Special Events
2009 Fall Kick-Off A Big Success!
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH (CU) - On Wednesday, August 12, 2009 the Cornerstone University Champions of Character Program Center hosted it's 4th Annuall Fall Kick-Off.
The event was held in the Hansen Athletic Center on the campus of Cornerstone University and hosted the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity soccer programs from the O-K Conference. Over 500 student-athletes, coaches and athletics directors were in attendance.
"I am very pleased with the turn out for this year's event", commented Mike Riemersma, Champions of Character Director, Cornerstone University . "Coach Bean did an outstanding job! His credentials are unmatched. He has the most wins in intercollegiate soccer history. He is an NSCAA Hall of Fame member and was the former chair of the NSCAA Ethics Committee. He is the definition of what a Champions of Character coach should be. He has a passion for character development in athletes."
The NAIA developed the Champions of Character program in response to the growing problem of deteriorating standards of integrity in sports and society. At a time when all of sport has experienced increasingly negative behavior by athletes, coaches, fans and parents, Champions of Character raises the standards for positive youth development in athletics and academics.
For more information about how you can bring Champions of Character to your school or youth organization, contact Mike Riemersma at 616.254.1671.
2009 Fall Kick-Off Set
Character Still Vital to Youth, Athletics - The Grand Rapids Press (10.07.06)
League OK with character call - The Grand Rapids Press (02.14.06)
Mike Riemersma
Champions of Character Director
Sports Camps Director
Michael_Riemersma@cornerstone.edu
(616) 254-1671
