Brittney Montgomery is an elementary school teacher in Green River, Wyoming. She was recently named the 2021 Wyoming Teacher of the Year.

Roy Lloyd is a lifelong resident of Wyoming originally from Evanston. He is a current Commissioner on the Sweetwater County Board of Commissioners.

Richelle Rawlings-Carroll is a historian who has lived in Sweetwater County for most of her life. She is a member of the Sweetwater County Museum Board of Directors and works as an Administrative Assistant at the Rock Springs Historical Museum. Richelle completed her BA with dual degrees in History and African American Studies with a minor in Museu…

For Art Castillo and Bill Hodges, coaching and friendship go hand in hand. The two WWCC wrestling coaches share the story of their journey together.

For Rock Springs High School Head Football Coach, Mark Lenhardt, preparing for the opposing team each week is something he's done for quite some time. However, this upcoming season he also has to prepare for the unknown as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

We invited Annette Ice, head coach of the Rock Springs High School Lady Tigers softball team on the show this month to talk about her motives for taking the job and what her plans are with the program moving forward.

In this episode, Brayden chats with new Green River Wolves head football coach Kevin Cuthbertson. Cuthbertson shares insight into his goals for the football program and how he landed back with the team he once played for.

Rock Springs High School Track and Field Head Coach Casey Walker joins Brayden on the show for a unique perspective on the status of local athletes in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Walker reminds listeners that our trying circumstances shouldn't be about us but about others around us.…

DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE TO BEYOND THE GAME Rock Springs YAFL president, Teno Trujillo, and former league president, Mel Carlson, join the podcast to discuss their incredible win down in Las Vegas, Nevada that put Rock Springs YAFL on the map and crowned them national champions. The conversation also delves into the 50th anniversary of the YAFL and w…

This episode features WWCC Wrestling head coach, Art Castillo, who talks about how personal growth comes as a means of putting yourself in uncomfortable situations — a feeling that the sport has always provided him. Whether you're a teenager or adult, personal growth and success only comes as a result of seeking new challenges and learning through …

Wyoming softball has faced it's fair share of challenges throughout the years. However, softball players in the "Equality" state are fighting for the state's nickname and the dream to play softball as a sanctioned sport. Heather Anderson and Annette Ice, two of the biggest supporters of girls softball in Sweetwater County, join the podcast to discu…

Athletics allow youth to learn valuable lessons, develop strong characteristics and establish an identity. The process can be rewarding if done properly, however, youth's experiences can be dramatically negative if that process is interrupted. While there are many voices and influences around youth, sometimes parents can become their own worst enem…

A handful of studies have shown the correlation between support systems and an athlete's success on game day. Whether you are on the sideline, in the game or behind the scenes, you play an important part in the success of athletics and individuals in the community. Ann Rudoff is a prime example of what it means to support someone. When she isn't te…

When failure at a young age seemed overwhelming, a strong support system allowed Matt Hanson to cope with ADHD. Running serves as that coping mechanism on a daily basis for Hanson. From running The World's Toughest Mudder to the Death Race, Matt competes in races most people wouldn't consider to be possible. When he isn't carrying boulders over a m…

In the debut episode of Beyond the Game, Brayden sits down with WWCC Wrestler Jake Thompson at the end of his sophomore year. Jake's obsession for wrestling started in his youth and has led him to earn status as an All-American during his collegiate career. Obsession isn't just about work ethic, it goes much deeper.…