Harding Named
First Frank Jewell Merit Award Recipient
Joe Harding, Moody Bible
Institute, was honored as the first recipient of Frank Jewell Merit Award
recently at the NSCAA Convention in Baltimore, MD. Named for long time
NISOA liaison, Frank Jewell, this award is given to someone that epitomizes
the values of the NCCAA both on and off the field of play. “Joe’s
relationship with his peers, players and the referees he is assigned has
always been above reproach,” stated Jewell.
NCCAA Executive Director,
Dan Wood, added, “I find it ironic that this award goes to a man that took
me aside in 1986 in my first year of coaching at an NCCAA school and
encouraged me to be active within the NCCAA. His leadership and example
over the years are key reasons why I and many others have been blessed to
serve within this association. Joe simply has and does model Christ for all
of us to witness. This award is perfect for him and his wife and 'assistant
coach', Q.”
On hand for the
presentation were NCCAA coaches, NISOA representatives and contemporaries of
Coach Harding, Joe Bean, retired coach from Wheaton College, and Russ Carr,
former coach at Westmont College and current director of Sports Outreach.
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Coach Kirk
Hanson 2nd in Missouri for number of wins
Springfield, Missouri – January 16, 2008
– Coach Kirk Hanson, men’s basketball coach at Central Bible College,
Springfield, Missouri, is in 2nd place for wins among Missouri
four-year colleges.
The CBC Spartans handed Coach Hanson 2nd place
when they defeated the Valley Forge Christian College Patriots, from
Phoenixville, PA on Friday evening and another win on Saturday evening
against the North Central University Rams from Minneapolis, MN during the
AGCU Basketball Classic tournament. The Classic tournament is sponsored by
the Assemblies of God Credit Union.
In Hanson’s 28 years at Central Bible College, he has now
accumulated 636 wins surpassing Norm Stewart, previously at the University
of Missouri-Columbia, who retired with 634 wins. Larry Holley, men’s
basketball coach at William Jewell currently holds the record for most wins
at a Missouri four-year college with 742 wins.
Hanson was inducted into the National Christian College
Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2003 and into the Missouri Basketball
Coaches Hall of Fame in 2005. He is a 1976 graduate of CBC.
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Career
Win No. 500 Just a Bonus for Moats
MARION, Ind. --
One victory went a long way for Indiana Wesleyan University head volleyball
coach Candace Moats.
With a 3-2 win against Huntington (Ind.)
University on Halloween night, Moats reached a career milestone with win No.
500. But that was not the most important occurrence of the night for Moats
as the win clinched a share of the Mid-Central College Conference
championship. The conference title is her third in six years at Indiana
Wesleyan.
“What a great night for this to happen,” said
Moats. “We won a share of the MCC championship on the same night I won No.
500. I made sure the girls were motivated to win the championship and not
for me getting the 500th win. I did not want that extra pressure on them.”
Indiana Wesleyan worked extremely hard to
garner the victory for the title and for their coach. Huntington provided a
steep challenge for the Wildcats with a tough gym to play in and a quality
team.
“Huntington is a very good team and they had
not lost a home game all year. They were one of the most well-rounded
opponents we have played this year,” Moats said. “Their fans really made it
an exciting atmosphere to play in. With it being Halloween, they really had
a lot of fun at the game.”
But the Wildcats were able to overcome the
Foresters in five games by scores of 30-27, 27-30, 28-30, 30-25, 15-11.
“That was a fun way to celebrate 500 wins.
There was an electric atmosphere, the girls performed wonderfully and to win
a share of the MCC title.”
“I look across the years and it seems like
forever,” said Moats on the subject of what 500 wins means to her
professionally, “That’s a lot of national anthems.”
“I look back to my first year in coaching at
Crown (Minn.) College in 1984 and I can see these faces from all the
programs I have been at. What I see is 500 opportunities to impact kids in
life. It’s a big, celebratory number, and it’s an honor to have reached it,
but it’s the privilege to have that opportunity to impact so many people
through coaching.”
Moats’ career record now stands at 500-223
(.692 winning percentage) as she coaches in her 24th season.
During her 24 year career to date, Moats has
captured three National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
National Championships, three NCCAA National Coach of the Year awards, four
NCCAA Regional Championships, one NAIA Regional Championship, one trip to
the NAIA National Tournament, seven MCC championships and a current streak
of five consecutive MCC Tournament championships.
Although the win brought a new landmark to
her coaching career, the one point that Moats never failed to bring to the
forefront were the opportunities she has received with the student-athletes
and how they live their life.
That is what Indiana Wesleyan University
athletics is all about.
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Coach Vickie Denny Records 700th
Collegiate Victory
18 October 2007
CLEARWATER- Thursday October 18th marked a
milestone for Clearwater volleyball as the Lady Cougars hosted our
conference rivals from Southeastern. Before tonight, Coach Denny had 699
career wins as a collegiate coach.
In anticipation for the big win, the bleachers were packed
and the fans were ready to cheer on their team.
The Cougars were able to defeat the Fire in three games.
Both games of the first two games were handled by Clearwater and won 30-20.
Game three, however, was a little closer. The Cougars went
ahead early, but SEU made a 7-point run to tie things up at 13. After
calling a timeout, the Cougars came out and regained control with a few
solids serves and an ace from Laura Banks.
After a SEU timeout, Clearwater pulled away for good lead by
Chrissie Sugimoto’s serves including an ace.
The huge conference win marked number 700 for Coach Denny,
and the ladies played extra hard knowing that today would be special for
Coach. Senior Evie Compton, the team captain, said, “It’s been an honor to
play a role in the legacy Coach Denny has here at Clearwater. I’m blessed
to play under such a Godly coach.”
The Cougars, who are now 31-6 this year, remain undefeated in
conference play. They have two more regular season matches before the
Regional Tournament that will take place at Southeastern. CCC will hold the
#1 seed at Regionals.
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10/5/07
NCCAA's Mike Fratzke Named NAIA
Athletics Director of the Year
MARION, Ind. -- Dr. Mike Fratzke
of Indiana Wesleyan University has been named the 2006-07 NAIA/ADA Athletics
Director of the Year, according to the NAIA.
“I am very honored to receive the award because I was
nominated by my peers in athletic administration,” said Fratzke. “It
represents an outstanding coaching staff, excellent student-athletes and a
supportive university. I would be amiss if I did not mention the tremendous
support of my wife and family through the years. I thank the Lord for His
blessings on the success of the 2006-07 season.”
The Indiana Wesleyan athletic director was selected out of 14
Region Athletic Directors of the Year, which were voted on by his peers. The
national award is Fratzke’s first while the regional accolade is his third.
"Dr. Fratzke's commitment to high standards and to the
principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the
total education process is admirable," said NAIA President and CEO Jim Carr.
"Dr. Fratzke is a wonderful ambassador and advocate for character-driven
intercollegiate athletics. I congratulate him and thank him for his
leadership role within the NAIA."
Fratzke came to Indiana Wesleyan in 1984 and has changed the
athletic landscape ever since.
In 1999, Fratzke oversaw the $10 million expansion of the
Recreation and Wellness Center which added health, wellness and recreation
facilities to the existing structure. Fratzke was also instrumental in
bringing Indiana Wesleyan a 60-acre outdoor athletic complex which includes
a track, two baseball fields, two softball fields, three soccer fields and
an intramural field.
In addition to new facilities, Fratzke has led the
development of the athletic program’s rise to national prominence.
During Fratzke’s tenure, the Wildcats have won 17 team
National Championships at the NAIA and NCCAA, including last season’s
women’s basketball NAIA Division II championship and the NCCAA golf
championship.
Last year, Indiana Wesleyan captured the Mid-Central College
Conference All-Sports Trophy for the sixth consecutive year while finishing
25th in the Director’s Cup standings that awards institutions for their
achievements at national tournaments. Indiana Wesleyan was able to achieve
these standards by winning 10 of the 14 MCC championships that the
conference sponsors.
"For the past 23 years Dr. Fratzke has given leadership to an
athletic program which has produced an astounding number of winning teams,"
said Indiana Wesleyan President Henry L. Smith. "At both Indiana Wesleyan
and with his involvement in the NAIA, Dr. Fratzke has challenged
student-athletes and his peers to excellence."
Fratzke has also played an integral part from the conference
level to the national level.
In addition to his duties at Indiana Wesleyan, Fratzke is the
current president of the MCC, is the NAIA Region VIII Council of Affiliated
Conferences and Independents representative and serves on the NAIA Champions
of Character committee.
Fratzke will be recognized for the NAIA/ADA Athletics
Director of the Year award at the 2008 NAIA Awards Banquet held in
Louisville, Kentucky as part of the 2008 NAIA Annual Convention scheduled
April 11-15, 2008.
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Football Teams Visit
Children's Hospitals
Greenville,
SC - The National Christian College
Athletic Association (NCCAA) brought football players from Gardner-Webb
University (NC) and Trinity International University (IL) to Greenville
on Friday, November 16 to visit children at Greenville Memorial Hospital
and the Shriner's Children's Hospital. Each child received a football
and photo from the players.
Approximately 60 players, trainers,
coaches, chaplains and NCCAA staff participated in this outreach. Players
put away their competitive differences and were a unified group as they
brought smiles to each child. "It touched my heart to see the smiles
of children even though they are suffering," said Tracy Jessup, minister
to the university at Gardner-Webb. "The children were all thrilled
to see the players and to receive the footballs we gave them. We hope
we were able to bring some happiness into their day. "
The NCCAA implements community
outreach at each of its national championships. "This is our way
of giving back to the host communities," stated NCCAA Executive Director
Dan Wood. "We use our outreach as a means to teach our student-athletes
the importance of being involved in their communities, putting others
first, and making a difference in the lives of others. Our players and
coaches typically receive more from being a part of these events than
those on the other end of the outreach."
Gardner-Webb University defeated
Trinity International University 54-14 during Saturday's game. GWU quarterback
Jeremy Martin took home Most Valuable Player honors.
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Christian Outreach International Sponsors
NCCAA All-Star Basketball to Czech Republic
by Earle Boyter, Director
of Marketing, Christian Outreach International
Giving
100% is something athletes are used to. If they don't demand it of themselves,
you can be sure the coaches will demand it. And on a mission basketball
tour, God demands it also. The NCCAA players and coaches came through
on all counts and courts.
Christian Outreach International, (COI), hosted this ten day basketball
tour of the Czech Republic for a team comprised of representatives from
NCCAA schools. Jack Isleib, Executive Director and Founder of Christian
Outreach International said, "The best way to see the power of God
and how he works, is by using the talents and gifts he has given you."
The complimentary trip was donated by COI as a witnessing opportunity
for the players and to show support and appreciation to the NCCAA for
its faithful leadership.
Coach
Joe Griffin of Atlanta Christian College, East Point, Georgia and Coach
George Barber of Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois led the team.
The team members included; Matthew Turner, Central Christian College,
KS; Will Shouse, Ashbury College, KY; Justin Bennett, Greenville College,
IL; Clinton St. John, North Central University, MN; Gavin Washington,
Asbury College, KY; James (Rob) Moore, Tennessee Temple University, TN;
Louis O'Tool, Faith Baptist Bible College, IA; Stephen McDaniel, LeTourneau
University, TX; Eric Pangburn, Kentucky Christian, KY; and Matt Jacobus,
Geneva College, PA.
Initial practice was held at Nyack College in New York and then it was
off to Eastern Europe. The opponents they were to faced were some of the
best basketball players the Czech Republic had to offer.
Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, the team found all arrangements made
and schedules set. COI Czech base leader, Joanie Hill had made sure that
the team would not be lacking for competition or witnessing opportunities.
Visits to nursing and children's homes, clinics with children and witnessing
by way of testimonies during halftime at the games were the primary ways
the men shared the love of Christ with the Czech people. They did not
find the language barrier to be near the problem that they had anticipated.
Translators provided by COI helped to convey the message of Jesus off
court, and healthy, sportsman like competition was the witness during
the games. The NCCAA All-Star Team did an excellent job and ended up with
a 3-2 record.
The NCCAA team met up with another team in Czech from Northwestern College
in St. Paul, Minnesota. Northwestern is another NCCAA school and Head
Coach Tim Grosz had elected to take his team on a mission tour at the
same time as the NCCAA trip. Coach Grosz said, "Praise God for the
work He is doing in the Czech Republic." He went on to say, "The
ministry opportunities we had were tremendous and we were used to plant
seeds and lead some individuals to Christ. This trip definitely also changed
our team members approach to their own faith."
Christian Outreach International specializes in trips for athletic teams
and individuals. For more information on how you can take a team or be
a part of this exciting ministry, contact Christian Outreach International
at 1-800-451-3643 or email at missions@coiusa.com.
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The
NCCAA recently received the two largest gift pledges in the history of
the association.
In September 2000,
the NCCAA kicked off its first ever capital campaign in Greenville, South
Carolina with a goal of $750,000. Bobby Dobson, of Dobson Ministries in
Greenville, pledged $60,000 to the campaign that was followed by a $100,000
challenge pledge from an anonymous donor, also from Greenville. These
two pledges bring the campaign effort past the halfway mark at over $455,000
to date.
"We are so grateful
for the impact these gifts will have on the NCCAA ministry," stated
Dan Wood, Executive Director. "These are examples of how Greenville
has opened its arms to the NCCAA and our continued outreach efforts."
A native of Greenville,
Bobby Dobson dedicates his life to community and church involvement pursuing
excellence in all areas. "The NCCAA is instrumental in using athletics
to make a spiritual impact on student-athletes in Christian higher education,
as well as around the world through missions outreach," said Dobson.
"That is what impressed me about the NCCAA and why I wanted to become
involved in a meaningful manner."
With the help of other
area business leaders, Dobson has been active in assisting the NCCAA with
its transition to Greenville by serving on the Capital Campaign Steering
Committee. Dobson is also spearheading the effort to raise over $4.5 million
for the Jesus Video Project. The goal of the project is to mail a copy
of the Jesus Video to every resident in South Carolina.
The $100,000 challenge
gift comes from a donor who also believes in the NCCAA ministry. "This
donor has a tremendous spirit for and belief in the work of the NCCAA,"
stated Wood. "This challenge gift continues the momentum begun by
Bobby Dobson's $60,000 pledge. Gifts given to the Capital Campaign will
be doubled through this challenge gift."
C. Dan Joyner, campaign
chairman, hopes that many others will step up to partner with the NCCAA
during this campaign. "We view the NCCAA as not only a great asset
and economic impact upon our community, but also as a window of opportunity
to influence a Christian witness through athletics throughout our nation
and the world," said Joyner. "We know that people who know about
the work of the NCCAA, along with those just learning of this ministry,
will want to partner with us in this campaign effort," continued
Joyner.
If you would like
to participate in "the Spirit is the difference" capital campaign,
please contact the NCCAA at 864-250-1199.
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LOCAL
YOUTH BENEFIT FROM FREE GOLF CLINIC
Seneca,
SC Golfers from around the country
presented a free golf clinic to local area youth during the NCCAA National
Golf Championship held this week at Cross Creek Plantation. The National
Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) offered this clinic as
an element of community outreach during its championship.
Top golfers from some of the nation’s finest
Christian colleges participated in the NCCAA National Golf Championship
hosted by Southern Wesleyan University. Student-athletes and coaches worked
one-on-one with children ages 5 through 17 to develop putting skills,
short game skills and distance hitting. Children learned the proper method
for holding a club, setting their stance and swinging at the ball. Mark
Ernst, head professional at Cross Creek Plantation, assisted in coordinating
the clinic and led the distance hitting station. Dr. Don Wood, Southern
Wesleyan Golf Coach, and Dan Wood, NCCAA Executive Director, also led
in the clinic.
"The children were so eager to learn
and took to the college golfers very well," stated Don Wood. "The
college golfers were very patient with the children and went away feeling
good about helping others learn or improve in the game of golf."
The Foothills Area YMCA, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes and Cross Creek Plantation were instrumental in recruiting children
from the Upstate to attend this clinic. "The NCCAA was a perfect
partnership for the YMCA as we work together to build a stronger community,"
stated Susan Coleman, Foothills Area YMCA Director.
The Upstate was well represented in the top
finishers. Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC, won the championship
with a two-day total of 612 followed by defending champions Malone College
of Canton, OH at 625. North Greenville College, Tigerville, SC, and Southern
Wesleyan University, Central, SC, finished in third and fourth place separated
by only one stroke with 635 and 636 respectively.
For more information on team
and individual results of the tournament as well as honors
presented, please visit the NCCAA website at ..\athleticteams\div1\mensgolf.htm
or contact the National Office, located in Greenville, SC at 864-250-1199.
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On Thursday
afternoon, the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer drafted Senior Tim Conway
of Nyack College with the fourth round pick of the 2008 supplemental draft.
Conway is the first player ever drafted out of the Central Atlantic
Collegiate Conference (CACC) and from Nyack College. 
BOILING
SPRINGS, N.C. ---- The 2002 National Christian College Athletic.gif)
Greenville,
SC - The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) held
its National Convention at the Hilton Greenville & Towers, Greenville,
SC, May 31-June 2, 2002, during which the new NCCAA logo and marketing
strategy was unveiled. Showcase, Incorporated, of Greenville, SC, made
the presentation during the educational session titled "The NCCAA:
A Look Ahead". 
Malone
Women’s Soccer Player Barely Escapes Death In 