Building with Brick
Interviews with coaches, business leaders and spiritual leaders concerning the concepts and principles as found in Dr. Joe Brickner's book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." The book is a story about a corporate executive who at the age of 50 made a major career change and became a Head Men's College Basketball Coach.
Episodes
52 episodes
Episode 20: Chuck Smrt updates NCAA Portal & NIL programs 2024
In Episode 20 NCAA Consultant Chuck Smrt provides an up-to-date account of where the NCAA stands as far as rules and regulations for the 2024 Transfer Portal and the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) programs. This is a follow-up to Chuck's expert...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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26:59
Episode 19 - Ruth Murray: Brain & Body Connections (Part 3)
In the third and final episode of Ruth Murray's Interview on how we can help make our brain and body work better together, Ruth introduces us to her Developmental Pyramid. She uses the three sided structure to relate Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:15
Episode 19 - Ruth Murray: Brain & Body Connections (Part 2)
Ruth builds on Part 1's concepts by providing examples of clients who were helped using Brain Gym and/or Rhythmic Movement exercises. She provides individual examples of parent/child relationships to athletic team performance success stories. R...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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23:58
Episode 19: Ruth Murray - Brain & Body Connections (Part 1)
Ruth Murray is a Registered Nurse who branched out to holistic, scientific methods of working with patients who struggle with symptoms that are a result of their subconscious nervous system not being fully connected. This brain/body connection ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:47
Episode 18 - NCAA Name, Image and Likeness with Chuck Smrt
In the second part of the interview with premier NCAA consultant Chuck Smrt, we concentrate on the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program. The NIL goes hand-in-hand with the NCAA's Transfer Portal, which was covered by Chuck in the firs...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17 - NCAA Transfer Portal with Consultant Chuck Smrt
The NCAA rule change allowing athletes to transfer to another institution and be immediately eligible has changed the landscape of college athletics, especially basketball and football. Former NCAA Infractions Committee Coordinator and current ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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27:21
Episode 16 - Excerpt from book "So, You want to be a Coach..."
Dr. Joe Brickner retired from his corporate executive position at the age of 50 to become the head men's basketball coach at his alma mater, Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. In his book, "So, You want to be a Coach..." he lays out not o...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 - Sample of book contents from America: Lost in Place
Dr. Joe Brickner's book, America: Lost in Place is a reflection of Dr. Brickner's life growing up in the 1950's and 60's compared to today. He examines 17 different topics and analyzes them as to being better off today or worse off. He then sum...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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Episode 14 - Jerry Reynolds: NBA's Sacramento Kings' Iron Man
Jerry Reynolds, the second most famous person from French Lick, IN, shares his 35 year experience with the Sacramento Kings. He was an assistant coach, head coach, director of basketball operations and general manager for the Kings - plus he wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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38:54
Episode 13 - Chris Godfrey Interview (Part 4 of 4)
How a Catholic Cardinal and a NFL Owner Influenced Chris Godfrey's FutureChris wraps up his four-part series with some deeply personal experiences with people who have helped guide him down a path that puts others first - especiall...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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26:03
Episode 13 - Chris Godfrey Interview (Part 3 of 4)
In Part 3 of 4, Chris talks about:how his faith grew after his Green Bay experiencehis wife Daria, her faith & the sacrifices she madehis book, "That's Where I Live"his Christian organiz...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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23:50
Episode 13 - Chris Godfrey Interview (Part 2 of 4)
In Part 2 of our interview with Chris Godfrey, All-pro and Super Bowl winning offensive guard for the NY Giants, Chris discusses:how his life changed at age 23moving from defensive lineman to offensive guard...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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29:26
Episode 13 - Chris Godfrey Interview (Part 1 of 4)
Chris Godfrey grew up in Detroit and played on three University of Michigan Big Ten Champs and Rose Bowl teams as a starting defensive lineman. He eventually moved to the offensive line as a pro and played 9 professional seasons, highlighted by...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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25:35
Episode 12 - Bill O'Connor Interview (Part 4 of 4)
In Part 4 of 4, Coach O'Connor talks about:any career regrets?advice for young coachespractices being relevant, competitive, and repetitivestaying healthystaying close to the game in retirement
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:37
Episode 12 - Bill O'Connor Interview (Part 3 of 4)
In Part 3 Hall of Fame Coach O'Connor talks about:difference between coaching at 2 yr vs 4 yr collegerecruiting to a 4-year schoolattendance at today's basketball gameshow his faith influenced his program<...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:41
Episode 12 - Bill O'Connor Interview (Part 2 of 4)
Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Assn's HOF coach O'Connor continues his "Building with Brick" podcast with Part 2 of 4 by discussing:who his coaching mentors werehis "take-aways" from working/playing f...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:47
Episode 12 - Bill O'Connor Interview (Part 1 of 4)
Bill O'Connor, the long time head coach of Rockhurst University in KC, is this month's guest on "Building with Brick." Coach O'Connor is the winningest basketball coach in the history of Rockhurst. He won multiple "Coach of Year" awards in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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23:19
Episode 11 - Rich Niemann Interview (Part 4 of 4)
Rich Niemann, former ABA and NBA player, completes his "Building with Brick" podcast interview in Part 4 of 4 as he discusses:his advice for players who want to get to the next levelhis advice for coaches who want to...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:18
Episode 11 - Rich Niemann Interview (Part 3 of 4)
Rich Niemann was a star center for the St. Louis University Billikens who was drafted and played in both the ABA and the NBA. In Part 3 of 4, Rich shares his thoughts concerning:Choosing to become a teacher after pro ballKe...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:19
Episode 11 - Rich Niemann Interview (Part 2 of 4)
Continuation of in-depth interview with Rich Niemann, former St/ Louis University star and NBA & ABA player.In Part 2 of 4 Rich talks about:Coaches from high school thru the prosLife lessons learn...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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24:44
Episode 11 - Rich Niemann Interview (Part 1 of 4)
Rich Niemann was a 7'0 post player who won a state championship in high school, was a star at St. Louis University, was drafted by both the NBA and the ABA, and eventually played in both leagues. After completing his pro career, he eventually g...
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Episode 11
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18:56
Episode 10 - Tony Garofalo Interview (Part 4 of 4)
Tony Garofalo became the youngest trainer in the major leagues when the Chicago Cubs hired him away from the St. Louis Cardinals' organization. In Part 4 of 4, Tony discusses:the top 3 highlights of his careerhow his faith ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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20:45
Episode 10 - Tony Garofalo Interview (Part 3 of 4)
Tony Garofalo went from a volunteer high school trainer to becoming the youngest head trainer in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs. He shares his story, and in Part 3 of 4 Tony discusses:* how the Professional Baseball Athletic Tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:30
Episode 10 - Tony Garofalo Interview (Part 2 of 4)
Tony Garofalo, who went from a volunteer high school trainer to the head athletic trainer for the Chicago Cubs, continues his "Building with Brick" interview with Dr. Joe Brickner (www.drjoebrickner.com) with Part 2 of 4. In Part 2, Tony talks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:07
Episode 10 - Tony Garofalo Interview (Part 1 of 4)
Tony Garofalo went from a volunteer high school manager/trainer to becoming the head athletic trainer for the Chicago Cubs for more than a decade. In this interview Tony tells his story and shares the lessons he learned along the way. He also s...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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