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Jamestown College (N.D.) Wrestling Program Receives Buffalo Funds Five Star Award
Coaches and student-athletes recognized for exhibiting exceptional character values
Posted 4.11.07
For a complete list of 2006-07 award recipients click here.
OLATHE, Kan. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Champions of Character founding partner Buffalo Funds present Buffalo Funds Five Star Awards for each of the  NAIA’s 23 championship sports. The Jamestown College (N.D.) wrestling program was recently awarded the Buffalo Funds Five Star Award for its dedication and implementation of the Champions of Character program’s five core values: respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership and sportsmanship. The Jimmies, who compete in the Dakota Athletic Conference, are led by head coach Jason McCloud.
”In 2007, the team came together on and off the mat. We preach brotherhood and being a family on our team,” said McCloud. “You may beat each during practice but at the end of the day you need to help each other up.”
During the season there are many ups and downs. The Jamestown wrestling program is committed and does not dwell on the negatives rather looks for the positives and opportunities to improve. The Jimmie wrestlers finished 22nd with 13.5 points at the 2007 NAIA National Tournament.
”You cannot have a tight knit team when everyone is out for themselves,” said sophomore Nate Peine. “Character is what our team is about. When things go wrong or when a teammate has a problem, each wrestler knows that he can trust a teammate to help them out.”
McCloud, Peine and the Jamestown wrestling program are part of the community that is dedicated to intentionally teaching character in and out of sport. To learn more visit www.jc.edu.
NAIA
A leader in the development of student-athletes, the NAIA is committed to changing the culture of sport through Champions of Character. Founded in 1937, the NAIA continues to be a pioneer in implementing exceptional standards for academics, diversity, and character. Today, the NAIA sponsors 23 collegiate championships in 13 sports for its nearly 300 member institutions throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more about the NAIA visit www.naia.org.
Buffalo Funds
Buffalo Funds is the Official Sponsor of the Champions of Character program. Buffalo Funds assists in the Champions of Character program growth and is the title sponsor of the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship. To learn more about Buffalo Funds visit www.buffalofunds.com.
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