RSC Women's Team of Character: Ohio Christian Volleyball
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- For the second year in a row, Ohio Christian University volleyball has been selected as the River States Conference Women's Team of Character. The Trailblazers were chosen again for 2022-23 after a vote from the RSC Champions of Character Committee.
The RSC Team of Character awards honor one men's and one women's team each year for their exemplary character and sportsmanship on the field, on campus and in the community. A deserving team demonstrates the NAIA's five core character values of Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship and Servant Leadership. The award is patterned after the national team of character award presented by the NAIA.
The Ohio Christian volleyball displayed the character trait of servant leadership many times throughout the year with their community and volunteer efforts. The team had at least one service project a month in August, September, October, November, December, February, March and April. The events ranged from visits to churches and centers in the community to creating notes and crafts to send out into the community. Members of the were also involved in a mission trips to Nicaraugua, Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
The Trailblazers were also honored for their committment to responsibility displaying what it means to be a student-athlete. Balancing an athletics, academics and worship schedule while maintaining a 3.79 GPA went into that effort. The volleyball team was also committed to integrity with dedication to twice weekly team meetings where openess, honesty and devotions were shared.