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Missouri Baptist University (Mo .) Women's Outdoor Track and Field Program Receives Buffalo Funds Five Star Award
Coaches and student-athletes recognized for exhibiting exceptional character values
Posted 5.30.07
For a complete list of 2006-07 award recipients click here.
OLATHE, Kan. –
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Champions of Character founding partner Buffalo Funds present Buffalo Funds Five Star Awards for each of the  NAIA’s 23 championship sports. The Missouri Baptist University women’s outdoor track and field team was recently awarded the Buffalo Funds Five Star Award for its dedication and implementation of the Champions of Character program’s five core values: respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship. The Spartans, who compete in the American Midwest Conference, are led by head coach Vince Bingham.
“The team has grown throughout the season and takes correction as a compliment and as an opportunity to improve,” said Bingham. “Whether it is a fall in the hurdles, or a poorly timed illness, our athletes always bounce back and perform well. The team knows there is nothing they can do about the past and that they can only go forward and strive for excellence.”
The women’s track team understands that shortcuts only lead to disappointment so each team member is committed to a higher standard and in order to be successful each individual has to do what is taught and strive for only the best.
“At Missouri Baptist University I enjoy the team atmosphere,” said freshman Meagan Hudson. “Being a team and doing things the right way has really helped me grow both as an athlete and person.”
The Missouri Baptist Spartans are part of a community dedicated to intentionally teaching character in and out of sport. To learn more visit www.mobap.edu.
NAIA
A leader in the development of student-athletes, the NAIA is committed to changing the culture of sport through Champions of Character. Founded in 1937, the NAIA continues to be a pioneer in implementing exceptional standards for academics, diversity, and character. Today, the NAIA sponsors 23 collegiate championships in 13 sports for its nearly 300 member institutions throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more about the NAIA visit www.naia.org.
Buffalo Funds
Buffalo Funds is the Official Sponsor of the Champions of Character program. Buffalo Funds assists in the Champions of Character program growth and is the title sponsor of the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship. To learn more about Buffalo Funds visit www.buffalofunds.com.
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