Johnson then coached the Trojans to their third straight league title in 2008 by posting a perfect 12-0 record in league play, netting Coach of the Year honors. Coach Johnson has made a number of radio and television appearances, including the Oprah Winfrey and Jim Rome shows. In 2006 he met President George W. Bush, Governor George Pataki, and Senator Hillary Clinton, to name just a few luminaries. The Athena team was also paid a visit at school by NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson. J-Mac's magic moment won the ESPY for “Best Sports Moment” at the ESPN awards show later that year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/support

On this episode of the Massimo Show Rod sits down with highschool basketball coach and motivational speaker, Jim Johnson.  Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson's career a few weeks later. Jim Johnson grew up in a large family, the eldest of 6 (3 brothers and 2 sisters).  His dad was a PE teacher and was his high school basketball coach.  Jim's father was a key role in his life.  “He gave me the real passion to want to coach.” Jim recalls.  Jim played a lot of sports while he was young, but in middle school basketball became his passion. He was lucky to play for his dad in high school and when he went to college and was cut from the team after his second year he knew his dream of playing in the NBA was not going to manifest. After college, Jim wanted to be a teacher and a high school basketball coach. He worked for 3 years as an assistant coach in Greece, NY where he had grown up.  At 25, he got a break to be a head coach about 25 minutes from where he grew up.  “My first year coaching, I wanted to take them from the outhouse to the penthouse!  I led that team to 17 consecutive losses.” Jim laughs.  Ultimately he was let go from the position and his own loss became a great motivator for him to become a better coach. After that Jim started to read and study a lot about being a better leader.   One of the books Jim picked up was The Seven Habits by Dr. Covey.  “He talked about the Seven habits, but also talked about having a Why in your life.” Jim tells Rod.   Now, Jim focuses on pushing people to find and understand their “Why”.  Exploring your personal mission and leading yourself first became hallmarks of Jim's life and his coaching style. “My personal mission is to be an outstanding role model that makes a positive difference in the world by helping others make their dreams come true.” Jim says.  Leadership traits that are consistently found in good leaders:  1) Lead by example.  Come in with a positive attitude everyday 2) Have a service mindset.   Watching his Why become a Reality  Jim had been coaching for over 20 years and had never won a sectional championship.  But this year, he had a strong team.  Jason McElway was the team manager and was on the autism spectrum.  What was unique about Jason was his passion for basketball.  “I have coached for thirty years and rarely would have someone keep trying out if they hadn't made the team the previous year.” Jim says. Jason didn't make the team for 3 straight years.  His senior year, he was so committed to the program that Jim wanted him to suit him up to play.  “It was senior night, I wanted to get Jason in so he could score.  We had a great crowd that night.”  With just over 4 minutes left in the 4th quarter, Jason was put in to play.  When he went in the student body gave him a standing ovation, the parents stood up with a head shot of Jason on a paint stick, and the emotions Jim felt were overwhelming.  Jim's team was 20 points up when Jason entered the game. The first time he had the ball, he had a 3 point shot and missed. The next possession he had a 10 footer that he missed but he was getting closer.  The third possession with just over three minutes, Jason was in the spot for another 3 pointer and he made the shot.  At that point, Jim was elated.  The team kept passing him the ball.  He made a shot from the arc, almost an NBA 3 and Jim was thinking oh no Jason that is way too far.  He launches and swish it goes in! The crowd ran out on the floor along with the team.  “At this point I have no idea how many points he scored, and the public announcer comes on and says the leading scorer was J Mac with 20 points. The greatest moment in my coaching career.”  But the excitement for Jason didn't stop in that high school gym. A student who videoed the game put it on the internet and it went viral.  Jason's speech pathologist called the news station and said you need to see this.  From there, it was sent out nationally.  Jim got invited to go on the Oprah Show with Jason and and his parents.  Despite the national attention, Jim and his team had more games to play. They had never got to a semifinals but this year they won and were on the way to the finals.  The place was sold out.  They were down 14-3 just 4 minutes into the game.  But they came back to win it. “That was the first win for a sectional championship for us.” Jim tells Rod. “ Later that night as we ate, We watched highlights of our sectional win on ESPN.  We won the next year as well.  The last nine years, Jason came back to help coach and we won 4 more sectional championships.”    To this day the only thing Jim wishes we could have changed about his life and his career is finding his “Why” earlier in my life. 

Finding your True North Podcast proudly announces our next Guest Mr. Donald Hagreen. This amazing Physical Education Teacher from Greece Athena High School in Rochester, N.Y & Varsity Head Football Coach / Mentor, has positively impacted the lives of thousands. Former students, players, young coaches & friends including me. It was an honor to interview my old coach who shaped my life & the lives of thousands!

On today’s show we will be talking to Coach Jim Johnson who has more than 30 years’ experience developing winning high school basketball teams, including 428 career victories which has led to numerous championships and rewards for his teams and for himself. Perhaps his most notable victory is when he inserted his autistic student-manager Jason McElwain (J-Mac) into a game and the rest is history relative to the lives that have been touched since. That experience and success has put Coach Johnson in high demand as a motivational speaker and an author.   During this episode you’ll hear: What motivated Jim Johnson to become a high school basketball coach. What the gesture of bringing his autistic team manager, Jason McElwain (T-Mac) into Greece Athena’s final home basketball game meant to T-Mac and the fans of Greece Athena When Jim became associated with Coach Donavan and what led him to write this forward Why defining your mission, setting goals, and persevering are critical steps in one’s planning process The importance of sharing your success with others and believing in miracles The importance of defining your passion   Jonathan Krueger is an Investment Advisor Representative with Lion Street Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Representative and a Registered Representative with Lion Street Advisors, LLC member SIPC. Opinions expressed on this program do not necessarily reflect those of Lion Street Advisors, LLC or LionsGate Advisors. The topics discussed, and opinions given are not intended to address the specific needs of any listener. Neither Lion Street Advisors, LLC nor LionsGate Advisors offer legal or tax advice; listeners are encouraged to discuss their financial needs with the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Resources: Jim Johnson is a high school basketball coach and the Author of the book, “A Coach and a Miracle.” Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated.   On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson’s career a few weeks later.

Coach Jim Johnson developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson’s career a few weeks later. Now retired from Coaching, Jim is the author of A Coach and A Miracle, a public speaker and a Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Leadership Expert. In this episode Jim: Explains that he didn’t put J-Mac in the game to get attention (he hadn’t even invited the local media) Admits he was praying that J-Mac would make at least one basket Tells us how the crowd and J-Mac’s teammates reacted when he drained a 3 pointer from NBA distance just before the buzzer Talks about the importance of being prepared and putting in the work And so much more Give this one a listen folks. It’s a feel good story loaded with practical advice. You can reach Coach at: Website: https://coachjimjohnson.com/  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection. Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/ Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com  Full Episode:iTunes: https://apple.co/2LkWSPV Screw the Naysayers Episode Page: https://screwthenaysayers.com/podcast                         Google Play Music: https://bit.ly/2NBgqMv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2MF5T6g Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2uYCsRCPodbean: https://screwthenaysayers.podbean.com/e/196-Coach-Jim-Johnson/

Jason McElwain, an autistic basketball manager at Greece Athena High School in New York, had a chance to end his career on a high note after being given the chance to step on the court after 4 years of hard work and a lifetime of love for the sport.

Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson’s career a few weeks later. Overall record at Varsity level 428-221 Record at Greece Athena 322-114 speaking@coachjimjohnson.com https://www.facebook.com/CoachJimJohnson/ https://twitter.com/coachjimjohnson jim jjhoops@rochester.rr.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

121: Coach Jim Johnson: Retired High School Basketball Coach and Teacher at Greece Athena High School, Motivational Speaker, Professional Speaker, Author of A Coach and a Miracle, and Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Leadership Expert, has bounced back from losing his coaching job after a difficult first season to winning six championships.  Coach Jim Johnson  Host Mark Pattison opens up the show with a quote from the actor and comedian Jim Carrey: “If you are not in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty or back to pain and regret.” The guest that Mark feels fits this quote is Coach Jim Johnson from Rochester, New York. Determination and resilience have played a huge role in his career. He began his role as high school head basketball coach by losing his position after a first season where his team lost 17 consecutive games out of the 19-game season. But Coach Johnson’s bounced back and became much greater than that fall.    On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Coach Jim Johnson, Retired High School Basketball Coach and Teacher at Greece Athena High School, Motivational Speaker, Professional Speaker, Author of A Coach and a Miracle, and Organizational Culture, Employee Engagement and Leadership Expert. His father was his role model for coaching and he even played high school basketball for his dad. Fast forward to Jim Johnson becoming a head coach after three years as an assistant, and witnessing, as he describes, “a miracle” on the basketball court.    What You Will Learn:   Imagine the amount of passion for coaching Jim Johnson needed after his first season had a losing record of 1-18 record and they let him go as a coach. “It was an extremely humbling experience. But it ended up being, in reflection, one of the best experiences from my professional career because of two reasons. Number One,  it made me realize I had a lot to learn about leadership and coaching. And Number Two, is it really motivated me when you have a setback like that I wanted to prove that school wrong for letting me go.”    Coach Jim Johnson’s motto of “Think bigger, lead better and win more” helped him lead his Greece Athena High School basketball team to 428 career victories. “My first 10 years it was quite a struggle in coaching. But fortunately I kept working at it and things started to get better. The last 23 years of my coaching career we never had a losing season and we ended up winning a number of championships.”   How did  Jason McElwain get his famed nickname J-Mac? “In 2003-2004, a young man came into our program. He is on the autism spectrum and he is also learning disabled. And he was a little guy back then. He is much bigger now. But he was about 5’5”, maybe about 100 pounds. He tried out for our JV basketball team and I knew very little about the autism spectrum at that point and his name was Jason McElwain. I actually tagged him the name J-Mac, which stuck because I could not pronounce his last name.”    What J-Mac may have lacked in basketball talent he more than made up for with his big passionate heart and commitment to the basketball team. He worked as a JV manager and even stayed for the varsity games. “Between his sophomore and junior year and his junior and senior year he tried out for the varsity team, I coached for two consecutive years and did not make the team. But he was so loyal and what was so amazing is he would come to everything, all our offseason workouts, our league play. He was just a big part of this.”   On J-Mac’s third possession in that incredibly special basketball game, Jason got the ball behind the three-point arc and he let it go and scored, gaining a huge triumphant response from the cheering crowd. What was Coach Jim Johnson thinking at this moment? “Jason’s boyhood idol is Kobe Bryant. And literally, he turned into Kobe for the next three minutes and he started making shot after shot. And when the smoke had cleared, He had scored about 20 points in about three minutes, including six three-pointers. He tied our school record for three-pointers. ”    Earning Your Victories   What contributed to Jason McElwain’s amazing record-tying performance on the basketball court? “In deserving victory, one of the things we always talk about is are we working as hard as we possibly can and the one thing that I am very proud to share with you about Jason is he was very diligent in trying to be the best that he could be. In any way that he could help the team.”    6 Keys to Make Your Dreams Come True   Coach Jim Johnson created his own personal mission statement to be crystal clear about the type of person he aims to be. He also established the team mission statement of: develop winners on and off the court. During this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, Coach Jim Johnson discusses elements of his 6 keys to making your dreams come true: “The first thing is really finding your passion, because when you discover that passion, what I found is when you really love something, although there is certainly a lot of work involved, it doesn’t feel as much like work because you have such joy and you are so driven to have success.”    Links to Additional Resources: Mark Pattison:: markpattisonnfl.com Coach Jim Johnson: coachjimjohnson.com Coach Jim Johnson: Linkedin  Twitter  Facebook Laird Superfood – Code: Markp20 [Sponsor] Cascade Mountain Tech [Sponsor] E-Learning Course Be sure to check out Mark’s new e-learning course here. Mark has a free PDF that gets you started. He’s also got an assessment tool designed to help you achieve your goals. Free 10 Question Assessment: https://www.findingyoursummit.net/assessment/test?id=1

Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. Lessons Learned: Learn from Coach Jim Johnson the Keys to be an effective leader, inspiration to help your dreams come true, tips to be an effective goal setter and the power to creating a personal mission statement ACTIVATE YOUR POWER AND BE UNSTOPPABLE TOGETHER Former executive turned Lifestyle entrepreneur, Connie Pheiff is ridiculously dedicated to inspiring individuals to activate their power & live their dream as a lifestyle entrepreneur. Each week we bring you confident conversations with today's leading entrepreneurs who made the bold choice to go from moving up the corporate ladder to moving out and building a successful lifestyle business. We are Unstoppable Together. The Up or Out Network is reaching over 150m potential listeners each week. And we’re not done yet… We can be heard on… Be sure to subscribe, you don’t want to miss any of the good stuff. C-Suite Radio Apple Radio iHeartRadio Google Radio Stitcher Multiple online networks Let us know what you need to hear on a future episode of Up or Out with Connie. We are here to help Lifestyle Entrepreneurs activate your powers and develop high-performance habits and be Unstoppable Together. Apply to be a guest at www.uporout.com, and be sure to subscribe to Up or Out with Connie on Apple Radio. Need a Business Coach or a Motivational Speaker for your next event? Connie is now booking for 2019. Get on her calendar to discuss her availability: https://PheiffGroup.as.me/MeetConnie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Jim Johnson: Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking appearances, the Rochester, New York resident relates his role in a basketball game that got Hollywood calling. He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School's final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson's career a few weeks later. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/support

You might remember a viral video from just over a decade ago where a young team manager with Autism at Greece Athena High School was put in for the last four minutes of the game,...

Coach Jim Johnson developed winning high-school basketball teams for 30 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 428 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On February 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kind-hearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac, into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Since that night in February, Coach Johnson has made a number of radio and television appearances, including the Oprah Winfrey and Jim Rome shows to tell this incredible story. Coach Johnson has retired from teaching and is now a professional speaker focusing on teamwork, goal setting leading by example. Secret – timesaving technique Jim studies success and leadership -- you have to make life a study. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Have a specific morning routine -- Jim starts his day off with a nutritious breakfast and then takes the time to pray, writes down his 17 goals, reads, exercises, and listens to educational and inspirational audio. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Jim had anarchy amongst the parents of his basketball team -- and Jim tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Know what you're all about -- and master the art of sales." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "You have to live your life with integrity."   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have had systems for leading to new opportunities following speaking engagements. What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners? Be clear on your mission and vision -- and then attract those are passionate about your vision. How to exceed expectations and add the most value? An individual would believe in the same values that you do. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Be clear on what you're all about Come up with routines and disciplines that you can do on a daily basis Continue to grow as a person How best to connect with Jim: Website: coachjimjohnson.com A recent speech from Jim:  

Make your dreams come true! Find out how to be an effective leader, and how you can change lives. Coach Jim Johnson is an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. His public speaking emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. He’s also the Author of A Coach and a Miracle; Life Lessons from a Man Who Believed in an Autistic Boy.” Coach Johnson spent 30 years developing winning high school basketball teams, including taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. But he’s most famous for one particular game. In February 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. The Trojans, under Coach Johnson’s guidance, went on to win the Section V title for 2006, another sectional win in 2007, and their third straight win in 2008. Join Dr Jo Anne White, author and host of Power Your Life, as they discuss Autism Advocates, being an effective leader, and how to be successful.

Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 28 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 383 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated.On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. His energy and belief in all players alike is powerful! Let his energy inspire you to truly believe in your dreams! Check out his book and speaking engagements at: www.coachjimjohnson.com

A Coach and a Miracle Coach Johnson has developed winning high-school basketball teams for 27 years, taking over three losing varsity programs and turning them into winners in short periods of time. Of his 362 career victories, one in particular will surely never be duplicated. On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kind hearted gesture on inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country. To make the Hollywood ending complete, Greece Athena captured the first Section V title of Coach Johnson’s career a few weeks later. A second sectional crown followed in 2007, and Coach Johnson then coached the Trojans to their third straight league title in 2008 by posting a perfect 12-0 record in league play, netting Coach of the Year honors. His success continued in 2009 with a league co-championship (34-2 league record over a three-season stretch) and third sectional title in four years, with an overall record of 20-5, his first-ever trip to the state quarterfinals and more Coach of the Year accolades. In the recently concluded 2012-2013 season, his Trojans won the sectional title for the fourth time in eight years. Coach Johnson has made a number of radio and television appearances, including the Oprah Winfrey and Jim Rome shows. The Athena team was also paid a visit at school by NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson. J-Mac’s magic moment won the ESPY for “Best Sports Moment” at the ESPN awards show later that year.

January Jones welcomes Coach Jim Johnson, author of A Coach and a Miracle, sharing howon Feb. 15, 2006, he made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic manager, Jason McElwain, now known to the world as J-Mac into Greece Athena High School’s final home game, which the Trojans won 79-43. J-Mac scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity. Coach Johnson, also, was featured in major news outlets around the country.This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).