🎙 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 ...

Building a GoHawk Legacy: Waverly-Shell Rock's Culture of Excellence Join us on this episode of Building a Champion as we head to Waverly-Shell Rock, Iowa, a community synonymous with athletic success. We speak with Athletic Director Greg Bodensteiner about the deeply ingrained culture of winning that permeates their high school athletic programs, particularly their dominant wrestling ...

Minnesota State University Mankato has achieved a historic feat, winning both the men's and women's Division II basketball national championships in the same season for the first time since 1984. Athletic Director Kevin Buisman joins the podcast to discuss this remarkable accomplishment, detailing the dramatic victories and the culture that fueled their success. Buisman recounts the ...

Witness history in the making! The Pittsburg State Gorillas have achieved a feat rarely seen in collegiate athletics, capturing both the men's and women's NCAA Division II outdoor track and field national championships in the same season. In this episode of "Building a Champion," we sit down with the mastermind behind this incredible achievement, Head Coach Kyle Rutledge. Coach Rutledge ...

Building a Champion: Jarrod Schott on Remsen St. Mary's Small-Town Dynasty Join us as we journey to small-town Iowa to uncover the secrets behind the Remsen St. Mary's Hawks' incredible athletic success. Athletic Director Jarrod Schott joins us to discuss their recent third state football championship in five years, and the sustained excellence across all their sports. We delve into the ...

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Brocklebank, Athletic Director at Ferris State University, to discuss their football team's recent NCAA Division II National Championship victory. We delve into the keys to their success, exploring the team's resilience, the importance of a strong team culture, and the role of community support in their continued dominance. Steve shares valuable ...