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 opinion on the 2023 version of these two programs he shared with us last summer. Chuck also shares some of his thoughts about where all this is headed for the NCAA and for college athletes and what it does for amateurism in the U.S.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 with the Physiology of the Brain and the Developmental Nervous System. She then demonstrates some brain or body exercises (hacks) that help relieve specific issues like not being able to sleep, lightheadedness and constipation/diarrhea, among other items.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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. Ruth also demonstrates some of the respective exercises from Brain Gym and Rhythmic Movement Training.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 ranges from treating anxiety and emotional control to balance and sleep issues.In Part 1 of "Body & Brain", Ruth tells how her success using these methods with her children resulted in her creating her own practice to deal with brain/body issues of her clients. She describes Brain Gym® and Rhythmic Movement Training and provides examples of Brain Gym® techniques you can use to help someone read better, focus better, and control anger. She also provides actual examples of people she has helped overcome issues that dealt with a lack of brain and body connection.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 first part of this interview (Episode 17).  Chuck explains how that came about. Chuck also discusses the rules involved in athletes benefiting from NIL, and explains how this happens in real life. The college transfer portal and the NIL program are changing what has previously been known as amateur sports.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 NCAA premier consultant Chuck Smrt lays out what the transfer portal is, how it works, and the reasons why it came into existence.  Chuck has 40 years of experience working for and with the NCAA and its institutions concerning rules compliance. He shares his experience and knowledge with the average fan as it concerns the transfer portal, and will do the same for the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program in a follow-up podcast. ***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 only what it took to be a candidate for such a drastic career change, but also what it was like to actually fulfill his dream of being a college basketball coach. He lets the reader in behind closed doors to see what it's exactly like to coach at the small college level. By the end of the book, you will be able to decide if you think it was all worth it or not.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 summarizes his findings and makes recommendations as to how America and Americans can achieve the success our founding fathers envisioned for our country. His book is available on Amazon.com in paperback, eBook, hardback and audio book formats.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 was their TV color commentator for 20 of those years!Coach Reynolds shares his coaching experience as part of two junior college national championship teams, an NAIA national championship team, and holding five different positions with the Kings. His next-door-neighbor-matter-of-fact personality and humorous wit that entertained Kings fans for 20 years are on display in this podcast. You will walk away thinking you've known (and liked) this man for years!***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 - especially young people. In Part 4 Chris talks about:John Cardinal O'Connor's surprise guidance revelationWhy he wrote "That's Where I Live" & started Life AthletesHow he became involved in the Corps of Renewal and Charity (CORAC)His wise advice to players and coachesA deeply spiritual man was my take-home opinion of this giant among NY Giants. Chris Godfrey's feet are solidly on the ground, but his spirit is in Christ and he is not ashamed to profess that fact. The wisdom he shares in Part 4 is of value to young and old alike.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 organization Life AthletesThis part in the series delves beyond football and concentrates on things very important to Chris - his faith, his wife and family, his book and his organization that both touch young people's lives. You will quickly recognize that there is much more to this man than being a pro athlete. There is a ton of substance to go along with a great athlete with a great personality.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 guardteammates who were "Players who made plays"Coaching Mentorswhat the pre-Super Bowl locker room was likeOnce again Chris shares the behind the scenes stories of his journey from getting cut numerous times to winning a championship with the fledgling United States Football League (USFL) to becoming a starter for the Giants and winning the 1987 Super Bowl. Along the way he discovered just how big of a part God played in his life.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 his Super Bowl win over the John Elway's Broncos in of all places, the Rose Bowl!In part 1 of 4 Chris talks about:growing up in Detroit and being mentored early for successhaving to move to Florida his high school senior yearcoming back to Michigan to play for the Wolverineshow playing for Bo Schembechler prepared him for the NFLAs you will find out in the latter parts of this 4-part series, Chris was and is much more than just a pro football player. He became a lawyer, and author, and founded an organization, Life Athletes, geared to help people do what is right and to never quit. He is smart, articulate, spiritual and well grounded. He shares his secret to success with the listeners and offers his guidance for others as they face adversity.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 retirementCoach OC raps up his in-depth interview with some great counsel for coaches, both young and old. After 41 years of coaching, Bill's perspective on what, how, when and why to coach is invaluable.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 programhow difficult a coach's wife's life can beAs always, Bill is frank in giving his opinion on all of these items, and shares a number of nuggets of wisdom garnered over 41 years of coaching experience.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 for various coachesrecruiting to a remote locationthe difference between small college and major college playersCoach O'Connor is one of the few coaches who has coached at the high school, junior college, small college, and major college levels. His insight is remarkable as he shares his experiences.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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  two different conferences at the college level. He coached at the high school, junior college, small college and major college levels throughout his 41-year coaching career. He is a member of the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, inducted in 2019. In Part 1 of 4 of the podcast, Bill talks about:Growing up in an Irish Catholic neighborhoodBeing cut from the team as a freshman in high schoolBeing a starter on his No.1 KC ranked team as a senior in high schoolPlaying college basketball at a small college powerCoach O'Connor is informative and entertaining in Part 1 as he lays out for the listener the path he followed in order to pursue his dream of being a basketball coach. His resilience is obvious as you listen to him relive his playing days, which allows you a peak into why he was so successful as a coach.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 make a career of coachingthe difference between coaching girls vs. boyshis advice on choosing a career, even if it is not in athleticsRich raps up his podcasts with words of wisdom and experience. Like many others from the "Building with Brick" podcasts, he is a role model for those who want to be successful, regardless of their chosen career. For podcast interviews with other successful role models, you can go to www.drjoebrickner.com.***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 ballKeeping his mind and body healthy as he agesVolunteering in RetirementHow his Catholic Education and faith has guided him over the yearsMaking a career change into academia did not come easy, but Rich leveraged his education and experience to help thousands of young people as they moved through the private and public school systems in St. Louis. ***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************

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 learned from teammates & coachesWhy AAU after the prosCareer after bball***************************************************************** Leave a Comment/Review at drjoebrickner@gmail.com* Order Dr. Brickner's books on Amazon or go to his website* View Dr. B's Amazon Author page Here* Theme music for podcasts by Kevin MacLeod****************************************************************