Cedarville University Volleyball Team Receives Buffalo Funds Five Star Award

Team recognized for exhibiting exceptional character values

Posted 12.01.05

Olathe, Kan. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Buffalo Funds will present Buffalo Funds Five Star Awards for each of the NAIA’s 23 championship sports. The Cedarville University (Ohio) volleyball team was recently awarded the Buffalo Funds Five Star Award for their dedication and implementation of the five core character values on and off the court.

Cedarville University, who captured the Region IX-X championship, is one of 243 NAIA schools that sponsor volleyball. The Lady Jackets were selected for this award based on how the team, athletes and coaches exhibit the Champions of Character ideal. To learn more about Cedarville University and volleyball visit www.cedarville.edu.

Cedarville University (Ohio) – Volleyball

Respect: The Cedarville volleyball team consistently displays respect for their teammates, coaching staff and officials. Players shake hands and thank officials after every match and accept official’s calls during a match without any argument or disrespect. Players listen attentively to direction during time-outs and competition. Players remember to always encourage their teammates on and off the court by their words as well as actions.

Responsibility: The Lady Jackets demonstrate responsibility in the classroom, make good decisions outside a classroom and athletic setting, follow a nutritional diet and strive to always be on time to all practice sessions and games.

Integrity:  All Cedarville volleyball players sign an agreement to the lifestyle card of Champions of Character and live it, make honor calls on the court, agree to the responsibility areas and follow the guidelines daily.

Servant Leadership: The Lady Jackets consistently service others while creating a solid foundation of encouragement and support for all Cedarville athletes and those visiting their campus for competition.

Sportsmanship: The Cedarville volleyball team demonstrates “fair play” by being honest in all things including touching a volleyball during a match. If a player touches a ball and the official or line-judges do not see it or call it, the player signals touch which results in the opponent receiving a point and the ball to serve. The Lady Jackets conduct themselves according to the highest standards for sportsmanship demonstrating fairness and equity in all contests.

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 Men’s Division I Basketball National Championship. To learn more about Buffalo Funds visit www.buffalofunds.com.