This was one of our more popular episodes when we originally aired it, so we wanted to re-release it now that the softball season has officially begun. "Murph" is one of the most well-respected coaches in the business and this episode is worth listening to again. Get out your notepad and favorite pen and get ready to take a bunch of notes.
Legendary Alabama softball coach Patrick Murphy appeared on the "Coachable Coach" series of the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE PODCAST NETWORK. Together with host Jamy Bechler, they discussed ...
- Team building activities
- Connecting with players
- Creating a championship culture
- What a great teammate looks like
- Learning from other coaches at Alabama
- The secret sauce for Bama softball success
In 2022 Patrick Murphy completed his 24th season at the helm of Alabama softball. During that time he has won 78% of his games totaling nearly 1,200 victories. Astoundingly, his teams have earned a trip to the College World Series in 13 of his 24 seasons as head coach. They won the 2012 NCAA National Championship.
- Follow him on Twitter or Instagram @UACoachMurphy
- Learn more about Alabama softball by visiting Rolltide.com/sports/softball
- See Coach Murphy's full bio at Rolltide.com/sports/softball/roster/coaches/patrick-murphy/1416
- Anatomy of a Teammate (Brittany Rogers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_iM05vVP84
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The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may know the X’s and O’s, the tactics, and strategies that should lead to winning BUT great coaches know their athletes. Great coaches go beyond the X’s and O’s. Great coaches know how to inspire their athletes to do their best and maximize their chances for success.
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Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you.
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Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler 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 visiting JamyBechler.com/newsletter.