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From Barn Ball to National Champs….Greg Tonagel, the head men's basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse Indiana Wesleyan college is this weeks guest on the Coach Me Up podcast. Coach Tonagel has won 3 national titles as head coach of the Wildcats and has accomplished that while not focusing on winning games. His blueprint of I Am 3rd has impacted thousands of lives throughout his career. His reminder that the letter I, right in the middle of the word sin is powerful. Join hosts Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke as the get coached up by Greg Tonagel on this week's episode of the Coach Me Up podcast. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• As always we thank our title sponsor OneCountry.com for making this podcast possible, and to Konexial.com for their continued support of our podcast. COACH ME UP TEAM OneCountry.com Konexial.com Follow us on Twitter: @CoachJimmyDykes @ChrisBurke02 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris Burke Produced by Jared Mark Fincher All audio is subject to copyright 2024 Jimmy Dykes Inc. Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com
03 12 24 - Greg Tonagel, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats * Season 5 Episode 100 * Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
This week we're joined by Greg Tonagel, head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. With over 500 wins and 3 national championships, we discuss how he's created a winning culture and his journey as a coach and transformational leader. He shares his early learning moments and the mistakes he made as a young coach. Coach Tonagel highlights the root of their team culture and how they made a significant jump as a program when he focused on taking fear out his coaching. Hear more about the I AM THIRD philosophy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iwuhoops-presents-the-pursuit/id1375802520Go to https://www.iwuhoops.net/ to learn more about their program.
01 30 24 - NAIA Conference Review - PLUS - Greg Tonagel, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats * Season 5 Episode 74 * Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
Greg Tonagel is the men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Since arriving as their head coach in 2005, Tonagel has led the Wildcats to three NAIA national championships and in October 2023, became the youngest coach in college basketball history (NCAA or NAIA) to win 500 career games. As a player, Tonagel was coached by the legendary Homer Drew at Valparaiso University, where he was a two-time team captain and started all four seasons. Today on the podcast, we talk to Greg Tonagel about achieving 500 wins, remaining Christ-like as a coach, his "I am Third" model of leadership and his coaching future. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine
Guest: Greg Tonagel, Indiana Weslayan Head CoachIndiana Wesleyan head coach Greg Tonagel shares insights on traditing the pursuit of me for the pursuit of three.Greg Tonagel has been the head coach since 2005 and has 500 wins in fewer games, and younger than, any coach in college basketball history.Under his leadership, the team has won three NAIA Div. II National Championships in 2014, 2016, and 2018, and has been the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II for four seasons. Tonagel has also coached 25 NAIA Div. II All-Americans and has won 12 Crossroads League Regular Season Championships and 5 Crossroads League Tournament Championships. He has coached two NAIA National Players of the Year, Tonagel has the most wins (420), the highest winning percentage (.795), the most NAIA National Tournament Victories (32), the most National Tournament appearances (13), the most Crossroads League Regular Season Championships (11), and the most Crossroads League Tournament Championships (5) in the program's history.He has been named NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year three times.Tonagel is a graduate of Valparaiso University where he played basketball and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education, and was a director of basketball operations. He also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Valparaiso University and a Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership from Wesley Seminary.Breakdown1:00 - Pursuit of Three3:30 - IRM 306:00 - Role Definition8:00 - Roadmap11:00 - Practice Game14:00 - Needs My Weakness17:00 - Convey Strength19:00 - Ideation of Coaching About20:30 - Climb To The Top23:00 - Handling Accountability24:33 - 25:45 - Hoopsalytics Ads25:45 - Alternatives28:30 - Father and Son Retreat33:00 - Fearless36:30 - Fear of Failure39:00 - Hunger, Habits, Humility43:00 - Style, Play, Offense, Defense45:00 - Devotional Books46:00 - ConclusionGreg Tonagel's Bio:Bio: https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/greg-tonagel/942Twitter: https://twitter.com/IWUHoopsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com
NAIA Top 25 Friday 11/10 - We also speak to Indiana Wesleyan Wildcat Head Coach Greg Tonagel * Season 5 Episode 31 * Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with Coach Greg Tonagel, from Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA). Coach Tonagel recently won his 500th career game and we celebrate that accomplishment among other discussions. Website featuring Coach Greg Tonagel Website featuring Indiana Wesleyan University Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell
We speak to Greg Tonagel, Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats Head Men's Basketball coach. We discuss the 2023/24 upcoming season and take a deeper dive into the I AM THIRD principle. * Season 5 Episode 15 * Recorded October 2023 * Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers https://www.silvermansound.com
The WWL crew has hit the road! It's the first time we are recording onsite and Greg Tonagel, head coach of IWU Men's 3 time National Championship basketball team, has invited us into the locker room. Ya'll! Scott was starry-eyed! Listen in as we hear the story of a young basketball coach that made the move to Marion, IN at the encouragement of his younger brother, to take on the role as head coach for a men's NAIA basketball team. Greg talks about growing up on a dairy farm, taking coaching advice from his kids, the importance of asking a recruit the right questions, and why his calling is to coaching people not just basketball.
This week Connor is joined by coach Greg Tonagel. Greg is the head coach for IWU's men's basketball team. He has just wrapped up his 18th season, is a 3 time national champion, and his career record makes him the all-time winningest coach at IWU. Listen in to hear how basketball can become an idol, why it's important to put yourself third, and how a PhD can help you become a better coach. Link to Wesley Seminary: https://seminary.indwes.edu/
Crossroads League Review - January 11, 2023 Today we feature; * Colby Blaine, Head Men's Basketball Coach at The College of Idaho (CofI) Yotes. The Yotes were just ranked #1 in this mornings NAIAMBB poll * Greg Tonagel, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats * Ryan Cottingham, Head Men's Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor University Cougars Recorded January 11 2023 Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Episode: Season 4 Episode 29
Greg Tonagel, head basketball coach of Indiana Wesleyan men's basketball, sits down with us to share his insight into building the "I Am Third" culture that has led to national championships and boys turning into men. His insight into shifting a culture to one that matures men in their faith, while being successful on the court, applies to every area of life.Support the showwww.kinwellacademy.orgSign up for newsletter
Greg Tonagel, Men's Basketball Head Coach, Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats. Coach Tonagel discusses his coaching mission, as well as he arrived there. We also talk NAIA & Crossroads League hoops, and everything Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcat Basketball Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Episode: Season 4 Episode 4
Coach Thompson interviews Greg Tonagel, the three-time national championship coach of the Indiana Wesleyan Men's Basketball team, in the 1st episode of Season 2 of Chuckin' it from the Cheap Seats. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Greg Tonagel is the head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. Coach Tonagel is a three-time National Association of Basketball Coaches/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year. His program's historic success (National Championships in 2014, 2016, and 2018) has been built on a simple but powerful concept: playing fearlessly. In this conversation, Coach Tonagel talks about where that concept originated, how he's built that mindset in his players, and how leading a fearless program has changed him as a coach and a leader. I hope you get as much out of it as I did! CHAMPIONS 101 | Champions 101 is a sports performance and leadership development program designed to help coaches, athletes, and sports parents get the most out of their athletic experience. If you are a coach or an athletic director who's interested in developing your leaders and strengthening the culture where you are, you can learn more at champions101.com. FASTDRAW | Use code UBC15 to get 15% of any FastDraw and Fastscout Products. KLIPDRAW | Get a 10% discount right now. KlipDraw Motion, reveal the game today.Use Promo Code: zjxWKgnv0w
Greg Tonagel, Head MBB Coach at Indiana Wesleyan talks to us about culture and recruiting, and building young men. We talk about this season's Crossroads League Men's Basketball. Coach Tonagel also provides a detailed preview of the 2021/22 IWU Wildcats. In the intro I also review the pre-season Top 25 just released. Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Dan Hughes retired yesterday from the Seattle Storm. He has had a great career coaching and is now going to focus on the USA Women's Basketball Team. This was one of my favorite episodes when it first aired and so I wanted to release it again with the news of his retirement. Click here for the ESPN article about his retirement. ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: Dan Hughes is the head coach of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. In just his first year with the Storm, he helped lead them to the 2018 WNBA Championship. Nobody has coached more games in the WNBA than Hughes. He has been the head coach of the Charlotte Sting (1999), Cleveland Rockers (2000-2003), San Antonio Stars (2005-2009, 2011-2016), and the Seattle Storm (2018-current). He has also coached both men and women at various college levels. In today’s episode, we discuss: Coming out of retirement to coach the Storm to a championship. What makes Gregg Popovich so good as a coach. How to be a great assistant. Creating a championship culture quickly. His non-traditional coaching journey and how it helped him be a better coach. The male and the female player he would have liked to coach. … and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Website: Storm.wnba.com Twitter: @Seattle Storm Articles of interest … WNBA Better Because of Dan Hughes’ Contributions Seattle Storm Could Be Building the Next WNBA Dynasty Out of basketball a year ago, Storm coach Dan Hughes is now on the verge of his first WNBA title Storm Coach Dan Hughes heads into cancer surgery with world by his side. Past “Success is a Choice” podcast episodes of interest . . . Kara Lawson (WNBA star and NBA broadcaster) – Episode 113 Greg Tonagel (basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University) – Episode 106 Gary Reasons (2x Super Bowl Champion) – Episode 105 Chris Oliver (founder of Basketballimmersion.com) – Episode 104 Jon Gordon (author of “The Energy Bus”) – Episode 100 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach at UCLA) – Episode 077 Pat Williams (Co-Founder of the Orlando Magic) – Episode 004 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 001 Dan Hughes in Action 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. Get $100 off your first year when you use the coupon code SUCCESS at checkout. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. He the author of The Leadership Playbook and The Bus Trip, a modern-day sports leadership fable. Bechler also hosts the Success is a Choice Podcast. He spent 20 years as an administrator and college basketball coach. To connect with him or find out how he can help your team, please contact speaking@JamyBechler.com or follow him on twitter at @CoachBechler. You can also subscribe to leadership insights by clicking here.
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!!! 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 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. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. 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 speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here
Greg Tonagel is the head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. Success and winning have followed Tonagel throughout his career as an athlete and into coaching. As a high school junior in 1997 he led his LaPorte Slicers to the last single-class state finals. His college career included 4 trips to the NCAA Tournament where he was the point guard and captain for the Valparaiso Crusaders. After he finished playing and coaching at Valparaiso he took over the head coaching position at IWU at the age of 24. Implementing the “I Am Third” mentality, Tonagel was able to take a team that finished last in conference and had only won 11 games the previous 2 seasons, to a team that won the 2014,2016, and 2018 NAIA DII National Championship. COACHING MISSION: To raise a generation of men who will trade the pursuit of “me” for the pursuit of “three.” EDUCATION: Valparaiso University Bachelor of Science Biology and Secondary Education [2003] Master of Arts Teaching and Learning [2005] Wesley Seminary Masters of Practical Theology [2018] Doctoral Candidate [current] COACHING EXPERIENCE: Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA), Head Coach [2005-Present] Valparaiso University (NCAA), Director of Basketball Operations [2004-2005] IWU COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: 3: NAIA Div. II National Championships (2014, 2016, and 2018) 21: NAIA Div. II NAIA All-Americans 11: Crossroads League Regular Season Championships 5: Crossroads League Tournament Championships (2010, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020) 1: NAIA National Player of the Year (2020: Kyle Mangas) 1: Small College Basketball Player of the Year (2020: Kyle Mangas) 4: Finished Seasons as the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II. Winningest Coach in Program History Highest Winning Percentage (.795) Most Wins (420) Most NAIA National Tournament Victories (32) Most National Tournament appearances (13) Most Crossroads League Regular Season Championships (11) Most Crossroads League Tournament Championships (5) AWARDS AND RECOGNITION AS A COACH: 3: NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year AS A PLAYER: Led Valparaiso to 4 NCAA Tournaments Won 20 games each of the Four Years as a Starter Compaq National Play of the Week Set Single Season Free Throw Record Academic All-Conference Two-time Team Captain Team Chaplain and Bible Study Leader QUOTES ON TONAGEL: Matt Painter – Purdue Head Coach "What Coach Tonagel has been able to accomplish in a short amount of time at Indiana Wesleyan is amazing. They have set records for most wins and highest finish in their conference history. This has led to an unbelievable recruiting class for 06' and many more to come. Watch out for Indiana Wesleyan Basketball! Homer Drew – Retired Valparaiso University Head Coach "Coach Tonagel was an outstanding basketball player for us here at Valparaiso University, and it is no surprise to me the outstanding accomplishments he has made for Indiana Wesleyan University. He knows the game, works hard, and relates extremely well to his players. He truly is one of the best young coaches in our profession. Rex Walters – Wake Forest Associate Head Coach "I have seen first-hand his basketball mind, character, integrity and relentless work ethic. He will develop his players by helping them reach their full potential. Scott Drew – Baylor Head Coach "What Greg Tonagel and his staff have been able to achieve in just one year is the kind of story that movies get made of. This program is on the road to building a dynasty with the talent they are recruiting, the way they are developing players, and how they are coaching them!!" PERSONAL INFORMATION: Greg and his wife, Amy, have six children, Jace, William, Allie, Riley, Abbigail, and Joel. . Greg was born in LaPorte, Ind. and graduated from LaPorte H.S. in 1998.
Interview with Coach Greg Tonagel of the Indiana Wesleyan University Wildcats. Coach of the reigning Crossroad League Champions reviews the 2019 season and discusses the upcoming 2020-21 season.
In this episode of Practicing the Art of Faithful Presence, host David Wright is joined by five-time national championship-winning basketball coach of Indiana Wesleyan University, Greg Tonagel. To open, David asks Greg to share a little bit about his background with the listeners. Greg shares that he was born in Northwest Indiana and grew up on a dairy farm. The hard-working culture of farming was a foundational part of his upbringing. Basketball was also a significant part of his upbringing. At an early age, he remembers playing basketball in the barn on his family’s farm. He ultimately ended up playing college basketball at Valparaiso University. It was at Valparaiso, under the coaching of Homer Drew, that Greg learned how to be a leader and discovered his passion for coaching.During college, he suffered an injury that left him sidelined. Greg views this moment as a blessing in disguise, as it allowed him to focus on his relationship with God. As basketball was put to the side, he had the opportunity to realign his priorities and make God more important than his personal goals and aspirations. This time in his life was when he began to make his faith his own, and it established the course of his relationship with God. It was also at Valparaiso that he met his wife, Amy, who became a great support to him and his players.While Greg was rehabbing with his injury, he found more opportunities to encourage and pour into his teammates. Slowly, he began to see that he could begin to minister to people through a career in basketball. At the same time that Greg set his sights on a coaching career, the head coaching position at Indiana Wesleyan opened up. He interviewed on a whim, fully believing that he would not get the position due to his lack of experience. Through the interview process, though, it became apparent that Greg and the university were perfect fits for one another, and he was offered the position. As head coach, he immediately worked on establishing the type of culture that he wanted the basketball program to exemplify. The culture that he wanted to establish is what he calls the I am Third philosophy. He learned this philosophy from a summer camp he was involved with, Kanakuk. Simply put, this philosophy encourages people to prioritize their relationship with God and their relationships with others before their own needs and desires. Slowly, this philosophy has become interwoven into the culture of the Indiana Wesleyan basketball program. This philosophy has also attracted players who want to be a part of this kind of culture. Greg truly believes that the I am Third philosophy has turned into tangible success on the basketball court. This has also opened doors for him to share his faith with many people in the basketball community. To close, Greg stresses the importance of identification in Christ and Christ alone, stating that there is no I am Third without Jesus Christ at the center.Learn More about Greg TonagelLearn more about Practicing the Art of Faithful Presence.Learn more about host David Wright.
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We live in a time and age where entitlement and self-interest has permeated our world. In a “me first” culture, how can we model and teach and ‘I'm Third' lifestyle? Join Shay Robbins as he sits down with Greg Tonagel, a former Kamp counselor and the coach of the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats who has taken the ‘I'm Third' culture and instilled it into his basketball program. Learn firsthand about how Greg Tonagel leads his wildly successful team with a good work ethic and personal humility. Don't miss it! Click
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Adam Gordon spent 17 years in the coaching industry, making stops from the JUCO level to High-major Power 5 basketball. In 2010, along with Andy Farrell, he co-founded a company called Rising Coaches with the mission of servicing the coaching industry. In June of 2019, he stepped away from his coaching career and decided to run Rising Coaches full-time. He is now growing his passion project which has an incredible following, support and brand awareness into a profitable business that helps basketball coaches all across the country. In today’s episode, we discuss: What qualities the best coaches possess How Rising Coaches helps young coaches develop Tips for young coaches The Rising Coaches conference in Phoenix and Atlanta ... and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Website: RisingCoaches.com Facebook: Facebook.com/RisingCoachesElite Twitter: @RisingCoaches Instagram: @RisingCoaches Adam's Twitter: @CoachAdamGordon Adam's Email: adam@risingcoaches.com Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Heather Macy (College basketball coach & Author) - Episode 123 Kevin Eastman (former NBA Coach & Executive) - Episode 121 Dan Hughes (WNBA Championship Coach) - Episode 120 Don Yaeger (NY Times Best-Selling Author) - Episode 118 Greg Tonagel (3x National Championship Bball Coach) - Episode 106 Chris Oliver (BasketballImmersion.com) - Episode 103 Jon Gordon (Author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 Alan Stein, Jr (Performance Coach & Motivational Speaker) - Episode 003 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams). Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. 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 speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.
Indiana Wesleyan Head MBB Coach Greg Tonagel talks about the game at Grace Tuesday night, his players, and what it will take to finish strong in Crossroads League play
Jon Beck is a must-follow on twitter for coaches and athletes. After his stellar playing career at Division I Arkansas State University, he went on to have a successful career as both a boys and girls basketball coach in Tennessee. He has been trained at Nike Skills and Pure Sweat clinics and coaches academies and has worked Nike Elite camps and completed a summer internship in Los Angeles, CA for Drew Hanlen of Pure Sweat Basketball, where he has worked with several NBA players. He now offers skills academies and team clinics, as well as individual and team training to players as a Skills Coach for Pure Sweat Basketball. Throughout his career, his focus has been on player development and skills coaching. His passion is to help players reach their full potential on and off the court. He is continually working to improve his craft as a coach, while developing great relationships with coaches and players. In today’s episode, we discuss: How to coach today's athletes What the best players do when they work out Building a strong culture Pure Sweat Basketball ... and so much more!!! Twitter: @CoachJonBeck Pure Sweat Profile: http://events.puresweatbasketball.com/coaches.cfm/Profile/Jon-Beck Email: jbeck@puresweatbasketball.com Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Heather Macy (College Basketball Coach) – Episode 123 Kevin Eastman (Former NBA Coach & Executive) - Episode 121 Dan Hughes (2018 WNBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 120 Greg Tonagel (3x National Champ. Basketball Coach) - Episode 106 Jon Gordon (Author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 Alan Stein, Jr. (World Class Performance Coach) - Episode 003 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”
Today on the podcast we throw it back to February 2018 and a conversation we had with 3-time NAIA Division II National Champion coach Greg Tonagel of Indiana Wesleyan. Coach Tonagel just finished his 14th season as the head coach of the Wildcats and is a 3-time NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year. On this throwback edition of the podcast, we talk to Coach Tonagel about discipleship in his program and teaching his players the "I am Third" model, Jesus first, others second, ourselves third. You can listen to the entire interview with Coach Tonagel from Episode 84 by searching on this podcast app or by clicking on our website here.
In light of UCLA's 2019 softball national championship, we are replaying this great interview with Hall of Famer, Sue Enquist. Coach Enquist was UCLA Softball’s first All-American, National Champion, and Hall of Famer. In 2006, Enquist concluded her storied 27-year career as head coach of the UCLA Bruins with a 887-175-1 (.835) record, making her the winningest softball coach among all active coaches. She is the only person in NCAA Softball history to win a championship as a head coach and a player. During her career, Enquist produced 65 All-Americans and 15 Olympians. She has been inducted into six Hall of Fames including UCLA, Women’s Sport Foundation, USA Softball Hall of Fame, and National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Enquist is also the recipient of multiple National Coach of the Year and Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors. In today’s episode, we discuss: How she was able to be so successful as a coach What she would do differently if she was still coaching today Her friendship with legendary basketball coach John Wooden Website: www.SueEnquist.com Business Website: www.OneSoftball.com Twitter: @SueEnquist Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/SueEnquist Click Here to read the ESPN article about her retirement. Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Don Yaeger (NY Times Best-Selling Author) - Episode 118 Kara Lawson (WNBA Star and Basketball Broadcaster) - Episode 113 Greg Tonagel (3x National Championship Basketball Coach) - Episode 106 Tim Elmore (Growing Leaders) - Episode 070 Mandy Green (Founder of "Busy Coach) - Episode 038 Celia Slater (True North Sports) - Episode 030 Betsy Butterick (Communication Specialist and NCRC Speaker) - Episode 013 Pat Williams (Orlando Magic Senior V.P.) - Episode 004 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Don Yaeger, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice.
Kevin Eastman is a corporate speaker and an internationally-known basketball clinician who brings his knowledge and experience in sports to the business world. He speaks on various topics, including championship culture, teamwork, leadership, motivation and individual success. Over his 40 years in the game, Kevin has coached basketball at all levels, including 13 years in the NBA. He was a top assistant to Doc Rivers with the 2008 NBA World Championship Boston Celtics, and most recently served as an assistant coach and Vice President of Basketball Operations with the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin was raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and attended the University of Richmond, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He was a scholarship student-athlete at Richmond and in recognition of his unique qualities as a basketball player, the University created the Kevin Eastman Award. The award, which has been awarded just five times in program history, is given to a player who exemplifies the qualities of team leadership, dedication, and outstanding play. He was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at both Haddonfield Memorial High School and the University of Richmond. In today’s episode, we discuss: What makes the best the best The absolute most important word needed for success How to be truthful and "keep it real" with team members Being the best assistant or #2 possible ... and so much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Elite Training Camp (June 1-2, 2019): kevineastman.net/elitetrainingcamp Website: kevineastman.net Instagram: @kevineastmanspeaking Twitter: @kevineastman Facebook: Kevin Eastman Speaking LinkedIn: Kevin Eastman Recommended Books . . . Why The Best Are The Best: 25 Powerful Words that Impact, Inspire, and Define Champions by Kevin Eastman The 4 Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Training Camp: What The Best Do Better Than Everybody Else by Jon Gordon God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours by Regina Brett The Leadership Playbook: Become Your Team's Most Valuable Leader by Jamy Bechler Articles of Interest . . . Kevin Eastman writes his first book Eastman retires from the NBA Eastman on Program Building Words of Wisdom from a NBA Coach Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Kara Lawson (WNBA star and NBA broadcaster) - Episode 113 Greg Tonagel (basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University) – Episode 106 Gary Reasons (2x Super Bowl Champion) - Episode 105 Chris Oliver (founder of Basketballimmersion.com) – Episode 104 Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach at UCLA) - Episode 077 Pat Williams (Co-Founder of the Orlando Magic) - Episode 004 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 "The average player wants to be left alone. The good player wants to be coached. The great player wants to be told the truth." (Doc Rivers) This Episode is Sponsored By Audible Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”
Dan Hughes is the head coach of the WNBA's Seattle Storm. In just his first year with the Storm, he helped lead them to the 2018 WNBA Championship. Nobody has coached more games in the WNBA than Hughes. He has been the head coach of the Charlotte Sting (1999), Cleveland Rockers (2000-2003), San Antonio Stars (2005-2009, 2011-2016), and the Seattle Storm (2018-current). He has also coached both men and women at various college levels. In today’s episode, we discuss: Coming out of retirement to coach the Storm to a championship. What makes Gregg Popovich so good as a coach. How to be a great assistant. Creating a championship culture quickly. His non-traditional coaching journey and how it helped him be a better coach. The male and the female player he would have liked to coach. ... and so much more!!! Website: Storm.wnba.com Twitter: @Seattle Storm Articles of interest ... WNBA Better Because of Dan Hughes' Contributions Seattle Storm Could Be Building the Next WNBA Dynasty Out of basketball a year ago, Storm coach Dan Hughes is now on the verge of his first WNBA title Storm Coach Dan Hughes heads into cancer surgery with world by his side. Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Kara Lawson (WNBA star and NBA broadcaster) - Episode 113 Greg Tonagel (basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University) – Episode 106 Gary Reasons (2x Super Bowl Champion) - Episode 105 Chris Oliver (founder of Basketballimmersion.com) – Episode 104 Jon Gordon (author of "The Energy Bus") - Episode 100 Sue Enquist (Hall of Fame Softball Coach at UCLA) - Episode 077 Pat Williams (Co-Founder of the Orlando Magic) - Episode 004 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Rate and Review Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”
Greg Tonagel begins his 14th season at the helm of the Indiana Wesleyan University men’s basketball team in 2018-19. Tonagel and the Wildcats have won three NAIA Division II National Championships in a five year spans with titles in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Indiana Wesleyan won the 2014 red banner in unprecedented fashion as they became the first team to win all five of their games at the national tournament by double digit. In 2016, Indiana Wesleyan defeated the top two seeds in the tournament to claim the title. IWU beat four top-15 teams in 2018 en route to the title, including No. 1 IU East and No. 7 Saint Francis in the championship game, the fourth win over the Cougars during the season. Tonagel is a three-time NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year. In his 13 season as a head coach, Tonagel has already led Indiana Wesleyan to three national championships, one Final Four, five Elite Eight finishes, and nine Crossroads League regular season championships, including seven straight from 2009-15. Tonagel has three Crossroads League Tournament championships as well with wins in 2010, 2015, and 2018. Indiana Wesleyan has finished three seasons as the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II. Tonagel's teams have spent time in the NAIA top-five in each of the last 12 seasons. In 13 years as head coach, Tonagel is the winningest coach in program history. He has the highest winning percentage (.786), most wins (361), most NAIA national tournament victories (29), most national tournament appearances (11), most Crossroads League regular season championships (9), and most Crossroads League Tournament championships (3). The former Valparaiso (Ind.) University point guard, known for his hard work and energy, has brought those characteristics to the basketball program. Tonagel was introduced as head men’s basketball coach on April 1, 2005. Drawing from experience gained from leading the Valparaiso Crusaders to four NCAA tournament appearances as a starting point guard, along with the tutelage of mentor Homer Drew, Tonagel has helped orchestrate a new era of Wildcat basketball. Prior to Tonagel’s hiring, the Wildcats had won seven games and finished last in the Mid-Central College Conference. The program improved by 10 wins under Tonagel’s tutelage in his first year on the bench and reached the NAIA Elite Eight in his second season. Making a name for himself when it comes to program building, Tonagel has done it through sound developmental teaching and high caliber recruiting. Much of the unprecedented success of the Wildcats can be attributed to the culture Tonagel built at IWU. The IWU culture is built around two biblically transforming principles; I am Third and Fearless. "It’s our core belief that God has created us for greatness when we realize our potential in becoming “third” and “fearless.” What I have come to realize is that I don’t just coach basketball, I coach people” comments Tonagel. This has helped the influence of IWU basketball to extend far beyond the court. Tonagel and his staff have been committed to using basketball as a platform for discipleship. Prior to his current position, Tonagel served as Director of Basketball Operations at Valparaiso University, where he played in four NCAA Tournaments. He also led his LaPorte High School team to the last single class state finals in 1997. Greg and his wife, Amy, along with their three children Jace, William, and Allie reside in Marion. He is active in a number of organizations and causes, most notably his church. http://www.iwuwildcats.com/sport/0/6 greg.tonagel@indwes.edu https://www.iwuhoops.net/iam3/ --- 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
Greg Tonagel is the head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. Tonagel and the Wildcats have won three NAIA Division II National Championships in a five year spans with titles in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Since Tonagel took over the program in 2005, he has become the winningest coach in program history both in total wins and winning percentage. Prior to coming to IWU, Tonagel served as Director of Basketball Operations at Valparaiso University, where he also played for legendary Homer Drew and appeared in four NCAA Tournaments as the starting point guard. He also led his LaPorte High School team to the last single class state finals in 1997. Much of the unprecedented success of the Wildcats can be attributed to the culture Tonagel built at IWU. The IWU culture is built around two Biblically transforming principles; I am Third and Fearless. This has helped the influence of IWU basketball to extend far beyond the court. Tonagel and his staff have been committed to using basketball as a platform for discipleship. In today’s episode, we discuss: What any coach can do to create a better culture Why IWU is so good year in and year out How he convinces great players (including DI transfers from IU and Kansas) to come to IWU ... and so much more!!! Indiana Wesleyan Official MBB Site: http://www.iwuwildcats.com/sport/0/6 IWUHoops Website: IWUHoops.net IWUHoops Twitter: @iwuhoops IWUHoops Instagram: @iwuhoops IWUHoops Youtube: Youtube.com/user/IWUHoops ESPN 3 Youtube: Youtube.com/channel/UCpSyjN10cnc7fKAclBEqsBw Articles of Interest ... To be first, IWU thinks third Culture Leads to Championships for IWU Culture is a Choice Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . . Chris Oliver (College Basketball Coach & Founder of Basktetballimmersion.com) - Episode 104 Lorenzo Brown (NBA Player and 2018 NBA G-League MVP) – Episode 096 Dan Wood (NCCAA Executive Director) - Episode 065 Travis Daugherty (Author of “The Lens” and Indiana H.S. Basketball Coach) - Episode 063 Todd Gongwer (Best - Selling Author of “LEAD... for God’s Sake”) - Episode 062 R- Jay Barsh (Southeastern University Men’s Basketball Coach) - Episode 046 Jason Romano (Sports Spectrum Radio) - Episode 045 Larry DeSimpelare (Crossroads League Commissioner) - Episode 016 Pat Williams (Orlando Magic Co-Founder & Sr. VP) - Episode 004 Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) - Episode 001 Today’s podcast is brought to you by audible – get a FREE audiobook download and 30-day free trial (new subscribers only) at www.audibletrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our friends at audible are offering a free download of some of our past guests including Todd Gongwer, Kevin Harrington, Lolly Daskal, Bob Burg, Amy Morin, Michael Burt, Larry Winget, Jon Gordon, and Pat Williams. Take advantage of this great deal by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/SuccessIsAChoice. Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. You can tell your friends on Twitter about this episode by sharing the tweet below or spreading the word by using the share buttons below. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?”
#32 Coach Greg Tonagel And Coach Jeff Clark: Leadership, Discipleship, Accountability by Wesley Seminary Podcast
Greg Tonagel begins his 13th season at the helm of the Indiana Wesleyan University men’s basketball team in 2017-18. Tonagel and the Wildcats reached the summit in 2014 and 2016 as the program won two NAIA Division II national championships in three years. Indiana Wesleyan won the 2014 red banner in unprecedented fashion as they became the first team to win all five of their games at the national tournament by double digit. In 2016, Indiana Wesleyan defeated the top two seeds in the tournament to claim the title. Tonagel is a two-time NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year. In his 12 season as a head coach, Tonagel has already led Indiana Wesleyan to two national championships, one Final Four, five Elite Eight finishes, and eight Crossroads League regular season championships, including seven straight from 2009-15. Perhaps the biggest influence that Tonagel and the staff have had on the program is the work ethic that they have instilled on and off the court. Tonagel’s teams have passion and toughness. Whether it is writing a paper, helping a neighbor or working out in the gym, Tonagel demands commitment and 100-percent effort from each student-athlete. On this episode of the podcast, Coach Tonagel shares his "March Madness" moment during his playing days at Valparaiso, what basketball means to the state of Indiana, how he incorporates his faith into his coaching, what the motto of being "third" means, and the life verse that has kept him grounded in his faith. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com
Indiana Wesleyan University basketball coaches Greg Tonagel and Jeff Clark speak on Hunger in Chapel on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017.
Indiana Wesleyan University basketball coaches Greg Tonagel and Jeff Clark speak on Hunger in Chapel on Wednesday, April 5th, 2017.
Men's Basketball Coach Greg Tonagel speaks in Chapel on Friday, October 29th, 2010.
Men's Basketball Coach Greg Tonagel speaks in Chapel on Friday, October 29th, 2010.
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