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Ever wondered what it's like to be a college mascot? To represent the school in various sporting activities and be one of the main figures of the university?

Today we get to find out all about it, as we bring on Sierra Sandison who recently 'retired' (graduated) as Buster Bronco, the mascot for Boise State University.

In this interview we'll discuss some topics such as:

• What was it like trying out to be Buster Bronco? Did you know they have to do a certain amount of pushups and also prove they can run a mile in a certain amount of time?

• What's game day like? How many mascots are there? What about the pre-game festivities and the other things going on? What does the suit actually smell like? Is it hot in there and does it stink?

• What are some of the other activities you got to be involved in as a mascot for Boise State University? We'll learn about the different community activities Sierra was able to attend and be part of.

• We also will hear from her on what the biggest lesson she took away from her experience as a school mascot was! We get to hear her open up about some really emotional things, and I feel honored that we get to hear from her today!

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about a different angle of sports. I'm so glad she joined me, and if you'd like to follow her, and find out more about her business and such, you can check out her work:

Twitter: @sierrasandison

Instagram: @sierrasandison

For more of what she's doing in her 3D Printing Business, please head to: https://3d-printcess.com/

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As a soccer player, she was not new to the game and the mental demands of playing a sport at a high level. Liz Robakiewicz was always really good at 'teaching herself' how to train her mind for the mental aspect of the game, but it wasn't until later on when she realized there was actually evidence to back up what she was already doing. So she continued her education in this field and now is helping athletes with their mental performance as a Mental Performance Coach at RJ Performance Group.

In our interview, we'll discuss the different types of work she does with her clients and just how important this can be for athletes.

If you are a parent who has a child who competes, have you ever wondered "how can I get them to be more confident or have the mental strength to do what I know they can do?" or thought something along the lines of "They have the skillset, but their mindset is not matching it."

If that's ever been you, then you need to listen to this one today and then immediately get in contact with Liz. She's trained in this field and wants to help! She's now opened an office in Boise, Idaho and can help athletes from all over the state so please get in contact with her.

Follow RJ Performance Group on Instagram: @rjperformancegroup

You can visit their website by going here: rjpg.net

The direct link to book a consult with Liz herself is right HERE: https://rjpg.net/book-liz

Book a session today and take advantage of the massive benefits of what Liz and her team can do for you as an athlete!

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We continue to grow and it's all because of you! If you have an opportunity to share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, etc. please do!

You never know who is going to be impacted by the words of our guests! Thank you so much for your continued support!

Just a football player from Idaho, who made his way to the professional ranks with some awesome stories to share regarding his journey!

Mark Asper played his college football at Oregon and had the chance to play for Chip Kelly and their high powered, fast moving offense, which saw a ton of success. Today on the show we chat about exactly that and learn what it was like playing for a great coach and the lessons he learned during his time there.

We'll also get to know more of his story in the pros and who some of the best players were whom he went up against!

It's not everyday you get to hear from someone who competed at the very highest level of their sport, but today is one of those amazing opportunities! Please make sure to tune in and listen!

Parents, Coaches, Players, Fans, etc, will all benefit from this interview! There are so many great things to learn from someone who has truly "been there, and done that"

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You can get 10% off your order by using referral code: GTGSHANEL

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The success and growth of this podcast is due in large part to the people who have shared, liked, listened, reviewed, and engaged with this show!

We continue to grow and it's all because of you! If you have an opportunity to share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, etc. please do!

You never know who is going to be impacted by the words of our guests! Thank you so much for your continued support!

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The success and growth of this podcast is due in large part to the people who have shared, liked, listened, reviewed, and engaged with this show!

We continue to grow and it's all because of you! If you have an opportunity to share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, etc. please do!

You never know who is going to be impacted by the words of our guests! Thank you so much for your continued support!

What on earth, would make "pageants" part of the Gametime Guru Podcast? I'll tell you what... I had the chance to be a judge for the Miss Idaho Pageant in June (2022) and it opened my eyes to this whole world, and I wanted to provide the listeners with an opportunity to learn about this space too.

There are MANY amazing skillsets these young women acquire from the pageant space, and I want you to be able to learn about that today. So that's why I'm actually bringing on Jocelyn Osmond (who is Miss Utah's Outstanding Teen) whom I met during the Miss Idaho Pageant (she was there supporting the other girls)

In this interview you're going to get to know Jocelyn as a person and realize just how impactful the pageant experience has been for her. The skillsets of public speaking, performing under pressure, helping out in the community, having a social impact initiative and actually being able to articulate WHY you are so passionate about that subject, connecting with others, and much more! These are all topics we'll discuss today on the show!

Don't miss out on the answer she gives regarding her last name. It's obvious the Osmond name holds some strong value in it, but Jocelyn is out to create her OWN legacy!!

What's great is Jocelyn is actually a talk show host for Teen Talk out of KSL in Salt Lake City! She's been able to connect with so many awesome people on this show and have authentic conversations with them. I'd highly encourage you to check this show out on KSL Podcasts. We'll have a chat about her experience with that platform as well today.

I'd also highly encourage you to follow her on social media. Jocelyn is prepping for Nationals which will be held at the beginning of August 2022 and you can follow her journey on her social platforms.

Instagram: @jocelyn_osmond and Teen Talk on Instagram is: @theteentalkshow

I can't wait to see the awesome things Jocelyn accomplishes in her life and right now this is just the beginning. Hopefully you enjoy the interview, and if you do, please leave me a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts to help this show get out to more and more people.

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The success and growth of this podcast is due in large part to the people who have shared, liked, listened, reviewed, and engaged with this show!

We continue to grow and it's all because of you! If you have an opportunity to share this podcast with your friends, family, co-workers, etc. please do!

You never know who is going to be impacted by the words of our guests! Thank you so much for your continued support!

Cliff Panezich was like many young athletes. One who had aspirations to play at a high level, and he enjoyed competing. Through High School he wasn't the 'most talented' but he continued to put in the work that was required. He found himself competing through some minor-league baseball systems later in life where he was enjoying himself.

It was somewhere during this time (as you'll hear in our interview) when Cliff began a side hustle (business) selling autographed memorabilia. It was all good and everything, until he decided to take things up a notch, and began doing things in an illegal way (selling forged autographed memorabilia). The story goes much deeper than this, and I'd encourage you to listen to this today.

Find out the details of Cliff's life that lead up to the illegal activity. Hear from his perspective, what it took to scale this business to what it became, before things came crashing down in a MAJOR way! Find out the lessons he learned from that experience.

Cliff found himself with a 6-year prison sentence for what he did, and after doing his time, he's now a free man, making a name for himself. I was able to come across Cliff's story through his TikTok channel which I'd encourage all of you to follow!! He's doing some major things right now and has a lot of things coming down the pipeline to make the most of this life, now that he's spent the last six years behind bars!

This is such an intriguing story. One that's very eye-opening, and I'd encourage all of you to listen and learn from the experiences he shares. There are some great lessons for young athletes, as well as some amazing lessons to be learned for the entrepreneurs of the world. And hey, if you're into sports memorabilia, you may want to listen up, because there's plenty to learn in this world as well in regards to that.

Follow Cliff on TikTok: @lifeafterprison

Follow Cliff on Instagram: @cpanezich

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You can also head to his website here: cliffpanezich.com

Check out the story that Sports Illustrated produced on Cliff's forgery business!! - https://www.si.com/longform/true-crime/cliff-panezich-fake-sports-memorabilia/index.html

And don't forget to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts after you check this interview out! I bet you'll absolutely LOVE this one!

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You never know who is going to be impacted by the words of our guests! Thank you so much for your continued support!

Treasure Valley Community College hasn't had the 'greatest' reputation in regards to basketball for the last little while. That's why they made the change at the Head Coaching position, and brought in, James Jansen.

Today, we get to hear from Head Coach, James Jansen about his career and what exactly he's bringing to the table to help get TVCC back on the map!

Find out what their goals are as a coaching staff. And how he plans to get more Idaho ties to that school (especially considering it is the junior college with 'Treasure Valley' in the name).

We'll also get some good tips for the athletes that are out there as James shares what he's learned as a coach and what he looks for in the athletes he's working with.

This is going to be a great interview for athletes aspiring to play at the next level, as well as coaches, and for parents too. The information James is sharing with all of us is so vital.

Please make sure to pay attention and take notes! And when you finish the interview, make sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to show us what you thought of it! The more reviews we can get on Apple Podcasts, the more people can actually hear the stories that James is about to share with us!

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Honestly, how often is it, you get to see two siblings, playing on the same college football team? It's not that common, and today we get to hear from the "Green Boys" who both play on the defensive side of the ball for Tennesee State University!

We're going to be hearing about their journey and how they have fought together, even through the High School days, and now get the chance to compete on the gridiron together at TSU!

You'll love the stories they share. Chatting about what it was like playing football in the south growing up, and what the competition was like back then. We'll also get to hear their college football stories. What the 'running' is like, what the speed of the game is like, and what the hardest transitions to college are for them and other athletes.

You'll also get to find out more about them outside of just being athletes, which is one of my favorite parts of producing this show, because you get to know them as people!

Come and support the Green Boys! Follow them on social media so you can stay up to date with what they're doing.

Follow James: @mr_everything.8

Follow Josh: @j6reen._

Follow the Official Green Boys: @officialgreenboys

Support them in any way you can, and show some love to these ones and they continue on their athletic journeys!

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You'll never hear her take credit for the successes of the teams she's coached or been part of. It's always credit to the other coaches or team members themselves, which is why she's such an amazing coach and mentor to be around.

Today however, we get to highlight HER! There is so much knowledge to be shared today with Amber Whiting and I couldn't be more excited to bring on the new BYU Women's Basketball Coach to the show to learn from her.

From playing, to coaching, to marrying a basketball player (who was on the show along with daughter, Amari Whiting), to now moving up the ranks to a Division 1 Program, there's a lot she can help us all with in regards to the journey she's been on. Take some notes!

I've never been a BYU fan. But now, they have a fan in me and I'll be following because of the immense amount of respect I have for their new head coach!

Amber is a WINNER! She has a WINNING mentality. And that's not always something you get with people nowadays! Find out all about her story today on the show!

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There are many athletes who have been blessed to compete at the highest level, on the biggest stages. Few of those athletes however, have been able to say they WON at the highest level and on the biggest stages. Today, we chat with Brad Johnson, who knows what it's like to win at the highest level of the sport of football, as he has a Super Bowl victory on his resume!

There's so much more about Brad and his career than the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Today we'll get to hear from him about some of the role models he looked up to as a young athlete. We'll get to know about his basketball experience (where he actually played at Florida State for both basketball and football for a few years). We'll hear about the best advice he received when he was feeling down on himself in his college days. And MANY more stories throughout his career!

Today, Brad gives great advice to the younger generation of athletes and it's something you do NOT want to miss out on!! Make sure you tap in and listen to this one, and if you would be so kind, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to let us know what you think! The more reviews we get, the more people will hear this show!

Brad Johnson is doing some special things on TikTok these days as a content creator for fun. Make sure you follow him as he's known as "Big Bad Brad" and he's a phenomenal trick-shot artist on social media now!

Follow him here: @BigBadBrad14

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Two years ago, I spoke with Tyler Rausa about his journey to the professional level of football. You can hear all about that experience by checking out episode 145 of the show HERE

He had just finished his stint in the (former) XFL, and was chatting about his journey and experience there. Now, two years later, I decided to run it back with Tyler as he's continued working hard, and has had a chance to kick in the newly revamped, USFL.

Today we'll hear about his experience in the USFL. What it's like living in the same location for the duration of the season. What the practice schedule has been like. What the environment is like for the games. Who some of his favorite teammates are and why.

It's time to learn more about Tyler Rausa, the former Boise State kicker who has not given up on his dream of playing professional football!

If you are an athlete, pay attention to this one today. You'll learn the importance of networking and making sure to NEVER burn bridges as you'll see how authentic relationships have helped Tyler throughout his journey!!

I hope you guys enjoy this episode, and if you do, make sure to leave me a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts so we can get the show out to more and more people!

As for Tyler, you'll hear in the episode that he's coaching other kickers, and you can DM him on his profile found here:

https://www.instagram.com/rausakicking/

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