The Gametime Guru

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The Gametime Guru

If you're looking for a unique perspective on sports, we'll bring you the content you want. Through interviews with different guests around the sports industry, we are delivering a panoramic view on sports. My goal is to help you see the world of sports through a different lens!

  1. "Slammin' Sammy Christensen: From Late Bloomer to Pro Athlete | The Gametime Guru Podcast

    1D AGO

    "Slammin' Sammy Christensen: From Late Bloomer to Pro Athlete | The Gametime Guru Podcast

    In this episode of The Gametime Guru, I sit down with "Slammin' Sammy Christensen" to dive deep into his journey as an athlete. Sammy was a late bloomer in high school, but his dedication and multi-sport background helped shape his success. We discuss: 🏈 Football recruiting and how he ended up playing college baseball instead ⚾ His JUCO baseball experience and the transition to a university before going pro ⚾ Lessons from the minor leagues and how they shaped his mindset 🏆 His success in coaching young athletes and mindset development 🏀 His championships in city league basketball and national slow-pitch softball 💡 The importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences Sammy has helped hundreds of young athletes develop their skills and mental approach to the game. His story is a must-listen for aspiring athletes, parents, and coaches who want to understand what it takes to excel in sports and life. 🚀 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring sports stories! #Baseball #FootballRecruiting #JUCOBaseball #Mindset #AthleteJourney #MinorLeagues #SlamminSammy #TheGametimeGuru _____________________________ If you are a business owner, and you have heard about ClickFunnels, then you know the power it can have on your business!!  EVERYONE is always looking for a discount to ClickFunnels, and I have it for you right here!  https://www.imallin.com/?aff=5cbea6d0-1f1c-435e-bf6f-489c8a4ac116-1WzEwLDIwNTZdc  If you want to get ClickFunnels at a MAJOR discounted rate, then click the link above and you can literally SAVE HUNDREDS PER YEAR on the subscription!  Get it TODAY!

    50 min
  2. Nick Fazekas: Nevada Basketball Legend Becomes SUPERSTAR in Japan

    FEB 28

    Nick Fazekas: Nevada Basketball Legend Becomes SUPERSTAR in Japan

    Nick Fazekas was a University of Nevada (Reno) Legend!! There is a reason why his number is retired at the University! What some (like myself) may not have known however, is just how unbelievable his story was AFTER college!  Nick played college basketball during a time where I watched a LOT of basketball and I remembered him playing at Nevada. That said, I never realized what actually happened when he left college. Today in this interview however, I learned SO MUCH that I never would have realized had he not joined me for the discussion.  What I hope you take from this interview is how Nick was able to battle through the ups and downs of his career. How he kept pushing through adversity. How his path was not necessarily the path that he may have thought it was going to be, but it was the one that he needed.  We'll learn so much about his experience in the pros from the G League, to the NBA, to Europe (and even stories about paychecks not coming in), to the G League again, to Japan and how he became a superstar in Japan for many years, putting Japan on the map!  It's truly a remarkable story of perseverance and the cool thing is, Nick recently retired from professional basketball after an incredible career!  I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did!! It's full of golden nuggets!  #NickFazekas #UniversityofNevada #JapanBasketball  _____________________________________ If you would like to watch the show, please feel free to follow me on YouTube and catch the video podcast from each of the guests! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqHG9H7vljaLwQ765GIdBQA

    1h 17m
  3. Mastering the Inner Game: Neuro-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance with Leila Entezam

    FEB 21

    Mastering the Inner Game: Neuro-Emotional Intelligence for Peak Performance with Leila Entezam

    **Major apologies for the echo throughout the episode** In this episode, we welcome Leila Entezam, LMFT, MBA, a Neuro-Emotional Performance Coach and author of the upcoming book Inner Game. Leila is a thought leader in neuro-emotional intelligence (NEI), merging insights from neuroscience, psychology, and peak performance to empower high achievers. With nearly two decades of experience working with elite performers—including CEOs of multi-million dollar organizations, professional athletes, and celebrities—Leila has developed a unique approach that integrates her groundbreaking SET-UP model for optimized decision-making into her coaching and keynote presentations. In our conversation, we discuss: ✅ Identifying and Eliminating Performance Blind Spots ✅ Enhancing Emotional Regulation Under Pressure ✅ Gaining a Measurable Competitive Edge Leila’s expertise lies in the strategic leveraging of emotions, brain function, and behavior, empowering high performers to maximize their influence and impact. She has been a featured speaker at prestigious events including top universities, global conferences, the Entrepreneurs' Organization, and Model United Nations. Leila is also the author of The Heart of Peak Performance: Emotional Mastery for High-Performing Men. 📢 Check out more of Leila's work at https://www.workwithleila.com/ With engaging conversations that highlight the mindset of elite competitors, The Gametime Guru isn't just about the stats and scores—it’s about the journey. Subscribe today and get ready to elevate your sports knowledge with compelling storytelling and expert analysis!

    30 min
  4. Boise State Quarterback: Maddux Madsen

    FEB 14

    Boise State Quarterback: Maddux Madsen

    As a lifelong Boise State Broncos fan and a proud alum, I’m pumped for this special interview with QB1, Maddux Madsen! In this episode, we dive deep into his unique journey to Boise State, his recruiting process, and the challenges he overcame, including his knee injury recovery and the grind to get back on the field. We also discuss: ✅ His transition from high school to college football ✅ The ups and downs of his recruiting experience (and why Utah schools struggle at it!) ✅ Lessons learned from Ashton Jeanty & Coach Danielson ✅ The Fiesta Bowl experience and the pressure of big games ✅ How playing multiple sports shaped his toughness & mindset Maddux shares incredible insight into the life of a D1 athlete, the mental side of overcoming adversity, and what it truly takes to seize opportunities when they come. So sit back and enjoy this exclusive conversation with Boise State’s QB1! 📢 Subscribe & Follow! If you love sports stories that go beyond the game, hit that subscribe button and join me every week for interviews with sports figures from around the world! #BoiseState #BroncoNation #MadduxMadsen #CollegeFootball #GameTimeGuru 🎧 Come follow The Gametime Guru on the various social media platforms! Facebook: The Gametime Guru - https://www.facebook.com/gametimeguru  Twitter: @thegametimeguru - https://twitter.com/thegametimeguru  Instagram: @gametimeguru - https://www.instagram.com/gametimeguru/  TikTok: @thegametimeguru - https://www.tiktok.com/@thegametimeguru  _______________________________ If you’d like to listen to the show, you can catch the podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gametime-guru/id1195653965 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bBJIiyOxs25BHKhKlCe23  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/81800b66-fda2-4263-ac16-04c1c1d637a8/the-gametime-guru Tune In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/The-Gametime-Guru-p1021721/ YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvbvSCliFvNWYadx9YugquysAbVz8Cb7i

    54 min
  5. Jacob Hobson: Kansas City Royals AZ Bullpen Catcher

    FEB 7

    Jacob Hobson: Kansas City Royals AZ Bullpen Catcher

    Jacob Hobson has quite the story on how he became a Bullpen Catcher for the Kansas City Royals. And that's why I love doing this podcast, as you have an opportunity to find out the 'story behind the story' if you will.  From a call from his dad to a staff member at Cal State Fullerton, to now helping at the Arizona facility for the Royals as he helps the pitchers who are rehabbing and getting back to playing shape, Jacob has quite the journey as a bullpen catcher.  We'll get to learn about what that position even is. To be honest, before I spoke with him, I literally didn't even realize that was an actual position. I assumed other catchers just simply helped out in the bullpen but there is actually an opportunity with that particular position and it's amazing to see where it's taken him.  In our episode we'll not only learn about the ins and outs of the position, but we'll hear of some of the cool experiences Jacob has had since doing this. Where he's played at, what players he's worked alongside and helped out, and much much more.  And hey, if you'd like to follow Jacob in his journey (as well as take him up on some of his catching coaching) make sure you are following him:  Jacob Hobson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacob_hobson53/  Jacob Hobson Twitter: https://x.com/jacob_hobson53   Stealing Strikes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stealingstrikes/   Thanks for tuning in and if you like this episode, I'd ask that you consider giving us a follow here on the platform! Thanks a ton!  #Catching #BullPen #KansasCityRoyals

    47 min
  6. Ryan Schreiber: CEO & Co-Founder of Streamline | Sports Community and Platform

    JAN 31

    Ryan Schreiber: CEO & Co-Founder of Streamline | Sports Community and Platform

    Ryan Schreiber is the CEO and Co-Founder of Streamline which is a new app that is a one-stop for what to watch. Streamline catering to sports fans, to help them find when/where to watch the teams that they love (which is increasingly difficult as broadcast rights continue to get fragmented across streaming platforms.  Ryan and I chat about his love for Cleveland sports, and how that's impacted him as a massive sports fan his entire life! We'll even get to hear about his experience as a fellow Buckeyes fan (National Campions)  But the app of Streamline, is an incredible opportunity to put everything into one place, so you know which platforms are playing which sports so you can just find it quickly!  Another major benefit of Streamline is the community aspect of it! Come and get yourself an account and see for yourself!  Come give this one a listen and learn about the ins and outs of the business! You'll be glad you did!  Head to https://www.streamline.watch/ or find the Streamline App in the App Store today!  #Entrepreneur #Sports #SportsFans

    33 min
  7. Jason Burton: Head Football Coach - Owyhee High School

    JAN 24

    Jason Burton: Head Football Coach - Owyhee High School

    I've aways been drawn to Jason Burton's energy and passion with what he does. As the head coach, he's great at developing culture within a program. You cannot question the fact that his players will go to battle for him!  This interview is an inside look at Coach Burton's career and we learn about leadership, culture building, perseverance, and the life lessons that sports will teach you.  We also talk in depth about Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression. This is an amazing resource for those who battle with their mental health. From the website:  "China McCarney started the foundation Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression because he deals with Anxiety on a daily basis and felt the need and desire to “Be The Change” instead of waiting for a change. China resisted and fought his anxiety disorder for 5 years before he finally decided to attack it head on. He discovered that the second he embraced Anxiety as just being a part of who he was, just like all of his other attributes, it no longer had the severe crippling effect that it had in the past. As he began to study Anxiety and Depression he realized what a stigma the mental health issues had. That stigma is a huge part of the problem. People feel they have to be embarrassed because they are dealing with one or more of these issues and they hide and hold on to it as tightly as they possibly can."  If you'd like to learn more about this foundation, you can find out more by visiting the website: https://aaadfoundation.org/  You can also follow them on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/aaadfoundation/   If you enjoy learning about leadership, athletics, mental health, and perseverance, this isn't one you're going to want to miss!  Jason is a great guest and I'm grateful for the opportunity to learn from him!  #Leadership #Coaching #Culture

    1h 5m
  8. Al Fontes: National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer | TIER 1 Wrestling | Idaho Sports

    JAN 17

    Al Fontes: National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer | TIER 1 Wrestling | Idaho Sports

    Al Fontes is a National Wrestling Hall of Fame Writer, who has years and years of experience with the sport. And although writing wasn't his FIRST passion, he has now become one of the best to do it. His ability to break down the sport and cover the athletes involved, is incredible.  Today we get to hear from him and learn of his background in the sport and where he came from. We'll chat about wrestling in California as compared to here in Idaho and what he's learned while he's been covering the sport here in Idaho (since he moved here just a few short years ago).  We also break down the Girl's Wrestling too and discuss the immense growth that is happening on that side too!  It's an incredible opportunity to become enlightened as Al shares some serious insight with the rest of us.  What I would highly recommend is taking a look at TIER 1 Wrestling on Instagram to see the coverage he provides on social media. You can find his page here:  https://www.instagram.com/tier_one_idaho/  I'd also highly encourage you all to take a look at his content on IdahoSports.com  where he does the majority of his work these days.  - https://www.idahosports.com/blogs/blogger.aspx?bloggerid=12029  Below I'd love to share with you all a list of the work he's done as a writer throughout the last 25+ years (you'll understand just how good this man's work truly is)    ALFRED F. FONTES Published Wrestling Articles/Books (State of Idaho) 2021 - Present TIER ONE OF IDAHO PREP WRESTLING – IDAHO SPORTS (BOYS): 9 §  Kaden MacKenzie, Fruitland (4A): Published – 10/2/24 §  Boden Banta, South Fremont (3A): Published – 9/9/24 §  Hudson Rogers, Meridian (5A): Published – 5/14/24 §  Hoyt Hvass, Lewiston (5A): Published – 1/31/24 §  Jaxton Packer, South Fremont (3A): Published – 12/8/23  §  Tanner Frothinger, Eagle (5A): Published – 11/20/2022 §  Dedrick Navarro, Nampa (5A): Published – 10/25/2022 §  Aden Attao, Borah (5A): Published – 9/8/2022 §  Mack Mauger, Blackfoot (4A): Published – 6/22/2022   HIDDEN GEMS OF IDAHO PREP WRESTLING – IDAHO SPORTS (BOYS): 16 §  Saxton Scott, Idaho Falls (5A): Published – 12/5/2024 §  Wallace Durfee, Declo (3A): Published – 10/15/24* §  Jeremiah Gonzalez, Meridian (5A): Published – 9/26/24 §  Tyson Barnhart, Post Falls (5A): Published – 2/12/24 §  Aiden McGinnis, Mountain View (5A): Published – 1/16/24 §  Jake Castagneto, Bishop Kelly (4A): Published – 1/2/2024  §  Brunson Twins – Bowen & Riley, Buhl (3A): Published – 11/30/23  §  Talen Eck, Thunder Ridge (5A): Published – 11/16/23  §  Treygen Morin, Ridgeview (4A): Published – 11/9/23 §  Shilo Jones of Mountain View H.S. (5A): Published: 9/1/2023 §  The Valdez Brothers – Manuel & Carlos, Bishop Kelly (4A): Published – 8/17/2023 §  Rosales Twins – Daniel & Gabriel, Mountain Home (4A): Published – 4/12/2023 §  Carson Exferd, Nampa (5A): Published – 12/30/2022 §  Kolter Burton, American Falls (3A): Published: 6/2/2022 §  Matthew Martino, Bishop Kelly (4A): Published – 5/11/2022 §  Jason Mara, Meridian (5A): Published – 4/28/2022   *Formerly 1A/2A Program.   HIDDEN GEMS OF IDAHO PREP WRESTLING – IDAHO SPORTS (GIRLS): 8 §  Zoe Fries, Kuna (Girls): Published – 11/6/2024 §  Elise Twait, Meridian (Girls): Published – 8/28/24 §  Amy Hartman, Mountain Home (Girls): Published – 2/14/24 §  Joely Slyter, Lewiston (Girls): Published – 1/23/24 §  Clare Waite, Boise (Girls): Published – 10/9/23  §  Maria Sifuentes, Columbia (Girls): Published – 2/22/2023 §  Alyssa Randles, Coeur d’ Alene (Girls) Published – 8/10/2022 §  Mia Furman, Rocky Mountain (Girls): Published – 5/27/2022   MAT CHAT SERIES – IDAHO SPORTS: 6 §  Brock Zollinger, East Idaho Elite/International Official – 1/7/2025 §  Adam Hall, Bonners Ferry/Boise St./UVU New Coach – 7/05/2024 §  Derrick Booth, Post Falls/NIC – Published: 10/30/23  §  Ridge Lovett, Post Falls/Nebraska U – Published: 8/7/2023   §  Jake Rosholt, Sandpoint/Oklahoma State – Published: 1/17/2023 §  Casey Randles, Coeur d’ Alene/Grand View U – Published: 4/20/2022   STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RECAP – IDAHO SPORTS (ALL-DIVISIONS): 15 §  2024 5A State Wrestling Recap: – Published: 2/28/24 §  2024 4A State Wrestling Recap: – Published: 2/28/24 §  2024 3A State Wrestling Recap: – Published: 2/28/24 §  2024 2A/1A State Wrestling Recap: – Published: 2/28/24 §  2024 Girls State Wrestling Recap: – Published: 2/28/24 §  2023 5A State Wrestling Recap: Meridian Three-Peats – Published: 3/6/2023 §  2023 4A State Wrestling Recap: Individuals Shine, Minico Surges to Team Title – Published: 3/6/2023 §  2023 3A State Wrestling Recap: Hobbs and South Fremont Go 4-for-4 In Title Wins – Published: 3/6/2023 §  2023 2A/1A State Wrestling Recap: Grace’s Newby Joins 4-Time Champion Club – Published: 3/6/2023 §  2023 Girls State Wrestling Recap: Alyssa Randles Becomes Second 4-Time State Champ – Published: 3/6/2023 §  Inside the Numbers: 5A State Wrestling Meet – Published: 3/7/2022 §  Inside the Numbers: 4A State Wrestling Meet – Published: 3/7/2022 §  Inside the Numbers: 3A State Wrestling Meet – Published: 3/7/2022 §  Inside the Numbers: 2A/1A State Wrestling Meet – Published: 3/7/2022 §  Inside the Numbers: Girls State Wrestling Meet – Published: 3/7/2022   STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW – IDAHO SPORTS (ALL-DIVISIONS): 15 §  2024 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 5A – Published: 2/22/24 §  2024 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 4A – Published: 2/22/24 §  2024 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 3A – Published: 2/22/24 §  2024 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 2A/1A – Published: 2/22/24 §  2024 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Girls Division – Published: 2/22/24 §  2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 5A – Published: 2/22/2023 §  2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 4A – Published: 2/22/2023 §  2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 3A – Published: 2/22/2023 §  2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 2A/1A – Published: 2/22/2023 §  2023 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Girls Division – Published: 2/22/2023 §  2022 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 5A – Published: 2/24/2022 §  2022 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 4A – Published: 2/24/2022 §  2022 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 3A – Published: 2/24/2022 §  2022 Idaho State Wrestling Preview: Class 2A/1A – Published: 2/24/2022 §  2022 State Wrestling Preview: Girls – Published: 2/24/2022   PRESEASON HIGH SCHOOL REVIEW – IDAHO SPORTS (ALL-DIVISIONS): 15 §  2024 -‘25 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (6A), Published: 12/10/24 §  2024 -‘25 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (5A), Published: 12/10/24 §  2024 -‘25 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (4A), Published: 12/10/24 §  2024 -‘25 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (3A), Published: 12/10/24 §  2024 -‘25 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (Girls), Published: 12/10/24 §  2023 -‘24 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (5A), Published: 12/12/23 §  2023 -‘24 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (4A), Published: 12/12/23 §  2023 -‘24 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (3A), Published: 12/12/23 §  2023 -‘24 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (2A/1A), Published: 12/12/23 §  2023 -‘24 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (Girls), Published: 12/12/23 §  2022 -‘23 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (5A), Published: 12/6/2022 §  2022 -‘23 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (4A), Published: 12/6/2022 §  2022 -‘23 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (3A), Published: 12/6/2022 §  2022 -‘23 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (2A/1A), Published: 12/6/2022 §  2022 -‘23 Idaho State Wrestling Preview (Girls), Published: 12/6/2022   MISC ARTICLES – IDAHO SPORTS (IDAHO): 30 §  Ivanov and Jones Bring Home Fargo Gold – Published: 7/25/2024 §  Class of 2024 College Commits – Published: 6/13/2024 §  Wrestling USA Magazine – Senior H.S. All-Americans – Published: 6/8/2024 §  Idaho Represents Well at Nationals – Suples’ Ivanov, Attao, and Georgiev Win National Titles – Published: 5/6/2024 §  Mauger and Waite Win 2024 H.S. Excellence Awards – Published: 5/1/2024  §  Gem State is All Business at the Folkstyle Nationals – Published: 3/18/24 §  Celebrating Idaho’s First Fargo National Championship Ring Ceremony – Published: 11/27/23 §  Meridian’s Hudson Rogers Wins National Title – Team ID Produces 8 AAs – Published: 11/1/23 §  Team Idaho Makes History – Brings Home First Fargo Title – Published 7/27/2023  §  2023 Fargo Preview – Published:7/13/2023 §  Idaho Wrestlers Bring Home Gold – Published 7/7/2023 §  Idaho Wrestling Pair Selected to Wrestling USA Magazine All-American Teams – Published: 7/7/2023  §  Team Idaho Makes Statement at Junior Duals – Published: 6/27/23   §  2023 Idaho High School Wrestling: College Commits and Rosters – Published: 6/1/2023  §  Idaho Shines at National Wrestling Competitions – Published: 5/5/2023  §  Attao and Randles Win National High School Excellence Awards – Published: 4/24/2023  §  Team Idaho Represents Well at 2023 USAW Folkstyle Nationals – Published: 4/5/2023 §  Jones and Waite Earn All-American Honors – Published: 3/31/2023 §  The 20 Gems of Idaho Prep Wrestling – Published: 12/5/2022 §  2022 Treasure Valley Middle School Wrestling Championships – Published: 11/28/2022 §  Idaho Wrestlers Recognized in National Preseason Rankings – Published 10/14/2022 §  2022 Wrestling USA Magazine Names Three Idaho High Schoolers All-Americans – Published 8/4/2022 §  Team Idaho Makes Big Statement

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    Shane Larson
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
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