Champions of Character

The Champions of Character Program at University of Tennessee Southern is designed to assist those influenced by sports to "know the right thing, do the right thing, and value the right thing" inside and outside of the sports setting. It is the intent of this program to have our NAIA student-athletes, coaches and staff exhibit exemplary character and sportsmanship in all athletic settings. As a result of this program, University of Tennessee Southern's goal is to become the leading institution in the nation, known for our strong character skills and our efforts to produce these skills.

Mission Statement: The UTS Champions of Character Program Center will create an atmosphere and environment in which all student-athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, fans, and visitors are exposed to and participate in the true spirit of athletic competition through the demonstration of respect, integrity, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership. Its first commitment is to teach, reinforce and monitor strong character skills with both our students, coaches and staff members. Second, it will deliver the five strong character skills to the youth leagues, middle schools and high schools age youth of Giles and surrounding counties.
 

Champions of Character Teams of the Year Awards:

2023-24: Men's Track & Field Team
    Southern States Athletic Conference Team Award

2019-20: Men's Tennis Team
    Excellence Youth Engagement

2019-20: Women's Tennis Team
    Excellence Youth Engagement

2018-19: Men's Golf Team
    Excellence Youth Engagement

2018-19: Women's Golf Team
    Excellence Youth Engagement
 
2017-18: Clay Target
    Sportsmanship Uncerstanding

2016-17: Athletic Coaches/Staff
    Sportsmanship Understanding
 

2015-16: Softball Team
    Serving Others Giving Back

2014-15: Men's Golf Team
    Serving Others Giving Back

2014-15: Women's Golf Team
    Serving Others Giving Back

2013-14: Women's Basketball Team
    Volunteering Persistence

2012-13: Cheer Squad
    Volunteering Persistence

2011-12: Women's Basketball Team
    Academics Commitment

2010-11: Baseball Team
    Academics Commitment

2009-10: Women's Soccer Team
    Community Engagement Leadership

2008-09: Women's Tennis Team
    Community Engagement Leadership

2007-08: Women's Basketball Team
    Creativity Dedication

2006-07: Athletic Coaches/Staff
    Creativity Dedication

2005-06: Men's Tennis Team
    Respect Teamwork

2004-05: Women's Soccer Team
    Respect Teamwork

2003-04: Men's Basketball Team
    Character Education Community Service

2002-03: Softball Team
    Character Education Community Service