In today’s episode, Legendary Coach Jim Johnson shares the unbelievable journey that led him from being fired at 25… to building one of the most consistent winning cultures in high school basketball. We talk about his unforgettable encounter with Magic Johnson, the leadership lessons behind 23 straight winning seasons, and of course, the iconic J-Mac game that shocked the nation and became a global inspiration story (over 1 million views on ESPN). Coach Johnson breaks down: - The mindset shift that saved his coaching career - How imagery, confidence, and mental training transformed his teams - Stories from Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and the Van Gundy family - What separates the top 0.1% performers from everyone else - Why the J-Mac moment still gives him chills to this day
In today’s episode, Legendary Coach Jim Johnson shares the unbelievable journey that led him from being fired at 25… to building one of the most consistent winning cultures in high school basketball. We talk about his unforgettable encounter with Magic Johnson, the leadership lessons behind 23 straight winning seasons, and of course, the iconic J-Mac game that shocked the nation and became a global inspiration story (over 1 million views on ESPN).
Coach Johnson breaks down:
- The mindset shift that saved his coaching career
- How imagery, confidence, and mental training transformed his teams
- Stories from Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and the Van Gundy family
- What separates the top 0.1% performers from everyone else
- Why the J-Mac moment still gives him chills to this day
Connect With Coach Johnson:
Twitter: x.com/CoachJimJohnson
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/coachjimjohnson/
Website: coachjimjohnson.com/
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