LEGENDARY Basketball Coach On: Magic Johnson, 23 Winning Seasons + The Game That Shocked America

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LEGENDARY Basketball Coach On: Magic Johnson, 23 Winning Seasons + The Game That Shocked America

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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/Connect with Nik: Instagram: instagram.com/victorywithnik/Twitter: x.com/victorywithnikYouTube: youtube.com/@TheVictoryDegreeOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Josh DobbsSpotify: spoti.fi/4cmtQXuApple Podcasts: apple.co/4e9hmVBGeorge MumfordSpotify: spoti.fi/4bIywaRApple Podcasts: apple.co/45ltHBRDr. Jim LoehrSpotify: spoti.fi/3yyddu8Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3AcnX21

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