The Gametime Guru

Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with former professional basketball player, Ike Stafford, who shares his remarkable journey from college basketball to playing professionally in Germany. But Ike's story goes beyond the court; it's a testament to the power of faith and the valuable life lessons that sports can teach us.   In this conversation, Ike takes us through his collegiate care...

In this episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast, host Shane Larson sits down with esteemed volleyball coach, Randy Nako. Randy's extensive coaching career includes leading the US Junior National Team to victory and winning numerous championships.   In this interview, Shane and Randy delve into the world of volleyball coaching, exploring Randy's experiences coaching both men's and women's teams. Liste...

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Gametime Guru Podcast with your host, Shane Larson. In this episode, Shane sits down with former Boise State and Idaho Stampede Basketball standout, Justin Lyons, for an engaging conversation about his basketball journey. Justin takes us through his experiences as a basketball player, starting with his arrival at Boise State University.  He shares what it...

Welcome to the latest interview of The Gametime Guru Podcast, presented by: Summit Legal Consulting. Today, Shane Larson sits down with the renowned Volleyball Expert and Coach, Tino Reyes. Tino, with his vast experience coaching teams like the Oregon State Women's Volleyball Team, U of Hawaii Hilo Women's Team, and the USA Jr Nationals, shares his journey and insights into the world of volleyball...

In this action-packed installment, your host Shane Larson, sits down with none other than combat sports pioneer and living legend, Shannon "The Cannon" Ritch. Get ready to be taken on a thrilling journey through the world of combat sports as Shannon shares his extraordinary experiences and stories that shaped his remarkable career. Join us as we delve into Shannon's early days in combat sports, wh...

Welcome to The Gametime Guru Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of athlete branding and the exciting opportunities that come with it. Our special guest, Mark Koesterer from The Players NIL, joins us to shed light on this important aspect of an athlete's career. Mark is a seasoned expert in the field of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, and he has helped countless athletes u...

This episode is being brought to you by, Summit Legal Consulting!  Summit Legal Consulting works with business founders to help them from start to exit. Throughout the last five years, they've helped business founders complete over 1 billion dollars in acquisitions and exits.  I stand by the owner of this company as he is a man of values and does his best work! If you'd like to find out more about...

In this episode, we explore the various techniques that Garrett employs to help athletes reach their full potential. Learn how he leverages Guided Imagery, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Leadership strategies to empower athletes to overcome challenges and enhance their mental strength. Discover the transformative impact of these skills on an athlete's performance, both on and off th...

Join us this week as we dive deep into the world of football with the rising star quarterback, Ali Beydoun. Known for his dual-threat capabilities and exceptional leadership, Ali is a force to be reckoned with on the field. But there's more to this young athlete than meets the eye.   In this riveting episode, we peel back the layers of Ali's football persona to reveal the man behind the helmet. We...

Make sure to tap into this MASSIVE ClickFunnels Discount today, using the link here from me, The Gametime Guru, if you'd like a crazy good deal on a year's worth of the software:  https://www.yourfirstfunnelchallenge.com/fbs?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc     Jayla Miller is an incredible athlete and strong Christian female, who has an inspiring story to share. In our inte...

If you are a business owner looking to market your business and want an affordable way to advertise, please contact me at shane.g.larson@gmail.com or send me a DM on my social media pages because I'd love to work with you and speak about possibilities of marketing your business on my podcast. ____________________ The boxing world is a tough one and the sport can teach you so many amazing life-less...

Without the help of AAU basketball, and before the days of social media being the major recruiting tool, guys like Jordan Delks had to earn their recognition the hard way! The blue collar way! But he did exactly that! He was able to make his way to playing college basketball, and now he's giving back through training as he and his wife run Compete Training Academy .  Today we'll learn about Jordan...

Jake Plummer has a major name here in the treasure valley of Idaho, as he's a Capital High School legend! Growing up in this area, we often heard his name thrown around, which is why this is such an awesome interview for me, years later, on this platform! On today's episode, Jake will chat with us about his upbringing and how important being 'active' was for him in regards to all the sports he com...

This is  EPISODE 300 of The Gametime Guru Podcast!!  I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for supporting the show throughout the past six years. I am so grateful for everyone who listens to the show and shares my content with others! And with that, I'm beyond blessed and honored to bring on Quintin Mikell to the show!  Quintin was a major part of the growth of Boise State Football in the ear...

In part of our partnership with Nations Best Football, we are proud to present this amazing interview to get to know the up and coming star, DJ Mitchell!  In today's interview you're going to hear about DJ's experience as a young QB, who has had some success in Pop Warner in California up to this point, and we'll get to know more about him and what he's preparing for as he gears up for the future...

Brandon Turner was truly a star from a young age, however most people don't realize what the man went through in his life to be able to continue on in a sport that demands so much from you and your body!  Brandon joins the show today to speak about the life he's had as a skater and where it all started (surprisingly it was actually in Japan when he was there at a young age). We'll talk about the d...

For the first time in history, we are diving into the world of Supercross and learning the ins and outs of the racing world, with one of the best to do it, Christian Craig.  We're going to discuss the adversity that Christian has faced throughout his career, and how he's been able to bounce back from that. Even since this interview was conducted, Christian suffered a pretty extensive injury which...

Eugene Campbell III didn't take the 'traditional' route to the professional game, but his route was unique and required a TON of dedication and hard work. In fact, Eugene didn't really truly care about his basketball career until the very end of his high school season, his SENIOR YEAR!!  From going to a JUCO (Junior College), to fighting his way into the roster and getting minutes, to going D3 and...

If you heard my interview with Bob Wheatley   on the podcast, you'll remember him talking about his coach that helped him get back to full strength. That coach he referenced was none other than our guest on today's podcast.  Brent Pourciau, is the founder and CEO of Top Velocity . Brent specializes in helping baseball players recover from injuries, even more specifically, shoulder injuries. They h...

The Godfather of Player Development is what he's known for, but Coach David Thorpe has done much more than that. Outside of the 30+ years of experience coaching and developing professional basketball players, Coach Thorpe is also an author ( Basketball is Jazz: Stories and Lessons from a Basketball Lifer) , a Partner and Analyst for TrueHoop , as well as a featured speaker at multiple executive co...

**Note the sound is terrible on my end as the connection was bad, but we've fixed that for all future episodes moving forward. Mike's sound is fantastic though and should be good to go** From having everything, to losing it all, to now making it back and sharing his knowledge with the rest of us.  Mike Gibson is a retired NFL lineman, and now the Director of Community Outreach at The Mental Health...

My apologies for the sound issues on my side of the interview, the great news is, Bob's sound is fantastic though so you'll get to enjoy what he has to say!   Bob Wheatley is a former professional baseball player. This man played through the minors and had himself a fun career in which he learned many life lessons. The biggest transformation however, was Bob's true dedication to Christ in his life...

Amun is a new fighter in the UFL (United Fight League) which we learned about in a few episodes back with Harrison Rogers , but he's not new to the fight game altogether. Amun is joining the show to talk about his very diverse sports / athletic background, and discuss his journey to becoming a professional MMA Fighter.  In his last fight, during UFL 1, he fought another guest of ours, Jackson Filh...

Note: Please be patient with the audio difficulties coming from my end on this interview. There appeared to be some issues with the internet connection when doing this interview Eddie George is my DREAM INTERVIEW!! He was THE reason I became an Ohio State Buckeyes fan back when I was seven years old, and I am beyond excited to share this interview with you guys today.  In this discussion, you're g...

I met Andrew Anderson a few years back when my best friend had gifted me an opportunity to be coached by Andrew and do a 'break through session' with him. From that time, I've had an immense amount of respect for Andrew and all the work he does!  That's why I'm super excited to share with you all, this amazing discussion between Andrew and Sting Ray, a Coach and a Driver, which is a unique dynamic...