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Champions of Character

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Champions of Character program provides training to ensure student-athletes know, do, and value the right things in all areas of life.

The following five core values are put into play, accounted for, and tracked at all NAIA schools:

  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Sportsmanship
  • Servant leadership

As an NAIA institution, Mount Mercy University developed a Champions of Character campus program that includes:

  • Ongoing character education for all student-athletes using the Champions of Character Live 5 orientation program
  • Professional development for coaches, athletics administrative staff including completion of the Character-Driven Coaching course
  • Emphasis on hospitality and game management of athletics events and conduct in competition
  • Servant leadership activities that promote student leadership and athletic community engagement
  • Ongoing oversight and assessment of progress in the program's implementation by both Mount Mercy University and the NAIA