The Gametime Guru

In baseball, it's important you train mentally as much as you train physically. Especially when it comes to the skill of "hitting." A player who trains themselves mentally, to be prepared for various situations before they even happen, typically will have more success on the field.  Diamyn Hall was the first collegiate Mental Game Development Coordinator (Wright State University) and he has taken...

He didn't even start on his High School basketball team. He averaged 2 points a game his senior year. Then how did he end up on a college basketball team? And to go even further, how did he end up on a professional basketball team without having finished his college playing career?  Dre Baldwin has a story that you CANNOT miss! The man will tell us all today about HARD WORK and dedication. If you...

Doug Collins, known as "The Beserker" in the fight game, has a story about as awesome as his beard.  Wrestling through Middle School and High School, Doug found his way to the MMA game after studying old-school UFC Tapes with a friend of his and falling in love with the sport.   As he prepares for his upcoming match in Nampa, ID on February 29th (Get your tickets HERE ), he will tell us about how...

I grew up DESPISING Kobe and the Lakers organization. For years I would constantly say terrible things and just find ways to hate on the man, simply because he was better than my team!  The Jazz couldn't seem to get past him and the Lakers and I think it had a lot to do with my frustrations!  As I grew older, I gained a HUGE respect for the man as I began to have real life situations that helped m...

William Dunkle has been a competitor his whole life! He grew up playing football and now, at the age of 37 is a professional fighter, who is as fierce as they come!  The "technical brawler" fighting for Team No Excuse, has put MANY men on the ground with his powerful shots and he's looking to continue to show what he can do when he fights on January 10th at Century Link Arena in Downtown Boise.  W...

We always hear about the impact that money has on different athletes.  In the fight game however, there is A LOT of money being pushed around, and with it being an "individual sport" these fighters are taking a lot of cash on the way home, win or lose.  We will speak about Andy Ruiz and his first bout with Anthony Joshua and how his earnings changed his life and his training habits, which had a di...

It's been a while Guru Nation! I'm excited to talk to you about the College Football Playoff rankings and what we can expect from each of these teams!  LSU vs Oklahoma -  What will it take for OU to have a chance?  Ohio State vs Clemson -  Clemson is coming in disrespected and wants to make a statement. Ohio State is looking to avenge their 2016 showing.  QB Matchups -  Justin Fields is the "least...

Call me crazy, but I absolutely HATE bad weather in football games! I have played and watched football my entire life, and fully understand what people would consider "Football Weather" but I still hate it and always have.  Find out why today!  You'll also find out about what I've been up to lately in my podcasting journey and find out why it's been three months since my last episode dropped!  Mak...

Today I'm joining you guys by myself to give an update on what's to come with the show and the other shows coming down the pipeline!  - The Gametime Guru - Gridiron Gametime - Nation's Best Ballers and Recruits Podcast I'll also be explaining why I am excited for the Ohio State and Boise State Football seasons coming up! Get ready for it!  __________________________________________________ Where t...

For Torrey Fields, a major sports fan from Chicago, it wasn't originally in the works to be in sports photography. It wasn't until he was coaching that he realized he wanted to be able to capture some of those moments of his players, that he realized he had the "eye" and "drive" for taking pictures for teams.  From little league, all the way to the pros, Torrey has quite the journey and it's great...

Jay Brantley (J Boogie) is known as one of the best streetballers out of the state of California. He had stints with the And1 Mixtape Tour, the Hooptainers, and now uses his basketball knowledge and experience to run Macleem Sports (an active lifestyle brand).  Today we'll talk about his early days as a streetballer (and we'll learn what streetball was all about), where the idea for Macleem Sports...

Jeff Harward first joined The Gametime Guru Podcast last year on Episode 58, where we discussed the growth of Rugby!  Episode 58: Growth of Rugby with Coach Jeff Harward We brought Jeff back to the show because in the last year, Jeff has moved back to his hometown to take on a new adventure in the sport of Rugby as he is currently the Head Coach at Rocky Mountain High School for the Girls Rugby Te...

It's crazy how people can make assumptions on how an individual is, based on a TV Series. I was super intrigued by Coach Jason Brown's coaching style when the Last Chance U series went to Independence Community College for Season 3, but I knew there was more to him than what the show portrayed.  Today Coach Brown joins me for an awesome discussion about his life, journey and what he intends on doi...

The world of eSports continues to RISE! As we've discussed in the past, it is now a Varsity Program at some Universities, one of which is Boise State.  Today, I meet with Dr. Chris Haskell, the Head Coach and Director of the Boise State eSports Team to talk to him about the program and what they have to offer.  You'll be amazed at the different possibilities this program at BSU will provide to peo...

In the world we live in, there are many individuals who would LOVE to play football. The facts are, there are few who can actually do it. Athletes are rare, which is partially what makes them special, but what about those who still want to be a part of football? What do they do?  The Simulation Football League gives people from all walks of life, an opportunity to play football on a competitive le...

I've been a fan of Ohio State Football since I was in the 2nd Grade. So last season, when Urban Meyer was put in a difficult position due to a "report" from a "journalist" named Brett McMurphy, in regards to an Assistant Coach on the staff, I was worried.  What concerned me the most though was the fact that so many people happened to run with the report that was given, before any of the full facts...

Coach Dick Hartzell noticed something when he was coaching young men. He noticed there was a different way to help them improve their explosiveness and vertical leap. What he did though, was take a different approach to it and created the Jump Stretch and implemented the use of Rubber Bands into strength training. He has the experience with some major organizations and big named athletes. He'll be...

Jason Spangler is no different than the typical college athlete. Oh, well, other than the fact that he runs his own roofing company while taking a full slate of credits at Texas Wesleyan. Did I also mention he's 51 years old?  Spangler made the decision to play college football when he was 49 years old and his story on how that happened is unique.  Find out how he was able to get through practices...

Tyson Fury is my favorite fighter and I'll explain why today on this bonus episode!  The fighter from the UK is someone you can't truly dislike. He is so charismatic and is a lovable dude! 

Most of us who go through sports, have a "love/hate" relationship with the officials. They are truly there to do their job and help support the integrity of the game, but often times they get a lot of heat for the calls they either make or don't make (just ask the New Orleans Saints).  It's tough to be an official, especially at the highest level. Today we speak to a former MLB Umpire about his jo...

Basketball ran in the bloodline for Ryan Watkins and his family. That being said, nothing was ever given to him. He had to literally work for everything he had to get to where he is now.  From his days in High School, to not being recruited, to finding a home at Boise State University, to now playing over in the ABL, Watkins has a true underdog mentality and story to go along with it.  Learn about...

Game 3 was exactly what we all EXPECTED from the NBA Finals with Steph Curry going off and the Raptors winning. Find out why I think it's a dumb argument when people are complaining that the Warriors are injured? How does this compare to the 2015 Cavs?  Thank you for being a subscriber to my show and I hope you enjoy this bonus episode! Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook...

These Finals are strange... Just strange so far. Probably because I'm still trying to get used to the Cavs not being there and I'm trying to get used to a series that I thought the Raptors didn't stand a chance in originally.  Game 1 - Raptors shocked the world and came out swinging.  Game 2 - Warriors answered with some minor adjustments and big games from some role players.  Why is Steve Kerr su...

Anyone who has played the sport of Baseball will know that hitting is a VERY important piece to the game that will separate some of the best players from the great players.  It could be the difference between playing in the Minors and the Majors. It's a difficult skillset to master, but today we bring on a Raphael (Raph) Turner, a former Minor League Baseball Player to speak to us about the art of...

Anyone else forget the Raptors had Home Court Advantage throughout the Finals? I failed in my duties as a sports "guru" and totally missed that piece. Could this potentially be an advantage for Toronto going into their first NBA Finals even though the betting public has Golden State as the favorite?  Also, how in the world do I think the Raptors win the trade EVEN IF Kawhi leaves? Listen in and fi...