The Gametime Guru

UFC 249 taking place without fans is one of the biggest events in sports history!  I'll tell you why!

Sports are just as much mental as they are physical. There's a lot one must do to actually train their mind, especially when some of the concepts may seem foreign to them. Like, "Neutral Thinking" for example. This is what Trevor Moawad specializes in. He teaches the power and skill of "neutral thinking." He teaches athletes and trains them on the power of it all. It may seem "different" to the av...

Today I share the story of where my lack of confidence in myself began.  How many of us know of someone (or ourselves) who has all the skill or potential in the world, but never is able to tap into that potential and/or skillset due to the lack of confidence in themselves?  How do we go about instilling confidence in our athletes at a young age so they can perform in sports, business, life, relati...

For fight fans around the world, you know the excitement that fills the house or arena, when you hear the man's voice. Bruce Buffer has the unique ability to capture an audience's attention regardless of where they physically are. When he talks, people listen!  In this interview with Bruce, the Voice of the Octagon in the UFC, we hear of his backstory. How he has been an entrepreneur for a very lo...

Have you ever heard about the "Shark Mindset?" See, Mr. Walter Bond always preaches how we must have that Shark Mindset. Because Sharks never stop moving!  From his days at the University of Minnesota where he came off the bench for his entire career, to the time he made the NBA and ended up getting into the starting lineup for the Dallas Mavericks on opening night, Walter Bond has NEVER stopped m...

**Don't forget to sign up for the One Funnel Away Challenge if you are an entrepreneur! It's the best $100 investment you'll ever make! Just make sure that you go to:  One Funnel Away   ______________________________________________________ This is a fun one tonight! A Facebook LIVE video that I did in regards to Football in the Fall.    Would you rather: - Watch Football with no fans - Cancel the...

This podcast is being brought to you by Audible. Try it out for FREE for 30 days by simply using the link:  Audibletrial.com/thegametimeguru   _________________________________________________________ From Diving, to Gymnastics, to Luge for the US National Team, Stacey Young knew exactly what it took to be a competitor at the highest level!  Today she shares her story with us on just how she becam...

**Looking to get into online marketing? Try the One Funnel Away Challenge and you'll find out it's the best $100 ever spent! Feel free to reach out to me directly, or go here for more information: bit.ly/ShaneOFA ** Ken Childs stepped outside of his normal zone of comfort when he decided to help out with photography and journalism for motorsports. He shares with us his unique journey which include...

If you're an entrepreneur and want to get the best education you can, check out the One Funnel Away Challenge to learn how to build sales funnels!  bit.ly/ShaneOFA Coach would always tell us to keep our head up and our eyes forward. Why?  Because the punches that hurt the most are the punches you don't see!  I'll tell you just how I dislocated my jaw as well!  Make sure to tune in and hear this bo...

**Don't Forget to Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts** Coaches come in all different forms. Some coaches make a lasting impact on players for the right reasons, and unfortunately a lot of them make a lasting impact for the wrong reasons.  Those who can truly make an impact on their players are the ones who will be remembered forever for the right reasons!  Carl Wilson, is doing exactly that. Tryi...

What we must realize, is the actual dedication it takes to make sure your body is in the right condition to compete at the highest level.  IF the NBA comes back and they want to finish the season in the summer, just how long will it take for the players to come back fully healthy? How much time do we need? Do we need them to have 4-8 weeks to get their bodies right?  Should we risk potential injur...

The great debate. Should you play more than one sport? How does it benefit you and what may it be doing to hinder your development?  There's MANY sides to this discussion. So today, I'm bringing on a good friend of mine, Bryon Brotzman, to speak about it from his perspective!  Bryon grew up with two older brothers (Kyle, one of his older brothers joined my show back on Episode 55 ) and they all pl...

This week we discuss the "Franchise Tag" to help others have a better understanding of what it is exactly.  How can it help athletes?  How can it help organizations?  How can it be detrimental to a player?  We'll also discuss how Kirk Cousins and Dak Prescott truly have similar careers to one another at this time!  Make sure to follow me on all of my social profiles and follow me there! __________...

From all the way when I was a young child until now, at 31 years old, I have ALWAYS found comfort in sports. I remember, the days (really the whole last month) leading up to my church mission, I was SO NERVOUS I couldn't sleep. I had a fear of the unknown. Nobody before me in my immediate family had serv ed a mission and I didn't know what to expect. I wouldn't sleep in my room, I'd have to sleep...

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...