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Athletics

COMPETITIVE – DISCIPLINE – FAMILY – INTEGRITY – PASSION

Never Surrender

MidAmerica Nazarene University is committed to five core covenants that are the foundation for every Pioneer team, student athlete, coach, administrator, and campus community member. These core covenants are visible throughout MNU athletics and extend beyond the playing field.

Competitive

Discipline

Family

Integrity

Passion

Team Sports

MNU features athletic teams in Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Weightlifting.

Tickets

Cheer the Pioneers on to victory by purchasing season tickets or single-game tickets.

Eligibility

Want to become a Pioneer? Here are the steps to get started:

Prospective student-athletes are encouraged to fill out the recruiting form for the sport or sports they are interested in playing at MNU (baseball, basketball (m), basketball (w), cheerleading, cross country/track & field, football, soccer (m), soccer (w), softball, volleyball). The information will be delivered directly to the head coach for the respective sport. Also, feel free to contact any MNU coach via email or phone. Contact information can be found in the Staff Directory section of the MNU Sports site.

All prospective student-athletes are required to complete an Undergraduate Admissions application and go through the regular admissions process. Applications are available online. If you are interested in becoming a MNU student we strongly encourage you to browse Undergraduate Admissions to learn more about MNU and see if we are a good fit for you!

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of first-time NAIA student-athletes. For more information, check out this PDF or visit http://www.playnaia.com.

    1. Submit your profile at http://www.playnaia.com 

    2. Send all required documents to the NAIA Eligibility Center (and make sure they’re received); and

    3. Share your Eligibility Center ID# with the college coach.

To get in the game, make sure you complete the “Big 3” at least two full weeks before your first practice!

We look forward to you joining our team!

Featured Degrees

Counseling session
Master of Arts in Counseling
Develop the knowledge and skills to be an exceptional professional counselor
Counselling in progress
MAC - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling
Train to help foster communication and build trusting relationships
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MAC - School Counseling +
Help students navigate academic challenges, career planning, mental health resources and times of crisis
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MAC - Clinical Mental Health
Deliver professional counseling services in a clinical environment
Faith counseling
MAC - Christian Faith & Counseling
Enhance your degree with an emphasis in Christian faith & counseling
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Postgraduate Play Therapy Certificate
Learn to help clients express themselves through play
Counselor listening to a patient
Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate
Designed to train providers from a faith-based perspective
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Postgraduate Trauma Therapy Certificate
Deepen your capacity to serve those impacted by trauma

Events

MNU Combined Ensembles | Let Everything That Has Breath
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Apr 26, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Join us as we present our final concert of the season and honor graduating Performing Arts seniors in the MNU Concert Band, MNU Heritage Choir, MNU Symphonic Choir, and MNU Chamber Orchestra.
MNU Percussion Ensemble | Percussion Show 2026
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Apr 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to Apr 11, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Enjoy an evening of percussive music, featuring the MNU Percussion Studio. They will perform a variety of percussion ensemble pieces including mallet and battery instruments, drum set, and even your MNU Drumline! You won’t want to miss this exciting performance.
MNU Theatre | Charlotte's Web
Bell Cultural Events Center - Sunderland Black Box Theatre
Mar 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to Mar 29, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Watch this beloved children’s novel by E.B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette come to life on the stage. Featuring all your favorite characters, Charlotte’s Web will be a heart-warming performance enjoyable for the whole family! The Sunderland Black Box Theatre will be transformed into a barnyard where you can watch Wilbur and Charlotte’s story unfold.
Performing Arts Preview
Bell Cultural Events Center
Nov 19, 2025 @ 3:00pm
to Nov 19, 2025 @ 9:00pm
If you're interested in MNU band, theatre, choir, or worship arts, this preview day is for YOU! Take an in-depth tour of our Performing Arts facilities, sit on rehearsals, enjoy dinner with current performing arts students, and meet our faculty and directors.
MNU Theatre | Theatre Cabaret
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Feb 19, 2026 @ 7:30pm
to Feb 21, 2026 @ 9:45pm
This special performance is only presented every four years so don’t miss it! Our Theatre Cabaret features solos, duets, monologues, scenes, dance, and group numbers selected from many different plays and musicals. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our amazing students varied talents and see a wide range of material.
MNU Chamber Orchestra | A New Beginning
Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall
Mar 1, 2026 @ 3:30pm
to Mar 1, 2026 @ 4:30pm
MNU’s Chamber Orchestra will feature the winner of our 1st annual concerto competition in a joint concert with the Olathe Community Orchestra.