Bonus Episode: Confidence - The Life Long Impact

Dean Tolson was an unbelievably talented athlete. The man could jump out of the gym, and couldn't be stopped on the basketball court. He came from a poverty stricken area, and his mother who worked tirelessly to help the kids, had to make some very difficult decisions in her life when Dean and his siblings were younger. (You'll hear this in the interview)

All of this helped build him into the man he became. The one problem with his recruiting process, were his grades! 

Dean struggled in school. And we'll hear about his college experience on how he was able to remain academically eligible to play in College until he was drafted in the NBA. Dean was truly illiterate and struggled to read and write. This came back to hinder him as he got older.

We'll hear about his NBA experience and what it was like playing at that level, and the differences between the NBA then and the NBA now. What was it like playing for Bill Russell who drafted Dean to the Seattle Supersonics? We get to hear all the stories today. 

Upon finishing his basketball career, Dean made a choice (thanks to his mother) to go back to college and actually take it seriously this time. He realized he needed an education and that he wouldn't make it far without one. 

Not only did Dean end up going back and having success, he ended up getting his Masters Degree and graduating Magna Cum Laude!! 

Now the best part about all of it is, Dean has written a book about his journey and all that he has overcome! He's sharing it with the world. It's called:

"Power Forward: My Journey from Illiterate NBA Player to a Magna Cum Laude Master’s Degree" 

I would love for all of you to take a look at the book and purchase a copy today!

Head here to find out more about his book: https://www.deantolson.com/book/  

We hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast! 

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Nate Daniels understands what it takes to compete at a high level. The former professional football player, where he is a member of the Ferrum College Football Hall of Fame as you can see here: https://ferrumpanthers.com/honors/hall-of-fame 

In our discussion we will get to know more about Nate's story growing up. How he competed and trained in a way that allowed him to take advantage of his skillsets on the field. And we'll chat about the mental side of the game and what's required for athletes to truly optimize their skillsets. 

Nate is the owner of Daniels Sports Performance and the CEO of Next Level Athletes - https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelathletes_official/ 

He's also a speaker and an author!! His childrens books are available at the link below so you can purchase one from him. 

It's an amazing opportunity to hear from someone who KNOWS what it takes to get to the next level and has the ability to actually teach others that important skill. But he can teach others in a variety of settings, whether it be through podcasts, Ted Talks, Childrens Books, Training Sessions, and more! 

Nate is an incredible human being and I'm looking forward to sharing his story with the rest of you today! Thanks for tuning into the podcast! 

Follow Nate on Social Media: 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natedaniels_1?lang=en 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielssportsperformance/ 

Nate's Books: 

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You know what they say, "I wish I knew then, what I know now." 

That's literally how I feel when it comes to nutrition, especially in the world of athletics. That is why today, we're bringing on a professional dietitian from Valley to Peak Nutrition, Mr. Kyle Kamp. 

Kyle and I will be chatting about the details that go into nutrition, and how athletes can optimize their performance through the proper nutrition. 

We touch base on pre game nutrition, recovery meals, the importance of fruits and veggies, and much more! 

Kyle is a performance nutrition & weight loss coach who has his OWN story of taking control of his health. What makes his story unique is that he started with SMALL choices that he made over time to help him build the healthy habits that he could sustain. 

Nutrition is a numbers game, and Kyle will share some of the tips and tricks that athletes (and anyone in general) can use to get themselves on the right path in regards to their health. 

I'd encourage all of you to tap into this and follow Kyle on Social Media so you can see and hear more of what he has to say!! 

Follow Valley to Peak Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/ 

And a massive shoutout to my friend Brittany Race and her husband Devin for the connection with Kyle!! I always appreciate the assists! 

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Kamalei Correa was a standout linebacker when he played at Boise State University. He made a major name for himself, and made the very most of his situation, even when he was going through the coaching changes that occurred at Boise State during his tenure there. He was so good in fact, that he made his way into the NFL, being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd Round of the 2016 NFL Draft!! 

In today's interview, we chat with Kamalei about his career!! There are some incredible insights from the athletic and business side of things, that you'll definitely want to hear! 

Our conversation also has a major focus on his Faith in Jesus Christ. I'd encourage ALL to listen to this. It's an incredible transformation story and one that I'm grateful Kamalei shared, because it can definitely help younger athletes to remember their purpose and remember Christ throughout their athletic journey!! 

We'll learn about the impact his Faith had (good and bad) during his career and what he's learned from that. The life lessons that have come with it! And how he intends to take those life lessons with him into the next phases of his life! 

This is an incredibly humble man who is super inspirational. He keeps things raw and to the point in our interview. He's straight forward yet super understanding! I hope you all feel his love for others in this interview. And I hope you are able to take as much away from this conversation as I did! I'm super stoked to share this with you all! 

As mentioned in this interview, Kamalei is taking some of his insight and knowledge and passions from the sports world, into the business world. He went to Barber School and is opening up his own shop "Novelty Salon" in Boise, ID! 

I would encourage anyone in the treasure valley, to go and check it out! 

Novelty Salon:  https://www.instagram.com/noveltysalon/ 

I want my listeners to show some support for this amazing human being who is really doing his best to mentor younger individuals and bring a positive force to the community! 

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Dustin Zieman's story is one that you must listen to if you would like a story on BETTING ON YOURSELF!! 

When he didn't like his situation he was in, he made a choice to bet on himself and go for a spot on the Utah State Football roster. Needless to say, he made it on the team and has learned some amazing life lessons along the way. 

These life lessons have helped him in his profession as a strength trainer, as well as a football coach at the Junior College Level. He's also putting together his course and material ONLINE for his business "Walk-On Warrior" which we'll link down below. 

Today you'll learn about attitude and perseverance as well as the mentality that is required to compete at a very high level! You're going to hear the truth and realize for yourself whether you want to put in the work that's required or not!! 

So tune in today, and make sure to share the Walk-On Warrior content with your friends and family who could benefit from it! 

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Follow Dustin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zieman33/ 

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ATTENTION ATHLETES AND PARENTS 

If you are interested in building your brand and reputation on Social Media so you can leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness when you get to the next level, make sure to checkout Athlete Narrative!! 

You can receive 10% off your monthly subscription (making it ONLY $90/month) to use their services, by using my link here: 

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I'm grateful for the opportunity to partner with an awesome company like them and want to give back to the listeners and athletes from all over! 

A few years back, we had the chance to speak with CJ when he was still in High School, and since that time, we have the amazing chance to chat with him again. Since that time we first spoke with CJ, he's had quite the journey to get where he is now, and along the way, he's learned A LOT as he's battled adversity in a variety of ways. 

Today we'll get to learn about some of that. And how you can actually react in a positive way to adversity so that you can learn and grow from it. We'll also learn about the importance of finding a school that best suits what you want to accomplish and best suits your skillset. 

CJ is a very talented athlete, and we'll chat about some of the inside stuff on how he keeps himself prepared mentally and physically to make sure he can keep on top of his grades while he also stays on top of his athletics. 

You're absolutely going to love this episode, which is being brought to you by Nations Best Football. We appreciate them for the partnership for the last 5 years and look forward to continuing to work together. Follow Nationsbest Football on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationsbestfootball/ 

Nations Best does a phenomenal job at highlighting youth, high school, college, and professional level athletes through their platform! 

And remember if you're looking to help you with your branding as an Athlete, consider taking a look at Athlete Narrative. The cost is ONLY $100 a month to take advantage of the platform, and they will take care of all the branding for you so you can build your platform, leverage your Name, Image, and Likeness, while you are able to focus on your sport! 

You can get 10% off each month's payment if you sign up for Athlete Narrative using my link below. Yes this goes to benefit my business, but if you plan to use the service and would like to not only receive a discount of 10% but also support The Gametime Guru platform, I'd appreciate if you used my link below:

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Brian Fullmer is not new to the business world, nor the world of athletics. In fact, with his business knowledge and passion for sports, he wanted to help create a solution for athletes when it came to allowing them to leverage their Name, Image, and Likeness, starting with building their platforms. 

That's where Athlete Narrative comes in. We're going to learn about this new app today and how it works to help these athletes build their brand and platform, so when they get to the next level, they can leverage that to be able to monetize it, while also not having to constantly worry about 'posting content' 

We're definitely in a special place with the sports world now. And it's time for athletes to take advantage of these athletic gifts they've been given which can help them later on in life too, from a monetary standpoint. 

Listen today as Brian breaks down what Athlete Narrative is all about and why you should be looking into this if you are an athlete or a parent. (yes I said parent as you will LOVE this app and what it's all about).

The best part? The cost. It's MORE than affordable to take advantage of the services being provided. For just $100 a month, you can get ALL that's spoken about in this interview!! EVERYTHING. The content, the education, the protection, etc. For $100 a month! 

Now the even better part to that? You can get 10% off each month's payment if you sign up for Athlete Narrative using my link below. Yes this goes to benefit my business, but if you plan to use the service and would like to not only receive a discount of 10% but also support The Gametime Guru platform, I'd appreciate if you used my link below: 

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Thanks for tuning into the show, and if you'd like to give Brian and Athlete Narrative a follow on Social Media, their links are below: 

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As we jump into 2024, one of the BEST updates I have to share with everyone is my partnership with Athlete Narrative. I'm an Ambassador for them because I truly believe in what they're doing to help athletes with their branding and marketing of their own name, image, and likeness. If anyone has questions regarding this, please email me or DM me on my platforms, but using my link, you can receive a 10% discount monthly for the duration of your membership. Athlete Narrative is the FUTURE of branding for athletes!! I know this will be a MASSIVE resource for athletes AND parents! Checkout the link below!! 

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This episode is an INCREDIBLE opportunity to learn about perserverance from a current JUCO basketball player, who made his way to the college ranks after a LOT of hard work. We don't just say that, you're actually going to hear and see WHAT he had to do exactly in order to make his way into the college basketball world!

I met Kaden when he was playing basketball at a local high school here in Idaho, in the city of Eagle. Kaden didn't really get on the court much at that time, but I always knew that he had the body type to play at the next level. And when I heard his story, I KNEW he had to be on the show! He currently is playing at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, OR. 

Blue Mountain is part of the NWAC.

Today you're going to hear what it takes to get there. You're going to hear about the hard work, daily consistency and discipline it takes, the adversity you may have to go through, and you're going to hear about the attitude and mindset required to reach your goals. 

Ultimately, what I hope you gain from this interview, is an appreciation for Kaden's story. This is a man who had a goal, and didn't allow anyone around him to deter him from that. In fact, he doubled down on himself, and bet on himself (something MANY of us can learn something about and apply more into our own lives). 

Please tap into this episode, and the only thing I ask is if you enjoy the interview, that you provide a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify for us! Thank you so much! 

And if you want to follow Kaden's journey, follow him on Instagram: 

@kaden_johnson.2 - https://www.instagram.com/kaden_johnson.2/ 

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