Nation's Best Ballers and Recruits

CJ Montes has had quite the journey and today we get to hear about it all. Snoop and what he did for him and those other young players. What CJ does on and off the field. Why he considers himself the Nation's Best Baller and much more!  Tune in!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Benny LeMay put in some serious work when he got to UNC Charlotte to help get that football program to the next level!  He's a man that understands hard work, dedication, mindset, and determination. With his foundation set with all of this, he moves onto his next journey, the NFL.  While going undrafted and being picked up as a free agent to the Cleveland Browns, Benny plans to continue doing what he does best... WORK!  Listen to our discussion today as we learn about his journey and what he plans on doing moving forward! He's a baller, and if you want to be one too, we'd suggest you listen in!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

From Michigan to West Virginia, with a stop at a JUCO along the way, it was a non-traditional journey for the 6-1 DB out of Prattville.  Keith Washington is now getting ready for the NFL Draft and is looking to continue his journey at the next level.  Listen to what he has to say about his journey and what type of work he's been putting in. Also, hear how he feels he'll be helping teams at the next level!  This man can make plays, so get ready to see him compete and succeed at that next level!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Many of us remember collecting sports cards. We'd look at those cards because they'd provide us with statistics and information about certain players.  Hunter Moffatt has created an app that allows athletes to basically have their own digital sports card to allow them to connect with other athletes, coaches, scouts, etc. The App is called Trophecase.  Today the Hunter, the Founder & CEO of Trophecase joins the show to talk about the App and what it's all about. You do NOT want to miss this episode of the show!!  Share this information with all athletes around!  __________________________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Trey Thompson is putting in work at his young age! Today he talks about what he can do (and what he is already doing) to be a leader on and off the field for his teammates.  We get to learn what the transition was like for him going to the HS game and what he plans on doing to continue to improve in the sport of Football! Also, we'll talk about what it's like for him to be a multi-sport athlete and how each benefits him!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

The University of Idaho is getting a fantastic receiver in Keison Evans. This deep threat, powerful receiver is going to provide them with a weapon they haven't seen in a while.  Today we get to learn from Keison. Find out more about what his preparation and routine is like on game day, what he enjoys doing outside of football, and why he considers himself the Nation's Best Baller!!  It's a good one so don't miss it!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru  

K'Von Wallace has had an amazing journey thus far. He's had the unique opportunity to be part of THREE National Championship games and today he speaks about that with us on the show.  As he gets prepared for the Senior Bowl, he explains what the preparation is like for that game as well as what opportunities it has brought him!  What was it like to play for Clemson under Dabo? What did he learn? How has his mother been his rock of his life? And what can he bring to an NFL Organization? All of these questions are answered today on the show!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru  

Chayden Peery led his team to the State Title game this past season and is looking forward to his Senior year to hopefully take home the championship.  Today we get to know more about Chayden and what has shaped him into the football player he is today! It's no surprise as to why he has so many offers already and you'll see exactly why other schools have high hopes for him!  Listen in and get to know what Chayden is all about!  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Outside of playing Madden and hanging with his friends, Darius Curry is the field general for the #1 Team in the Country (the OG Ducks).  As they prepare to head to Florida in the coming weeks, we get to speak to Darius about his experience as a Quarterback.  From training with his QB Coach at the park during the offseason, to listening to the right music to get his mind right before his games, to everything in between, Darius is showing us what it takes to be an elite quarterback at his age!  Listen in, share with any friends and family, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platforms!  Follow Darius on Instagram:  @dariuscurry1_ ____________________________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net  Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

In every interview we've done where we've spotlighted the OG Ducks, there's ALWAYS a shoutout to a certain man. The players shoutout this man for their uniforms, for the hookups on getting to travel to new locations and experience amazing things while playing football. This man is Coach Keefe.  Today we'll speak with Coach Keefe about the origination of the OG Ducks and where it all came from! We'll talk about some of the players that have come through the teams that Coach Keefe has been a part of.  We'll learn about the Super Bowl victory they just had this past weekend as well as what we'll be learning moving forward as they head to Florida in a month.  You'll love this interview today! Follow Coach Keefe ➡ Instagram: @coachkbattle If you're interested in seeing what Battle has to offer for you and your team, make sure to go and check them out here:  https://www.battlesportsscience.com/ _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net  Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

We've heard from three different players from the OG Ducks about their experience playing for this club. Now, we take a different route by hearing from Coach TC about what it's like to coach this program.  Coach TC has a lot of life experience that he hopes to pass onto his young men on this team. He believes in these young men, and he loves coaching them! Today you'll hear about some of the best things of coaching this group of guys!  While he can't tell us all the secrets, learn what Coach believes is the reason for the success of the team. Is it discipline, athleticism, hard work, or what? You'll love what he has to say.  This OG Ducks organization is something special and it's not going anywhere! After hearing from the players and now Coach TC, you'll have a better understanding as to why players from different states will come to play for them!  Best of luck to them in their Super Bowl and all games moving forward!  Follow the Coach TC as well as the OG Ducks on Instagram:  Coach TC Instagram: @ghoodtc OG Ducks Instagram: @og_ducks_14u _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

We're back with another interview spotlighting another Baller from the OG Ducks organization! This week we're speaking with Terrell Bradshaw Jr.  The young man is a major contributor to the team's success (a big reason they are #1 across the globe) and he's here to tell us all about it!  You'll get to hear about his favorite place he's played as well as what he enjoys doing off the field. We may have to get a Madden game going one of these days as a special episode on the show :)  While he's still young, he's got people watching him across the country. Colleges take note, this young man is something special and he's only going to keep improving!  Give him a follow on Social Media so you can watch his journey! Instagram: @ballin.bradshaw1 Twitter: @TerrellBradsha4 _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Panini America is the world's largest sports and entertainment collectibles company and today we get to speak with the VP of Marketing to learn more about the company and what they are doing in the sports world.  Jason Howarth is amazing at building relationships and he's here to educate us all about how Panini America is MORE than just a trading card company.  Learn of the different events they have coming. Learn of the different ways they find these "diamonds in the rough" that are coming into the draft. Also, will the recent discussions about "paying college athletes for their likeness" have a direct impact on what Jason and Panini are doing? Listen in and you'll find out more!  What a great discussion today! Hit the subscribe button, leave us a review and make sure to follow us!  _______________________________________________ For more information on Panini America, go to: https://www.paniniamerica.net/ Instagram: @paniniamerica _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

You'll find out early on in the interview why Tyler Sigler is such a special player for his football team. The young man is an absolute stud and a multi-sport athlete.  He leads by his example with his play as well as his leadership off the field!  At 6'2" in the 8th Grade, Tyler naturally stands taller than most everyone he competes with. That said, he understands his advantage and knows he must continue to get better so he can compete with athletes of his size as he continues to get older and continues to play at a higher level.  How does he do it? He pushes himself all the time! He's even attended the Pro-Football Hall of Fame Academy TWICE! Camps help Tyler go against athletes who are bigger and stronger so he can continue to improve his game! Listen in and find out what part of his game the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy helped him with the most!  Don't miss this episode of Ballers & Recruits and make sure to follow Tyler on his journey! Instagram: @tylerrsiglerr **Don't forget to check out our episode with Rich McGuinness from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy which Tyler references during our interview! You'll absolutely love it** -smarturl.it/Ep8RichMcGuinness _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Football players across the country, TAKE NOTE!  "KB360 COMBINES provide athletes from 3rd grade – 12th grade all the tools needed to showcase their talents in a new and dynamic way."  I love how we meet amazing people like Keilone who are creating innovative ways to help athletes not only improve their game, but also get the exposure they need to take their talents to the next level.  Check this interview out with Keilone Gordon and find out why KB360 Football is the way you want to go!  _________________________________________________ **Follow KB360 Football so you can find out more about the Combines and how you can be part of it all** www.kb360football.com  Instagram: @kb360football1 _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Peyton Woodyard is our 2nd athlete from the OG Ducks who joins us this week! He plays on both sides of the ball and today he'll explain how being a WR helps him with being a DB and vice versa.  We'll also learn his perspective on how Baseball helps him as an athlete.  We'll hear from him on where his favorite place to play has been so far.   It's great to hear from athletes like Peyton because we get to see some VERY talented young men playing ball and bringing exposure to Youth Football across the country!  _______________________________________________ Follow Peyton's Journey on Social Media:  Instagram: @peypey_wood Twitter: @peypey_wood _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Not often do you see young men like Dan McGuire balling out at such a young age!  Dan plays RB for the OG Ducks and is representing for the Nation's #1 Youth Football Team!  This week on the show we'll spotlight the OG Ducks and Dan is the first interview to do so!  Learn more about him and what his goals and aspirations are. What is he doing to prepare himself for football at the next level? What are his hobbies outside of football?  All on this episode of the podcast! Follow Dan and his journey on his Instagram and Twitter Pages:  Instagram: @team_duse Twitter: @team_duse _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Stef Ponder is a 5'11'' RB out of Father Ryan High School. The young man understands that success is NOT always shown in the "Wins/Loss" column of the stat sheet. He's putting in work on and off the field and leading by example to show his teammates the importance of hard work and the importance of continuing the FIGHT!  - Listen in and get to know more about Stef today on the show!  -  Follow him on Instagram: @iamstefponder  _______________________________________________   For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Today we speak to DeWayne Autry who took the non-traditional route to get to where he is today and he continues to put in work! He's here to prove that you don't have to go through the same path to get to the same destination.  Sometimes it takes hard work and dedication, but it CAN be done! Listen to DeWayne today as he talks about his journey through College, Indoor Football, Semi-Pro and what he enjoys doing outside of Football!  This man is on a mission, and we look forward to seeing where he goes from here.  Follow DeWayne on his journey:  Instagram: @dbhawk_7 _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Today we'll get to learn more about the GO2 Devices which Bill Benton and Sean Boutros worked together to create and it's helping deliver a better performance for athletes.  We get to speak to both Bill and Sean today to hear about the process of creating these devices, as well as the science behind it! It's always super impressive how technology continues to help improve things in so many ways, especially when it comes to sports!  Listen in and check out GO2 Devices by going to: go2devices.com and following them on Instagram _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

While watching film I saw Braylon Braxton chuck the ball from his own 22 yard line, and his receiver caught the ball on the opposite 22 yard line, in stride. This showed me right there this young man has the skillset to play at the next level.  Braylon joins the show to discuss his skillset on the field, where he wants to play at the next level and what to expect from their team at Independence HS in Frisco this year.  The guy prepares for the game as good as anybody by watching film and understanding the game before the game even starts. He's someone you definitely should be keeping an eye on moving forward.  ______________________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram:   @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

If you are familiar with the football world, you're probably familiar with the "Touchdowns Against Cancer" program. But if you're not, it's a great thing that we have Dave Costlow on the show to talk about that with us today!  Dave is the VP of Marketing and Product at Pledge It and we will hear the backstory of why they started Touchdowns Against Cancer (which is INCREDIBLE by the way) and you'll get to find out how to participate in the program!  Listen in and subscribe to the podcast so you can hear all the amazing content. Don't forget to share it with your friends and family as well!  ____________________________________________ To find out more about Pledge It and Touchdowns Against Cancer go to:  touchdownsagainstcancer.com  pledgeit.org Follow them on Social Media:  Instagram:  @touchdownsagainstcancer @gopledgeit ____________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Coastal Advisors LLC is an important company to be familiar with if you are an athlete, especially if you are competing at a high level! Each athlete, just like the normal person, you and I, would need some sort of insurance to help protect them.  Just like you wouldn't ask a financial advisor to help you with your fitness goals, you wouldn't want someone advising you on insurance if they aren't skilled in that position.  Get to know Rich's story and more about what they do at Coastal Advisors LLC. to help out athletes all around!  Listen in and subscribe to the podcast and let us know what you think!  _______________________________________________ For more information on Coastal Advisors LLC. go to:  http://www.coastaladvisorsllc.com/ Follow Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado on Social Media:  Instagram:  @big_daddy_insures  _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

For many Cowboys fans, when you hear the name David Irving, you think of an absolute MONSTER on the field! Irving could play any position across the defensive line and was so versatile as a player it takes literally five players to replace his type of production on the field.  What hindered Irving's ability to continue on the field however was the NFL's policy on marijuana as he failed multiple "drug" tests after testing positive for THC.  Today Irving will tell us more about his decision to leave the NFL and become a major advocate of Cannabis and why he strongly believes in the push for "Plants Over Pills."  David is Co-Founder of Cannabis Passport, the World's FIRST Rolling Paper Magazine!! He is making a movement and has a great story to tell so please listen in and let us know what you think.  _______________________________________________ To find out more about Cannabis Passport go to:  https://www.cannabispassport.ca/ Follow David on Social Media:  Instagram: @david_irving95 and @cannabispassport Twitter: @JaroddDavid _______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net    Follow us on Social:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru   Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru 

What an honor it is to speak with Rich McGuinness about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy. We get to learn of the different events which Rich is part of with the Academy.  Learn more about:  - Cradle to Canton - The World Bowl - Middle School All-American Game at Enshrinement - The World Youth Championships Hear why Rich believes Sav'ell Smalls is the Nation's Best Recruit at this point! (https://247sports.com/Player/Savell-Smalls-46037523/)  We also get to know more about which countries are showing promising Football outside of the United States!  __________________________________________________ Find more about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy:  https://www.profootballhofacademy.com/ __________________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go here:  www.nationsbestfootball.net Follow us on Social Media:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball Twitter: @NationsBestFB

With aspirations to excel both on and off the field, Nemo dedicates a lot of time and effort to being successful. You'll hear about how much work he puts in to prepare for games today and see how he is working hard to get both an academic and athletic scholarship after high school.  The young man already has colleges looking at him and he doesn't graduate until 2022. He has high expectations for his Dillon HS Football Team in South Carolina, and we can see that he's a true leader by practicing what he preaches with his dedication to the game!  Find out more about Nemo as a person and a football player today on the show!  ___________________________________________________ Follow Nemo:  Instagram: @nemo_psquire Hudl: Nemo Squire  ___________________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net  Follow us on Social Instagram: @nationsbestfootball @gametimeguru Twitter:  @NationsBestFB @thegametimeguru

Today we get to speak with Co-Founder of Voltage Management about his experience helping Athletes build their brands across different platforms and how he is helping them get more and more exposure.  Listen in and find out more about Voltage Management and what types of athletes these guys are helping out.  Why do these Instagram "influencers" have hundreds of thousands of followers but some of the athletes don't? And how do you go about getting these athletes to gain a higher following outside of their play on the field? We'll learn about that and more today with our interview with Zach. Make sure to check it out!  __________________________________________________ Make sure to give Zach a follow:  Instagram: @zsoskin Twitter: @ZSoskin __________________________________________________  For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.com 

All athletes are aware of the different sports drinks available to you out there. Athletes across the world will drink them to help with hydration and recovery, but are those drinks doing what they "say they do?"  Joey Firestone, the Founder and CEO of BYLT (Beyond Your Limit Training) Sports Drink will talk to us today about their product and how they are changing the sports hydration game!  Trust me when I say this, their product is GOOD! Athletes who want real results will drink BYLT if they truly want to recover and compete at a high level!!  **Hit that subscribe button and make sure to leave us a review on our podcast** ____________________________________________ Follow BYLT on all platforms:  Instagram: @drinkbylt Twitter: @drinkBYLT Website: www.drinkbylt.com ____________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net 

What an amazing program the Snoop's Special Stars is for our youth! It provides opportunities for the youth who happen to have special needs and it shows how amazing sports can be for so many people!  Today we speak with Nykauni Tademy, who is the Business Coordinator and Special Needs Director for the Snoop's Special Stars and she'll educate us on the program. We'll learn of the program's origin, as well as hear of what they expect to happen with the program moving forward as it continues to grow!  She gives us a little insight on what it's like to be around Snoop and you'll hear how big of a heart the rap legend has.  We are proud to bring on Nykauni to the show, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review! It would be much appreciated!  _________________________________________________ Follow the Snoop's Special Stars: Instagram: @syfl_snoopspecialstars _________________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net 

TJ Hart has been in this game for just over three years at this point, but he's already a veteran when it comes to sports performance. Today you'll learn of his style of training which may be considered "unique" in regards to being different than the "traditional" styles of training for athletes! Find out why!  He's worked with some big names "cough cough" RG3.... And he has others you'll get to hear of as well! It's an important episode for all athletes to hear! You DO NOT want to miss the advice he provides for athletes as well as trainers, so stay tuned until the end!  **Hit that Subscribe button and leave us a review on the show** ____________________________________________ Follow TJ on these platforms: Instagram: @_tjhart Facebook: EatYoHartOut Twitter: @eatyohartout _____________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football, go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net 

We kick off our first "recruit" interview with our discussion with Antonio Webb Jr.  Antonio Webb Jr. talks with the Nation's Best Team today about his expectations for this season at Life Christian Academy.  With his skillset of speed, explosiveness, and the fact he studies film and is a student of the game, there's no question why James Madison is grateful to have landed this young man!  Listen in and get to know more about Antonio Webb Jr. and his journey. Hard work pays off, and this young man has aspirations to make it big.  Follow Antonio on the rest of his journey:  Instagram: @antoniowebbjr ______________________________________________ For more information on Nation's Best Football go to: www.nationsbestfootball.net  Follow Nation's Best Football on Social Media:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball Twitter: @NationsBestFB

Leigh Steinberg is a very popular individual in the Sports Agency world. For many years, Leigh helped professional athletes from all walks of life as they made their way through the professional sports world.  Learn of his experience representing some of the biggest names in sports as well as what it was like to be the motivation for the movie "Jerry Maguire"  For more information on Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, go here: https://www.steinbergsports.com   For more information on Nationsbest Football, go here: http://www.nationsbestfootball.net Make sure to follow Nation's Best Football:  Instagram: @nationsbestfootball