Heart of America Athletic Conference

Inside the Heart

Sports EN ↓ 18 episodes

Go beyond the box score with Inside the Heart. This show brings fans, student-athletes, and supporters closer to the people, moments, and programs that define the Heart of America Athletic Conference. Hear real stories, candid conversations, and behind-the-scenes insights from one of the most dynamic conferences in small-college athletics.

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NAIA SB x Heart | 🥎 HEART SOFTBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT BREAKDOWN 30.04.2026 32:08

Heart Commissioner Nik Rule sits down with NAIA SB's Reagan Harrell to talk Heart Softball before the tournament kicks off on Thursday, April 30.

EP 17 | Everything Heart Baseball! + NAIA Ball joins the show 01.04.2026 30:54

Taylor Thomas, co-host of NAIA Ball joins Inside the Heart to discuss baseball across the NAIA and the Heart Conference. + A recap of the Heart Series of the Week — Baseball, Benedictine vs. Baker.

EP 16 | NAIA SB on Inside the Heart 25.03.2026 35:36

NAIA SB Founder and Host Reagan Harrell joins Inside the Heart to discuss how Heart softball shapes up on the NAIA national stage!

EP 15 | Inside the Heart 17.03.2026 9:11

Join host Alex Fernando as he recaps Heart Basketball in the NAIA National Tournament First Round and other updates on the Commissioners Cup and Heart Winter Championships.

EP 14 | Welcoming St. Ambrose + Winter Championships Recap 11.03.2026 24:52

Tune in as we welcome our 16th member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, St. Ambrose and highlight some Heart winter championships. Interviews with:🎙️ Mike Holmes — St. Ambrose | Athletic Director🎙️ Ian Eller — St. Ambrose | Cross Country + Track & Field Athlete

EP 13 | Heart Winter Championships Recap 26.02.2026 8:29

Join host Alex Fernando as he highlights Heart Winter Championships from the past weekend!

EP 12 | OFFICIAL HEART CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT 19.02.2026 20:39

Tune in as The Heart of America Athletic Conference announces a major conference addition beginning the 2026-27 season! 👀

EP 11 | Heart Men's Volleyball Preview 19.02.2026 24:09

Host Alex Fernando sits down with Park University’s Head Men’s Volleyball Coach, Mike Talamantes as he previews the upcoming season. The Pirates were ranked #1 in the Heart Preseason Coaches Poll! See what Coach Talamantes has to say about the team coming into this season and what it will take to make it back to the NAIA National Tournament. 🏐Men’s Volleyball preview 🏀Heart Basketball PRS Standi...

EP 10 | Heart Wrestling Coaches Corner 04.02.2026 45:50

On this episode of Inside the Heart, Alex Fernando sits down with two of the Heart’s top wrestling coaches to talk competition, culture, and the road ahead as teams gear up for Heart Championships and the NAIA National Tournament. Angelo Crinzi | Grand View Women's Wrestling Head Coach Graham Karwath | Central Methodist Men's Wrestling Head Coach

EP 09 | Heart Basketball Coaches Corner 27.01.2026 1:00:08

Join Alex Fernando as he gets the inside scoop from coaches leading some of the Heart’s top basketball programs. 🎙️ Todd Lorensen — Graceland | Head Men’s Basketball Coach 🎙️ Chad Folsom — Benedictine | Head Women’s Basketball Coach 🎙️ Jon Lewis — MidAmerica Nazarene | Head Women’s Basketball Coach

EP 08 | Championship Leadership at Grand View + Heart Basketball Breakdown 20.01.2026 14:45

This week on Inside the Heart, we’re diving into a huge stretch for Heart athletics. 🎙️ We sit down with Grand View Athletic Director Troy Plummer to talk back-to-back football national championships, a historic men’s soccer title, and the leadership behind one of the NAIA’s most successful athletic departments. 🏀 Plus, Alex Fernando breaks down the latest Heart basketball standings, key matchups...

EP 07 | NAIA Hoops Report, Heart Wrestling Duals, NAIA FCS Semifinals 17.12.2025 48:48

NAIA Hoops Report joins for Heart basketball breakdowns, Alex Fernando discusses the inaugural Heart Wrestling duals and previews the NAIA Football Championship Series Semifinal rematch between Heart opponents Benedictine and Grand View.

EP 06 | EVERYTHING NAIA NATIONALS 08.12.2025 35:13

Host Alex Fernando chats with Heart men's soccer players Will Couch (William Penn) and Kevin Ventura (Grand View) to discuss the tournament. Heart Assistant Commissioner Madison Lantz-Farris exclusively interviews Grand View head men's soccer coach David Groves on mindset towards the National Championship game.

EP 05 | NAIA Nationals Recap + Upcoming Matchups 03.12.2025 8:10

NAIA NATIONALS RECAP — Heart Football + Soccer! What's next for the Heart in the NAIA National Tournaments? Tune in as host Alex Fernando breaks it all down!

EP 04 | NAIA Nationals Recap + Future Matchups 25.11.2025 34:46

NAIA Championship recaps and a look ahead at future matchups. PLUS exclusive interviews with Head Football Coaches Joel Osborn (Benedictine) and E.J. Peterson (Grand View). Join host, Alex Fernando as he covers it all!

EP 03 | SPECIAL EDITION: NAIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 20.11.2025 27:43

Tune in for a special edition of Inside the Heart featuring a full preview of the Heart teams heading to NAIA Nationals. Also, hear from William Penn Head Football Coach Marc Benavidez and Missouri Baptist Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Claire Ochs ahead of their national matchups this weekend!

EP 02 | Heart Championship Season Kickoff 17.11.2025 22:29

Championship Recaps. Football Division Titles. Wrestling & Basketball. NAIA Bid Previews. Join host, Alex Fernando as he covers it all!

EP 01 | Heart Soccer & Volleyball Championships Preview 11.11.2025 49:50

Join host Alex Fernando as he breaks down all Heart Conference Tournament matchups, recaps the Heart Cross Country Championships and chats with Commissioner Nik Rule on the first episode of Inside the Heart! 🎙