Bound for Greatness

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...

In this episode of BOUND for Greatness, host Scott Garvis speaks with Kyle Elmendorf, a father, husband, teacher, coach, writer, speaker, and founder of Lead 'Em Up - a dynamic and engaging leadership program used by youth, high school, and college sports teams across the country. Kyle shares his insights on the importance of developing leadership skills in young athletes, the specific skills...

Join us on this episode as we sit down with a Telly Award-winning marketing and multimedia producer with over 20 years of experience to discuss the essential qualities of successful leaders in the creative industry. In this episode, we dive into the importance of music in sports and how GameTime can help schools and athletic programs with their music needs. Huval of GameTime, a company that specia...

Champions 101 is a sports performance and leadership development program that focuses on the fundamentals - the foundational mindsets, choices, and behaviors that help each one of us become our very best. With an online library of lessons and resources, you'll have access to everything you need to succeed in the areas that matter most. Whether you're an athlete looking to improve your perf...

In this episode, we are joined by Steve Robinson, the Associate Executive Director of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School District and author of the book Prayer, Patience, & Progress. Steve has a wealth of experience in education, athletics, and leadership and is here to share his insights with us. Steve begins by discussing his background and how he became the Assistant Executive Director for Ch...

In this episode of BOUND for Greatness, podcast host, Scott Garvis sit down with Jerry Snodgrass, former Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) commissioner and athletic administrator with over four decades of experience in public education. Snodgrass shares his insights on the current issues facing athletic professionals, including the adoption of high school lacrosse, the management of st...

In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the key elements of successful Level 1 Athletic Programs. We discuss the crucial role of administrators, including Superintendents, Principals, and Athletic Directors, who hire the right people for leadership positions and provide unwavering support. We explore how high standards and values for coaches, athletic directors, and athletes are vital for bu...

Discipline is a crucial aspect of leadership. Leaders who are self-disciplined can maintain focus and give their full attention to the task at hand, even in the face of distractions. In today's episode, we will discuss the benefits of self-discipline, how it can be developed and strengthened, and how it can be applied to athletic leadership. Rich Barton shares his 29 years of experience as an...

Hey everyone! Thrilled to announce that this episode of the podcast features a very special guest - Darwin Dean, CEO and President of the Bronze Foundation, who teaches life lessons through golf! Darwin dropped some Leadership Bombs 💣 on us in today's episode of  Bound for Greatness! Darwin talks about Perspective & how he uses golf to teach life lessons in his pursuit of giving back to...

Lauren Steavpack  Program Director Colorado Young Leaders Youth Voice Advocate | Community Connector Believer in an “all hands in” approach to getting things done, from advancing systems change to building cross-sector collaboration. To truly make a difference, we need to work together. Empowering a new generational leader; a young person with a clear passion & purpose, a heart for others...

In a nutshell, a “Slash AD” is usually an Athletic Director, that takes on multiple roles within their school district . A “slash” by definition fills multiple positions within a school district, which makes the balancing act in the role of an athletic administrator even more challenging!  Zach Clark Athletic & Activity Director / Special Ed Coordinator / Coach / Dad / Husband.

The ultimate measure of your success—the legacy of leadership you leave ingrained in the hearts and minds of those you lead. It's been said that the ultimate service is doing something for someone who can do nothing for you in return. A leader in education-based athletics has the opportunity to provide this service on a daily basis. Selfless leaders share a common trait - they expect nothing in re...

Tim Gutierrez serves as the defensive coordinator for Los Lunas High School, & helped lead the team to the first ever football state championship in 2021. Before Los Lunas, he served as an assistant coach at Manzano High School for 11 years where he coached multiple positions & sports, and helped lead the school to it's first ever football state championship in 2017. Make it Special Manage...

Jamy Bechler is a professional speaker, leadership coach, author, and podcast host based out of Akron, Ohio.  He is also a John Maxwell certified leadership coach. Before going into full-time leadership work, Jamy served for 20 years as a college basketball coach and high school athletic director.  When he left his last college to become an athletic director, he was the winningest c...

TCU legend Khadevis Robinson is the TCU Horned Frogs' new Director of Track and Field as of July 2022. Robinson had a distinguished professional career as one of the world’s premier 800-meter runners in which he represented the United States at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004 and London in 2012. Robinson also earned his spot on Team USA at the IAAF World Championships a total of seven times wh...

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas.  His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine.   The Bananas have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and won the CPL Championship in their first yea...

If you have ever experienced the miracle of a great team as either a player or a coach, it is something that you will always remember. Making a team a great team involves choices that are in the control of the participants. Building that team involves believing, becoming and belonging. It is bringing together a group of people with diverse skills, beliefs and destinies in a way that they wholehear...

DR. DUSTIN SMITH Dr. Dustin Smith assumed the role of Director of Athletic Operations and Student Services in the Spring of 2016. Dr. Smith most recently served the University of Arkansas Fort Smith as Athletic Director where he brought the Lions athletic program from a Junior College program to a Division II NCAA program. Dr. Smith has earned Bachelor's Degrees in Mass Communications and Physical...

Listen to Matt Mangold as he drops some great insights on leadership & life lessons.   Your main goal for life should be to leave the place you are, better than when you got there.  Always remember the three outs. Your outlook, your output, and the outcome. The last one isn't yours, but when you focus on the ones that are, it not only matters less, it falls your way a lot more often....

Special Guest Dr. Tim Baghurst is a Professor of Education and the Director of FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching. He earned his doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas and has three additional graduate degrees achieved in three different countries. Tim’s research focuses on coaching education and development, with specific interests in coaching ethics and c...

Special Guest Bruce Brown is the founder of Proactive Coaching and the author of the booklets, books and presentations.  He and his wife Dana live on Camano Island in Washington state where they host coaching retreats. Proactive Coaching works with coaches, athletes, leaders and teams by providing presentations and published materials designed to make a positive difference and be immediately...

Special Guest Coach Brandts’ experience & success in building or rebuilding programs from losing programs to Championship Status is without question his area of expertise! Coach Brandt now focuses on delivering the concepts, processes & procedures that helped him have winning programs for over 3 decades to coaches & athletic departments across the country. He has worked with athletic d...

Special Guest Dr. David J. Kelley is an Associate Professor in the Sport Administration Program within the University of Cincinnati’s School of Human Services and currently serves as the Online Master’s Degree (MSSA) in Sport Administration Program Coordinator.  Dr. Kelley spent over a decade as a teacher, coach and athletic administrator in the Vinton County Local Schools in McArthur, Ohio a...

NSIAAA Executive Director / RETIRED Activities Director & Assistant Principal at Fremont High School. Recently retired from education employment of 39 years after following in the footsteps of my father. I served twelve years as Activities Director and Assistant Principal at Fremont High School enjoying my time working with the staff and students in our Class A district. Previous to that, I wa...

Doree Ward, Women's Basketball, BN'68, ED'70 A standout student-athlete in softball, track and field and a member of Drake's first women's basketball team, Doree Ward graduated with a bachelor's degree in education in 1977. In the fall of 1977, she became the first equipment room manager for the newly-built Bell Center at Drake. Starting in 1978, her teaching career has taken her to Thomas Jeffers...