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For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Chris Chism Email: cchism@pearlk12.com Cell: 662-549-0257 Chris Chism is the Superintendent of the Pearl Public School District in Pearl, Mississippi, with 29 years of experience in education as a teacher, coach, school leader, and district administrator. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Chris is widely recognized for his work in educational technology, data-driven instruction, and artificial intelligence in education. Over the past 15 months, Chris has delivered more than 150 presentations on AI, speaking to educators, business leaders, and policymakers across the Southeast, Washington, D.C., and New York. He has presented at the Mississippi Capitol and appeared on radio and television discussing practical and ethical uses of AI. Under his leadership, the Pearl Public School District has earned an “A” rating for three consecutive years, while Pearl High School achieved significant gains in graduation rates—particularly for students with disabilities. Chris is passionate about students, teachers, leadership, and innovation, and is committed to advancing education in ways that elevate people while preparing them for the future.

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Story brought to us by: Chris Yeager Email: spartanfb@live.com Head Football Coach Mountain Brook High School, Al

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Cell phone number: 662-582-0804 Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Phillip Deas Email - phillipdeas@gmail.com Website: phillipdeas.com Church: Northpoint Community Church in Bossier City, LA Phillip Deas is a leadership coach, international speaker, and former championship-winning athlete who has spent more than 20 years helping individuals unlock their God-given potential in sports, business, and life. A former All-American quarterback and national record holder, Phillip’s athletic journey — marked by both extraordinary success and career-altering injury — shaped his deep understanding of resilience, identity, and purpose. Today, Phillip coaches CEOs, pastors, sales teams, and high-capacity individuals through his Everyday Champion platform, equipping leaders with the mindset, systems, and faith-based principles needed to thrive in every area of life. He is a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, and Coach, and currently serves as Lead Pastor of Northpoint Community Church in Louisiana. Phillip and his wife Destiny have traveled to more than 25 countries sharing a message of hope, leadership, and transformation. His mission is simple yet powerful: to inspire a championship mindset by bringing the eternal into the everyday. Call to Action for Listeners If this episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with a leader, coach, or teammate who’s committed to Never Stopping Getting Better — and check out Phillip Deas’ Everyday Champion work to begin building a life of purpose, discipline, and impact.

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Jeremy Mhire jeremy@crossfit-springfield.com, proximalstrength.com Iis Owner and Founder of Proximal Strength - A gym and sports performance facility in Springfield, MO dedicated to empowering lives through the platforms of strength & conditioning, fitness, and community. Paramount in Jeremy’s life is his walk with God and his faith in Christ, followed by his desire to lead, love, cherish, and honor his family: Jenny, his wife of 21 years, his son, Vincent (16), and his daughter, Emille (13). Jeremy grew up in Springfield, MO attending Kickapoo High School where he played football and basketball. After high school, Jeremy spent 4 years as an Atlantic Records recording artist with one of the early 2000’s best-selling Gospel Music Association groups: Certified Platinum and Gold album selling pop-band, Plus One. Jeremy left the band in 2003, married his Jr High/High School sweetheart, Jenny, and returned to college in 2004, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine & Athletic Training from Missouri State University in 2008. Working directly in the field of fitness, sports performance, sports recovery, and strength & conditioning now for over 2 decades, Jeremy has trained, developed, and poured into competitive athletes of all ages, levels, and sports. In his professional career, he has helped over 30 athletes from SWMO receive full or partial athletic scholarships to play at the NCAA D1, D2, and NAIA levels in everything from golf, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and football. An accomplished athlete in his own right, from 2009 - 2013 Jeremy qualified 5 consecutive times as an individual competitor for the CrossFit Games Regionals and was at one point ranked amongst the Top 100 men in the world, leading to sponsorships with 1st Phorm as an Elite Athlete and Lululemon as an Official Brand Ambassador. Jeremy serves as a member of The Springfield Sports Commission Board of Directors, volunteers annually as an Honorary Coach for the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, and also serves as Vice President of The Kickapoo High School Boys Basketball Booster Club.“

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Chance Potts: chance@fitlifebenefits.com 417-299-1120 John Perry: 662-582-0804

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Dawn Ellerbe dellerbe818@gmail.com Instagram: @dee_ellerbe Dawn Ellerbe joined Vanderbilt University as the inaugural Assistant Vice Chancellor for Athletic Communications and Senior Associate Athletic Director in March 2023. Previously at California State University Northridge (CSUN), Ellerbe served as Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Branding and Fan Development. In that role, she was a part of the athletics senior leadership team and oversaw external operations for the 19 NCAA varsity programs at CSUN, including conference and NCAA postseason competition. No stranger to the SEC, Ellerbe spent four years at South Carolina early in her career as Director of Marketing. During that time, a number of programs experienced overall growth in fan affinity, attendance and ticket sales. She created successful strategies for new community outreach campaigns contributing to the literacy, health and wellness, and philanthropic initiatives for the department. In 2022, she received the Southeastern Conference Trailblazer Award for contributions to the growth of women’s athletics in the SEC in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. A New York native, Ellerbe earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from South Carolina and master’s degree in communications from Wyoming. A U.S. Olympian and a Pan American Games gold medalist in the hammer throw, Ellerbe placed seventh in the 2000 Olympic games and has won 16 national titles. She is a member of the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame and is one of only three track and field athletes to have their jersey retired by South Carolina, where she won four NCAA titles, five SEC championships, and was a six-time All-American for the Gamecocks. Ellerbe has completed the NCAA Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute and the NCAA Pathways Program. She is a member of Women Leaders in College sports and has served on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Advancement Committee. This spring, she will be inducted into both the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame for her contributions to athletics and the sport of track and field.

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Tyler Gillum, @Gillum66 on Twitter, @TheSavbananas on Twitter, Email: gillum@thesavannahbananas.com Netflix: Bananaland Tyler has been the Head Coach of the Savannah Bananas since 2018. In his tenure, the Bananas have had over 30 players drafted into the MLB while also winning Back-to-Back CPL Championships in 2021 & 2022 before going ALL-IN on Banana Ball. Tyler played a role in creating the original Banana Ball rules and attending the first ever Banana Ball game at Lander University in the Fall of 2018. In 2017, Gillum set a life goal to “have a positive impact on 1,000,000 people”. On that journey, he found the Bananas, and together they have been leading the charge in creating what ESPN called “The Greatest Show In Sports”. Banana Ball has traveled to over 50 cities selling out stadiums nationwide. In 2024 alone, the Bananas played in 30 cities plus 6 MLB stadiums with over 1,000,000 fans in attendance. In 2025, they will play in 17 MLB stadiums, 4 football stadiums surpassing 2,000,000 fans. Before Banana Ball, he coached college baseball for 13 years. He spent 11 years at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona from 2011-2022. During his time at SMCC, Gillum was the Associate Head Coach and the Director of Exercise Science, overseeing all the Strength & Conditioning for Athletics. During those college years, he coached 10 summers of summer collegiate baseball spending time in the Cape Cod League and winning 3 Championships in the Texas Collegiate League. Additionally, Gillum is a keynote speaker at conventions and clinics around the country specializing in culture, team building, infield development and baserunning. His motto “Bet On Yourself” has raised thousands of dollars to buy custom “Bet On Yourself” baseball gloves for kids across America. Gillum out kicked his coverage by marrying Danielle Gillum in 2019. Together they have a 4-year-old son named Camden.

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. But we're not just here to share knowledge; we want to engage with our listeners too! Your feedback, comments, and shares are invaluable in helping us grow and improve. So, if you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to like, share, and comment on your favorite episodes. And if you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" John Perry 662-582-0804 Chance Potts 417-299-1120

For more information on Mental Fitness Training with Chance Potts & John Perry go to OneMoreBenefit.com Visit HelpFromDad on Instagram for educational videos that one may ask their dad. Website: HELPFROMDAD.NET Please support Guardian Caps, unbelievable addition to any football program. guardiansports.com Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders. If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!" Bill Blankenship, coachblank@outlook.com Retired from Owasso High School December 2023 Rehired from Owasso High School December 2024 Football Coaching – 40 years High School Head Coach 30 years -Eastwood Christian, Spiro, Edmond Memorial, Union, Fayetteville, AR, Owasso 6 State Championships Record 286 - 87 Collegiate Head Coach - 4 years - University of Tulsa 1 Conference Championship Liberty Bowl Champions Armed Forces Bowl Record 24-27 Collegiate Assistant Coach – 5 years - Tulsa, Memphis GMAC Bowls Hawaii Bowl Birmingham Bowl Personal Raised in Spiro, Oklahoma Graduated Spiro High School University of Tulsa Football Letterman Angie and Bill married in 1978 3 Sons, 3 Daughter in laws, 13 grandchildren