GNAC Insider

Andrew Rotter, a standout men’s soccer player at Western Washington University, has achieved significant accolades including GNAC honors and was recently named GNAC Offensive Player of the Week. Andrew's journey and insights provide an inspiring perspective on collegiate athletics.

Podcast Guest: Marie-Eloise Leclair : Simon Fraser University, Track & Field In this episode, we are joined by Marie-Eloise Leclair, a member of the Women’s track team at Simon Fraser University. Marie recaps her time competing in the women’s 4x100 meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games as well as shares her advice for those wanting to compete at a higher level. 

Podcast Guest:  Emy Ntekpere: Central Washington, Track & Field In this episode, we are joined by freshman track & field standout Emy Ntekpere who claimed an All-American honor in her first year at Central Washington. Emy recounts her experience competing at the NCAA DII Indoor Track & Field Championships, expressing her surprise at the warmth and camaraderie among her competitors. Des...

Podcast Guest:  Dustyn McKenney: Western Oregon Men's Cross Country / Track, National SAAC Representative In this episode, we are joined by Dustyn McKenney, a member of the men's cross country and track team from Western Oregon University and the newly appointed National SAAC Representative for the GNAC. Dustyn shares insights into how his involvement in the Student-Athlete Advisory Comm...

Podcast Guest:  Zharon Richmond: Montana State Billings, Men's Basketball In this episode, we are joined by Zharon Richmond, the seventh-year senior from Montana State Billings Men's Basketball team. Zharon shares his unconventional collegiate odyssey, marked by challenges with injuries and mental health. Despite the hurdles, Zharon's resilience shines through as his team rises to t...

Podcast Guest:  Emma Mulligan: Northwest Nazarene, Softball, Senior In this episode, we are joined by Emma Mulligan from Northwest Nazarene. As a key player for the three-time reigning GNAC softball champion Nighthawks, Emma discusses the excitement surrounding their top 25 preseason national ranking. Emma reflects on her previous season interrupted by injury and how this setback has offered her a...

Podcast Guest:  Emma Kramer: Simon Fraser Women's Basketball In this episode, we are joined by Emma Kramer, former Simon Fraser Women's Basketball player. Having just completed her term as DII National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Chair, Emma reflects on how her experience as a representative has molded her into the leader she is today. In a candid discussion, we delve into Emma&ap...

Podcast Guest:  Vanessa Aniteye: Seattle Pacific Women's Track and Field, Woman of the Year Top 30 Nominee In this episode, we are joined by Vanessa Aniteye, a standout student-athlete from the Seattle Pacific women’s cross country and track and field team who graduated in the spring of 2023. Aniteye's achievements extend beyond the track, earning her a well-deserved spot among the 2023...

Podcast Guest:  Dyauni Boyce: Montana State Billings Women's Basketball, Junior In this episode, we are joined by Dyauni Boyce from the small town of Winifred, Montana, who had an opportunity earlier this season to return home and play in her high school gym. Dyauni shares with us what it was like growing up in a small town and expresses her gratitude for where basketball has taken her. Join...

Podcast Guest:  Jaden Nielsen-Skinner: Saint Martin's, Men's Basketball, Junior In this episode, we are joined by Jaden Nielsen-Skinner, the captain of Saint Martin's men's basketball team, who has played a pivotal role in guiding his team to its highest national ranking in the history of Saint Martin's men's basketball. Jaden shares with us the history of "The S...

Podcast Guests:  Sophie Beadle: Seattle Pacific University, Women's Soccer, Senior In this episode, we are joined by Sophie Beadle, the 2023 Women's Soccer Player of the Year from Seattle Pacific University, who helped lead her team to victory in the regular season conference. Sophie humbly discusses what distinguishes her team from others and what has allowed them to find both team and...

Podcast Guests:  Kendall Kramer: University of Alaska Fairbanks Women's Cross Country, Junior Rosie Fordham: University of Alaska Fairbanks Women's Cross Country, Junior In this episode, we sit down with Kendall Kramer and Rosie Fordham, the dynamic duo from the University of Alaska Fairbanks women's cross-country team. Fresh off their remarkable first and second-place finishes at t...

Podcast Guests:  Ryan McCarthy: UAA Women's Basketball Head Coach Vishe' Rabb: UAA Women's Basketball, Guard, Senior Kate Robertson: UAA Women's Basketball, Forward, Senior We are joined by Ryan McCarthy, the Head Coach of the University of Alaska Anchorage Women's Basketball team, as well as this season's captains, Vishe' Rabb and Kate Robertson. They shared the...

Podcast Guests:  Liberty Palmer:  Montana State University Billings, Women's Soccer, Sophomore Join us in this episode as we sit down with Liberty Palmer from Montana State University Billings women's soccer. Liberty's resilience shines through as she shares her journey of overcoming her second ACL tear and achieving a career-defining brace. In a candid conversation, we delve into t...

Podcast Guests:  Cole Nash: Cole Nash, University of Alaska Anchorage Men's Cross Country, Junior In anticipation of the 2023 GNAC Cross-Country Championship in Anchorage, Alaska, we had the privilege of sitting down with Cole Nash, a standout athlete on the men's cross country team. In this exclusive interview, Cole offers us a glimpse into the demanding physical and mental challenges t...

Podcast Guests:  Enrique Gomez: Western Oregon Men's Soccer, Defender, senior In this episode, we sit down with  Enrique Gomez, a senior defender from Western Oregon Men's Soccer team. We get insights into how a team that is only in its second year of existence has found its way to the top of the conference. We explore the beauty found in the struggles of pursuing college athletics, and...

Podcast Guests:  Hannah Hair: Seattle Pacific Volleyball, Middle, Senior We are joined by Seattle Pacific University volleyball standout, Hannah Hair. Hannah shares with us the infectious excitement and energy of her team, which is in the midst of an 11-game winning streak and enters the week in first place in the GNAC standings. She attributes much of their achievements to the exceptional coachin...

Podcast Guests:  Katie Watt: Western Washington Women's Soccer Defender Senior We are joined by Katie Watt, starting center back for the defending DII National Champions Western Washington women's soccer team. Katie shares with us her first-hand experience of what it took to win a national title and how that is shaping who they are as a team this season. We get the inside scoop on the cu...

Podcast Guests:  Makayla Roggow: Northwest Nazarene Women's Soccer Defender Senior On this episode of GNAC Insider, we are joined by Makayla Roggow who shares invaluable advice on embracing open-mindedness and adapting to change. She reveals how she transitioned from being an attacking player to becoming a formidable center back, a position she's excelled in throughout her college career...

Podcast Guests:  Devin O'Hea: Simon Fraser Men's Soccer Forward, Senior On this episode of GNAC Insider, we explore Devin's untraditional route to becoming one of Simon Fraser's top players. Additionally, he shares highlights from his team trip to Norway where they had a chance to connect on and off the field. He gives us insights into the Red Leafs' goals for this year&ap...

Podcast Guests:  Tia Andaya Central Washington University Women’s Volleyball Setter/Outside, Senior Mario Andaya Head Coach Central Washington University Women’s Volleyball  On this episode of GNAC Insider Mario and Tia, a father-daughter duo, share insights into their pre-season expectations and goals for the 2023 volleyball season. We get to explore the relationship between Tia and Mario and how...

GNAC Insider - Episode 202 - Mar. 10, 2020Guests:• Anissa Zacharczuk - Simon Fraser softball• Riley Killip - Concordia men's golf• Tyler Cronk - Saint Martin's track and fieldThe host for season 6 is Rob Lowery. Produced by GNAC media relations assistant Kaho Akau, this 30-minute program will air live Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Pacific time during the 2019-20 academic year.

GNAC Insider - Episode 201 - Mar. 3, 2020Guests:• Greg Sparling - Alaska head men's basketball coach• Harry Cavell - Seattle Pacific men's basketball• Emma Duff - Western Washington women's basketballThe host for season 6 is Rob Lowery. Produced by GNAC media relations assistant Kaho Akau, this 30-minute program will air live Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Pacific time during the 2019-20 academ...

GNAC Insider - Episode 200 - Feb. 25, 2020Guests:• Blake Timm - GNAC assistant commissioner for communications• Paige Johnson - Concordia women's track and field• Adalberto Diaz - Northwest Nazarene men's basketball team• Andy Derrick - Seattle Pacific head women's rowing coachThe host for season 6 is Rob Lowery. Produced by GNAC media relations assistant Kaho Akau, this 30-minute p...

GNAC Insider - Episode 199 - Feb. 18, 2020Guests:• Rudy Carlton - Azusa Pacific Head Football Coach• Addy Townsend - Simon Fraser Track and Field• Jakob Chamberlin - Concordia Track and FieldThe host for season 6 is Rob Lowery. Produced by GNAC media relations assistant Kaho Akau, this 30-minute program will air live Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Pacific time during the 2019-20 academic year.