The last time I spoke with Colby Blaine, was back in 2020, and we were able to hear about what he was building over at College of Idaho for their men's basketball program. Since that time SO MUCH has happened, which is exactly why I needed to circle back with the man to hear the updates.

The Yotes basketball program won the national championship in 2023 and 2025 with some big runs into the Elite 8 and the Fab 4 of the NAIA National Tournament in the past few years. He's also finished with an NABC NAIA Coach of the Year award in 2023 and 2025.

According to Wikipedia "The NABC Coach of the Year is an award given annually by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) to recognize the top head coach in men's college basketball across the four largest college athletic associations in the United States."

To say Coach Blaine has achieved success at this program, would be a massive understatement. And it's due in large part to his amazing leadership qualities! His ability to get his players to rally behind him is incredible.

We'll learn from him about many aspects of coaching, recruiting, growth mindset, personal development and more!

If you're looking to be a better leader in your life, this is one you're going to need to tap into!

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In this powerful and insightful interview on The Gametime Guru Podcast, I’m joined by former NFL offensive lineman Matt Skura, best known for his time with the Baltimore Ravens. We dive deep into Matt's football journey—from his college days at Duke University, to the brutal grind of the NFL trenches, and the personal battles he's faced off the field.

Matt shares:

• What it was like to play college football at Duke and his favorite on-field memories

• The biggest transitions he faced entering the NFL and the moment he realized he had made it

• His most physically demanding experiences in the league and how he learned to adapt

• How he used technique and football IQ to compete, even when he wasn’t the most athletic guy on the field

• The moment he knew it was time to hang up the cleats and transition into life after football

• A vulnerable and inspiring conversation about mental health, the loss of his father to suicide, and why he now advocates for mental and emotional well-being

• The importance of preparing yourself mentally and physically to succeed on and off the field

Matt’s story is one of grit, intelligence, and purpose—a must-listen for any athlete, coach, or parent who wants to understand the game of football beyond the scoreboard.

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Abu Kigab is a former Boise State and Oregon basketball player. He's now playing professionally overseas and is making an impact with the game of basketball. In this 400th episode of The Gametime Guru, we are diving into what it truly takes to compete at a high level.

Abu talks about the importance of taking care of your body. How nutrition and sleep play such an important role in your ability to play at 100% during your career and he speaks on the importance of discipline and consistency when trying to level up your game.

It's intriguing to hear from someone who is actively competing, on just how much work is required to truly be great at what you do. There is a lot of work and study that you need to do in order to stay on top of your game.

If you are an aspiring athlete who wants to truly get to the next level, this is a great episode to tune into!

You'll understand just exactly why Sam Winter had good things to say about him in our previous interview!

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