281. A Coach and A Miracle: Featuring Coach Jim Johnson

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: @coachjimjohnson

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