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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 delve deep into Liam's journey, tracing his evolution over the past three years and exploring the pivotal role of defense in his game, and how that became a major focus for him as he continued to grow! From the intensity of practices at Owyhee High to the invaluable guidance of the coaching staff, Liam shares insights into the foundations of his success.

Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind Liam's recruiting trail, including his decision to shift from USC, and gain his perspective on the dynamics of club basketball. Discover the sacrifices he's made to elevate his game and the habits that fuel his drive for greatness both on and off the court.

Liam has recently committed to St Mary's since the time of this episode and will plan to play his college basketball for the Gaels in the 2024-2025 season.

Whether you're a basketball aficionado or simply curious about the mindset of an emerging talent, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring. Don't miss out—subscribe to The Gametime Guru now for this exclusive interview and much more!

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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 to be an AD at a University in today's ever changing world of college athletics.

We'll discuss topics such as navigating the transfer portal. How can a school like Boise State keep up with those demands. We talk NIL and how to make sure we still are able to recruit (AND KEEP) the big named athletes who will help turn the program around. How do they stay competitive in regards to the salaries they pay their coaches? How do they increase budget and improve OTHER sports and how can we as fans help witht that?

Since Jeramiah has taken over at Boise State, there have been some massive changes, yet he always seems to find a way to overcome those and beat the odds. You'll hear today how he credits his amazing staff with a lot of this success! You don't want to miss it!

I met Jeramiah at the Athletic Leadership Conference held at Boise State University last year and I thought he was an incredible speaker. This is why I tried so hard to get in contact with him, and so 'honored' is an understatement when it comes to the fact he's now on my show.

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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, and Temple Women rugby teams to 11 National Championships. Pete brings his experience in elite sport to his work as President of Innovative Thought, where he supports clients in the areas of innovation, leadership, strategic planning, marketing, recruiting, and organizational development.

We will be speaking of his new book: Leadership Shock: Using Authenticity to Navigate the Hidden Dangers of Career Success which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Shock-Authenticity-Navigate-Dangers/dp/B0CR5VLKM2

What an awesome opportunity to hear about the comparisons between the sports world and the business world. We have an awesome conversation about my current job changes and what I'm currently moving into in my own personal life as well in regards to leadership which is why this interview was so timely.

I will personally put my stamp of approval on this book as well. I had a chance to read Leadership Shock prior to interviewing Pete and I knew, even just four chapters into it (at the time I interviewed him) that it was an incredible book. If you are looking to gain some insight into the leadership world in business, please consider checking out this book and showing your support!

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Thanks for tuning in everyone and taking part in this amazing journey of mine! I love doing this podcast and it means the world to me that I have so many awesome supporters of the show! Thank you all for what you do! I look forward to continuing the growth of the show!

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 sustained some serious injuries, and we'll chat about the mental battles and difficulties that come along with those. How did he overcome them? What was the importance of having a solid support system?!

We'll discuss the hard work it took to get to a level of being able to compete at the D1 level of football for a very solid program. Physically and mentally and culturally. What was the biggest difference between Salt Lake City, Utah and where Kenneth (K-Scott) came from?

Outside of football, K-Scott now is an author (I'll link his book down below), a speaker, an educator and much more! He's continuing to share insights from his playing days through various avenues and helping athletes, leaders, and others who are aspiring to be better.

I'm so excited to share this interview with the world, so please listen in and take notes!!

If you'd like to follow K-Scott here are some great ways to do so:

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Kenneth Scott's Website: https://www.kennethscott.me/

K-Scott's Books: https://www.kennethscott.me/books

• I purchased Pressure No Match for Purpose and absolutely love this book!!

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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 Camp and learn about what Hayes and his father along with their amazing team are doing for those who have special needs. Where are these camps located? How can we get involved? What does it look like? What are some of the lessons they've learned from being involved with Hoop Camp from the beginning?

Hoop.Camp is a non-profit organization that hosts sports camps and clinics For all adults and children with additional and special needs.

So many amazing insights here, and I absolutely can't wait for you guys to hear it!

I'd love for you to checkout the website to find out more: https://hoop.camp/

Here are a few facts (taken from the website) about Hoop Camp:

• Since 1994 we have been serving those in our communities of all ages with special needs, mental and cognitive impairment
• Over 30,000 volunteer hours have been logged since Hoop.Camp began.
• No coaches, directors or any staff are compensated at Hoop.Camp — ALL are volunteers.
• Hoop.Camp is a 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation registered with the IRS. All donations are deductible.
• Nineteen Boy Scouts have used Hoop.Camp as their Eagle service project and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Our oldest athlete was 73 years old.
• One special needs athlete could dunk a basketball.
• Hoop.Camp is a "unified" event. Athletes without special needs participate with our special needs campers.
• Many of our athletes have competed in Special Olympic sporting events internationally.
• Many have won gold medals in Special Olympic participation.
• Our younger and smaller athletes play on 8′ baskets.
• Our coach to athlete ratio is 1:4.

What an amazing opportunity for us to learn about such an impactful organization that is giving back to the sports world in a MASSIVE way!

I'd also encourage all to follow Hayes on Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoop.camp/

On this site, Hayes & the team will provide more and more information about Hoop Camp and more information about the Special Needs community!

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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 Boise State, as well as how he even got recruited in High School (listen to this story that might intrigue you as he was battling an injury he had sustained late in his high school athletics career). We also chat about some of his favorite games he was a part of during that time.

What intrigued me about Chase's story of his playing days though, was how his professional journey ended up. What was it like being part of the Vikings organization when he was there. How does the NFL do business? Did he feel like he could match physically with the guys who were there? All these questions we chat about in the interview.

I also love hearing about his story of how he even got into coaching. Because he's had quite an interesting and unique coaching journey thus far in his career. From stints in high school, scouting, FCF (Fan Controlled Football League), and even coaching overseas for the Barcelona Dragons and now at the NFL Academy in London, he's really taking this coaching and development thing head on!

We'll learn about his journey and learn more about the NFL Academy and what their intent and purpose is all about!

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We truly appreciate all the listeners and the support of this podcast!

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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 football player. Today in our episode we will touch base on the following topics:

The constant grind and potential for change within this profession. How you have to always 'stay ready' for your next opportunity. What it's like during training camp for the programs he has played for. Favorite memories of the career he has had thus far. How to stay true to his roots and remain anchored. We'll touch base on faith and fatherhood, and how that impacts him as an athlete and a man every day.

I'm grateful for DeWayne joining the show! I met him a few years back through the connection we have with Nations Best Football, and it's been a pleasure to watch him throughout the last few years of his career!

In his off-season time, he is always giving back to his community! He is training the next generation and helping them get ready for the grind that awaits them in the sport.

I'd love for you to follow DeWayne on his social media platforms so you too can get a glimpse of the 'behind the scenes' of the professional football player.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.autrey_official5/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ballhawk7

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dwezzy5

We'd also love to give a massive shoutout to Nations Best Football, who is doing a phenomenal job at highlighting athletes from all over in the sport of football. From youth, high school, college, and professional football, Nations Best gives back by spotlighting today's best athletes from all around!

Give Nations Best a follow: https://www.instagram.com/nationsbestfootball/

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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!

I mean, we're talking about his world record attempt, which was the summer of 2023 where he attempted to break the world record for the most three point attempts made in a 24 hour span of time. Turns out, it's actually pretty tough on the body to attempt such a feat. And we'll hear about it from the man himself, and learn whether or not he plans to attempt it again!

Seth has competed in professional basketball for the TBL with the Owensboro Thoroughbreds, he's competed in a 3 point competition which included a 6-figure cash prize, he's gone to All-Star Weekend in the NBA and was able to compete in a 3-Point Competition which he was able to win, and much more!

In the meantime, he's continued to do his live streams on TikTok where as of THIS point he's been able to hit 100 three pointers in a row, 59 different times!! (At the time of this recording he was at 55, but less than 2 weeks later he hit his 56th time) And since then he's now hit 100 3's 59 total times!! The most recent video you can find on his TikTok Channel by going here: https://www.tiktok.com/@the6ixshooter/video/7368950429796928810?lang=en

The guy can shoot the ball! He knows what it takes to be consistent and he's showing that to the world. Has he almost 'normalized' hitting 100 threes in a row though? What does he need to do in order to get more recognition? It's almost as if people 'expect' that of him now, without realizing JUST HOW HARD that is to hit 100 threes in a row.

Today we get to chat with him and catch up. And I truly hope you all enjoy the conversation with Seth! And I am going to tell you this, MAKE SURE, you hit him with that follow on all of his social platforms:

Follow The 6ix Shooter:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the6ixshooter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the6ixshooter_/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The6ixShooter

Website: https://www.6ixshooteracademy.com/order-613924491707496304556

Also, there's an App in the App Store that has his shooting programs if you're looking for some awesome workouts and looking to improve your shooting. You can get a 7-Day Free Trial with that today by signing up!

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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 continued to work. Something many athletes in today's world don't want to do. When they don't see the results immediately, they end up giving up, rather than betting on themselves and trusting the process.

Buck KEPT WORKING!! He found himself improving in every place he played. Not every place was a perfect scenario for him, but he kept working.

After college he ended up getting an opportunity to play at the professional level overseas. He continued to work (noticing a theme here?)

Today you'll get to hear of his story and the lessons he's learned along the way. We'll also learn about his playing time in the BAL (Basketball Africa League) and how the talent level was over there.

At the time of this recording, Buck is recovering from an Achilles Injury that he sustained in the off-season. He's currently putting in work to recover and get back on the court fully healthy to continue his career and his passion!

Tap in today and learn all about it. And make sure to give Buck a follow on social media so you can watch the rest of his journey along the way!

Also, major shoutout to my friend Keshawn Liggins for the assist with this interview. He's the one who connected us both. If you'd like to hear my interview with Keshawn, you can do so by going to this link here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TzkHtYlRGRoVcDy5bT02N?si=S5G2YrHkRGiyLdCV8zzEOw

Follow Buck on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/gbuck_1/

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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 he became. The one problem with his recruiting process, were his grades!

Dean struggled in school. And we'll hear about his college experience on how he was able to remain academically eligible to play in College until he was drafted in the NBA. Dean was truly illiterate and struggled to read and write. This came back to hinder him as he got older.

We'll hear about his NBA experience and what it was like playing at that level, and the differences between the NBA then and the NBA now. What was it like playing for Bill Russell who drafted Dean to the Seattle Supersonics? We get to hear all the stories today.

Upon finishing his basketball career, Dean made a choice (thanks to his mother) to go back to college and actually take it seriously this time. He realized he needed an education and that he wouldn't make it far without one.

Not only did Dean end up going back and having success, he ended up getting his Masters Degree and graduating Magna Cum Laude!!

Now the best part about all of it is, Dean has written a book about his journey and all that he has overcome! He's sharing it with the world. It's called:

"Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master's Degree"

I would love for all of you to take a look at the book and purchase a copy today!

Head here to find out more about his book: https://www.deantolson.com/book/

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