Did you know that last summer during the COVID quarantine assistant women's basketball coach Maiya Michel wrote a book?!?! Dive into the book, March Madness talk, future short stories, as well as how writing changed her view on coaching. Transformation: Moments in Poetry -> https://amzn.to/3mj8Pos Guest: Maiya Michel Host: Michael Matossian

Stories of Significance

Coaches' Corner - Episode 19 - Maiya Michel

In this latest episode, Vanguard's head women's volleyball coach discusses the importance of multi-sport athletes, her work with Athletes in Action, her favorite hole in the wall food spot over the years and the spiritual journey that led her to Vanguard. Host: Michael Matossian Guest: JP Dorn

Coaches' Corner - Episode 19 - JP Dorn

Connor is put on the hot seat to answer randomly selected questions in real time! He has a unique story as his journey at Vanguard began prior to him joining the men's volleyball team. You won't want to miss the story of a a prosthetic leg being gifted to him and what accomplishment he is most proud of. Host: Mariah Rodriguez Guest: Connor Chase

21 Questions with Connor Chase

In our inaugural episode of the Alumni Association, we are joined by former women's basketball star Claire all the way from Uganda, Africa! We check in with her about her Vanguard experience, playing professionally, and her new ministry in her hometown. Host: Jeff Melton Guest: Claire Lamunu

Alumni Association - Claire Lamunu

Play along as we randomly draw from a pool of over 200 questions! Faith, a freshman, is a member of both the track and soccer teams. Learn about her adventurous spirit and how central her walk with Christ is to her life! Host: Mariah Rodriguez Guest: Faith Hunt

21 Questions with Faith Hunt

Masie, a junior on the men's basketball team, joined us for a virtual interview between the Fall and Spring semesters. Dive deeper into his passion for basketball, his journey to Vanguard, and what being back on the court in 2021 means to him. Host: Jeff Melton Guest: Masie Mohammadi

Stories of Significance - Episode 19 - Masie Mohammadi

Sit down, relax, and enjoy a candid conversation with Coach Flores of Vanguard Wrestling. We get him to talk about how crazy good he was in high school, how he recovered from his serious injury, and his reflections on their season opener. Host: Michael Matossian Guest: Caleb Flores

Coaches' Corner - Episode 18 - Caleb Flores

We sit down to play 21 Questions with one of the returning members of Vanguard Wrestling. Micha discusses the bond of the team, his lack of using emojis when texting, and who he would most like to have dinner with. You won't want to miss it! Guest: Micha Leininger Host: Mariah Rodriguez

21 Questions with Micha Leininger

Salonia, a junior from the STUNT team, sits down with Jeff at the end of the Fall Semester to talk all things COVID, the upcoming Christmas Season, and how Vanguard has guided her towards Law School. Host: Jeff Melton Guest: Salonia Harper

Stories of Significance - Episode 18 - Salonia Harper

Now in his 24th season as head coach of the women’s basketball program at Vanguard University, Russ Davis has a lot of accomplishments. Among them, he has amassed over 600 wins, won NAIA Coach of the Year honors 4 times, been named the GSAC Coach of the Year 9 times, won the NAIA national title in 2008, was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 2017, has battled cancer, and is now battling the after-effects of cancer treatment. Despite all the accolades and in the face of his health complications, his faith has never been stronger and neither has his desire to help young people get better at basketball and even better at life. In this episode, listen as Russ Davis defines selflessness. Hosts: Josh Perigo and Dave Caldwell Guest: Russ Davis Thanks to our friends at CHARACTER UP! All rights to the audio belong to them.

CHARACTER UP: Episode 6 with Russ Davis

Mariah sits down with Grace, a sophomore from Vanguard Track & Field, to discuss where in the world she wants to travel and which foods she is not a fan eating! Host: Mariah Rodriguez Guest: Grace Roberts

21 Questions Grace Roberts

Michael welcomes Coach Anderson of Vanguard Golf to the Coaches' Corner for the second episode of Season 2. They discuss his passion for watching student-athletes meet and exceed their goals and how developing personal relationships with them are so important for him. Host: Michael Matossian Guest: Jeff Anderson

Coaches' Corner - Episode 17 - Jeff Anderson

In advance of the GSAC Championships for cross country, Mariah caught up with Blake discussing his recent adventures around LA with his friends! Host: Mariah Rodriguez Guest: Blake Rodriguez

21 Questions with Blake Rodriguez

Jeff Melton, Assistant Athletic Director of Events and Media, was recently featured on the NAIA-SIDA SID Spotlight! Jeremy Nelson from @MAC_Bulldogs was able to catch up with Jeff to discuss how he began working on small college athletics, his favorite memories from Vanguard, and more! Host: Jeremy Nelson Guest: Jeff Melton

NAIA-SIDA Spotlight on Jeff Melton

Get ready to play "21 Questions" with Conley Harris of the Beach Volleyball program. Listen along as she speaks in her made up language, leaving Mariah amazed! Host: Mariah Rodriguez Guest: Conley Harris

21 Questions with Conley Harris

Vanguard Athletics is proud to sponsor 17 sports including baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's beach volleyball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, stunt, and men's and women's track and field, men's and women's indoor volleyball, and men's wrestling. Vanguard University has won 2 NAIA Team National Championships, 9 NAIA Individual National Championships, and 77 GSAC Titles.