The Gametime Guru

Most athletes have aspirations to compete at the next level of their sport. Very few however, get the chance to compete at the Division 1 level. But when you have a dream, and a vision, mixed with a hard work ethic, truly anything is possible.

Today we get to learn from Darius Edwards, who grew up playing football in Texas, and ended up finding a way to walk-on to his favorite school, Texas Tech.

This is a story of perseverance. It's a story of shooting for your dreams. It's also an opportunity for professional scouts to learn about Darius and what he's all about on the football field.

He knows how to study his position. He knows how to work. He knows how to take advantage of the opportunities in front of him. And now you're going to find out what he can bring to the table!

Guarantee you're going to be a fan of Darius by the end of this one and we'll all be cheering him on as he continues to wait on his opportunity at the next level!

Make sure to follow his journey by keeping eyes on him over on his Instagram channel:

@justa_dreamchaser

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For many athletes, the sport which they play is basically therapy for them! For Delveion Jackson, that was the case with Basketball.

Basketball was his therapy. That's where he'd be if he was feeling anxious and/or stressed. It was his "safe haven" if you will. And all through High School, Delveion was a stellar athlete. One of the better players in his school and the whole state for that matter. So what happened when he went to college?

Listen in today to Delveion's story of how things began to spiral out of control when he got into college. And what ultimately happened to put him in a spot where he attempted to take his own life?

This conversation is deep. It's a very important one though for all athletes and programs out there. It's important for colleges to begin taking the necessary steps in order to put mental health in the same place as physical health for these student athletes.

You'll find out more about what Delveion has started with Persevere Innovation. Make sure you check that link there so you can read more about his mission, and what he's trying to accomplish with student athletes in college.

Find out more about the non-profit he's working with as well, called The Hiddeon Opponent:

https://thehiddenopponent.com/ There are so many golden nuggets in this conversation today with Delveion. He's going to share with us some tips and tricks for athletes making the transition to the college game. He's going to share with us his thoughts on what tools athletes need to equip themselves with for their mental health. And he's going to share some ups and downs and life lessons that basketball has taught him in his life! Do not miss out on this opportunity to learn from one incredible human being!

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From the time he began coaching in the late 70s, until just a few years back, Coach Greg Graham was blessed to be part of a lot of amazing programs and be surrounded by a lot of amazing people.

We speak with Coach Graham about his career and the things he learned along the way. His ties to Boise go deep, as he spent 8 years as the Head Coach for Boise State Basketball, and in that time, he had a few groups of men that were super special, and one of those years included a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

We'll get to hear some insight from Coach Graham in regards to what athletes in High School should understand if they want to play at the next level. We'll learn about some of the best memories he's had as a coach and what stands out to him.

We'll chat about the NIT matchup that actually took place at the Idaho Center out in Nampa back in 2004 and we'll get his take on that whole experience.

By the end of the interview, you'll probably have a better understanding as to why he says: "I never had to work for 40 years"

I hope you all enjoy this interview with Coach Greg Graham!

Special shoutout to Marcus Graham (son) for the connection here. And a shoutout to the program he coaches for, the State Champion, Owyhee Storm from Meridian, Idaho.

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The Gatorade Player of the Year in Idaho, Amari Whiting joins the show today along with her father, Trent, as we discuss hoops in the Whiting household. Amari is fresh off wrapping up a 4A State Championship in Idaho for her high school (Burley Bobcats) and her father Trent, is a former professional hooper. What a powerful duo!!

I'm going to be asking both of them some questions to learn from two amazing individuals about the sport and what we can take away from both of their careers.

With Trent having been a professional basketball player, we'll talk about the transition from college to the pros, as well as get some insight from him as a coach. We'll learn about the importance of club basketball and learn about how important the GRIND and PROCESS is for the sport.

Amari is the Gatorade Player of the Year and State Champion for 2022, and we'll be learning about her journey. What she's gone through. Her favorite memories. Life lessons from basketball and more!

What an honor it is to bring on the father and daughter duo to the show!! Now don't get it twisted, this is a HOUSE of hoopers. And that house includes the Mother of the home (Amber) who is the Head Coach of Burley High School Girls Basketball, and Jayce (who is the older brother, who will be playing for Boise State University upon returning from a Church Mission). Respect must be given to the two who are not on the show with us today as well :)

I hope you all enjoy this episode of the show and can take something away from it!

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Jeff Reifman has experience as an athlete and as a coach! Today I'll be speaking with Jeff about his journey through the sports world, and we'll learn about some of the ups and downs while gaining his perspective on various topics.

We'll chat about his coaching experience and learn who his biggest influence was to help him begin coaching. Jeff will also share some insight for those who are interested in coaching, on what they may want to know prior to starting.

The bread and butter though, is our discussion regarding his amazing platform he's built, called Coaching Central . Listen in as Jeff explains what you can do with www.coachingcentral.org and why it's such a valuable tool for coaches around the world!

It's truly a game changer and something that needs to be shared with people! So get on it and share the website with those around you who can benefit from it!

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What a great opportunity to learn from someone who has been both on the playing side (at a very high level have you), the coaching side, and now the administrative side of things!

Today we get to chat with Southern Utah Hall of Famer, Myndee Kay Larsen about her experience in basketball and we get to learn from her about The Summit League and what goes on behind the scenes for this type of role.

Also, we have a good conversation on the money that's generated from making the NCAA Tournament for the smaller schools. Something you may not actually fully understand, and it may give you a different perspective and another reason to cheer for the underdog in the tourney :)

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Tournament Director and Owner of Shake It Up Cheer and Dance Competition, Wesley Nelson, joins the podcast this week to break down the sports of Cheerleading and Dance!

We'll get his whole background and hear how things have changed since 1977 when he first got started in the coaching side of it all!

Don't miss out when I ask Wesley about "whether or not, Cheer and Dance are considered a sport." His answer is probably the best and most thought out response I've heard in my day.

At the end of the interview I'll ask him what it's taught him in his life to be involved in cheer and dance for so long. You'll love the response to this one as well.

If you are a Cheerleader or a Dancer, this is a MUST LISTEN and I would greatly appreciate you sharing the podcast with friends and family who could benefit from it!

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Colin Grove and his wife Jessica, are the first ones to give me a chance with coaching at a higher level. I fell in love with coaching, and a lot of credit goes to them for allowing me that opportunity!

Today, I speak with Colin about his basketball experience as not only a coach, but a player. But we're going to find out why Colin decided to start Idaho Premier!

You'll learn about the importance of sports outside of the game itself. You'll also find out why Colin is so passionate about what he does. Through our conversation you're going to see exactly why players want to play for Premier. It's a club in which you truly get to learn from solid mentors who care about the kids!

Basketball is a heck of a sport, and today you get to find out why!

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It's one thing to chat sports with buddies, but it's another thing to be able to actually break down sports as a journalist. There are deadlines to make, and a skill that is required to actually create solid stories about the players and the programs in which you cover.

Brandon Walton, is a fantastic sports journalist. His passion combined with his skill, make for a fantastic end piece when he publishes his work.

Today we'll get to hear from @MrIdahoPreps about his journey as a journalist. Find out about his experience working for a local newspaper and what he learned there, and find out what it takes to put together a solid story.

This is a great opportunity for younger kids who are aspiring to become sports journalists, to hear about the little details behind the job that you will need to be aware of as you get older.

Make sure to download the Scorebook LIVE App or you can go to Scorebooklive.com and you can find his work there. You can also listen to his podcast "The Sideline Sportscast"

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The former track star from Meridian, Idaho, who ended up running track at the University of Idaho and breaking tons of records, is now on his way to the Olympics in China. But it's not in Track. It's in Skeleton!!

It's been quite the journey to see Andy's progression in this sport, and today we get to hear from him about this journey and see what he's looking forward to as he preps for his first ever Olympics!

He's an all-around athlete! From the time he was a young child, he's competed (and done very well) in many sports. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheer, Track and Field, and now Skeleton. Pretty much anything he's ever done, he's done it well and at a VERY high level!

We'll learn about the different struggles he's been through in his athletic journey, the best life lessons he's learned through sports, and much more!

Make sure to tune in and hear what he has to say! You're absolutely going to love it!

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