I've known Hayes for a while now, but mainly on the basketball court. What I didn't know however, was his story and what he was doing with Hoop.Camp. Today we get to hear about it. From his playing days and the experiences he had competing at a high level. Some of the insights he would provide to the aspiring athletes out there who are looking to compete in college. We will dive DEEP into Hoop Camp and learn about what Hayes and his father along with their amazing team are doing for those who have special needs. Where are these camps located? How can we get involved? What does it look like? What are some of the lessons they've learned from being involved with Hoop Camp from the beginning? Hoop.Camp is a non-profit organization that hosts sports camps and clinics For all adults and children with additional and special needs. So many amazing insights here, and I absolutely can't wait for you guys to hear it! I'd love for you to checkout the website to find out more: https://hoop.camp/ Here are a few facts (taken from the website) about Hoop Camp: Since 1994 we have been serving those in our communities of all ages with special needs, mental and cognitive impairment Over 30,000 volunteer hours have been logged since Hoop.Camp began. No coaches, directors or any staff are compensated at Hoop.Camp — ALL are volunteers. Hoop.Camp is a 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation registered with the IRS. All donations are deductible. Nineteen Boy Scouts have used Hoop.Camp as their Eagle service project and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Our oldest athlete was 73 years old. One special needs athlete could dunk a basketball. Hoop.Camp is a “unified” event. Athletes without special needs participate with our special needs campers. Many of our athletes have competed in Special Olympic sporting events internationally. Many have won gold medals in Special Olympic participation. Our younger and smaller athletes play on 8′ baskets. Our coach to athlete ratio is 1:4. What an amazing opportunity for us to learn about such an impactful organization that is giving back to the sports world in a MASSIVE way! I'd also encourage all to follow Hayes on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoop.camp/ On this site, Hayes & the team will provide more and more information about Hoop Camp and more information about the Special Needs community! _____________________________ If you’d like to listen to the show, you can catch the podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gametime-guru/id1195653965 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bBJIiyOxs25BHKhKlCe23 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/81800b66-fda2-4263-ac16-04c1c1d637a8/the-gametime-guru Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Gametime-Guru-p1021721/ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvbvSCliFvNWYadx9YugquysAbVz8Cb7i _____________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY! _____________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru

There was a time in the "Boise State Era" when there were a great amount of players who happened to be 'NFL' talent on both sides of the ball. Chase Baker, was one of those players. Today on the show, we get to hear about his journey through the football world as he was able to play at Boise State as a Bronco during the era where it truly TOOK OFF! We discuss some of his favorite memories at Boise State, as well as how he even got recruited in High School (listen to this story that might intrigue you as he was battling an injury he had sustained late in his high school athletics career). We also chat about some of his favorite games he was a part of during that time. What intrigued me about Chase's story of his playing days though, was how his professional journey ended up. What was it like being part of the Vikings organization when he was there. How does the NFL do business? Did he feel like he could match physically with the guys who were there? All these questions we chat about in the interview. I also love hearing about his story of how he even got into coaching. Because he's had quite an interesting and unique coaching journey thus far in his career. From stints in high school, scouting, FCF (Fan Controlled Football League), and even coaching overseas for the Barcelona Dragons and now at the NFL Academy in London, he's really taking this coaching and development thing head on! We'll learn about his journey and learn more about the NFL Academy and what their intent and purpose is all about! Make sure to checkout: https://www.nflacademy.com/ to find out more about the NFL Academy Also, let us know what you thought about Chase's story by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and writing some of your biggest takeaways from the interview! We truly appreciate all the listeners and the support of this podcast! _____________________________ This episode is brought to you by Athlete Narrative If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! _____________________________ If you’d like to listen to the show, you can catch the podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gametime-guru/id1195653965 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bBJIiyOxs25BHKhKlCe23 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/81800b66-fda2-4263-ac16-04c1c1d637a8/the-gametime-guru Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Gametime-Guru-p1021721/ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvbvSCliFvNWYadx9YugquysAbVz8Cb7i _____________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY!

There's a reason he's named "Ball Hawk" in his field of work. The man knows how to find the ball and make a play on defense. This is what he's been doing, at a professional level, for over the last decade, and today he's sharing his story with us! DeWayne 'Ball Hawk' Autrey II, is a genuine professional, who is sharing with us the true insights of what it's like to be a professional arena football player. Today in our episode we will touch base on the following topics: The constant grind and potential for change within this profession. How you have to always 'stay ready' for your next opportunity. What it's like during training camp for the programs he has played for. Favorite memories of the career he has had thus far. How to stay true to his roots and remain anchored. We'll touch base on faith and fatherhood, and how that impacts him as an athlete and a man every day. I'm grateful for DeWayne joining the show! I met him a few years back through the connection we have with Nations Best Football, and it's been a pleasure to watch him throughout the last few years of his career! In his off-season time, he is always giving back to his community! He is training the next generation and helping them get ready for the grind that awaits them in the sport. I'd love for you to follow DeWayne on his social media platforms so you too can get a glimpse of the 'behind the scenes' of the professional football player. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.autrey_official5/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ballhawk7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dwezzy5 We'd also love to give a massive shoutout to Nations Best Football, who is doing a phenomenal job at highlighting athletes from all over in the sport of football. From youth, high school, college, and professional football, Nations Best gives back by spotlighting today's best athletes from all around! Give Nations Best a follow: https://www.instagram.com/nationsbestfootball/ _____________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY! _____________________________ If you’d like to listen to the show, you can catch the podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gametime-guru/id1195653965 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bBJIiyOxs25BHKhKlCe23 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/81800b66-fda2-4263-ac16-04c1c1d637a8/the-gametime-guru Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Gametime-Guru-p1021721/ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvbvSCliFvNWYadx9YugquysAbVz8Cb7i _____________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru

Almost two years ago, we spoke with Seth McCoy, who is well known on Social Media as The 6ix Shooter!! That episode (which can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SOWTy6h33pyzoekKEFPiH?si=18e67f983a564498) was a great way to learn about who Seth is and his backstory! Today, we are circling back and getting a follow up from that interview because SO MUCH has transpired since that time! I mean, we're talking about his world record attempt, which was the summer of 2023 where he attempted to break the world record for the most three point attempts made in a 24 hour span of time. Turns out, it's actually pretty tough on the body to attempt such a feat. And we'll hear about it from the man himself, and learn whether or not he plans to attempt it again! Seth has competed in professional basketball for the TBL with the Owensboro Thoroughbreds, he's competed in a 3 point competition which included a 6-figure cash prize, he's gone to All-Star Weekend in the NBA and was able to compete in a 3-Point Competition which he was able to win, and much more! In the meantime, he's continued to do his live streams on TikTok where as of THIS point he's been able to hit 100 three pointers in a row, 56 different times!! (At the time of this recording he was at 55, but less than 2 weeks later he hit his 56th time) The guy can shoot the ball! He knows what it takes to be consistent and he's showing that to the world. Has he almost 'normalized' hitting 100 threes in a row though? What does he need to do in order to get more recognition? It's almost as if people 'expect' that of him now, without realizing JUST HOW HARD that is to hit 100 threes in a row. Today we get to chat with him and catch up. And I truly hope you all enjoy the conversation with Seth! And I am going to tell you this, MAKE SURE, you hit him with that follow on all of his social platforms: Follow The 6ix Shooter: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the6ixshooter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the6ixshooter_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The6ixShooter Website: https://www.6ixshooteracademy.com/order-613924491707496304556 Also, there's an App in the App Store that has his shooting programs if you're looking for some awesome workouts and looking to improve your shooting. You can get a 7-Day Free Trial with that today by signing up! _____________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY! _____________________________ If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! _____________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru _____________________________ If you’d like to listen to the show, you can catch the podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gametime-guru/id1195653965 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bBJIiyOxs25BHKhKlCe23 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/81800b66-fda2-4263-ac16-04c1c1d637a8/the-gametime-guru Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Gametime-Guru-p1021721/ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvbvSCliFvNWYadx9YugquysAbVz8Cb7i

Many may look at Germaine Roebuck Jr. (Buck) as a professional basketball player and think "oh, he's always been good at ball..." Well let me tell you (or better yet, why don't you let Buck tell you), that this most certainly was NOT the case. Buck rarely saw the floor in high school, but he kept working. He believed in himself and in his own abilities. He found his way to a college program and continued to work. Something many athletes in today's world don't want to do. When they don't see the results immediately, they end up giving up, rather than betting on themselves and trusting the process. Buck KEPT WORKING!! He found himself improving in every place he played. Not every place was a perfect scenario for him, but he kept working. After college he ended up getting an opportunity to play at the professional level overseas. He continued to work (noticing a theme here?) Today you'll get to hear of his story and the lessons he's learned along the way. We'll also learn about his playing time in the BAL (Basketball Africa League) and how the talent level was over there. At the time of this recording, Buck is recovering from an Achilles Injury that he sustained in the off-season. He's currently putting in work to recover and get back on the court fully healthy to continue his career and his passion! Tap in today and learn all about it. And make sure to give Buck a follow on social media so you can watch the rest of his journey along the way! Also, major shoutout to my friend Keshawn Liggins for the assist with this interview. He's the one who connected us both. If you'd like to hear my interview with Keshawn, you can do so by going to this link here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TzkHtYlRGRoVcDy5bT02N?si=S5G2YrHkRGiyLdCV8zzEOw Follow Buck on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gbuck_1/ _____________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Athlete Narrative If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! _____________________________________ If you would like to watch the show, please feel free to follow me on YouTube and catch the video podcast from each of the guests! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA _____________________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru _____________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY!

Dean Tolson was an unbelievably talented athlete. The man could jump out of the gym, and couldn't be stopped on the basketball court. He came from a poverty stricken area, and his mother who worked tirelessly to help the kids, had to make some very difficult decisions in her life when Dean and his siblings were younger. (You'll hear this in the interview) All of this helped build him into the man he became. The one problem with his recruiting process, were his grades! Dean struggled in school. And we'll hear about his college experience on how he was able to remain academically eligible to play in College until he was drafted in the NBA. Dean was truly illiterate and struggled to read and write. This came back to hinder him as he got older. We'll hear about his NBA experience and what it was like playing at that level, and the differences between the NBA then and the NBA now. What was it like playing for Bill Russell who drafted Dean to the Seattle Supersonics? We get to hear all the stories today. Upon finishing his basketball career, Dean made a choice (thanks to his mother) to go back to college and actually take it seriously this time. He realized he needed an education and that he wouldn't make it far without one. Not only did Dean end up going back and having success, he ended up getting his Masters Degree and graduating Magna Cum Laude!! Now the best part about all of it is, Dean has written a book about his journey and all that he has overcome! He's sharing it with the world. It's called: "Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master’s Degree" I would love for all of you to take a look at the book and purchase a copy today! Head here to find out more about his book: https://www.deantolson.com/book/ We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast! ______________________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Athlete Narrative If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! _____________________________________ If you would like to watch the show, please feel free to follow me on YouTube and catch the video podcast from each of the guests! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA _____________________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru _____________________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY!

Nate Daniels understands what it takes to compete at a high level. The former professional football player, where he is a member of the Ferrum College Football Hall of Fame as you can see here: https://ferrumpanthers.com/honors/hall-of-fame In our discussion we will get to know more about Nate's story growing up. How he competed and trained in a way that allowed him to take advantage of his skillsets on the field. And we'll chat about the mental side of the game and what's required for athletes to truly optimize their skillsets. Nate is the owner of Daniels Sports Performance and the CEO of Next Level Athletes - https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelathletes_official/ He's also a speaker and an author!! His childrens books are available at the link below so you can purchase one from him. It's an amazing opportunity to hear from someone who KNOWS what it takes to get to the next level and has the ability to actually teach others that important skill. But he can teach others in a variety of settings, whether it be through podcasts, Ted Talks, Childrens Books, Training Sessions, and more! Nate is an incredible human being and I'm looking forward to sharing his story with the rest of you today! Thanks for tuning into the podcast! Follow Nate on Social Media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natedaniels_1?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielssportsperformance/ Nate's Books: https://www.nate-daniels.com/shop _____________________________ If you are a business owner like Nate, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!! EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here! https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription! Get it TODAY!

You know what they say, "I wish I knew then, what I know now." That's literally how I feel when it comes to nutrition, especially in the world of athletics. That is why today, we're bringing on a professional dietitian from Valley to Peak Nutrition, Mr. Kyle Kamp. Kyle and I will be chatting about the details that go into nutrition, and how athletes can optimize their performance through the proper nutrition. We touch base on pre game nutrition, recovery meals, the importance of fruits and veggies, and much more! Kyle is a performance nutrition & weight loss coach who has his OWN story of taking control of his health. What makes his story unique is that he started with SMALL choices that he made over time to help him build the healthy habits that he could sustain. Nutrition is a numbers game, and Kyle will share some of the tips and tricks that athletes (and anyone in general) can use to get themselves on the right path in regards to their health. I'd encourage all of you to tap into this and follow Kyle on Social Media so you can see and hear more of what he has to say!! Follow Valley to Peak Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/ And a massive shoutout to my friend Brittany Race and her husband Devin for the connection with Kyle!! I always appreciate the assists! Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru Also, a massive initiative for me this year is YouTube!! Please come and follow me on YouTube to catch the interviews but also the additional content I provide such as "The Gametime Grind" segments! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA

A MAJOR focus for me in 2024 is building out YouTube!! Please consider following me on YouTube and watching the show from there! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA __________________________________________ Kamalei Correa was a standout linebacker when he played at Boise State University. He made a major name for himself, and made the very most of his situation, even when he was going through the coaching changes that occurred at Boise State during his tenure there. He was so good in fact, that he made his way into the NFL, being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd Round of the 2016 NFL Draft!! In today's interview, we chat with Kamalei about his career!! There are some incredible insights from the athletic and business side of things, that you'll definitely want to hear! Our conversation also has a major focus on his Faith in Jesus Christ. I'd encourage ALL to listen to this. It's an incredible transformation story and one that I'm grateful Kamalei shared, because it can definitely help younger athletes to remember their purpose and remember Christ throughout their athletic journey!! We'll learn about the impact his Faith had (good and bad) during his career and what he's learned from that. The life lessons that have come with it! And how he intends to take those life lessons with him into the next phases of his life! This is an incredibly humble man who is super inspirational. He keeps things raw and to the point in our interview. He's straight forward yet super understanding! I hope you all feel his love for others in this interview. And I hope you are able to take as much away from this conversation as I did! I'm super stoked to share this with you all! As mentioned in this interview, Kamalei is taking some of his insight and knowledge and passions from the sports world, into the business world. He went to Barber School and is opening up his own shop "Novelty Salon" in Boise, ID! I would encourage anyone in the treasure valley, to go and check it out! Novelty Salon: https://www.instagram.com/noveltysalon/ I want my listeners to show some support for this amazing human being who is really doing his best to mentor younger individuals and bring a positive force to the community! ______________________________________________________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru

This episode is brought to you by Athlete Narrative If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! _____________________________________________ Tariq Abed shared a post on his TikTok Channel that caught my attention, the post itself was INSPIRING and I knew I had to reach out to him and get him on my show! So glad that we connected because this is a POWERFUL ONE!! See, I've witnessed so many young kids who have a LOVE for sports, be RUINED by the politics of sports at a young age. Even kids as young as elementary school, don't truly understand how to react to the 'failure' in sports, so if they don't make a team, they end up STOPPING completely. And it's truly devastating and heartbreaking to witness. What I love about Tariq's story, is his pure determination to KEEP GOING. When his pride was hit after being cut multiple times in middle school, guess what he did? He kept working!! And you'll hear how his dad helped along in the process as well as he kept working on his game. Little by little Tariq kept getting better. Kept getting reps. Kept playing the game! Tariq ended up being able to play collegiate basketball and experience the ups and downs that come with that too. Today we will see and hear the story behind it all though! It didn't happen overnight, in fact it took a LOT of time! And I want you to be able to feel the emotions like I did when I was interviewing him! If you are a parent who might be listening and you have a young one who might be experiencing this and you're struggling on how to handle it, please take notes on this. I want younger kids to be able to continue enjoying the game they love because it brings so much peace and happiness to their lives. If you would like to follow Tariq on social media please check him out here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysballingeveryday Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tariqmabed/ Find his music by following his LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/SlimProphet Massive shoutout to Tariq for helping provide such massive value to my listeners!! Thank you SO MUCH!

This episode is brought to you by Athlete Narrative If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! ____________________________________________________________ Brandon Barnes was initially going to college to be a football player. But Baseball took over in his blood and he had to change course!! What is crazy about that though, is that he changed his course to baseball and ABSOLUTELY took the bull by the horns. Today we'll hear of his incredible journey which was FULL of ups and downs. He spent SEVEN years in the minors. Many people telling him that his dream of playing in the big leagues was over. But with the support of his spouse along with his relentless pursuit of his own dreams, he kept going and found himself playing in the Majors! We'll get to hear about his experiences through the minors as well as his time in the big league with the Houston, Colorado, and Cleveland! (trust me there are some amazing stories and life lessons along the way) What I love is how relatable he is to the younger athletes out there today! His story is one of passion and drive and overcoming failure! I want to encourage every young athlete to listen to this episode and take notes on the amazing insight Brandon shares. We'll also hear about the skillsets that he learned through Baseball that translate directly to his business life. Whether it be Real Estate or with his role at Athlete Narrative (which he is a VP of), he can directly translate some of these skills to the business world, and I REALLY want you to take note of this as well. So many incredible golden nuggets in this one today! As you saw in the intro, if you'd like to sign up or have your child sign up for Athlete Narrative to utilize their services to help your child build their brand as an athlete, consider using my code to receive a 10% discount each month on the subscription. And make sure to follow Brandon on Social Media as well as Athlete Narrative: Brandon Barnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonbarnes_1/ Athlete Narrative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athletenarrative/ Discount for Athlete Narrative through GTG: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru

Dustin Zieman's story is one that you must listen to if you would like a story on BETTING ON YOURSELF!! When he didn't like his situation he was in, he made a choice to bet on himself and go for a spot on the Utah State Football roster. Needless to say, he made it on the team and has learned some amazing life lessons along the way. These life lessons have helped him in his profession as a strength trainer, as well as a football coach at the Junior College Level. He's also putting together his course and material ONLINE for his business "Walk-On Warrior" which we'll link down below. Today you'll learn about attitude and perseverance as well as the mentality that is required to compete at a very high level! You're going to hear the truth and realize for yourself whether you want to put in the work that's required or not!! So tune in today, and make sure to share the Walk-On Warrior content with your friends and family who could benefit from it! Checkout Walk-On Warrior TODAY!!! - https://walkonwarrior.myclickfunnels.com/optin--20fe0 Follow Dustin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zieman33/ ____________________________________________ ATTENTION ATHLETES AND PARENTS If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over!

A few years back, we had the chance to speak with CJ when he was still in High School, and since that time, we have the amazing chance to chat with him again. Since that time we first spoke with CJ, he's had quite the journey to get where he is now, and along the way, he's learned A LOT as he's battled adversity in a variety of ways. Today we'll get to learn about some of that. And how you can actually react in a positive way to adversity so that you can learn and grow from it. We'll also learn about the importance of finding a school that best suits what you want to accomplish and best suits your skillset. CJ is a very talented athlete, and we'll chat about some of the inside stuff on how he keeps himself prepared mentally and physically to make sure he can keep on top of his grades while he also stays on top of his athletics. You're absolutely going to love this episode, which is being brought to you by Nations Best Football. We appreciate them for the partnership for the last 5 years and look forward to continuing to work together. Follow Nationsbest Football on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationsbestfootball/ Nations Best does a phenomenal job at highlighting youth, high school, college, and professional level athletes through their platform! And remember if you're looking to help you with your branding as an Athlete, consider taking a look at Athlete Narrative. The cost is ONLY $100 a month to take advantage of the platform, and they will take care of all the branding for you so you can build your platform, leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness, while you are able to focus on your sport! You can get 10% off each month's payment if you sign up for Athlete Narrative using my link below. Yes this goes to benefit my business, but if you plan to use the service and would like to not only receive a discount of 10% but also support The Gametime Guru platform, I'd appreciate if you used my link below: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join

Brian Fullmer is not new to the business world, nor the world of athletics. In fact, with his business knowledge and passion for sports, he wanted to help create a solution for athletes when it came to allowing them to leverage their Name, Image, and Likeness, starting with building their platforms. That's where Athlete Narrative comes in. We're going to learn about this new app today and how it works to help these athletes build their brand and platform, so when they get to the next level, they can leverage that to be able to monetize it, while also not having to constantly worry about 'posting content' We're definitely in a special place with the sports world now. And it's time for athletes to take advantage of these athletic gifts they've been given which can help them later on in life too, from a monetary standpoint. Listen today as Brian breaks down what Athlete Narrative is all about and why you should be looking into this if you are an athlete or a parent. (yes I said parent as you will LOVE this app and what it's all about). The best part? The cost. It's MORE than affordable to take advantage of the services being provided. For just $100 a month, you can get ALL that's spoken about in this interview!! EVERYTHING. The content, the education, the protection, etc. For $100 a month! Now the even better part to that? You can get 10% off each month's payment if you sign up for Athlete Narrative using my link below. Yes this goes to benefit my business, but if you plan to use the service and would like to not only receive a discount of 10% but also support The Gametime Guru platform, I'd appreciate if you used my link below: https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join Thanks for tuning into the show, and if you'd like to give Brian and Athlete Narrative a follow on Social Media, their links are below: Instagram: Brian Fullmer: https://www.instagram.com/brian.fullmer/ Athlete Narrative: https://www.instagram.com/athletenarrative/ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru

As we jump into 2024, one of the BEST updates I have to share with everyone is my partnership with Athlete Narrative. I'm an Ambassador for them because I truly believe in what they're doing to help athletes with their branding and marketing of their own name, image, and likeness. If anyone has questions regarding this, please email me or DM me on my platforms, but using my link, you can receive a 10% discount monthly for the duration of your membership. Athlete Narrative is the FUTURE of branding for athletes!! I know this will be a MASSIVE resource for athletes AND parents! Checkout the link below!! https://ambassador.athletenarrative.com/shane-larson-join This episode is an INCREDIBLE opportunity to learn about perserverance from a current JUCO basketball player, who made his way to the college ranks after a LOT of hard work. We don't just say that, you're actually going to hear and see WHAT he had to do exactly in order to make his way into the college basketball world! I met Kaden when he was playing basketball at a local high school here in Idaho, in the city of Eagle. Kaden didn't really get on the court much at that time, but I always knew that he had the body type to play at the next level. And when I heard his story, I KNEW he had to be on the show! He currently is playing at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, OR. Blue Mountain is part of the NWAC. Today you're going to hear what it takes to get there. You're going to hear about the hard work, daily consistency and discipline it takes, the adversity you may have to go through, and you're going to hear about the attitude and mindset required to reach your goals. Ultimately, what I hope you gain from this interview, is an appreciation for Kaden's story. This is a man who had a goal, and didn't allow anyone around him to deter him from that. In fact, he doubled down on himself, and bet on himself (something MANY of us can learn something about and apply more into our own lives). Please tap into this episode, and the only thing I ask is if you enjoy the interview, that you provide a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for us! Thank you so much! And if you want to follow Kaden's journey, follow him on Instagram: @kaden_johnson.2 - https://www.instagram.com/kaden_johnson.2/ ____________________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/ TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru

The former 3x All-American Soccer Player from Johns Hopkins University, 2x Published Author, and current speed and strength coach for female soccer players, joins the show today! Who better to learn from than one who has BEEN THERE!! Today you're going to hear about the importance of speed and strength training for female athletes! Oftentimes, we hear about the men training for speed and strength, but we don't hear too much about the women's side of things! Today you'll hear about Erica's story and how she was able to make her way to play college soccer and compete at a VERY high level, earning All-American honors THREE TIMES! Take a listen to this one today and make sure you take note of what she has to say! Please read below to take advantage of some of the awesome resources she has which include her social media, her book, and her services as a coach! Thankful for her joining the show and look forward to seeing where she continues to take her business and the lives she will continue to touch! Follow Erica on Social Media: Instagram: @fitsoccerqueen - https://www.instagram.com/fitsoccerqueen/ Book a Call with Erica: https://linktr.ee/fitsoccerqueen 2x Published Author / Snag her book today: Female Athlete High Performance: Building Fast, Strong, and Powerful Female Athletes https://www.amazon.com/Female-Athlete-High-Performance-Building/dp/B0CN8NJF2F/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1701090116&sr=1-5 ________ If you happen to be listening to this on an Apple Device (i.e. iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.) make sure to subscribe but also, LEAVE ME A REVIEW! Reviews help the show's growth as it helps the show get in front of more people across the globe! A simple review can do wonders for the exposure and can get the guest's story out to more! Subscribe and Review today! ________ Make sure to snag your GTG Freedom T-Shirts TODAY!! - www.thegametimeguru.com/freedom

When I was serving my church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I was two weeks away from returning home after two years. The Boise State football program was playing TCU in the Fiesta Bowl that year, and I had the chance to watch that game from Brazil. The game ended after a Winston Venable interception of TCU's Andy Dalton. And I became an INSTANT Winston Venable fan from there on out (mind you that's the first time I had seen him play) Today I get to interview Winston as we dissect his football career, which was FAR from ordinary. It was a path that not many know or understand. It was unique. He wasn't just one of those "5-Star D1 Recruits" coming out of a big time high school. He had to take the unique journey to get to the Division 1 Level of football and he'll explain that to you today. What's also interesting in this conversation is hearing his experiences and his perspective on professional football. He had a chance to play in the NFL for the Chicago Bears organization as well as play in the CFL. Find out why he says the CFL was an overall 'better experience' as you listen in to today's episode! Again, I always ask that you take the time to take notes on this. Please pay attention to this unique story from one of the all-time greats from Boise State University! __________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru Twitter: @thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru TikTok: @thegametimeguru

Former collegiate and professional defensive back, Daquawn "Cheetah" Brown, and creator of the hit 'celebration' "The Squabble" joins us today on the podcast!! What an awesome, insightful show we have for you today! We'll discuss Cheetah's football career which included playing for Snoop Dogg's SYFL as a youngster (and we get to hear how Snoop was a mentor for Cheetah in his early days), as well as being recruited by Mike Leech at Washington State. We talk about playing football in the Pac 12 as well as playing professionally and the life lessons he took from football. The focus of the interview will be on the celebration dance that is taking the country by storm, called "The Squabble." If you follow sports, you've probably watched many athletes do this dance/celebration without even realizing what it was. Today we get to hear about the origins of the dance and hear how Daquawn started it with his friend (all from competing playing a video game) and how it's evolved since then. This is a great opportunity to be educated and entertained at the same time!! We're looking forward to watching the rest of Daquawn's journey, so if you'd like to show your support for him, hit him with a follow on Social Media to see where he goes from here. Instagram: @cheetahgoingleague - https://www.instagram.com/cheetahgoingleague/ Twitter (X): @Cheetahgoinleague - https://twitter.com/Cheetahgoinleeg We'd also like to thank Nations Best Football for their partnership with The Gametime Guru and for helping us connect with Daquawn for today's interview. Nations Best continues to provide spotlights for youth, high school, college, and professional level athletes all around the country! Follow Nations Best Football on Instagram today: https://www.instagram.com/nationsbestfootball/ __________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru Twitter: @thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru TikTok: @thegametimeguru ________ If you happen to be listening to this on an Apple Device (i.e. iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.) make sure to subscribe but also, LEAVE ME A REVIEW! Reviews help the show's growth as it helps the show get in front of more people across the globe! A simple review can do wonders for the exposure and can get the guest's story out to more! Subscribe and Review today!

Another assist from my good friend, Dre Baldwin on this one as he connected me with Misty Buck! Misty is an incredible human being who has found a need in the sports world, and has truly leveraged her skillset and knowledge to help out athletes in the realm of mental health and mental conditioning. We all know how sports take a toll PHYSICALLY, but the mental aspect of the game is often neglected. Often times athletes don't know where to turn to even WORK on their mental performance. They don't even realize what they can do to improve in those areas, but Misty is here to help with all of that! She's pin pointed some areas and can help out athletes in this space and today on the show she shares some of her knowledge with us! Misty has written two books as well which will be posted below and I'd HIGHLY encourage you to check them out! Make sure to follow her on her social media page and reach out if you have any questions Instagram: @themistybuck - https://www.instagram.com/themistybuck/ Misty's LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/themistybuck Checkout Misty's books below: Athlete Branding Blueprint: A Holistic Guide to Creating Your Legacy from Mindset to Marketing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW35YBBM?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_M9WKHH95APDWEC6KJ7JP Athlete Mental Health Playbook: A guide to mental wellness for athletes https://www.amazon.com/dp/1675541353/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_P6QFF7W3TNXK459FE8V1_0 __________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru Twitter: @thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru TikTok: @thegametimeguru __________ Podchaser: EEvgqo3MVcmYeagDS1KU

Robby Ellis is truly a 'movement specialist' and he does amazing work with people of all ages. I happened to come across his page on Instagram, because I follow a fighter he works with, Alan Belcher! In this episode you're going to learn SO MUCH about Robby and what he's teaching people. Not only do we get to hear about his athletic background in sports (which includes college football) but we get to pick his brain on a variety of topics. There's some great conversation regarding weight lifting (traditional) and whether or not it directly translates to the sports in which we're competing in. As well as the overall discussion of the 'linear' training and linear neuro patterns we create from repetitive training this way! Super insightful interview coming your way today on this one!! I would HIGHLY encourage you to checkout Robby's page. I personally have implemented some of his mobility training when I am warming up for workouts now, all because I enjoyed what he was sharing and I can tell you right now, it's worked for me! So I want you to take a look into his page and see what he's about! Instagram: @movement_doc - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwy0PpXNabw/ From his page you can get access to what else he's providing so tap in! Thankful for Robby joining the show and sharing his knowledge with my audience! If you enjoy this interview, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify so we can spread this message to more and more people! __________________ Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru Twitter: @thegametimeguru Instagram: @gametimeguru TikTok: @thegametimeguru __________________________ Make sure to snag your GTG Freedom T-Shirts TODAY!! - www.thegametimeguru.com/freedom