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NAIA Podcast: Lucas Miller, Westmont College, Basketball

On October 10, 2011, in I Play NAIA, NAIA School Experience, Playing NAIA Sports, Uncategorized, by Staci

The NAIA recently met with Lucas Miller a forward for the Westmont College basketball team in Santa Barbra, California. Miller is a senior this year and will be graduating with a degree in Kinesiology. Miller’s family has a long standing tradition at Westmont College on and off the basketball court. Listen to hear what Miller has to say about what it takes to be a student-athlete in the NAIA, his team, mentors, and school.

NAIA Podcast: Janelle Brown, Cornerstone University, Track and Cross Country

On September 27, 2011, in I Play NAIA, NAIA School Experience, Playing NAIA Sports, by Staci

~Thanks Janelle for taking the time to talk to the NAIA. We certainly appreciate you serving as an ambassador for the NAIA while representing the 60,000 other student-athletes competing throughout the country. Good luck to you this season and in your future endeavors. Also, thank you to Michael Riemersma and the Cornerstone University athletic department [...]

NAIA Podcast: John Babb, Baker University, Football

On September 20, 2011, in I Play NAIA, NAIA School Experience, Uncategorized, by Staci

The NAIA recently sat down with John Babb a running back for the Baker University Wildcats. Babb is a captain for the team and plans to graduate with a degree in Exercise Science. Babb talks about his student-athlete experience and his success both on and off the field. Babb is involved in numerous extracurricular activities and is making the most of his college career. Get Babb’s take on his play, passion and tradition of Baker football…

Check-in with Jim Carr: NAIA Way; Thank you

On June 7, 2011, in Champions of Character, NAIA Happenings, NAIA National Championships, NAIA School Experience, Playing NAIA Sports, Uncategorized, by Staci

Jim Carr, NAIA president and CEO, actively seeks and responds to feedback on his thoughts about the NAIA and the student-athlete experience…Each championship season I try to attend at least two NAIA championships. Each and every time, I receive confirmation that the “NAIA Way” is alive and well.

The NAIA. Game on.

On May 20, 2011, in Champions of Character, I Play NAIA, I Played NAIA, I Will Play NAIA, NAIA Division I Men's Basketball, NAIA National Championships, NAIA School Experience, Playing NAIA Sports, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Uncategorized, by Staci

NAIA’s campaign, “Game on.”, tells the story of the NAIA through a variety of communications. The campaign brings together the facts of who the NAIA is, both today and yesterday, and tells the story of the association through our student-athletes.

This is a place to do it all.

On April 20, 2011, in Champions of Character, I Play NAIA, I Played NAIA, NAIA Eligibility Center Questions, NAIA School Experience, Uncategorized, by Staci

The 70th Annual Convention started with a bang! On April 16, four past and current NAIA student-athletes shared their stories about successes and experiences at an NAIA institution, in front of an audience of 400. (Video)

Taylor University Wins Round 2 of Facebook Faceoff

On October 18, 2010, in NAIA School Experience, by Angela

Taylor University took an early, but slim lead in the second round of our Facebook Faceoff and managed to hold on to that lead despite tough competition from the other five schools, particularly Davenport University and Ashford University. In the end, Taylor won by over 40 votes with a total of 296 “Likes” by noon (CST) today. To find out more about the Taylor University Trojans, visit their Facebook page or follow Taylor on Twitter! Congratulations Taylor!

Facebook Faceoff – Round 2

On October 11, 2010, in NAIA School Experience, by Angela

The second round of the Facebook Faceoff is underway! Visit the PlayNAIA Facebook page to cast your vote for Ashford University, Davenport University, Embry-Riddle (Florida), McPherson College, Taylor University or Trevecca Nazarene University. Vote by first “Liking” the PlayNAIA main Facebook page and then clicking “Like” on your favorite school’s photo. You have until noon (CST) on Monday, Oct. 18 to cast your vote.

Martin Methodist College Wins Round 1 of Facebook Faceoff

On September 27, 2010, in I Play NAIA, NAIA School Experience, by Angela

Martin Methodist College was the surprise winner of our first round of the Facebook Faceoff. Going into the weekend, they had only 1 vote (“Like”) on their photo in the gallery, so the staff here was surprised to return this morning to see a last minute push from Rowdy RedHawk’s Facebook page that propelled the [...]

Facebook Faceoff Contest

On September 20, 2010, in I Play NAIA, NAIA School Experience, by Angela

Round 1 of the PlayNAIA Facebook Faceoff contest is underway! Six NAIA schools want your vote to become the new PlayNAIA Facebook profile picture and Twitter background! Go to the PlayNAIA Facebook page, “Like” the main page, then “Like” your favorite photo in the Facebook Faceoff photo gallery! Martin Methodist College, Union University – TN, [...]