Athletics
Athletics
About
Home of the Running Eagles.
Life University Athletics is driven by the vision to be a leading institution in performance and meaningful student-athlete experience. We provide high-level intercollegiate competition in conjunction with the University’s mission to empower each student with the education, skills, and values to maximize the perfection within.
With more than 40 team National Championships, 130 individual national champions, 650 All-Americans, and more than 60% of our student-athletes earning over a 3.0 GPA every quarter, we pursue our vision in an important way. At Life U, we don’t settle for the oversimplified thought that competition is only about winning. For us, competition is about dedication to a process of constant growth and lifelong learning. Wins come and go, but who we are as people, the effort we give, and how we serve others is our Lasting Purpose.
Programs
Life University is a member of the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). Most varsity sports compete in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC), while select programs compete in other regionally-based conferences.
Men’s Sports
- Basketball – NAIA varsity program competing in the SSAC
- Lacrosse – NAIA varsity sport competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC)
- Rugby – Nationally recognized program competing in USA Rugby’s College Rugby Association of America’s (CRAA) D1A Division
- Soccer – NAIA varsity program in the SSAC
- Swimming – NAIA varsity program competing in The Sun Conference
- Track & Field – NAIA varsity program competing in indoor and outdoor seasons, SSAC
- Volleyball – NAIA varsity program competing in the SSAC
- Wrestling – NAIA varsity program competing in the AAC
- Club Rugby – Competitive club program providing additional rugby participation opportunities in the American Rugby Premiership
Women’s Sports
- Basketball – NAIA varsity program competing in the SSAC.
- Flag Football – Invitational NAIA sport competing in The Sun Conference
- Lacrosse – NAIA varsity program competing in The Sun Conference
- Rugby – Varsity program with dual-pathway competing in both the USA Rugby Women’s Division 1 (WD1) division and CRAA D1 division
- Soccer – NAIA varsity program in the SSAC.
- Swimming – NAIA varsity program competing in The Sun Conference
- Track & Field – NAIA varsity indoor and outdoor program, SSAC
- Volleyball – NAIA varsity program competing in the SSAC.
- Wrestling – NAIA varsity program competing in the Mid-South Conference
FAQs
Learn more about Life U athletics.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please reach out to us!
How do I inquire about roster opportunities?
Use our staff directory to reach out to the head coach of the sport you are inquiring about. Our coaches receive a lot of recruitment inquiries and will vet all emails according to their standards and criteria.
Are scholarship opportunities available?
We offer scholarships and also welcome walk-ons who hope to join a team and develop their skills. Scholarships are not guaranteed and at the discretion of the head coach, and ultimately approved by the Director of Athletics.
What is the difference between NAIA and NCAA?
In function, there is no difference in terms of student-athlete opportunities, competitiveness, or experience between NAIA and NCAA D2 or D3. Most universities align with the governing body and conference that is best based on geographic region. We compete against many NCAA D2 and D3 institutions across multiple sports and take pride in our competitive excellence and student-athlete experience.
