Anchor Up Podcast

A perfect 11-0 week for GVSU athletics, a pair of conference championships, historic performances, regional rankings and - of course - plenty of Laker talk! Hear from head cross country coach, Jerry Baltes, GLIAC champion Isaac Harding, football head coach Matt Mitchell and volleyball head coach Jason Johnson on this week's episode.

It's Ferris Week in Allendale! Jake and Tim break down the Anchor-Bone Classic plus interviews with head coach Matt Mitchell, Volleyball head coach Jason Johnson and women's soccer senior Caitie Baron. Plus updates on golf, tennis, swim and dive and cross country.

It's an undefeated weekend for GVSU athletics. Hear from head football coach Matt Mitchell, head volleyball coach Jason Johnson and head soccer coach Jim Conlon. Plus, a sit-down conversation with women's cross country and track and field star Hannah Becker (15:20). Get all you need to know on what's happening around GVSU Athletics with Anchor Up Weekly, presented by DTE Energy, on the Grand Valley Sports Network.

Hear from head football coach Matt Mitchell (13:30), soccer coach Jim Conlon (22:23), volleyball coach Jason Johnson (30:06) and cross country coach Jerry Baltes (42:45)... Plus a special feature interview with sisters Haley and Julia Blaney of GVSU Volleyball (33:25). Anchor Up Weekly airs live on The Ticket West Michigan (1340 AM) every Tuesday night from 6-7 PM throughout the school year. For all the latest news and coverage of GVSU Athletics, visit gvsulakers.com and follow @GVSULakers on social media.

The second year of Anchor Up Weekly is here! A new school year is underway and fall sports are back in action. Jake and Tim recap football's season-opening win, women's soccer's impressive start, volleyball's growth, and updates on golf, tennis and cross country. Hear from some coaches and get inside info on your favorite Laker teams. Anchor Up Weekly is powered by DTE Energy.

Hear from fifth-year senior golfer Katie Chipman after her second-place finish at the NCAA Regional Championships this week. The guys also break down a very successful week that featured two conference championships and preview a couple more championship showdowns ahead.

Tim and Jake honor the student workers and grad assistants graduating this week, recap a busy week and preview some post-season and end-of-regular season action.

The Anchor Up Podcast breaks down the GLIAC Golf Championships, recaps some tough breaks and standout performances and previews the week ahead. Plus much more as Tim and Jake bring you another inside scoop on Laker athletics.

Our 30th episode! Tim and Jake get you caught up on all the happenings in GVSU athletics this week and preview what's to come.

Jake goes solo for this week's episode to give you a whirlwind around Laker athletics.

Recap a dominant week in laker athletics that saw 11 athletes earn GLIAC weekly honors a preview of the matchups to come this week and more.

interview with diving national champion Gracyn Segard plus a recap of the past week's events and preview of what's on tap.

Hear from two student-athletes fresh off their Indoor Track and Field National Championships... Plus a full recap of last week's events and a preview of a busy week ahead. The Anchor Up Podcast is presented by Metro Health.

Women's Basketball is dancing, track and field heads to nationals, plus a full recap of the past week and a preview of what's ahead.

Track and field sweeps GLIAC Indoors... recap the last week in Laker athletics. Basketball set for GLIAC Tournament... get your weekly preview. Plus, moments of the week, dog talk and more. Join Tim and Jake for the Anchor Up Podcast, presented by Metro Health.

Winter sports barreling towards post-season, spring and fall sports underway. Plus, preview the Track and Field GLIAC Championships with head coach Jerry Baltes.

Get caught up on everything around GVSU Athletics in a half hour! Six combined wins for men's and women's basketball, a record-breaking weekend on the track and swimming and diving is in the post-season. Plus, a preview of a top-20 matchup. two more sports start their seasons this weekend and a pair more make their home debuts. It's the Anchor Up Podcast, presented by Metro Health.

Women's basketball sweeps Ferris... Men's basketball splits in Big Rapids... Records are shattered in track and field and swimming and diving dominate... Plus, updates on Tennis, who got started this week, and previews of the week ahead and some spring/fall sports about to get underway. Get caught up on everything around Laker athletics on the Anchor Up Podcast, presented by Metro Health.

Head Football Coach Matt Mitchell talks about his 43-player signing class (18:30)... Recap of women's basketball's wins at Wayne State, Track and Field and Swimming and Diving results... Preview of Anchor-Bone Weekend on the hardwood and a busy weekend in the GVSU Pool and Kelly Family Sports Center. The Anchor Up Podcast is presented by Metro Health.

The latest from around GVSU Athletics with a recap of men's and women's basketball, track and field and swimming and diving. Plus a peak at National Signing Day and the GVSU softball team enters the preseason top-25 poll.

Recap of a busy weekend: Women's basketball sweeps Ashland, men earn a split on the road, swimming and diving and track and field with impressive home performances... Special guest is Deputy Athletic Director Doug Lipinski...

GVSU SPORTS ARE BACK! Get a recap of the Lakers 4-0 weekend on the hardwood and a preview of a busy weekend ahead. Plus, GVSU men's basketball fifth year assistant Taylor Johnson joins the program to talk hoops, networking in the coaching industry and share some stories from his NCAA Tournament run at NC State.

SPORTS ARE BACK! Join the first game week edition of the Anchor Up Podcast, featuring a discussion with Athletic Director Keri Becker (16:50) on the journey through the pandemic and back to competition and beyond. Plus, a preview the men's and women's basketball matchups with Saginaw Valley this weekend.

Preview the upcoming men's basketball season with head coach Ric. Wesley. The Lakers were picked to finish first in the South Division of the GLIAC in the annual coaches' poll.

Preview the women's basketball season with head coach Mike Williams. The season begins January 8 at Saginaw Valley.

Head women's soccer coach Jeff Hosler is this week's guest (12:20). We're in December, so GVSU sports officially start next month!

A special Thanksgiving week edition of the Anchor Up Podcast features a full hour with head football coach Matt Mitchell. He discusses COVID protocols, breaks down each position and highlights some names that stood out during fall camp.

Chiefs' tight end Nick Keizer is the special guest (13:00)... The guys reflect on another COVID-related hurdle, recap football's fall and preview both basketball teams. Plus the team of the week, senior spotlight and great moment in Laker history.

The incredible comeback story of former Lakers' defensive end Alton Voss (12:40)... The guys prepare for the release of the GLIAC basketball schedule and recap a busy National Signing Day.

Associate head women's basketball coach Phil Sayers is this week's guest (15:15), a semi-update on winter sport schedules and the return of MACtion and PACtion. Plus, senior spotlight, team of the week and great moment in Laker history. The Anchor Up Podcast is produced by the Grand Valley Sports Network, presented by Metro Health.

The all-time GVSU Volleyball assist leader, Kristy Kale (now, Bayer) joins the show (18:10)... Football is back in full pads, the World Series is over and an in-state football showdown is closer to home than you think this weekend. Plus the team of the week, senior spotlight and great moment in Laker history on this spooky edition of the Anchor Up Podcast from the Grand Valley Sports Network, presented by Metro Health.

Legendary GVSU Baseball coach Steve Lyon is the special guest on this week's episode (14:50). GVSU Football begins official practice, the NCAA announces winter sport rulings and the Athletics Communications department wins a championship. Plus the Team of the week, Great Moment in Laker History and the Senior Spotlight.

A homecoming weekend edition of the Anchor Up Podcast. Tim Nott shares his favorite parts of Homecoming. Jake Levy was a fill-in for some slow-pitch softball this week, hear how that turned out. The guys also celebrate Officials Appreciation Week. Special guest is former head women's soccer coach and three-time National Champion, Dave DiIanni (19:30) to reflect on the rise of the program, foundation for success and an update on his team in Iowa City. Plus, the Senior Spotlight, Team of the Week and Great Moment in Laker History.

Hear from head cross country and track and field coach, Jerry Baltes (15:15), who has won over 100 GLIAC championships and a plethora of National Championships.

The guys talk NCAA return to play, what can we learn from COVID in the NFL, MLB playoffs and the NBA Finals. Hear from 2019 GVSU Hall of Fame Inductee Doug 'Doc' Woods (22:30), longtime athletic trainer and softball coach. Plus, Team of the Week, Senior Spotlight and Great Moment in Laker History. From the Grand Valley Sports Network. Presented by Metro Health.

From the Grand Valley Sports Network. The guys talk the new normal in sports, celebrate a first-time achievement and recap the Family Day fun. Plus the rest of the interview with former AD Tim Selgo. Presented by Metro Health.

Student-athletes are back to training... three former Lakers kick off NFL season... Part one of interview with former GVSU Athletic Director Tim Selgo. Plus, our team of the week, senior spotlight and memorable moment. From the Grand Valley Sports Network. Presented by Metro Health.

From the Grand Valley Sports Network. The Anchor Up Podcast is a deep dive into the past, present and future of GVSU athletics, hosted by Jake Levy and Tim Nott of the GVSU Athletics Communications department. They preview what the podcast will cover, dive into the current happenings in the GVSU world, including three alums ready for the NFL opening weekend, and honor a team, athlete and moment of the week. Presented by Metro Health.