Coach Marianne “Coach B” Blackwell knows what it takes to compete. From growing up in Middleton, Idaho, to leading her team at Brigham Young University to the Sweet 16, she’s experienced every level of the game — and now she’s shaping the next generation of athletes.

In this conversation, we cover:

• How growing up in a competitive family molded her game
• The transition from JUCO to D1 basketball at BYU
• Why effort, fundamentals, and mindset still matter more than flash
• How the landscape of women’s basketball has evolved
• Club vs. high school coaching philosophies
• How parents can best support their athletes
• Building teams that stay together through adversity

Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, this episode gives you a look at the realities of player development, leadership, and resilience in the world of basketball.

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DJ Clark’s story is one of perseverance, grit, and the reality of chasing a dream. From Oceanside, California to Idaho State University, DJ carved out a path as a standout defensive back. After going undrafted, he earned NFL tryouts with the Carolina Panthers and Green Bay Packers, where every rep determined his future.

In this episode, DJ dives into:

• 🏈 How late specialization and multisport training shaped his game

• 🌍 The cultural shock of moving from California to Idaho

• 🧠 What it’s really like fighting for a roster spot as an undrafted free agent

• ⚡ Facing NFL legends in camp and the mental pressure behind the scenes

• 🔄 Transitioning from player to coach and building a new life in Idaho Falls

🎙 Quick Facts:

• Who is DJ Clark? A former Idaho State DB who earned NFL tryouts with the Panthers and Packers.

• Where is he from? Oceanside, California.

• What teams did he try out for? Carolina Panthers & Green Bay Packers.

• What does he do now? Coaching and mentoring young athletes in Idaho.

This is a story about more than football — it’s about resilience, identity, and growth beyond the game.

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Former bookmaker Matt Bowyer joins the show to pull back the curtain on underground sports betting. Matt explains how credit books work, why so many bettors prefer them over legal apps, and how his network operated across the country and overseas. He shares the night he met Ippei Mizuhara, the scale of the action that followed, and what happened when the FBI raided his home in October 2023.

The conversation digs into gambling addiction, the odds stacked against the average bettor, and how Matt is approaching accountability and fatherhood as he reports to federal prison. We close with lessons on resilience, redefining success, and his new book Recalibrate.

Highlights

• Teen hustle to global bookmaking
• Credit, liquidity, and why most bettors lose
• Athletes, privacy, and policy lines Matt would not cross
• The raids in 2014 and 2023
• Addiction and the coming wave among young bettors
• Justice system reflections and life after prison
• Matt’s book and plans to help others when he returns

Guest links
Website: https://mathewbowyer.com/
Book: Recalibrate on Amazon

Host
Shane Larson | The Gametime Guru