Kuyper College Athletics "Home of the Cougars"

Welcome from the Athletic Director

Welcome to Kuyper College athletics, home of the Cougars. Thank you for your interest in our Athletic Program. At Kuyper, athletics is an extension of the classroom. Our goal is that each student athlete will experience spiritual growth and academic achievements, build character, sportsmanship, teamwork, and self discipline. Students will also learn how to be influential Christian Leaders.

This is our third year of competition at Kuyper College. I would like to encourage and welcome you and your family to come out to an exciting and entertaining time of competitive basketball, volleyball and soccer.  I look forward to meeting each of you, as together we help to support our Kuyper "Cougars."

If you are interested in playing for Kuyper College,send us your information.

Mission Statement

The mission of Kuyper College is, "To equip students with a biblical, Reformed worldview to serve effectively Christ's church and his world." It is the same mission that our Lord entrusts to us in Matthew 28:19-20. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

Kuyper College Athletic Mission Statement

Students participating in Kuyper College's athletic program will seek to honor Christ through the pursuit of excellence in their studies and in their athletic program. The pursuit of excellence should be evidently clear in the lives of all athletes in the program.

Athletics as an Extension of the Classroom

Competing in athletics with a Christ-centered focus can be one of the most effective and meaningful educational experiences available. As an extension of, and a complement to, the formal educational process of the College, we strive to develop each student's gifts, talents and abilities to the fullest. We believe that the lessons learned in such areas as teamwork, perseverance and servant leadership are difficult to duplicate in the typical classroom setting.

We believe that success is measured not in winning or losing, but by the whole-person development of student athletes as they grow into men and women who will influence the lives of many for Christ.

Because of these beliefs, we want to strive to conduct the athletic program in accordance with the following principles:

Coaches who profess a faith in Christ will staff the athletic department. The coaches will be committed to mentoring student athletes in their Christian walk and preparing them to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives.

Through its recruiting strategies, the athletic department will join the College in its efforts to develop a multi-racial, multi-national, and multi-dimensional student body.

The College will hold student athletes to a high level of academic accountability. Success and progress in the classroom is of high priority and importance for all student athletes.

Student athletes are expected to represent the College at all times with honor, integrity and godly character.

Christine Moran, Athletic Director

cmoran@kuyper.edu

As Director of Athletics, Christine Moran is leading Kuyper College into intercollegiate athletics. Moran has been in education for six years as an Athletic Director and Physical Education teacher. She has coached basketball, volleyball, and soccer. She also led two women's Cross-Country teams to two high-school state title championships.  Moran earned her BA in education from Cornerstone University, where she played softball for four years and basketball for one. During her senior year, the Cornerstone softball team played in the National Championship in Decatur, Alabama. Moran is a recipient of Cornerstone University's Golden Eagle Award. In 2008, she earned a master's degree in Education from Ferris State University. Christine is married to Chad Moran, and they are proud parents of their son, Aidan.

Intercollegiate Competition

Kuyper College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association, (NCCAA)- Midwest Region. Presently Kuyper's Athletic program consists of Men's and Women's Basketball., Women's Volleyball and Men's Soccer. Teams competing in the NCCAA Midwest Region include: Emmaus Bible College, Grace Bible College, Great Lakes Christian College, Lincoln Christian College, Maranatha Baptist Bible College, Moody Bible Institute, and Northland Baptist Bible College.

Looking into the future, Kuyper will be expanding the athletic program into several other intercollegiate sports.

Casey the Cougar

"Casey the Cougar," is the official mascot of Kuyper College. The name was chosen by a vote of the student body. Casey is present at all Kuyper College home games offering energy and encouragement that is not only entertaining but also supportive to players and fans. Casey enjoys and encourages fans to cheer and show their Cougar spirit.