The Gametime Guru

Some people are winners. They put in hard work, consistency, face adversity, and when it comes down to executing, they WIN.  Kobe Warr is one of those athletes who knows what it takes to WIN! Coming into 2020 with a lot of questions about the season itself, Kobe and his teammates did what they knew to do, and that was to 'control what they could control.' The season ended up being played, and the...

For those not familiar with the area, Twin Falls Idaho is home to one of the nation's top Junior College Basketball Programs, College of Southern Idaho (CSI). ⁣ ⁣ CSI has won multiple National Championships and has helped produce multiple NBA players as well as helped athletes ascend to the next level of basketball at the collegiate level. ⁣ ⁣ Today we speak with Associate Head Coach, Ryan Lundgre...

Bill Barnett is businessman who has been quite successful in the real estate world. He's an author and he's the man behind 10x10 Pro. ⁣ ⁣ Before he made his way into his profession though, Bill had a foundation built in sports. In fact, he walked-on to Alabama's football team as a running back when he was a Freshman, when the program was under the leadership of the Hall of Fame Coach, Paul "Bear"...

There are tons of college athletes that play at a high level, but never hear their name in an NBA Draft. For Justinian Jessup, that was different! He became one of just a handful of former Boise State Basketball players to have their name called in an NBA Draft when he was selected 51st overall by the Golden State Warriors. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This week, I sit down with Justinian to discuss his career and talk...

Two legends faced off last night and today I'd like to provide some analysis on what we were "blessed" to watch.  I'll discuss Roy's knees.  Tyson's cardio.  Why nobody should have bet on this fight!  ___________________ Make sure to sign up for the One Funnel Away Challenge if you want to take your business online!  bit.ly/ShaneOFA

Competing at the highest level of sports requires a bit of mental toughness. It's something that you have to train for in and of itself. When you meet barriers, you will need to be able to push through those. That's where Jeff Gaura comes in!  Jeff is a very experienced athlete and coach who helps others "transform their lives by challenging perceived limits and conquering them." - Thresholdacadem...

The world of Rodeo makes its way to The Gametime Guru and what better way to introduce it than to bring on a World Champion?  Tyson Durfey has a great story to share with us. You will be surprised how he got into Rodeo to begin with. How did the man who grew up on Snoop Dogg end up being a Cowboy? Listen and find out on this episode.  Durfey will share some solid insights on the sport as well incl...

**This Podcast wouldn't be possible without the amazing support from my Title Sponsor over at 208 Printing! The work they've put in to help my show and provide me with some awesome merch is unmatched! Check them out at  www.madeby208.com** ___________________________________ Last year, as I normally do, I found myself scrolling through some social media feeds on Instagram and looking at some sport...

**This Podcast wouldn't be possible without the amazing support from my Title Sponsor over at 208 Printing! The work they've put in to help my show and provide me with some awesome merch is unmatched! Check them out at www.madeby208.com** ______________________________________________________________ Mixed Martial Arts has grown immensely in the state of Idaho. Over the past 20 years, Idaho has no...

**This Podcast wouldn't be possible without the amazing support from my Title Sponsor over at 208 Printing! The work they've put in to help my show and provide me with some awesome merch is unmatched! Check them out at www.madeby208.com** _________________________________________________________________________________ My love for sports, and for the Dallas Cowboys came at a young age, thanks in l...

For many of us, Russell Brunson is known for his marketing expertise! He's the "King of Sales Funnels" and with that is the Co-Founder of ClickFunnels. He's the 'Marketing Guru' and we hear about that side of things all the time.  Today, however, we get to hear about his athletic side! He's the perfect guest for the show because he'll share with us many stories and life lessons from his time as a...

Our college years are filled with stress enough as it is. You have homework, deadlines, exams, etc. If you are an athlete, you have even more stress to go along with it as you have to add your training hours and GPA requirements to the mix.  Now, imagine you were living with a "secret" that you hadn't told anyone. A secret about who you "truly were."  Emma Gee, a former BYU Runner, became the firs...

He started Lacrosse a little later in his athletic career. From Soccer, to Basketball, and now Lacrosse, Dami Ashaye has been winning wherever he has gone! It's no secret that the winning culture has been part of his DNA. And now he is part of a very successful Lacrosse Program here in Idaho, with The College of Idaho.  Lacrosse at C of I may sound familiar, because we had Coach Marcel Reed on the...

In the Jewish religion, the Sabbath is observed from sundown Friday until Saturday evening. It's something that has been observed for thousands of years. For Tamir Goodman, this has been part of his life and he wasn't going to allow anything to change his faith and the way in which he practiced his faith. Even if it meant adjusting his basketball schedule around.  During his high school days, he c...

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The Gametime Guru Podcast is presented by  208 Printing!  ____________________________________________ Back in 2010, I got introduction into the sports media world, when I was given the opportunity to do some Play-by-Play broadcasting with a company here in Idaho, for a local high school of ours. That company was IdahoSports.com and I'm forever grateful for the chance to learn the craft with them...

The Gametime Guru Podcast is presented by 208 Printing!  ____________________________________________ For all entrepreneurs who want to take their businesses to the next level, you MUST check this 30-Day Challenge that is literally ONLY $100!! It's called the One Funnel Away Challenge and it's important to check this out NOW!!  ____________________________________________ David Mckinzie, who is kn...

Colby Blaine has ascended through the coaching ladder quite quickly, and for good reason!  As head coach at the College of Idaho, the teams he has led, have compiled a record of 62-9. He had his team ranked #1 in the NAIA Division II rankings before heading to the tournament last season, which like the rest of college athletics, ended abruptly due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today we'll learn abo...

My Sports Broadcasting Portfolio Not everyone follows the same journey to the pros. For some, they go to a D1 University, dominate, and get drafted in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft and move on with their careers. For others, like Donovan Isom, they take a different route, which is what makes them unique!  Today we get to hear about the journey that Donovan, the former Texas Wesleyan Quarterback,...

From the small town of Caldwell, Idaho, to playing at the University of Washington, to the NFL, CFL, and now as a High School Basketball Coach, Cody Pickett has done and seen a lot!  He's had his ups and his downs throughout his journey, but it's been one heck of a run and he's here to share his knowledge with the rest of us!  Did he make the right decision going back to college for his Senior Yea...

Capital High School grad and current member of Rugby ATL's organization in Atlanta, Harley Davidson, joins the show today to share his story with all of us!  Discussion includes his overall decision in playing Rugby when he had a background in other sports and how someone like him, put in the work to get bigger, stronger and faster, was able to take his game to the next level, ultimately getting t...

Rugby is such an amazing sport and this month we'll be giving you not ONE but TWO interviews with Rugby players. Today we get to hear from former USA Rugby player, John van der Giessen.  John's story is truly unbelievable. The journey he went on to get to the elite level of Rugby, the experiences he had, the places he traveled to, and everything in between are what make this journey so amazing!  T...

The sport of boxing is a tough one. It's a business, and many people on the outside looking in, don't understand all that goes on behind the scenes.  Our guest today, Lloyd Ellett, fought for many years, first as an amateur and then as a professional. While there were many AMAZING memories that he had during his career, there is a reason he calls his career a "roller coaster."  Today we get to hea...

Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave me a review!! _____________________________ First-Year Head Coach, Dan Schaffeld has always been able to see things differently when it comes to football! He's relatively young when it comes to "coaches" but he knows what to look for and how to get his players to buy in.  Today, we talk about his history in football. What he has seen that has buil...

You may have seen his work on your social media feeds. From Golf, to Football, Basketball and more, Jared Jacobs, also known as GoldYeller on his social platforms, is recreating memorable sports events with LEGOS!  It's one of the most unique interviews I've done in the history of the show. A man who is a sports fan and has a talent for using legos to do stop animation, has taken his passion and d...