The Gametime Guru

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Becoming a professional athlete is no small feat, and when money enters the equation, it changes everything. In this episode, I'm joined by  Dr. Tywanna Smith , an expert in guiding athletes through the unique challenges of professional sports. Here's what we cover in this episode: How Dr. Smith equips athletes to master their finances and navigate their careers. The resources she's created to hel...

Man oh man, does Mike Lacey have some fun stories about his playing days at BYU!  Lacey was a football player at Brigham Young University who played in some very meaningful games with some amazing people. In this podcast you're going to hear about some of those including the 1979 win over Texas A&M which was an incredible point in BYU Football history. The explanation of everything leading up to t...

Jordan Trejo was surrounded by lacrosse superstars in her family from the time she was born. She fell in love with the sport and competed in lacrosse at a very young age.  In high school, she had aspirations to play at the next level and had different opportunities prior to finding a home at BYU in Provo, Utah. Now she is the Head Coach at Boise State for their Women's Lacrosse club!  We'll chat a...

If you know wrestling in the high school space, you know of Hudson Rogers. The man just keeps on winning! Having been here in Idaho, and being connected with my Alma Mater (Meridian High School), I kept hearing his name year after year.. It seemed as if he just kept winning more and more tournaments in the sport of wrestling.  Now we have a chance to hear from him on the podcast!  Hudson's been wr...

In 2022, I had Dallin Blanchard on the podcast to speak about the sport of Disc Golf. It was at that time that I learned just how big the Disc Golf Community really is and how cool and unique the sport itself is. Today, on Episode 360 of the show, I'm brining on Koy Blanchard (who happens to be a younger brother of Dallin's) and we'll learn more about the sport from his eyes, which also includes n...

At 6'11 and athletic, it's no surprise that basketball was the sport of choice for Greg Kite. The suprising part of his story is how he was able to sustain such a long professional career by staying healthy at that size as he competed with some of the best players in history.  Today, we get to hear the story of Greg Kite and his journey through the NBA and beyond!  A McDonald's All-American in Hig...

Major shoutout to Cash Burgess!! This guy is a standup human being who returned my lost wallet in a Boise parking lot and returned it to my home! It was through that event that I was able to connect to him and learn about his experience in Jiu Jitsu, and here we are bringing an awesome interview to you on this one!  Cash will be explaining some of his background on how he even got into Jiu Jitsu i...

For years, athletes and others have attempted to find ways to tap into their brains and train themselves to be stronger mentally so they can enhance their overall performance.  Now, we have tools and technology to do that exact thing. We are going to learn about Alphabeats today on the show as the Chief Commercial Officer of Alphabeats, Jorrit DeVries, joins the podcast and shares his insight on w...

For the last few years I've had the honor of watching Avery Howell as she took the girls basketball scene by storm as a leader for her Boise High School squad! The growth she had over the past few years was insane and to see how she handled the pressure when the spotlight was on her, was incredible.  Her work ethic and her passion are large reasons why she found herself with the honors of being a...

Jackie Beene McBride is a BYU Women's Basketball Hall of Famer and with that comes so many amazing stories and insights! If you are interested in learning from someone who has competed in their sport at one of the highest levels of their era, and who has helped be part of the evolution of their sport, then tap into this one!  We'll discuss many points today, such as:  Jackie's introduction into ba...

From the diamond to the business world, Brandon Buck knows a thing or two about what it takes to be a leader and a motivator in life. From his bio on his website it reads:  "For 22 years, Brandon Buck has been helping people and companies maximize their potential. He has led numerous athletes to the professional ranks and colleges, facilitated transitions of small startups to major corporate playe...

I first learned of Dan Hawkins when  he was the head coach for my Alma Mater, Boise State University. From 2001-2005, Coach Hawkins was leading the Broncos on their journey during their 'growth phase' from a national perspective. While that era was not the first time Boise State had tasted massive success (Coach Hawkins will be the first to tell you that Boise State  has ALWAYS been a winning prog...

Welcome to the latest episode of The Gametime Guru! In this episode, we sit down with Liam Campbell, the standout 6'5 forward hailing from Meridian, Idaho. Liam's meteoric rise in the basketball world culminated in him being named the 2023-24 Idaho MaxPreps High School Basketball Player of the Year, a testament to his stellar performance leading Owyhee High School to a remarkable 24-3 record. We d...

The world of college athletics is ALWAYS changing. It's hard to keep up as a fan with what the new rules are in regards to transfer portals, NIL, recruiting, etc. Now imagine you're an Athletic Director and you have to find unique ways to overcome these challenges?  Today, I'm bringing on Jeramiah Dickey , the Athletic Director at Boise State University, to share the inside scoop of what it's like...

Pete Steinberg is an amazing human being and I'm stoked to bring this interview to you this week!  As a former U.S., international, and Olympic sports coach and commentator for major outlets such as CBS, ESPN, and Fox Sports, Pete has a track record of bringing teams to victory. He led the USA Women's Rugby Team to two World Cups and the Rio Olympics and has coached the Penn State Women, MARFU Men...

When I tell you that you want to tune into this one, I'm not lying! This is a fantastic episode and an amazing opportunity for you to learn from someone who has leveraged their hard work and talents they put into the sport they played, and is now using them for their business endeavors outside of sport.  Kenneth Scott played Wide Receiver for the University of Utah. During his tenure there, he sus...

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...

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 Boi...

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 footbal...

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!...

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 c...

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...

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 skil...

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 pro...