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Thomas More Makes Official Move to NAIA and Mid-South Conference

(CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky.) — Effective today (Monday, July 1, 2019), Thomas More University makes its official move to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the Mid-South Conference from the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Thomas More was a previous member of the NAIA from 1947 to 1990 before joining the NCAA. “As a former college athlete myself, I have seen firsthand the impact that participation in athletics can have on the development of character,” said President Joseph L. Chillo. “I’m excited to be here for this transition to the NAIA and into the well-respected Mid-South Conference. I’m looking forward to watching our Saints compete.”

The NAIA has more than 250-member institutions, which have an average full-time enrollment of 1,700 students. The NAIA’s focus on character-driven athletics is exemplified in its Champions of Character program. Champions of Character provides training for student-athletes and professional development for coaches and staff. The values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership are put into play and accounted for at NAIA institutions. Part of the Champions of Character program is LIVE 5 Training for student-athletes, which focuses on modeling, leading, and building values-based skills for life after college. Academically the NAIA is known for its Play NAIA eligibility center. 

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July 27, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized