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The 77,000 student-athletes participating in the NAIA have the opportunity to earn $800 million in scholarships each year. News: @NAIA #PlayNAIA #NAIAshowcase

Kansas City, MO
Joined June 2009
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9 years
"Your social media posts are a reflection of your character and WILL impact your recruitability. Think before you tweet!" #NAIACoachTip
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10 years
Congrats to @SOURaiders for winning 1st #NAIAFootball Championship http://t.co/xprFovlDDa
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8 years
Congratulations to @benzobrist18 back-2-back World Series Champion AND 2016 World Series MVP!!! #NAIAHallOfFamer
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"Why worry? If you've done the very best you can, worrying won't make it any better." - Walt Disney #NAIAMotivation
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"It's hard to beat a person who, never gives up." - Babe Ruth #MondayMotivation
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9 years
"Coaches look at more than just talent when recruiting. Attitude, body language, & communication play a big part, too!" #NAIACoachTip
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8 years
Our thoughts and prayers go out to @CareyAthletics and everyone in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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9 years
"It’s not the team with the best players that win. It's the players with the best team that wins." - Unknown #NAIAMotivation
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9 years
Carefully monitor your social media accounts. That is where coaches will go to "research" you. #NAIAcoachtip
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8 years
"On a team, it's not the strength of the individual players, but it is the strength of the unit and how they all function together."
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9 years
Today & every day we extend a heartfelt thanks to all the student-athletes, coaches & admins who make up the NAIA! Happy Thanksgiving!
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10 years
Coaches are on Twitter, so be cautious of what you tweet & retweet, because it’s your resume. Is your profile recruitable? #NAIACoachTip
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7 years
Today, we honor all the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay
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9 years
When a coach begins the recruiting process and asks about academic info, don't mislead. Be honest about your GPA, scores, etc. #NAIAcoachtip
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8 years
“Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.” - Laird Hamilton
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9 years
Yeah, Zach LaVine was good, but we still think @KingInman22 was better... #NBADunkContest #NAIAShootandSlam
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If you're offered an athletic scholarship & accept it, thank all the people that helped you achieve that goal along the way. #NAIAFinAidTip
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10 years
Take your academics very seriously. If you don't, the school picks you instead of you picking the school. #NAIACoachTip
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8 years
Congrats to our winner, Jackie from Morningside College, with her photo from her study abroad trip to Japan! #InternationalEducationWeek
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10 years
The scholarships you earn shows the belief of someone else in you. So, give your best in the classroom and on the field.
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7 years
Congrats to Payton Veraldi from @LWCAthletics on being selected to the Association of Student-Athletes. #NAIACoC
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10 years
Don’t tell a coach you are not interested until you 100% know for sure. It is easier to close a door then to reopen one. #NAIACoachTip
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8 years
The NEW NAIA High School Portal is now active! HS counselors can now upload transcripts, fee waivers & class rank letters DIRECTLY to us!
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10 years
"What do you do with a mistake? 1. Recognize it; 2. Admit it; 3. Learn from it; and, 4. Forget it." -Dean Smith #NAIAMotivation
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8 years
Transcripts can be mailed to the following address: NAIA Eligibility Center - Transcripts P.O. Box 15340 Kansas City, MO 64106
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8 years
"The moment you give up, is the moment you let someone else win." - Kobe Bryant #MondayMotivation
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"Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the "ME" for "WE"." - Phil Jackson #MondayMotivation
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4 years
❗ BREAKING ❗ The NAIA has passed the first legislation of its kind in #collegeathletics to allow its student-athletes the opportunity to be compensated for use of their Name, Image & Likeness (NIL). For more information on the #NIL legislation:
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10 years
Choose a college that makes you happy! It doesn't matter what other people think, but rather what college is best for you. #NAIACoachTip
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10 years
Even if you earn an athletic scholarship, be sure to file the FAFSA. It can lead to fin. aid in addition to your scholarship. #NAIAFinAidtip
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7 years
Happy New Year from NAIA! #PlayNAIA
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"You can’t always be the strongest or most talented person in the room, but you can be the most competitive." - @patsummitt #NAIAMotivation
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Your 2014 Men's #NAIASoccer National Champions - from @DUAthletics (Davenport University) http://t.co/Y8iiJhFLZO
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8 years
"The most talented players don't always succeed. Some don't even make the team. It's more what's inside." Brett Favre #MondayMotivation
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10 years
The scholarships you earn shows the belief of someone else in you. So, give your best in the classroom and on the field! #NAIAFinAidTip
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8 years
You could earn a scholarship to help pay for your education and continue to play the sport you love in college 💰 @NAIAShowcase #playNAIA
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9 years
If a coach asks you to apply to their University online, and it's free, you should. #NAIAcoachtip
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9 years
Don’t treat an email like a text message when you're responding or reaching out to a coach. - @coachblaker #NAIACoachTip
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9 years
@Toon2Looney Dang! I thought we already got that to you! Here ya go.
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“Service to others, is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” #inspiredbyAli
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10 years
16 teams recognized at #NAIASoccer Parade of Champions http://t.co/Va2KOMEH9z
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8 years
Good luck to everyone taking final exams this week and next week! #STUDENTathletes
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10 years
“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” -Bear Bryant #NAIAMotivation
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“I’ve got a theory that if you give 100% all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” -Larry Bird #NAIAMotivation
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Eligibility comes and goes. Don’t waste yours because you didn't hit the books hard enough. School comes first! #NAIAcoachtip
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8 years
“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” - Paul Bryant #MondayMotivation
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10 years
Be serious about school. Coaches love athletes who meet admissions requirements & are academically eligible for scholarships. #NAIAFinAidTip
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11 years
Playing time is never guaranteed, so don't expect it. Appreciate being given a spot on the team & do your very best always! #NAIAcoachtip
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8 years
#NAIAROA Congrats Melissa DeWispelare @DoaneTSN Lucas DuPriest @BethanySwedes A.O. Duer Scholarship Award
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"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up... climb it, go through it or work around it."
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10 years
During practice, average players get BORED, good players get BETTER, but great players go to BATTLE. #NAIAcoachtip
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7 years
Should I consider an @NAIA school? Read what @USATODAY has to say
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8 years
NAIA transcript address: NAIA Eligibility Center-Transcripts P.O. Box 15340 Kansas City, MO 64106 Mail takes 7-10 business days to receive
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10 years
Make good decisions. We all have the freedom of choice, but no one has a freedom from the consequences of that choice. #NAIACoachTip
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8 years
"You are never to old to set another goal and dream a new dream." - C.S. Lewis #MondayMotivation
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10 years
Always be careful with your posts on social media. I've seen offers withdrawn because of offensive or negative posts. #NAIAFinAidTip
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"Always play hard and lead by example." - Derek Jeter #MondayMotivation
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10 years
Good character, leadership, and sportsmanship will take you far. Scholarships will be key to your educational opportunities. #NAIAFinAidTip
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7 years
Congrats to Maya Ah You-Dias from @EOUAthletics on winning the 2017 L. Walker Champions of Character Award #NAIACofC
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No surprise that our #TBT is from when #WorldSeries Champ, Ben Zobrist, played #NAIAbaseball at @onuathletics !
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"If you don't believe in yourself, no one will do it for you." - Kobe Bryant #MondayMotivation
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"Dreams don't work, unless you do" John C. Maxwell Your #MondayMotivation is our EVERYDAY motivation!
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Happy Thanksgiving from the NAIA! #PlayNAIA
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When talking to a coach, be prepared and be specific. Have questions ready to go and know exactly what you want to ask.  #NAIAcoachtip
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#MondayMotivation “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started” – Unknown
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Sometimes you have to put yourself on a coach’s radar. Don’t sit back and expect exposure. - @AUCOACHANDREWS #NAIACoachTip
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“What to do with a mistake: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it.” -Dean Smith #NAIAMotivation
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"Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second." - William James #MondayMotivation
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Good fit trumps level! If you're happy, you will be a great student-athlete and treasure your college experience! #NAIAcoachtip
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“Sometimes a player’s greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team.” –Scottie Pippen #NAIAMotivation
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"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the further you get." - Michael Phelps #MondayMotivation #Go4Gold
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Communication is key. If you have a question, ask it. If a coach has one for you, give him a response as soon as you can. #NAIAcoachtip
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Recruits: Enjoy the process. Be honest and authentic with Coaches and Staff. Remember you are interviewing for a job. #NAIAFinAidTip
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10 years
Happy New Year 2015 from the NAIA! We wish the best this year in all you do.
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Experience NAIA. Passion. Tradition. Opportunities. Check out our new site: #PlayNAIA
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"Yesterday you said tomorrow." -Nike #MondayMotivation
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9 years
Don't waste your time or a coach's time once you know they are not an option for you. Tell them "No" kindly and move on. #NAIAcoachtip
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"Set your goals high and don't stop till you get there" - Bo Jackson #NAIAMotivation
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Get to know the coach. You'll spend more time with your coach than any other adult in college. Be sure it's a good fit! #NAIAcoachtip
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"Do it for the people who want to see you fail." - Nike #MondayMotivation
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“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” - Michael Jordan #MondayMotivation
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"Coaches prefer substance over style. Be poised and make the simple play. Shine the light on your teammates." - @nprome01 #NAIACoachTip
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Come to an @NAIAShowcase : they provide opportunities for athletes & parents to connect w/college coaches! 🏆 #PlayNAIA
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8 years
Today is the LAST DAY, to register for the June @ACT ! Make sure to use our test code: 9876
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10 years
Coaches look for prospects that are good teammates. There is a huge sacrifice: You must put your team above yourself. #NAIAcoachtip
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"Return all phone calls, e-mails, & communication, & don’t rule any school out. Enjoy the process!" - @JohnPeckinpaugh #NAIACoachTip
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"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you." - Arnold Palmer #MondayMotivation
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YOU are responsible for your degree. Do your own application, FAFSA, and registration forms. You’ll take it more seriously. #NAIAFinAidTip
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7 years
Happy holidays from NAIA! #PlayNAIA
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"Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt #MondayMotivation
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10 years
Team banners hung in Municipal Auditorium hallways. Get ready! #NAIADIMBB http://t.co/hkqZmblRWs
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10 years
Unfortunately, we're all ONE play away from being done. Pick a college with the academics you need to succeed in life! #NAIAFinAidTip
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Your body will eventually tire but your mind will continually grow regardless of age, therefore, grind in the class daily. #NAIAFinAidTip
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The 3 Gets: 1. Get Admitted 2. Get Your Aid #FAFSA 3. Get Eligible #PLAYNAIA . You need all 3 to be an NAIA Athlete. #NAIAFinAidTip
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10 years
When you're thinking its too hard to workout today, just remember your opponent got out of bed to do theirs. #NAIAcoachtip
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10 years
Stay within yourself and execute to your potential. Someone will create the next memorable moment. Why not you? #NAIAcoachtip
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8 years
NAIA athletes get 10 terms of attendance (15 TOA for quarter schools) & 4 seasons of competition. 1 TOA = 1 full time semester/1 FT quarter
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