Inside the Heart

Heart Commissioner Nik Rule sits down with NAIA SB's Reagan Harrell to talk Heart Softball before the tournament kicks off on Thursday, April 30.

Taylor Thomas, co-host of NAIA Ball joins Inside the Heart to discuss baseball across the NAIA and the Heart Conference. + A recap of the Heart Series of the Week — Baseball, Benedictine vs. Baker.

NAIA SB Founder and Host Reagan Harrell joins Inside the Heart to discuss how Heart softball shapes up on the NAIA national stage!

Join host Alex Fernando as he recaps Heart Basketball in the NAIA National Tournament First Round and other updates on the Commissioners Cup and Heart Winter Championships.

Tune in as we welcome our 16th member of the Heart of America Athletic Conference, St. Ambrose and highlight some Heart winter championships.Interviews with:🎙️ Mike Holmes — St. Ambrose | Athletic Director🎙️ Ian Eller — St. Ambrose | Cross Country + Track & Field Athlete

Join host Alex Fernando as he highlights Heart Winter Championships from the past weekend!

Tune in as The Heart of America Athletic Conference announces a major conference addition beginning the 2026-27 season! 👀

Host Alex Fernando sits down with Park University’s Head Men’s Volleyball Coach, Mike Talamantes as he previews the upcoming season.The Pirates were ranked #1 in the Heart Preseason Coaches Poll! See what Coach Talamantes has to say about the team coming into this season and what it will take to make it back to the NAIA National Tournament.🏐Men’s Volleyball preview🏀Heart Basketball PRS Standings + more!

On this episode of Inside the Heart, Alex Fernando sits down with two of the Heart’s top wrestling coaches to talk competition, culture, and the road ahead as teams gear up for Heart Championships and the NAIA National Tournament.Angelo Crinzi | Grand View Women's Wrestling Head CoachGraham Karwath | Central Methodist Men's Wrestling Head Coach

Join Alex Fernando as he gets the inside scoop from coaches leading some of the Heart’s top basketball programs.🎙️ Todd Lorensen — Graceland | Head Men’s Basketball Coach🎙️ Chad Folsom — Benedictine | Head Women’s Basketball Coach🎙️ Jon Lewis — MidAmerica Nazarene | Head Women’s Basketball Coach

This week on Inside the Heart, we’re diving into a huge stretch for Heart athletics.🎙️ We sit down with Grand View Athletic Director Troy Plummer to talk back-to-back football national championships, a historic men’s soccer title, and the leadership behind one of the NAIA’s most successful athletic departments.🏀 Plus, Alex Fernando breaks down the latest Heart basketball standings, key matchups, and what to watch as the playoff picture continues to take shape.Don’t miss this inside look at the moments, momentum, and people driving the Heart forward.

NAIA Hoops Report joins for Heart basketball breakdowns, Alex Fernando discusses the inaugural Heart Wrestling duals and previews the NAIA Football Championship Series Semifinal rematch between Heart opponents Benedictine and Grand View.

Host Alex Fernando chats with Heart men's soccer players Will Couch (William Penn) and Kevin Ventura (Grand View) to discuss the tournament. Heart Assistant Commissioner Madison Lantz-Farris exclusively interviews Grand View head men's soccer coach David Groves on mindset towards the National Championship game.

NAIA NATIONALS RECAP — Heart Football + Soccer!What's next for the Heart in the NAIA National Tournaments? Tune in as host Alex Fernando breaks it all down!

NAIA Championship recaps and a look ahead at future matchups. PLUS exclusive interviews with Head Football Coaches Joel Osborn (Benedictine) and E.J. Peterson (Grand View). Join host, Alex Fernando as he covers it all!

Tune in for a special edition of Inside the Heart featuring a full preview of the Heart teams heading to NAIA Nationals. Also, hear from William Penn Head Football Coach Marc Benavidez and Missouri Baptist Head Women’s Volleyball Coach Claire Ochs ahead of their national matchups this weekend!

Championship Recaps. Football Division Titles. Wrestling & Basketball. NAIA Bid Previews. Join host, Alex Fernando as he covers it all!

Join host Alex Fernando as he breaks down all Heart Conference Tournament matchups, recaps the Heart Cross Country Championships and chats with Commissioner Nik Rule on the first episode of Inside the Heart! 🎙