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The Sidelines
by Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
The Sidelines Podcast elevates RMAC administrators, coaches and student-athletes, celebrating their interests, hobbies, and identities outside of athletics. The Sidelines aims to support the Division II motto "Make It Yours" and emphasize a healthy "life in the balance" across the league. #EverythingElevated
Episodes
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Episode 84: RMAC Mental Health Week Feature - Zoe Evans and Mitch Moravec of Black Hills State and Ryan Wesner with RADical Hope Foundation
To celebrate the RMAC's inaugural fall Mental Health Week, recognized October 10-17, The Sidelines sat down with two members of the RMAC SAAC mental health subcommittee, Zoe Evans and Mitch Moravec of Black Hills State, with guest Ryan Wesner, Program Coordinator for RADical Hope Foundation....
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Episode 83: Fernanda Rodriguez - Regis Women's Soccer and Liam Chavez - Regis Men's Cross Country
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Sidelines: Episode 83, co-hosted by Regis Global Inclusive intern, Andrew Regan, features Regis women's soccer forward, Fernanda Rodriguez, and Regis men's cross country athlete, Liam Chavez. Tune in to hear how Fernanda, a junior health and exercise…
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Episode 82: Aidan Thompson - Chadron State Football and Joey Beckner - Colorado School of Mines Football
Oredigger football heads north this Saturday to take on the Eagles for Hall of Fame weekend in Chadron, Nebraska. To prepare for the matchup, Episode 82 sat down with Chadron State quarterback, Aidan Thompson, and Colorado School of Mines defensive tackle, Joey Beckner, to showcase their…
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Episode 81: Coach Levi Gallas - Adams State Football
To thrive in today's collegiate athletics landscape, coaches are required to constantly adapt and remember their purpose behind the work they do. For Adams State football head coach, Levi Gallas, that purpose lies in his faith, family and helping young men capitalize on the gifts they've been...
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Episode 80: Caden Measner - Western Colorado Football
The Mountaineers are off to a strong 2-0 start for the 2026 football season, led by redshirt senior, Caden Measner. A Greeley, Colorado native, Measner represented Western Colorado at the 2026 RMAC Football Media Day and sat down with The Sidelines to discuss his love for not only the game of...
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Episode 79: Jon Poag - CCU Athletics Director and Shawn Jakubowski - FLC Director of Athletics
Fall seasons are officially underway in the RMAC! To celebrate the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year, The Sidelines sat down with Colorado Christian University Athletics Director, Jon Poag, and Fort Lewis College Director of Athletics, Shawn Jakubowski. Both Jon and Shawn have made a recent...
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Episode 78: Danielle Harris - RMAC Commissioner
The Sidelines is back for its third season, kicking off the 2026-27 academic year with special guest, Danielle Harris, Commissioner of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. In Episode 78, Commissioner Harris shares her leadership style and approach to building trust and relationships amongst…
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Episode 77: Alex Dunagan - Colorado School of Mines, 2026 RMAC Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
For the second consecutive year, a Colorado School of Mines student-athlete is the RMAC’s Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, as Alex Dunagan was named the recipient of the league’s top academic award. Dunagan, a baseball athlete from Cypress, Texas, completed his collegiate career this May with a...
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Episode 76: Leah Garcia and Arriana Wright - Colorado Christian Softball
The 2026 RMAC Softball Tournament, hosted by Colorado Christian University, is officially under way. As the only two seniors for the Cougars this year, Leah Garcia and Arriana Wright played their part in guiding their program to a historic 47-game win streak. While their stories to becoming two...
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Episode 75: Caitlyn and Cali Cole - CSU Pueblo Softball
Caitlyn and Cali Cole were practically born into the game of softball. With their mom as their coach growing up in California, the Cole sisters knew that softball was their passion, and the path they both wanted to pursue in college. When Caitlyn committed to play at CSU Pueblo, Cali wasn't far...
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Episode 74: Gerrit Erickson - UCCS Baseball
As the RMAC gears up for its last championship weekend of the 2025-2026 academic year, The Sidelines highlights an inspiring comeback story that has served as one of the foundations for the UCCS baseball team's record breaking season. Gerrit Erickson, senior pitcher for the Mountain Lions, faced…
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Episode 73: Noemi Ramirez and Shea Murphy - Regis Women's Lacrosse with Guest Host, Andrew Regan
The wait is over for the 2026 RMAC Women's Lacrosse Tournament! To set the stage for the semifinal matchup between Colorado Mesa University and Regis University, guest host, Andrew Regan sits down with two of the Rangers' star seniors, Noemi Ramirez and Shea Murphy. Andrew, who was featured on…
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Episode 72: Izaak Siefken - Colorado Mesa Men's Track and Field
Colorado Mesa senior and men's javelin school record holder, Izaak Siefken, has undoubtedly made the most of his collegiate career, even though it hasn't looked exactly how he imagined. From a young age, the Broomfield, Colorado native knew that baseball was a passion that could open the door for…
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Episode 71: Coach Brad Lavoie - Westminster Men's Lacrosse
Under the guidance of Coach Brad Lavoie, the Westminster men's lacrosse program has made their mark on the 2026 regular season. Throughout the next week, the Griffins, having recently defeated RMAC foe, Colorado Mesa, look to capitalize on the culture of success that has been building in the...
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Episode 70: Helen Braybrook - CSU Pueblo Women's Track and Field
The 2026 RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships are heading to Pueblo, Colorado's ThunderBowl, April 24-26. Senior, Helen Braybrook, will race at her home track for her last RMAC Championship, looking ahead to continued success at a national stage. Braybrook, an indoor national champion in…
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Episode 69: Neige Dunn - MSU Denver Women's Golf
RMAC spring championships are right around the corner! To prepare for the 2026 RMAC Golf Championships in Boulder City, Nevada, Episode 69 highlights Neige Dunn, a junior representing the MSU Denver women's golf program. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Neige is a true champion of the Division…
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Episode 68: Olivia Reed Thyne - Colorado Mesa Women's Basketball
To kick off the NCAA DII Women's Basketball Tournament, The Sidelines sits down with three-time RMAC Women's Basketball Player of the Year, and the RMAC's career scoring and rebound record holder, Olivia Reed Thyne. The foundation of Olivia's storied career at Colorado Mesa began in La Junta,...
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Episode 67: Stewart Erhart - Fort Lewis College Men's Basketball
The RMAC celebrates the beginning of the 2026 Men's Basketball Tournament with three-time RMAC Player of the Week, Stewart Erhart of Fort Lewis College. As one of just two players on the Skyhawks roster when head coach, Jordan Mast, was hired, Stewart demonstrated loyalty and trust to a...
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Episode 66: Elaina Watson and Jada Price - Adams State Women's Basketball
It's officially tournament week for RMAC basketball! To kick off an exciting night of quarterfinal matchups, The Sidelines: Episode 66 catches up with graduate student, Elaina Watson, and sophomore, Jada Price, of the Adams State Grizzlies. Beyond their shared love for basketball, Elaina and Jada...
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Episode 65: Allison Beasley - Western Colorado Track and Field
The stage is set for the 2026 RMAC Indoor Track and Field Championships in Gunnison, CO. The highly anticipated championships will not only feature the highest collegiate indoor track in the world, but also three of the nation's top 20 Division II track and field programs this year. Episode 65...
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Episode 64: Mark Nore, David Crum and Dave Smith - Black Hills Brawl and Rapid City Rush Highlight
Division II's oldest football rivalry, the Black Hills Brawl, takes the ice this Saturday, February 21, as the Rapid City Rush face off with the Worcester Railers for a three-game home series in Rapid City, SD. The Rapid City Rush, now led by President Jared Reid and Head Coach, Dave Smith, has...
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Episode 63: Ryan Campbell - Colorado Mesa Swimming and Diving
The RMAC's next championship event, the 2026 RMAC Swimming and Diving Championships, highlights one of the most dominate swimming and diving programs in the country in Colorado Mesa. One of the Mavericks' seniors, Ryan Campbell, joins Episode 63 to offer some insight into the impressive sport of...
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Episode 62: Julia Richey - Simon Fraser University Women's Wrestling
The RMAC is thrilled to host its third RMAC Women's Wrestling Championships in Colorado Springs at the United States Air Force Academy. To set the stage for a highly competitive championship, Episode 62 features Julia Richey of Simon Fraser University. The senior for the Red Leafs is the RMAC's...
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Episode 61: Coach Brett Hunter - Chadron State Men's Wrestling
To continue The Sidelines' celebration of the 2025-26 RMAC wrestling season, Episode 61 features Chadron State men's wrestling head coach, Brett Hunter. Coach Hunter is in his 14th season coaching the Eagles, with his Chadron roots extending back to his time as a men's wrestling student-athlete…
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Episode 60: Aaden Valdez - Adams State Men's Wrestling
As the 2026 RMAC wrestling season continues to develop, The Sidelines' 60th episode highlights Aaden Valdez, senior wrestler for Adams State. Collegiate athletics naturally pose challenges for any student-athlete, however, Aaden has endured unique adversity after a firework accident in high…
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Episode 59: Alyssa Boyte - MSU Denver Volleyball
The RMAC has officially added its 69th National Title and first ever Volleyball National Championship Title, courtesy of the MSU Denver Roadrunners. Today's episode features sophomore middle and Texas native, Alyssa Boyte, member of the NCAA Division II All-Tournament team, South Central Region...
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Episode 58: Mackenzie Ransom and Head Coach Tara Hittle - UCCS Volleyball
Following the 2025 RMAC Volleyball Tournament, the 2025 NCAA Division II volleyball bracket has been set, with five RMAC schools advancing to the tournament. UCCS, in particular, sees its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2007, following one of the most historic seasons for the program....
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Episode 57: Ellie Thomas - Black Hills State Volleyball
With the 2025 RMAC volleyball regular season coming to a close, The Sidelines: Episode 57 features starting senior libero for Black Hills State, Ellie Thomas. Originally from Gillette, Wyoming, Ellie accumulated a number of high school volleyball accolades, including Wyoming's 4A Defensive Player...
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Episode 56: Rory Scott and Nick Walker - UCCS Men's Soccer
The 2025 RMAC Men's Soccer Tournament is finally here. To celebrate, The Sidelines: Episode 56 catches up with members of the RMAC's pre-season favorites and No. 1 seed heading into the RMAC tournament, Rory Scott and Nick Walker of UCCS. Rory, an international student-athlete from Australia, and...
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Episode 55: Hannah Longmire - Black Hills State Triathlon
While not entirely unique to Division II, the sport of triathlon is offered as part of just two RMAC athletics departments, including Colorado Mesa and Black Hills State. With USA Triathlon's NCAA National Championships approaching this weekend for both squads, The Sidelines had the honor of...
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Episode 54: Fatso Williams - Adams State Women's Soccer
As the 2025 RMAC soccer regular season reaches its final stretch, The Sidelines is honored to highlight Fatso Williams, a graduate student on the Adams State women's soccer team. After a rather challenging upbringing in Deming, New Mexico, the Williams family decided to move to Alamogordo and...
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Episode 53: Andrew Regan - Regis University's Global Inclusive Internship Program Highlight
This semester, the RMAC has had the honor of partnering with Regis University's Global Inclusive Program, welcoming Andrew Regan to the RMAC office as a fall intern. Andrew, now a third year student in the Global Inclusive Program, brings a passion for broadcasting and student-athlete…
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Episode 52: Alana Howard - South Dakota Mines Cross Country & World Mental Health Day Celebration
To celebrate World Mental Health Day, Alana Howard, senior cross country runner for South Dakota Mines, joins The Sidelines for a special episode. Recognized on October 10, World Mental Health Day offers an opportunity to celebrate global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against...
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Episode 51: Jacob Loper - Fall Officials' Appreciation Week Feature
In recognition of Fall Officials' Appreciation Week, sponsored by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association and the Division II Athletics Directors Association, today's episode highlights Jacob Loper, an RMAC soccer referee and Colorado Christian men's soccer alum. After conversations...
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Episode 50: Jeremiah Vaille - Colorado School of Mines Cross Country
The 2025 RMAC Cross Country Championships in Colorado Springs are officially one month out. To celebrate, Episode 50 features Colorado School of Mines All-American, Jeremiah Vaille. Having completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil engineering, and currently pursuing a master's in...
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Episode 49: Coach Bob Stitt - Colorado School of Mines Football
After putting the Colorado School of Mines football program on the national map in the early 2000s, Coach Bob Stitt is back at the helm for the Orediggers, having taken his coaching career around the country for the past 11 years. Coach Stitt, who was inducted into the Mines Athletics Hall of…
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Episode 48: Roman Fuller - CSU Pueblo Football
The Sidelines is back with season two, kicking off the new academic year with CSU Pueblo quarterback, Roman Fuller. As a Texas native and coach's son, football has truly been engraved in Roman's life. His love for the game began even before he could play in early elementary school, and he…
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Episode 47: Lorie Moreno Roch - RMAC Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee, Western Colorado Track and Field
The Sidelines is back with a special episode, highlighting one of the RMAC's Class of 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, Lorie Moreno Roch. Starting her career at Adams State, Lorie's journey to becoming Western Colorado's first female national champion had many twists and turns, including a hip injury...
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Episode 46: Chris Graham - RMAC Commissioner
The Sidelines: Episode 46 helps the league celebrate one of the most impactful leaders the RMAC, and collegiate athletic administration across the nation, have come to know. RMAC Commissioner, Chris Graham, wraps up his 11-year service to the league this week, while looking forward to his new...
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Episode 45: Kennedy Hara - Colorado Mesa Baseball
To set the stage for the NCAA Regional Baseball Tournament matchup between Colorado Mesa and MSU Denver, and to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, The Sidelines sits down with Kennedy Hara, junior infielder for the Mavericks. Hara, a Hawaiian native, has been surrounded...
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Episode 44: Adam Paniagua - Regis University Baseball
To celebrate Day 1 of the 2025 RMAC Baseball Tournament, The Sidelines caught up with Regis University's senior standout, Adam Paniagua. The impressive RMAC catcher was awarded Division II's National Hitter of the Week honor in mid-March and now holds Regis's single season home run record. On top...
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Episode 43: Camryn Quilling - Colorado Christian Softball
The 2025 RMAC Softball Tournament is in full swing! To celebrate, The Sidelines: Episode 43 features Camryn Quilling, senior outfielder for the Colorado Christian Cougars. After starting her collegiate career as a junior college All-American, Camryn quickly found herself in Larry Hays'…
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Episode 42: Laci Peskey and Desi Hernandez - Black Hills State Softball
Heading into the 2025 RMAC Softball Tournament this week, The Sidelines highlights pitcher Laci Peskey and catcher Desi Hernandez of Black Hills State. Between Laci's five RMAC Pitcher of the Week honors and Desi's impressive .360 batting average this year, this dynamic duo has helped lead the…
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Episode 41: Chisom Obioha - New Mexico Highlands Track and Field
To kick off the 2025 RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships this weekend, The Sidelines: Episode 41 highlights New Mexico Highlands senior jumper, Chisom Obioha. Coming off a second place finish in the long jump at indoor championships, Chisom plans to carry on her confidence and positive...
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Episode 40: Justin Egan, Luke Sillstrop and Daxton Jensen - Westminster Men's Lacrosse
It's semifinal day for the 2025 PBC Rocky Mountain Division Men's Lacrosse Tournament! To kick off an exciting weekend, Episode 40 highlights juniors, Justin Egan and Luke Sillstrop, along with sophomore Daxton Jensen of the Westminster men's lacrosse team. Tune in to hear how this trio of…
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Episode 39: Zachary Gaumont - Fort Lewis College Track and Field
Coming off an impressive 2024-25 indoor track season, Zachary Gaumont sits down with The Sidelines to share his experience as a dual-sport athlete at Fort Lewis College. An Arizona native, Zach was originally recruited to play football and quickly found himself as part of the Skyhawks track and...
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Episode 38: Brigit and Becky Goetsch - Regis Women's Lacrosse
The 2025 RMAC Women's Lacrosse Championship begins in two weeks. To set the stage for a highly-anticipated conference tournament, Regis University twin sisters, Brigit and Becky Goetsch, join The Sidelines for Episode 38. Originally from Maple Grove, Minnesota, Brigit and Becky were raised in a...
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Episode 37: Susan Babcock - RMAC Track and Field Officiating Coordinator
In honor of the 2025 Spring Officials' Appreciation Week, sponsored by the Division II Conference Commissioners Association and the Division II Athletics Directors Association, The Sidelines: Episode 37 highlights the RMAC's track and field officiating coordinator, Susan Babcock. A native of...
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Episode 36: Freya Constable - CSU Pueblo Women's Golf
The RMAC continues to prepare for its 2025 Golf Championships in Boulder City, Nevada by catching up with Freya Constable, junior golfer at CSU Pueblo. Freya, a native of Scotland, has been a member of back-to-back conference champion teams and has been honored as an RMAC Player of the Week this...
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Episode 35: Adam Duncan and Coach Mark Hull - Colorado Christian Men's Golf
The Sidelines: Episode 35 kicks off the conference's golf segment by celebrating the reigning Division II Men's Golf National Champions, the Colorado Christian Cougars. This episode sits down with head coach, Mark Hull, and senior, Adam Duncan, who led the team to incredible heights last season....
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The Sidelines Podcast elevates RMAC administrators, coaches and student-athletes, celebrating their interests, hobbies, and identities outside of athletics. The Sidelines aims to support the Division II motto "Make It Yours" and emphasize a healthy "life in the balance" across the league. #EverythingElevated
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The Sidelines Podcast elevates RMAC administrators, coaches and student-athletes, celebrating their interests, hobbies, and identities outside of athletics. The Sidelines aims to support the Division II motto "Make It Yours" and emphasize a healthy "life in the balance" across the league....
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