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Athletics

DISCIPLINE – FAMILY – INTEGRITY – PASSION

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Never Surrender

MidAmerica Nazarene University is committed to five core covenants that are the foundation for every Pioneer team, student athlete, coach, administrator, and campus community member. These core covenants are visible throughout MNU athletics and extend beyond the playing field.

Competitive

Discipline

Family

Integrity

Passion

Team Sports

MNU features athletic teams in Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Weightlifting.

Tickets

Cheer the Pioneers on to victory by purchasing season tickets or single-game tickets.

Eligibility

Want to become a Pioneer? Here are the steps to get started:

Prospective student-athletes are encouraged to fill out the recruiting form for the sport or sports they are interested in playing at MNU (baseballbasketball (m)basketball (w)cheerleadingcross country/track & fielddrumlinefootballsoccer (m)soccer (w)softballvolleyball). The information will be delivered directly to the head coach for the respective sport. Also, feel free to contact any MNU coach via email or phone. Contact information can be found in the Staff Directory section of the MNU Sports site.

All prospective student-athletes are required to complete an Undergraduate Admissions application and go through the regular admissions process. Applications are available online. If you are interested in becoming a MNU student we strongly encourage you to browse Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about MNU and see if we are a good fit for you!

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of first-time NAIA student-athletes. For more information, check out this PDF or visit http://www.playnaia.com.

    1. Submit your profile at http://www.playnaia.com 

    2. Send all required documents to the NAIA Eligibility Center (and make sure they’re received); and

    3. Share your Eligibility Center ID# with the college coach.

To get in the game, make sure you complete the “Big 3” at least two full weeks before your first practice!

 

We look forward to you joining our team!

 

Featured Degrees

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Master of Arts in Counseling
Develop the knowledge and skills to be an exceptional professional counselor
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MAC - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling
Train to help foster communication and build trusting relationships
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MAC - School Counseling Plus +
Help students navigate academic challenges, career planning, mental health resources and times of crisis
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MAC - Clinical Mental Health
Deliver professional counseling services in a clinical environment
Faith counseling
MAC - Christian Faith & Counseling
Enhance your degree with an emphasis in Christian faith & counseling
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Postgraduate Play Therapy Certificate
Learn to help clients express themselves through play
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Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate
Designed to train providers from a faith-based perspective

Events

Summer Camp Recruitment Day 2024
Cunningham Center, 2041 E Pioneer Blvd, Olathe, KS 66062
November 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am
We are excited to invite you to our Summer Camp Recruitment Day in the Cunningham Center.
Artist Talk, Tammy Brown
Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor
November 14, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Tammy Brown is a worship artist who uses acrylics to paint Divinely inspired messages in live Worship Church and at Conferences.
Artist Talk, Lori Allen
Mabee Learning Commons, 1st floor
October 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm
Lori Allen is hobby photographer, currently employed as a high school social studies teacher for grades 9 and 10 in the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.
Innovation Academy Invitational
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Cunningham Student Center
February 15, 2025 @ 10:30 am
MNU's Innovation Academy Invitational is for high-achieving juniors and seniors in high school. During the event, students
Nursing Interview Day 2024
Mabee Learning Commons
October 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am
Join us in the Mabee Learning Commons where there will be recruitment happening as well as mock interviews for our nursing students.
MNU Concert Band, Choirs, and Chamber Orchestra | Let Everything That Has Breath
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
April 27, 2025 @ 3:30 pm
Join us as we present our final concert of the season and honor performing arts seniors in the MNU Concert Band, MNU Heritage Choir, MNU Symphonic Choir, and MNU Chamber Orchestra.