Ep 160 Interview Sessions with Dr. Nick Elam

<p>On episode 160 I am joined by Nick Elam, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Ball State University and creator of the Elam Ending, a new basketball format.</p> <p>Nick Elam, Ph.D. is a career-long educator. He prepares aspiring school leaders to serve in the field. Elam previously served as a school principal and math teacher. Along the way, Elam has served in a variety of roles in the sports world.</p> <p>In 2007, Nick devised a new format for basketball, whereby the final portion of the game would be played without a game clock as a way to preserve a more natural and exciting style of play. After years of researching and promoting this concept, the Elam Ending was finally implemented for the first time by TBT: The Basketball Tournament in 2017.</p> <p>Since then, the Elam Ending has grown rapidly throughout the basketball world, being implemented at the NBA All-Star Game, Canadian Elite Basketball League, and dozens of grassroots-level leagues and events.</p> <p>Dr. Elam has shared his research and story in over 300 outlets, including schools, businesses, academic conferences, written articles, and podcast/radio/TV programs.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In the episode you will hear:</p> <p>02:00 “It was cool as hell” - LeBron James</p> <p>03:30 love for the game of basketball and a way of making the game better</p> <p>07:30 the strategy that fails 99% of the time</p> <p>08:45 March 10th 2007 and finding the right balance of proactiveness and patience</p> <p>14:30 “the Elam ending will be used in the 2020 NBA All Star Game”</p> <p>20:00 Professor and career long educator</p> <p>21:00 you have to love the people you serve</p> <p>21:30 life lessons of a school principal</p> <p>27:00 don’t compare yourself to your classmates</p> <p>29:00 go and speak to three leaders</p> <p><br></p> <p>I hope this conversation inspires you to steward your ideas with patience and proactivity.</p> <p>Thank you for listening and please do share with someone you wish to encourage.</p> <p>Always love</p> <p>Ryan</p> <p><br></p> <p