GNAC Insider
GNAC Insider is the official podcast of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, and is hosted by GNAC Digital Media Assistant Alison Hecht. The program provides an inside look into compelling stories of the conference’s student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. The GNAC is comprised of 10 NCAA Division II member institutions who compete across four states and one Canadian province.
Episodes
128 episodes
Chloe Leverington, Saint Martin's Softball
Chloe Leverington, a senior pitcher from Saint Martin's University reflects on her softball career, as well as discusses what she is looking forward to in the GNAC championship tournament along with her future goals.
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17:09
Dana Smith, Simon Fraser, Women's Golf
The reigning GNAC Champion, Dana Smith reviews what she is looking forward to for the 2025 GNAC golf championships. Additionally, she reflects on her previous season and what she has learned from her time at Simon Fraser.
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14:33
Sunny Huerta, Central Washington, Women's Basketball
Sunny Huerta reflects on her collegiate career, diving into her record-breaking stats. She also discusses what it is like to be a part of Central Washington's women's basketball team and the Wildcats journey to the Sweet 16.
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12:20
Joshua Caleb, Alaska Anchorage, Track
Joshua Caleb shares insights into his journey running for the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves and the motivation behind his impressive accomplishments, including breaking Nigerian and African U20 records in the 60m.
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13:41
Carter Walsh, Northwest Nazarene, Baseball
Carter Walsh looks back on his freshman year accomplishments, including being named GNAC Freshman of the Year and helping lead the Nighthawks to a historic 36-15-1 season. He also discusses the mentality it takes to help a team succeed.
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20:36
Maleah Andrews, Western Washington University, Softball
Maleah Andrews reflects on her team’s journey to the NCAA Division II College World Series and earning national runner-up honors. She also elaborates on the importance of a strong team dynamic.
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23:53
Aspen Giese, Montana State University Billings, Women's Basketball
Senior Guard, Aspen Giese reflects on her time as a part of MSUB Women's Basketball team and discusses the mentality it takes to become a successful student- athlete.
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17:19
Myles Samuels, Saint Martin's University, Men's Basketball
Senior Guard, Myles Samuels reflects on his goals going into the 2024-2025 basketball season. As well as discusses the team dynamic and his most memorable moments on and off the court.
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11:40
Halle Noel, Western Washington University, Women's Soccer
Halle Noel looks back on her time as part of Western Washington’s women’s soccer team. She discusses the team chemistry, while reflecting on past successes and aiming to leave a legacy of hard work and dedication.
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17:20
Brody Kemble, Northwest Nazarene University, Cross Country
Brody Kemble reflects on the role models that shaped his running journey and the thrilling details of his recent victories. Brody discusses the mental and physical strategies he employs to tackle the pressures of competing against top-tier prog...
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Karli Nielson, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Volleyball
Karli Nielson discusses her gameday preparation and the program's development over her five years at Alaska Fairbanks. Karli shares her future aspirations and the valuable lessons learned as a competitive athlete as well as what type of legacy ...
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13:53
Andrew Rotter, Western Washington University, Men's Soccer
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 inspirin...
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Marie-Eloise Leclair, Simon Fraser University, Track & Field
Podcast Guest:Marie-Eloise Leclair: Simon Fraser University, Track & FieldIn 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 comp...
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19:09
Emy Ntekpere, Central Washington, Track & Field
Podcast Guest: Emy Ntekpere: Central Washington, Track & FieldIn this episode, we are joined by freshman track & field standout Emy Ntekpere who claimed an All-American honor in her first year at Central Washi...
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11:59
Dustyn McKenney, Western Oregon Men's Cross Country / Track, National SAAC Representative
Podcast Guest: Dustyn McKenney: Western Oregon Men's Cross Country / Track, National SAAC RepresentativeIn this episode, we are joined by Dustyn McKenney, a member of the men's cross country and track team from We...
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Zharon Richmond, Montana State Billings Men's Basketball
Podcast Guest: Zharon Richmond: Montana State Billings, Men's BasketballIn this episode, we are joined by Zharon Richmond, the seventh-year senior from Montana State Billings Men's Basketball team. Zharon shares h...
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10:41
Emma Mulligan, Northwest Nazarene Softball
Podcast Guest: Emma Mulligan: Northwest Nazarene, Softball, SeniorIn this episode, we are joined by Emma Mulligan from Northwest Nazarene. As a key player for the three-time reigning GNAC softball champion Nightha...
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Emma Kramer, Simon Fraser Women's Basketball
Podcast Guest: Emma Kramer: Simon Fraser Women's BasketballIn this episode, we are joined by Emma Kramer, former Simon Fraser Women's Basketball player. Having just completed her term as DII National Student-Athle...
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30:21
Vanessa Aniteye, Seattle Pacific Women's Track and Field
Podcast Guest: Vanessa Aniteye: Seattle Pacific Women's Track and Field, Woman of the Year Top 30 NomineeIn this episode, we are joined by Vanessa Aniteye, a standout student-athlete from the Seattle Pacific women’s c...
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Dyauni Boyce, Montana State Billings Women's Basketball
Podcast Guest: Dyauni Boyce: Montana State Billings Women's Basketball, JuniorIn this episode, we are joined by Dyauni Boyce from the small town of Winifred, Montana, who had an opportunity earlier this season to ...
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11:08
Jaden Nielsen-Skinner, Saint Martin's Men's Basketball
Podcast Guest: Jaden Nielsen-Skinner: Saint Martin's, Men's Basketball, JuniorIn this episode, we are joined by Jaden Nielsen-Skinner, the captain of Saint Martin's men's basketball team, who has played a pivotal ...
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10:35
Sophie Beadle, Seattle Pacific Women's Soccer
Podcast Guests: Sophie Beadle: Seattle Pacific University, Women's Soccer, SeniorIn this episode, we are joined by Sophie Beadle, the 2023 Women's Soccer Player of the Year from Seattle Pacific University, who hel...
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10:07
Kendall Kramer & Rosie Fordham, University of Alaska Fairbanks Women's Cross Country
Podcast Guests: Kendall Kramer: University of Alaska Fairbanks Women's Cross Country, JuniorRosie Fordham: University of Alaska Fairbanks Women's Cross Country, JuniorIn this episode, we sit down with Kenda...
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