Episode 16: Keri Becker

Episode 16: Keri Becker

Building a Champion by Jordan Kinderknecht

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🎙 Building a Champion - Episode: Inside Grand Valley State’s Championship Culture with Carrie Becker

In this episode of Building a Champion, we sit down with Grand Valley State University Athletic Director Carrie 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.

Carrie 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.

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CoachChampionNational Championshipathletic directorGrand Valley State University