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

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Team Sports

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

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Tickets

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

Season Tickets

Gameday 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

Master of Arts in Counseling

Develop the knowledge and skills to be an exceptional professional counselor

MAC - Marriage, Couple, & Family Counseling

Train to help foster communication and build trusting relationships

MAC - School Counseling Plus +

Help students navigate academic challenges, career planning, mental health resources and times of crisis

MAC - Clinical Mental Health

Deliver professional counseling services in a clinical environment

MAC - Christian Faith & Counseling

Enhance your degree with an emphasis in Christian faith & counseling

Postgraduate Play Therapy Certificate

Learn to help clients express themselves through play

Graduate Sexual Addictions Treatment Provider Certificate

Designed to train providers from a faith-based perspective

Events

First Act - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Feb 13, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to Feb 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm

Based on the famous novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig. The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka’s army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

First Act - Godspell

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Feb 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to Feb 9, 2025 @ 4:00pm

Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz; and it took the world by storm. A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life.

Olathe's Got Talent

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Mar 29, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to Mar 29, 2025 @ 9:00pm

Olathe’s Got Talent is designed for individual students who want to showcase their talent in a local talent competition. Over $11,000 in scholarships to be awarded by local businesses. Two special scholarships may be available through JCCC and/or MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) for students with an interest in attending those institutions.

MNU Nursing Day Event

Cunningham Center

Feb 26, 2025 @ 3:00pm

to Feb 26, 2025 @ 5:00pm

Join us for our open house to get an overview of MNU's three unique BSN programs, our admission and prerequisite requirements and more.

Performing Arts Preview

Bell Cultural Events Center

Apr 4, 2025 @ 3:00pm

to Apr 4, 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.

KCMTA - Multi Piano Concert

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

Jan 4, 2025 @ 4:00pm

to Jan 4, 2025 @ 5:30pm

Kansas City Music Teacher's Association invites you to our Multi-Piano Concert, which features many levels of performers on a stage filled with grand pianos, simultaneously playing duets under the direction of a conductor. Please join us as we waltz, boogie, tango and serenade in our “Dance With Me” concert at 4:00pm on Saturday, January 4.