“We desire to form men and women who pursue wholehearted excellence for Christ through unique educational experiences in intercollegiate athletics.”

“But you…pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith.” [I TIMOTHY 6:11-12]

We will develop and demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

o COMPETITION (Matthew 25:14-30; II Thessalonians 1:11)

      Focus on excellence and fulfillment of God-given potential, refusing to define success solely on the contest’s final score.
      A genuine respect and concern for our opponents and the realization that a worthy foe elicits the best in us. [“To Compete” means to “strive together”]

o ACADEMICS (Proverbs 23:12; II Timothy 4:14-17)

      Coaches and programs that promote a genuine desire for lifelong learning among our student-athletes.
      Coaches and teammates who provide accountability and motivation toward excellence in academics and overall progress toward graduation.

o PERSONAL GROWTH (Proverbs 2:9-11; II Timothy 2:20-21)

      Commitment to use the athletic experience as a vehicle to develop the whole person. [“A 4-Year Experience & A 50-Year Impact”]
      The establishment of a true and lasting legacy within our programs based upon our student-athletes’ future roles as leaders (husbands/wives, parents, employers/employees,           friends, etc.)

o COMMUNITY AND WORLD IMPACT (Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 12:29-31)

      A wholehearted commitment to use the athletic experience as a platform for sharing the Gospel of Christ. [“The Great Commission”]
      Student-athletes and coaches who will seek to model the life of Jesus Christ through acts of service toward their teams, the TIU campus, the Chicagoland area, and the   
         world.
 

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