🎙 Building a Champion – Episode: Inside Grand Valley State’s Championship Culture with Keri Becker
In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Grand Valley State University Athletic Director Keri Becker, the bold leader behind one of the most dominant programs in NCAA Division II. Since 2002, GVSU has captured over 30 national championships — and they show no signs of slowing down.
Keri shares behind-the-scenes stories from this year’s historic run, including national titles in women’s basketball and track & field, the resilience her athletes showed overcoming illness and adversity, and how a culture of “team-mateship” fuels sustained success. We dive into how GVSU recruits, develops, and supports student-athletes not just for championships, but for life beyond competition.
Whether you’re an athletic director, coach, athlete, or simply love great sports stories — this episode is packed with leadership insights, culture-building wisdom, and inspiring moments.
🎧 Tune in now and discover what it takes to build champions — on and off the field.
