Inside The GSC

AUM senior outfielder Chloe Baynes joins Inside the GSC. She shares what goes into being an elite base runner, from reading pitchers and timing jumps to staying confident in high-pressure moments. The program’s all-time leader in stolen bases also reflects on her development as a player, the mental side of the game, and how her speed impacts every aspect of competition. From her journey to AUM to competing in the Gulf South Conference, this conversation gives a deeper look at the discipline, awareness, and mindset behind one of the most dynamic players in the program.

Trevecca Nazarene golfer Maddox Burton joins Inside the GSC. He discusses the mental side of golf, his development as a player, and the discipline required to compete consistently at a high level.From early days on the course to competing in the Gulf South Conference, Maddox shares how his game has evolved, and how a multi-sport background has influenced his approach to competition.

Lee Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Megan Smith joins Inside the GSC. She shares her journey through the sport, from her early playing days to leading a growing program in the Gulf South Conference. She also reflects on her involvement with the Austin Hatcher Foundation and how her personal experiences, including overcoming osteosarcoma, have shaped her perspective as a coach and mentor.

Valdosta State Head Athletic Trainer Jay Johnson shares his journey through collegiate athletics, including stops at Georgia Southwestern and Florida Tech before returning to VSU in a full-circle moment as the Blazers’ lead sports medicine professional. Jay discusses athlete care, leadership within the Gulf South Conference, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps student-athletes competing safely.

West Alabama graduate center Haley Nichols joins Inside the GSC. She shares how early responsibility and leadership shaped her path to competing in the Gulf South Conference. From entrepreneurship to embracing her role at West Alabama, Haley reflects on her growth and journey while competing in the Gulf South Conference.

Christian Brothers senior athlete Gioia Scopel joins Inside the GSC. She reflects on her journey from competing in Italian National Championships to breaking a Gulf South Conference record in the high jump and how adversity, injury, and reflection shaped her growth, both as an athlete and as a person.

Montevallo senior guard Derek Moore joins Inside the GSC. He reflects on adversity, time spent alone at Delta State, and the lessons that ultimately led to leadership growth, confidence, and a recent, 51-point performance that marked a turning point in his career. Derek also shares how this reflection and resilience helps him compete at a high level in the Gulf South Conference.

UWA's Shaira Rivera joins Inside the GSC. She shares her journey from international competition in the Philippines to collegiate tennis in the Gulf South Conference. She reflects on representing her country, her Billie Jean King Cup experience, and how those moments shaped her transition to life and competition at West Alabama.

UAH senior guard Lili Wilken joins Inside the GSC. She shares her journey through basketball, from her early seasons at Trevecca Nazarene to finding her stride at UAH. She reflects on the role of faith, family, and mindset in her development, what the transition taught her, and what excites her most about competing in the Gulf South Conference today.

Lee Athletic Communications Director Philip Tang joins Inside the GSC. He has been a broadcaster, producer, storyteller, and communications leader across multiple Gulf South Conference programs. In this episode, he shares his journey through sports media, from calling games and running broadcasts to shaping the digital identity of Lee University Athletics and the behind-the-scenes work.

AUM Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Courtney Waid joins Inside the GSC. She shares her journey from psychology and academic leadership to supporting student-athletes in one of the most important roles in collegiate athletics. She talks about her path into the FAR position, her work at AUM, and her perspective on student-athlete life in the Gulf South Conference.

UAH senior guard Quentin Toles joins Inside the GSC. He shares his journeyman story through multiple schools, the lessons learned along the way, and what fuels him now as a key playmaker for the Chargers.

Union Athletic Director and Women's Basketball Head Coach Mark Campbell joins Inside the GSC. He has built one of the most successful programs in DII college basketball, fueled by faith and leadership through service. As he begins his final season as head coach, he reflects on his journey of faith, leadership, and legacy in the Gulf South Conference and beyond.

West Florida Women's Soccer Head Coach Joe Bartlinski joins Inside the GSC. He shares his robust coaching journey and life principles that have been a cornerstone to his success.

GSC Men's and Women's Soccer Official Dan Benson joins Inside the GSC. He shares his journey from student-athlete to official, the lessons learned along the way, and how his work with Mighty Hero Homes reflects the spirit of the GSC.

Montevallo student-athlete Sarah Turner joins Inside The GSC. She opens up about overcoming an iron deficiency, balancing cross country and track with her passion for sports journalism, and setting goals for her senior season and beyond.

Mississippi College student-athlete Samarin Kipple joins Inside The GSC. She shares her path to MC and the opportunities that awaited her in Clinton, Miss. and more.

Valdosta State student-athlete Greg Hudgins joins Inside The GSC. He discusses his path from Purdue to "Titletown," prepration for the 2025 season and more.

Gulf South Conference Commissioner Matt Wilson joins Inside The GSC. He and host Brian Friedland discuss his path to the GSC, what it takes to be a commissioner in today's college athletics landscape and more.

Montevallo Director of Media Relations Blake Jowers joins Inside The GSC. He and host Brian Friedland discuss working behind-the-scenes of college athletics, his time at the GSC and more.

Delta State student-athlete Emma Haley joins Inside The GSC. She and host Brian Friedland discuss the importance of breaking the stigma in mental health for athletes, her path to Delta State and more. 

Trevecca Nazarene student-athlete Ashlan Sensing joins Inside The GSC. She and host Brian Friedland discuss Trevecca's first season in the conference, how she maintains a good work-life balance and more.

Gulf South Conference men's basketball and women's lacrosse official Gerald Pettway joins Inside The GSC. He and host Brian Friedland discuss the importance of appreciating officials, his path to becoming an official and more.

West Alabama Interim Head Athletic Trainer Joni Maddox joins Inside The GSC. She and host Brian Friedland discuss the behind-the-scenes of athletic training, the importance of National Athletic Training Month and more.

Alabama Huntsville student-athlete Tommy Murr joins Inside The GSC. He and host Brian Friedland talk about his journey to Huntsville, UAH's historic season and more.

Lee student-athlete Ryan Lovelace joins Inside The GSC. He and host Brian Friedland talk about how he got into running, his journey to Lee and more.

GSC Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), Andrea Anderson, joins Inside The GSC. She and host Brian Friedland talk about the role that a compliance director plays, Title IX, the importance of women in sports and more.

GSC Women's Basketball Coordinator of Officials, Tasha Smith, joins host Brian Friedland and Inside The GSC. They discuss how Tasha became an official and her ascent to the Division I-ranks, as well as the role refs play, how others can get involved and more.

Sports information directors (SID) Steven Aldridge from Union and Brian Henry from AUM join Inside The GSC host Brian Friedland. They discuss the role and what an SID does, their roles as leaders, work-life balance, and more.

West Florida student-athlete Alia Scotka joins Inside The GSC host Brian Friedland. In the show's first episode, Alia shares how she got started in golf, what its like to be a student-athlete, member of the student-athlete advisory committee and more.