As a member of the American Midwest Conference and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Stephens College actively supports and participates in the Champions of Character program. The Stephens College Department of Athletics is committed to the mission of the Champions of Character program to provide training to instill the values that build character, so students, coaches, and parents know, do, and value the right thing on and off the field.

The program helps participants find balance by keeping the five core values - integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership - at the heart of the athletics experience. Students learn to understand how the values play out in both practice and competition. Coaches are taught how to intentionally define, model, shape, and reinforce these values through their coaching and mentoring. Parents learn how their behavior is key to supporting athletics. 

For more resources on the NAIA Champions of Character visit   naia.org/champions-of-character