How do you cope with life's uncertainty? What are you willing to sacrifice for success?
Dr. Timothy Baghurst is a husband, father, author, speaker, coach, and professor of Education and the Director of FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching. He earned his doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas and has three additional graduate degrees from three different countries. Tim's teaching includes a multidisciplinary educational and athletic background. His teaching incorporates his experiences working with various athletic and Coaching athletes and organizations at the community, collegiate, professional, and international levels. Dr. Baghurst is a highly qualified coach and coach educator with significant experience in various sports at all ages.
In this special episode with Dr. Timothy Baghurst, we'll learn about the journey of a man who grew up in a missionary field. He came from a household where no one had ever gone to college, but his hard work and determination brought him to a better place. Though he often finds himself uncertain of his career path, he never quits utilizing the opportunities presented to him. He might not be the brightest guy in the class, but his hard work and perseverance enabled him to find his place of purpose.
"We get one shot at whatever we're trying to achieve. But if we're not prepared for that because we've been slacking and watching Netflix or skipping classes or not going to work on time, we'll have to pay the price." -Dr. Timothy Baghurst
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Introduction + Episode Snippet
(00:00:19) Introducing our special guest, Dr. Timothy Baghurst
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(00:03:42) A missionary kid: The interesting childhood of Dr. Timothy Baghurst
(00:05:26) How Tim's environment shaped him as an individual
(00:06:53) Coaching internationally: What is it like to coach athletes from different countries?
(00:08:28) The journey of becoming a Florida State University professor
(00:10:26) Lesson number one: Success requires effort, dedication, and determination
(00:11:21) Many degrees don't truly prepare you for a career.
(00:13:37) When Tim finally got a career path
(00:15:27) Lesson number two: Find a mentor
(00:15:50) Lesson number three: Talk is cheap, don't hold on to people's promises
(00:16:35) Lesson number four: Listen to your spouse
(00:17:36) Lesson number five: Family come s first
(00:19:15) The beginning of Tim's coaching profession
(00:21:31) Do not live on regrets; no steps are wasted in life.
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(00:25:23) Take advantage of networking: Leverage your network through mentorship.
(00:27:08) Coaching involves a growth mindset.
(00:30:01) What FSU COACH: Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching program offers
(00:33:29) A school without tests
(00:37:35) Well-equipped coaches benefit the community
(00:39:02) Final TimeOut with Dr. Timothy Baghurst: Why is it necessary for somebody who aims to be a coach to undertake a program for Coaching?
(00:40:18) Delayed gratification: Master's degree is an investment for a long-term goal.
(00:43:23) Connect with Dr. Timothy Baghurst
Key Takeaways:
"You don't have to be brilliant to become successful; you have to want it and work hard. You can make up for deficits in other areas, such as intelligence." -Dr. Timothy Baghurst
"Find a mentor. Find somebody to help you with getting through things." -Dr. Timothy Baghurst
"When somebody promises something, don't take them at their word because talk is cheap." -Dr. Timothy Baghurst
"No steps are wasted. Enjoy each day, each experience; it's all shaping us to be unique individuals." -Dr. Derrick Burgess
"It's a process where we learn from things and get better at what we do. And as long as we have that intention of getting better from learning from our mistakes, there's less regret involved." -Dr. Timothy Baghurst
Connect with Dr. Timothy Baghurst:
Website: http://www.timbaghurst.com/; https://fsu-coach.fsu.edu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baghurst/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Baghurst
Email: tbaghurst@fsu.edu
Connect with Dr. Derrick Burgess:
Website: https://www.drderrickthesportsdr.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drderrickthesportsdr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeOut.SportsDr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrick-burgess-72047b246/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHGDu1zT4K_X6PnYELu8weg
Email: thesportsdoctr@gmail.com
