NatioNal associatioN of iNtercollegiate athletics Keep playing....
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NatioNal associatioN of iNtercollegiate athletics
Keep playing. Keep learning. Keep growing. gaMe on.
The gaMe plan: opporTuniTy To play.
Committed student-athletes never truly
lose the fire or get sports out of their
systems. In the NAIA, there’s no reason
to give up what you love. Our member
colleges and universities give student-
athletes the chance to compete and
learn the ultimate benefits of teamwork
and accomplishment. NAIA student-
athletes experience what it means to be
a championship-level competitor.
where every sTudenT-aThleTe MaTTers.
In the NAIA, every student-athlete
matters and is supported in the
ongoing pursuit of being his or her
best. Our institutions, administrators
and coaches are in unique positions
to positively impact the educational,
athletic and emotional development
of young people. Tight-knit campus
communities mean closer interaction,
stronger relationships, and
personalized attention.
wiTh characTer as our guide.
Our nearly 300 colleges and
universities extend across the United
States and Canada. And they all have
one thing in common: Character. The
NAIA Champions of Character program
provides our student-athletes and
member institutions with the training
and positive examples of how character
matters. It changes perspectives and
fuels better performance on the
field, in the classroom and in
personal relationships.
prepared for leadership. and life.
Throughout its history, the NAIA has
earned a reputation as strong off the
field as on it. At NAIA campuses,
student-athletes form close bonds and
lifelong friendships with peers, coaches
and faculty. We also help students
mature and develop on all levels –
through programs that help prepare
them not only for competition and
graduation, but also leadership
roles after college.
naia facTs // 60,000 Student-Athletes // 23 National Championships// Close to 300 Colleges and Universities // $450 Million in Athletic Scholarships
This is The place To do iT all.
Student-athletes come first in the
National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics (NAIA). Their needs, desires
and ambitions guide our every
decision. They are the inspiration
that drives us to make character a
core component and benefit of all
intercollegiate sports.
That’s why we are here and why we
stand apart.
“The life lessons I learned while competing in the NAIA are embedded in who I am. I learned to lead through that experience.”Mike Mccarthy // head coach Super Bowl® chaMpion Green Bay packerS, forMer Student-athlete at Baker univerSity
Naia eligiBilitY ceNter
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learn More and join us aT: naia.org
“I play NAIA because it challenges me to live to my fullest potential and demonstrate excellence in every area of my life, not just on the field.”naia Soccer Student-athlete
It’s one thing to gain admission to
the world of higher education. It’s
quite another to do so, confident in
the knowledge you made the right
decision and are well-prepared
for success.
The NAIA Eligibility Center is the
resource that helps prospective
student-athletes get answers to some
of the big questions they may have
about their next steps. Perhaps most
importantly, registered students have
the distinct advantage of being able to
personally connect with NAIA coaches
and administrators before choosing
the college that’s right for them.
The NAIA Eligibility Center not
only determines the eligibility of
prospective student-athletes, it
delivers on our larger promise of
integrity by leveling the playing field,
guiding student-athlete success and
ensuring fairness in competition.
your college sporTs experience sTarTs here.
Naia chaMPioNs of character
It’s easy to admire an amazing athletic
performance. What’s not always obvious
is what guides a student-athlete inside.
The NAIA Champions of Character
program provides training to ensure true
character and abilities are demonstrated
through conduct as well as competition,
so our students know, do and value the
right thing in all areas of life.
Our innovative program was developed
in response to the growing problem
of deteriorating standards of integrity
in sports as well as society. NAIA
Champions of Character training,
delivered on our campuses and in the
communities we serve, centers on our
five core values: Integrity, Respect,
Responsibility, Sportsmanship and
Servant Leadership.
These values are put into play,
accounted for and measured every
day. Each NAIA coach completes a
character training course. The NAIA
helps define expectations and standards
while tracking every school’s progress
in pursuing character programs and
admirable conduct in competition. It’s a
system that works and has an impact
far beyond the campus.
changing The culTure of sporT.
learn More aT: chaMpionsofcharacTer.org
learn More aT: playnaia.org
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National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics
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Kansas City, MO 64106
naia.org
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