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At the NAIA, being a student-athlete means more than competing- it's about growing as a leader, teammate and student.

Because the right way to play extends beyond the game into classrooms, communities, and careers.

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Wrapping up @NCAABaseball & @NAIABall's National Championship runs, we celebrate the 2025-26 @CollSportsComm Academic All-America Teams and Team Members of the Year‼️

🔗: https://t.co/6IsWyqI8oq

[Academic All-America®, selected by CSC @AcadAllAmerica]

Flipping the script and honoring the 2025-26 @NCAA and @NAIA men's and women's track & field Academic All-District selections from @CollSportsComm!

Congratulations to all of this year's honorees.
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Two World Series rings. One World Series MVP. Three All-Star appearances.

Tomorrow, we sit down with former NAIA student-athlete Ben Zobrist to talk about leadership, purpose, faith, and what it really means to play the game the right way.

The full episode of The Right Way To Play® Podcast drops tomorrow. ⚾🎙️

#TheRightWayToPlay #NAIA #BenZobrist #Podcast

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WE'RE HIRING!

Want to work in college sports? We're looking for a Manager of Championship Sales to join our Kansas City team.

Learn more here: https://t.co/gNnV6UsHmc

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As we celebrate Juneteenth, we're reflecting on the powerful relationship between the NAIA and HBCUs, a legacy built on opportunity, community, and opening doors for future generations.

Hear from HBCU Athletic Conference Commissioner Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes and learn how HBCUs continue to shape student-athletes through culture, leadership, and education-based athletics.

#Juneteenth #TheRightWayToPlay #NAIA #HBCU #HBCUAC

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Jim Carr, President & CEO of the NAIA, shares his thoughts on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) and how it could impact small colleges.

Read now: https://t.co/QoFjeGxw4k

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Women's Flag Football has officially been approved as the NAIA's 30th championship sport!

🏈 First collegiate athletics association to recognize the sport nationally
🏆 Championship status begins in 2026-27
🔥 60 NAIA institutions sponsoring the sport this season
📅 Inaugural NAIA Women's Flag Football National Championship set for Spring 2027

Check out more on #NAIAWFlag being approved for championship status! --> https://t.co/n0opnXQpaJ

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If your GOALLLL is playing in the NAIA, the NAIA Eligibility Center is the place to start!

Here are the World Cup countries with the most applications to the eligibility center!

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🚩🏈
Women's Flag Football has officially been approved as the NAIA's 30th championship sport!

🏈 First collegiate athletics association to recognize the sport nationally
🏆 Championship status begins in 2026-27
🔥 60 NAIA institutions sponsoring the sport this season
📅 Inaugural NAIA Women's Flag Football National Championship set for Spring 2027

Check out more on #NAIAWFlag being approved for championship status! --> https://t.co/n0opnXQpaJ

#TheRightWayToPlay

[NAIA @NAIA]

WE'RE HIRING!

Want to work in college sports? We're looking for a Manager of Championship Sales to join our Kansas City team.

Learn more here: https://t.co/gNnV6UsHmc

#TheRightWaytoPlay

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Head Coach Ron Pezzoni led @MUCrusadersSB to their first #NAIASoftball National Championship as he picks up 2026 Coach of the Year Honors!

Check out more on the year he led the Crusaders to! --> https://t.co/Qify5CbK3q

#TheRightWayToPlay

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Get ahead of the game - request your high school transcripts now to get eligible. #PlayNAIA #TheRightWaytoPlay

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From NAIA student-athlete to Indianapolis Clowns pitcher.

Former Kansas Wesleyan standout Brett Maddock struck out two batters in just 57 seconds during his Opening Night appearance against the Savannah Bananas.

The moment was quick. The journey wasn't.

Read his story:
https://t.co/DzXlCmSZsO

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*Photo credit: Tanner Colvin/Ask A Kansan

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Congratulations to the 2024-25 @NAIASIDA Clarence Ike Pearson Award Winner, Tyler Price

#CSCUnited26

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@DSAthletics Kataria Claims WGCA #NAIAWGolf Player of the Year
➡️ https://t.co/CeiGvIWKjc
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@KUSeahawks Iver Sokhan-Sanj Named 2025-26 #NAIAMGolf Player of the Year as Jack Nicklaus Award Recipient
➡️ https://t.co/w6XVbQdYDk
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🚨#NAIABaseball All-Americans announced🚨

Carter Claerhout (@BUBruins) and Josh Landry (@HIURoyals) earn top honors‼️

Read the release➡️https://t.co/svVuQFsNjH

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The #NAIAWGolf All-America teams are out! @RamSports Makena Junkin, individual medalist in 2026, is among 15 first teamers. @SCAD_SavSports Chris Kamys was named 2025-26 Coach of the Year.
https://t.co/2HL1lxQX7S
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