The Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) is one of the most unique and successful conferences in the country. The GSAC is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the nation's first collegiate athletic association to offer national championships.

Established in 1986 by like-minded institutions, the GSAC members are all Christian colleges. They are purposely aligned to be similar in enrollment, academics, athletics and student life. The GSAC uniquely links sport sponsorship to enrollment and adjusts athletic scholarships and financial aid to the cost of education at each institution, thereby maintaining a constant ratio for all members.

Current members include Arizona Christian, Biola University, Concordia University, Hope International University, San Diego Christian College, The Master's College, Vanguard University and Westmont College.

Conference members have won 43 national championships and numerous athletes have won individual NAIA titles. GSAC schools consistently have teams ranked in the NAIA's Top 20 in all sports, and compete regularly for regional and national honors. In addition, numerous GSAC schools have hosted NAIA national championships, giving the conference great exposure and the chance to showcase their beautiful locations, from the central and southern California coasts to Arizona.