Join Reese Poffenbarger And Cameron Dorner on ZenGame with Tommy Morris as they share their college football journey from recruitment to becoming a team leader. They discuss the challenges they have faced transitioning from high school to college football, offering insights into the different levels of college football and the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. The episode highlights their strategies for maintaining their passion for the game amid the pressures and demands of being a college athlete.

(0:00) Reese's College Football Journey: Recruitment to Team Leadership

(5:49) Transitioning Challenges from High School to College Football

(7:13) Comparing College Football Levels and NIL Impacts

(13:22) Keeping the Passion for Football Alive

Join Terrance Arceneaux on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as he reflects on his bench experience and the key takeaways from the past year. Terrance shares insights into a day in the life before reaching the Sweet 16, including impactful messages from veteran players. The conversation delves into team dynamics, preseason challenges, and pivotal turning points, particularly highlighting the Kansas game. Terrance discusses the atmosphere and motivation during road games, while also exploring his personal growth and support system. The episode captures key contributions and fun moments throughout the season, concluding with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

(0:00) Introduction with Grant Gurtin and Terrance Arceneaux's bench experience

(0:40) Key takeaways from last year and a day in the life before Sweet 16

(2:22) Messages and stories from veteran players

(4:05) Team dynamics and preseason challenges

(5:54) Season turning points and the Kansas game

(8:14) Atmosphere and motivation during road games

(11:02) Terrance Arceneaux's personal growth and support system

(12:28) Key contributions and fun moments in the season

(13:31) Closing remarks and thank yous

Join Sara Vanderford and Jessica Mullins on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as they discuss their transition from players to coaches, offering insights into their new perspectives in the sport. They share their journey to Texas State, providing valuable advice to aspiring athletes and reflecting on their experiences playing professionally. The episode highlights the triumph of winning the conference championship, underscoring the support received from Coach Woodard and their teammates. Throughout the conversation, Sara and Jessica offer a thoughtful look at their evolving roles in college sports and the impact of strong team dynamics.

(0:00) Welcome and introductions; Transitioning from player to coach; Coaching perspectives

(4:58) Journey to Texas State; Advice to aspiring athletes; Reflections on playing professionally

(12:50) Winning the conference championship; Support from Coach Woodard and teammates

Join Joshua Trevino on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as he shares his journey and passion for Texas State Softball, highlighting his coaching experience with Jess Seary and the achievements of the senior class, including winning the Sunbelt championship. Joshua discusses the loyalty and challenges faced in mid-major sports, focusing on recruiting and player retention. The episode explores Maddie's growth, Sierra's leadership, and preparing for conference games. Joshua reflects on his first experience with softball, volunteering with Kat Osterman, and the lessons learned. He touches on his time at Arizona State, the hardest moments in coaching, and managing player expectations, concluding with his most exciting coaching moments and future goals.

(0:00) Introduction and Welcome to ZenGame with guest Joshua Trevino

(1:02) Josh Trevino's tenure and passion for Texas State Softball; Coaching Jess Seary

(3:11) Achievements of the senior class and winning the Sunbelt championship; Sarah's professional impact

(6:37) Loyalty and challenges in mid-major sports; Recruiting and player retention

(10:24) Maddie's growth under mentorship; Sierra's leadership and impact

(14:09) Preparing for conference games; Sierra's resilience and championship role

(19:30) Josh Trevino's first experience with softball and family background

(21:02) Josh's pivotal moment and self-taught pitching journey

(23:22) Volunteering and learning from Kat Osterman; The importance of firsthand coaching experience

(29:07) Lessons from Kat Osterman and passing them on to athletes

(33:15) Spending a year at Arizona State and realizing Texas is home

(39:03) Hardest moments and learning from coaching failures

(45:33) Managing player expectations and competing against top teams

(50:34) Most exciting coaching moment and future goals

(53:14) Sponsor acknowledgment and closing remarks

Join Josh Blakley on ZenGame with Tommy Morris as they delve into Josh's coaching journey and the intricacies of college baseball levels. The episode offers valuable advice for high school recruits, discussing key recruitment factors and the impact of the transfer portal and NIL on recruiting. Josh shares success stories, insights into character evaluation, and the traits that make athletes recruitable. The conversation highlights the value of multi-sport athletes and sport crossovers for baseball. They explore team-building strategies, season outlooks, and mental challenges in college baseball, concluding with a regional talent comparison.

(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction

(0:37) Josh Blakley's coaching journey and college baseball levels

(3:19) Advice for high school recruits and factors in recruitment

(6:07) Impact of the transfer portal, NIL, and recruiting challenges

(10:42) Recruiting success stories, character evaluation, and recruitable traits

(17:51) Value of multi-sport athletes and sport crossovers for baseball

(20:39) Team-building and season outlook

(22:31) Mental challenges in college baseball

(23:15) Regional talent comparisons

(24:12) Sponsor: Athletic Greens

Join Rashawn Galloway on ZenGame with Tommy Morris as he shares his journey through high school sports, detailing his transition from football to baseball and his notable achievements. Rashawn discusses his physical transformation and its impact on his performance, as well as his evolution as a catcher, focusing on the importance of managing relationships with pitchers. He opens up about his aspirations and interactions with scouts during his draft year, providing insight into his experiences with college triples and summer ball. Rashawn concludes by reflecting on the legacy he hopes to leave beyond sports, offering a thoughtful perspective on his journey.

(0:00) Introduction to Rashawn Galloway and high school sports journey

(3:30) Transition from football to baseball and high school achievements

(6:08) Physical transformation and effects on performance

(9:00) Evolving as a catcher and managing pitcher relationships

(12:07) Aspirations and interactions with scouts for the draft year

(14:56) Experiences with college triples and summer ball

(16:53) Rashawn Galloway's desired legacy beyond sports

Join Keely Williams and Madison Azua from Texas State softball on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as they share their experiences and insights into college sports. The episode begins with their first impressions and high school memories, highlighting the importance of building trust within the team. Keely reflects on her freshman year and the transition to Texas State, while both athletes share their favorite moments and emphasize the significance of team bonds over individual statistics. The conversation concludes with discussions on their season goals and long-term reflections, offering a thoughtful look at their journey in college athletics.

(0:00) Introduction with Keeley and Madison from Texas State softball

(1:14) First impressions, high school memories, and building trust within the team

(4:10) Keely's freshman year and transition to Texas State

(6:37) Favorite moments and importance of team bonds over stats

(11:20) Season goals and long-term reflections

Join Gio Lopez on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as they revisit past interviews and mentorship experiences, reflecting on transitions and comparisons in playing style. The conversation explores the influence of other sports and the considerations surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. Delve into the impact of the transfer portal and personal influences on athletes. Gain insights into team dynamics, training, and recovery routines, while enjoying light-hearted and memorable moments shared by Gio. Discover teammates' potential and anecdotes of the hardest hits. The episode wraps up with discussions on overcoming challenges, setting future goals, and looking ahead to what's next.

(0:00) Introduction and welcome

(0:16) Revisiting past interviews and mentorship experiences

(1:50) Transition and comparisons in playing style

(4:20) Influence of other sports and NIL considerations

(6:08) The impact of transfer portal and personal influences

(9:20) Team dynamics, training, and recovery

(11:10) Light-hearted and memorable moments

(12:46) Teammates' potential and hardest hits

(14:14) Overcoming challenges and setting goals

(15:53) Closing remarks and looking ahead

Join Gabby Stagner and Ryley Harrison on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as they discuss their experiences in top-level college sports. The episode delves into their decision to choose South Alabama and their initial impressions of the program. Gain insights into their performance, confidence-building, and coaching experiences. They share the challenges of balancing sports, academics, and personal growth, providing a candid look at their journey. The conversation shifts to their anticipation for the upcoming season, highlighting fun memories and what lies ahead.

(0:00) Welcome and initial discussion

(0:19) Competing and learning in top-level college sports

(1:16) Choosing and first impressions at South Alabama

(4:37) Performance, confidence, and coaching insights

(9:41) Balancing sports, academics, and personal growth

(13:18) Looking forward to the season and fun memories

Join Brad Jackson, Texas State's quarterback, on ZenGame with Grant Gurtin as he discusses his journey into college football. The episode covers off-season conditioning, recovery, and the challenges of adjusting as a freshman quarterback. Brad shares memorable moments and insights from learning under a successful mobile quarterback. Dive into the importance of building team culture, facing top teams, and the impact of the recruiting class. Explore the unpredictable nature of player development, the role of faith in sports, and the identity challenges athletes face. Learn about handling disappointment, season highlights, and preparing for the future with resilience and motivation.

(0:00) Introduction with Brad Jackson, Texas State quarterback

(0:17) Off-season conditioning, recovery, and quick turnaround

(1:12) Adjusting to college football as a freshman quarterback

(3:49) Memorable moments and learning from a successful mobile quarterback

(7:26) Building team culture and facing top teams

(10:26) Choosing Texas State and the impact of the recruiting class

(15:37) The unpredictable nature of player development and college-level adjustment

(19:03) Faith as a support system and its role in athletics

(23:20) Transition and identity challenges in college sports

(28:17) Handling disappointment and areas for improvement

(29:38) Season highlights and resilience for the future

(34:38) Preparing and motivating for the upcoming season