The Gametime Guru

Returning for another year at Utah, Sydney Soloski has major goals that she hopes to accomplish both individually and as a team!

Today, the 4-time All-American Gymnast for Utah will be sharing her story with us about her journey through gymnastics! There are a lot of ups and downs, but she's learned a lot throughout her life and today she breaks it down for us.

Learn about her comeback story from injuries and how she was able to accomplish big things and recover both physically and mentally from those injuries. Find out about the team aspect of gymnastics and how that goes together with the individual aspect of the sport.

We'll also get to hear her stories of her favorite moments so far at Utah as well as who some of her best mentors have been throughout her life!

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Mental Health has become such a big topic these days. In the history of my show, we've discussed this with various experts in the field, and today we get to chat with a Mental Health and Sports Performance Specialist, who currently works closely with the Oakland Roots of the USL.

Listen today about the techniques and ideas she has in her experience working with athletes. Why do so many athletes battle with their mental health? Why don't we focus more on this within our sports organizations/programs? We have strength and conditioning coaches, why not mental health consultants or performance specialists in that field?

We break it all down on this today on the show! It's a fantastic interview for young athletes as well as the adults that surround them, whether they be parents, coaches, leaders, etc.

Make sure to listen in and please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to share what you thought about the episode! It would help us out immensely!!

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Before he played Division 1 Football, Cyrus Habibi-Likio was doing work in California in the Bay Area. At a young age, Cyrus picked up a football, and thanks to his uncle, he put in the work and understood how to do things that were difficult, to get him to the next level!

On today's episode we'll hear of his upbringing, what he learned from both his mother and father's sides of the family and the positive traits he kept with him.

We'll learn about a little notebook (which he still has) that provided an immense amount of motivation to him when he arrived at Oregon to play football! We also get to hear some great stories from his time at Oregon as well as his stories of being here at Boise State!

Learn from Cyrus on what it's like to go through adversity and have to deal with the good and the bad with sports!

This is all part of this amazing episode you do NOT want to miss!

Make sure to follow him on all his social media platforms under his handle: @cyri3e

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The show began back in 2017 with the phrase "Delivering a Panoramic View on Sports" and to "Help you See Sports Through A Different Lens"

Now, I'm here to share with you all, how the show has helped ME see sports through a different lens. So many amazing relationships have been built throughout the duration of the show! So many amazing opportunities have come from this. The skillsets I've acquired and the people I've met, have helped me in my business ventures, all of which, have helped me see sports differently!

Today you'll hear me reference the Idaho Underground Sports Network. You'll hear about Scarlet and Great. And you'll hear about the different guests that have been on the show (just go back and listen to their episodes.) Make sure you follow me on Instagram and on Twitter as well.

And hey, if you are like me and you want to start something but don't know how to start. Just message me directly! I'm always available to answer any questions you have! Let me know, because I'm here to help!

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Rebecca Harris is an incredible individual. One who is utilizing her platform to help educate others who may be in a similar situation to her at this point in their lives. Today on the show we're going to find out more about her basketball career and what she's learned along the way.

From starting her career overseas (military family), then coming to the United States, there were some adjustments she had to make. She was used to playing "co-ed" with the boys, and when it took some adjusting to when she came to the US and had to play with the girls, but she did just that, and did it well.

Find out more about her story today on the show as she discusses insight she's taken from playing, from the coaches who have coached her and more. We'll also touch base on her career overseas compared to basketball here in the states. It's a different dynamic for Women than it is for Men when it comes to professional ball, especially overseas! There will be a lot of knowledge shared in this one.

And most importantly, we want you guys to learn about her in the interview, but then learn FROM her through her various outlets and through her new BOOK!! Go check it out at: https://www.rebecca30harris.com/shop

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Some may know or remember "Big T" Thurl Bailey as the man who was part of the 1983 National Championship team with North Carolina State, who was coached by Coach Jim Valvano. He was drafted in the first round of the NBA draft and played 12 of his 16 professional seasons in the National Basketball Association between the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves organizations.

What most don't know however, is the fact that Thurl's basketball talents didn't necessarily come naturally. He had the passion for the sport and the dedication and willingness to get better, but he truly had to WORK at it to be where he's at.

Find out today on the show just how he was able to go from playing 2 seconds a game (the tip offs) in Junior High, to becoming a National Champion in College, to then playing 16 years as a professional (12 of which were in the NBA). It's truly one you want to pay attention to.

Major shoutout to my cousin John Elmer, who helped me land this interview with Thurl. John is a sports fan just like me. And when he was at his local gym working out, he went out of his way to communicate with Thurl who happened to be there too, and got him in contact with me! This interview wouldn't have happened without John's support and willingness to reach out for me! So for that I want to say thanks to John! Love ya man!!

I would love for all to check out Thurl's book, by going to:

https://thurlbailey.com/

I promise you one thing, after listening to this interview, you're going to see exactly why the people of Utah have embraced this man with open arms! He's a man of character, who is well-spoken and respectful to all! I've always had a respect for Thurl, but didn't truly realize how unbelievably impactful he was until I spoke with him!

Enjoy the interview!

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At a very young age (junior in High School), Case was tasked with making a decision that could literally change the trajectory of his future, not only his athletic future, but his academic future as well. When a big named University was recruiting him, asked him to make a decision to NOT serve a church mission, he had to lean on what he truly believed and make a very difficult choice!

In our interview, find out how Case bet on himself and leaned on his beliefs, to make his way to the next level of football! Now he's playing in his third year at Arizona State, as their Fullback and has aspirations to do big things in the sport!

Our interview shows you the importance of hard work and trust, even when you don't have any guarantees of what the outcome may be. But Case will answer some questions I feel younger athletes should all hear and NEED to hear! Please tune in and take notes, you don't want to miss this one!

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Walker Hartman is on a mission to show the world more and more about NAIA Hoopers. There is some serious talent out there, and even if they aren't playing Division 1 Basketball, they are still very good basketball players!

Today we'll hear about his personal journey and what he went through. Listen in as Walker shares his struggles, his triumphs, and everything in between! The life lessons basketball taught him are fantastic golden nuggets for anyone who competes now, coaches, or simply is a fan of the game!

Tune in and if you want to find out more about Walker, make sure to catch him on his social media pages:

TikTok: @walkerhartman0

Instagram: @purge_walk05

YouTube: Walker Hartman

This is a solid conversation that is raw and authentic. I'd recommend you pay attention to it! Learn from those who came before you and Walker is one of those individuals who is here to spread his message to the world. Let's give him the respect he's earned, by paying attention to what he has to say!

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He's built like a football player. Then again, many basketball players are. But Jalen made the decision in High School to focus solely on Basketball and it has paid dividends for him as he has been able to allow the skillset to pay for his education.

From Mt. View High School, to College of Idaho, and now to Loyola University New Orleans, one thing this guy knows, is how to play ball!

Today we'll hear about his work ethic, and what it took for him to be able to compete at such a high level. What his workout routine looked like while in High School and the sacrifices that were made. We'll hear about some of his favorite stories of playing at College of Idaho.

And we'll even get a shoutout to Coach Jeff Sanor for helping get some workouts in while he's in town!

Great interview with a great young man, today on the show! You don't want to miss this episode of The Gametime Guru!

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He was cut, not once, but two times from his middle school basketball team. Not only that, his 8th grade year didn't exactly go as planned either… But he kept pushing and believing in himself.

Matthew Ilodigwe continued to put in the work and continued to show the coaches what he was capable of! He knew what he could do, but it came down to confidence and taking advantage of his opportunity.

Matt, ended up making it to Lycoming College where he broke records and is making a statement as one of their players.

In our interview today, you're going to hear him chat about the ups and downs, and how to weather the storm and push through adversity!

Matthew went onto play one more season after his time at Lycoming College. During his final season, it didn't go as planned. Matt had a hard time getting into the rotation and then getting playing time. It was disheartening considering all he had gone through. That didn't stop him though.

In 2024, after Matt continued to work extremely hard, he found himself in The Basketball League playing professionally for the Rocket City Flight.

To go from not seeing the floor to then getting paid to play the game at a professional level, is nowhere short of amazing. It speaks to Matt's hard work and dedication that he continues to put in, day in and day out.

Surround yourself with the right types of people and big things will most certainly happen!!

#ProfessionalBasketball #TBL #Dedication #IceFam

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