The Gametime Guru

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...

It started as a backyard game that you'd normally play with family members at a bbq. A few years later it's now evolved into a world-wide sport which now has been featured on ESPN.  Today we get to discuss the sport (which is actually called Round Net, which you will learn about in the show) with professional, Jarratt Rouse.  We'll hear about how he got started with Spikeball and what it takes to...

If you are a subscriber to the show, CONGRATS!! You get to hear this bonus episode of The Gametime Guru :)  Something came to my mind the other night as I watched Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. I remember the Blazers allowing five straight possessions to go on before they ended up calling a timeout... It truly got me thinking and I wanted to share those thoughts with you all.  The Blazer...

Running is a tough thing to do. All throughout my sports journey I have ALWAYS hated running. People always asked me how I could play basketball or box (both sports require an immense amount of running) and I just never knew why I enjoyed them, maybe because the "running was different."  I have such a respect for those who actually ENJOY running! Jared Ward is one of them! He began running at a ve...

Samantha (Sam) and John both had the will to compete when they grew up. Sam played many sports and competed at a high level in Softball where John competed in college in baseball.  We'll get to know their stories in sports as well as learn how/why John didn't end up going pro (very unique story to be honest). Now they use those skills they learned during sports to help with their marriage, as well...

Jake Middleton has a background in fitness and gaming. He decided to find a way to bridge the two of those things. That's where he began studying the benefits of the training and nutrition in the world of competitive gaming.  You never would think that a gamer truly needs to exercise and recover but we'll learn a lot about it today. Do you know how fast the heartbeat will pound while someone is ga...

So many of us have competed in sports at some point in our lives. What happens though is only a select portion of us will go onto college to compete at a higher level, and then from there an even smaller percentage will go pro.  What we often see are the athletes who struggle once the game they know and love is over. What do they do when they need to transition from the sports world to the busines...

Coach Matt Creech began his coaching journey at a very young age, 18. He had to gain the trust of the other coaches, players, parents, etc. One thing he had that is apparent in his story, was his grit and determination.  Through our discussion with Coach Creech, we'll get to hear about the struggles of being a young coach and how he was able to overcome those. We'll hear about the transition of co...

Ian Dickson was able to do what a lot of us former athletes were not: He continued his baseball journey onto the professional level.  After finishing up college at Lafayette College in PA, he went into his first year into the minors. We'll get to hear about what it is really like playing in the minor leagues as he breaks down his journey in a way in which anyone can relate.  Ian describes his jour...

Dating all the way back to when I was in middle school, the name Jake Bower was a popular one around our town. He dominated on the basketball court all through High School as well as on the football field.  Today we get to hear his story about why he chose to continue his sports career in football, playing the most difficult position (Quarterback) rather than basketball. We also get to hear about...

Today I'm sitting down with Durrant Miles who is a 6'5 Defensive End who played at Boise State University. Now Durrant is spending his time prepping for ball at the next level (the NFL).  We get to catch up with him and hear about his journey at Boise State and hear how his experience was compared to that of maybe the "traditional" college student (you'll find out why in the episode) Hear about hi...

It's MADNESS right now in the NCAA Tournament. I'm breaking down a few things from my perspective.  - Passion of the game - Star players from small schools  - Coaching adjustments  - Who would be harder to score on?  I want everyone to participate in the discussion. Let me know what you think!