A legacy of success, powered

by a community of champions.

The Oklahoma City University Champions Club is fueled by our community of OCU staff, alumni, family, friends, business partners, and foundations that support and believe in the athletic and academic success of our student-athletes. Be an OCU Champion through a gift to your area of passion and join us this season as we continue our tradition of excellence.

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OCU Champions Club

What is the OCU Champions Club?

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Support Excellence

We’re proud of the sustained tradition of excellence that is OCU Athletics. OCU has now won two consecutive Learfield Sports Director’s Cup titles. Recognizing OCU as the most successful NAIA athletic department in the country. A sign of the consistent excellence of the department can be found in the fact that OCU has now won at least one team National Championship every year since 1993…an astonishing streak of 25 consecutive years! OCU now has 67 National Championships and we invite you to join us as we strive to reach even greater heights.

Your Support Makes A Difference

The crowning achievement in college athletics.

Click here to view more about OCU winning the

Learfield Directors' Cup.

Jim Abbott Accepts Learfield Directors' Cup

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2017 Women's Golf National Champions

2011 Women's Wrestling Champions

Awarded Learfield Directors' Cup (2016 - 2018)

2018 Men's Golf National Champions

1991 Men's Basketball Champions

2011 Cheer National Champions

2001 Men's Tennis National Champions

2008 Men's Basketball National Champions

2010 Men's Golf National Champions

1999 Women's Basketball National Champions

1996 Softball National Champions

2013 Women's Golf National Champions

2007 Softball National Champions

2012 Men's Golf National Champions

The Champions Club is the primary annual financial support organization for Oklahoma City University athletics. Gifts to the OCU Athletics through the Champions Club directly impact our student-athletes' experience, and give our teams a true competitive advantage.

By supporting your favorite team or teams through the Champions Club, you can further increase opportunities to excel and share in their successes. Your support makes you an important part of our championship team, and provides necessary scholarship and operational dollars to enable our coaches to provide experiences that enhance growth. These experiences are carried with the student-athletes everywhere – be it on the playing field, in the classroom or in the community.

Questions about the OCU Champions Club? Please contact Chris Maxon, Associate Athletic Director for Development, at (405) 208-5431, or by email at camaxon@okcu.edu.

Why Give?

By becoming a member of the Champions Club, you will join many others who recognize the need to support the hard work and honor the accomplishments of OCU coaches and student-athletes. Gifts to the Champions Club will be designated to the sport of your choosing, or you can make a general unrestricted donation to meet the most critical needs of the department. The return on your investment will be realized with each championship trophy, Dean’s List scholar, and successful student-athlete alumnus. Your gift will enable OCU to continue its championship tradition.

Your gift matters. Here's how...

Student-Athletes

The Champions Club provides resources to support athletic scholarships, travel expenses, equipment replacement and other program needs that aren’t covered by university budgets. When you contribute to the Champions Club, 100 percent of your donation goes to provide opportunities and improve the experiences of OCU student-athletes. Every gift, no matter the amount, supports our academic and athletic endeavors, and enhances the experience of our 375 student-athletes.

Thank You for Supporting OCU Student-athletes

“The first time that I visited Oklahoma City University, I knew that this was my home. Receiving an athletic scholarship has allowed me to wrestle for this prestigious university, and I’ve also gained lifelong friends and experiences that can’t compare to other universities. I’m proud to be a part of an athletic department that has enjoyed so much success, but I also know the degree I will receive from OCU will put me well above other graduates in my job field. I’m very blessed and thankful for the opportunities given to me at OCU and look forward to my career when I leave OCU.”

“When I started playing golf as a young girl, I never imagined that the sport I love could take me to a place like Oklahoma City University. My scholarship to OCU has allowed me to study at an incredible university while also traveling the country to play golf. Not only is golf a part of who I am, but academics play a major role in my life. I am a Cellular and Molecular Biology major studying to apply to dental school. With this goal in mind, the athletic department at OCU have prepared me to be the best student and person I can be. My experiences as a student athlete have allowed me to make valuable connections that will last me a lifetime.”

BRYSON MCGOWAN

Men's Wrestling, Math

LOREN MATRONE

Women's Golf, Molecular Biology

Endowments

At Oklahoma City University our mission is to sustain the success of our student-athletes in the classroom and in competition. A key to our success each year is our ability to raise funds to cover necessary team expenses like travel, equipment, scholarships, and supplies. Endowments provide a perpetual source of income and relieve some of the pressure that coaches face on an annual basis to secure financial resources to support their team.

It is easy to establish an endowment benefiting OCU Athletics. Endowed funds may be created with a minimum gift of $25,000 payable over five years or through a future gift ( a bequest) from your estate. We will work with you to establish guidelines for your endowment to assure that your wishes serving the needs of the athletic department are met. These guidelines can be personalized to match the unique interests and intent of each gift with the greatest needs of the department. Endowments can be named after the donor, or in honor of someone special.

Our goal is to provide at least one endowment to benefit each of OCU’s 22 varsity athletic teams. For more information on how you can help us in this effort to sustain the success of our teams please contact Chris Maxon, Associate Athletic Director for Development, at (405) 208-5431, or by email at camaxon@okcu.edu.

Oklahoma City University Athletics Endowments

As of August, 2018

DESIGNATION

Greatest need of the Athletic Department

OCU Baseball

Athletic Scholarships

Scholarships for 5th year student-athletes

Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Scholarships for Men’s Basketball

Scholarships for OCU Baseball

General support for OCU Athletics

General support for OCU Baseball

General support for OCU Men’s Golf

General support for OCU Men’s Basketball

Facility upkeep for the Devon Boathouse

Scholarships for OCU Softball

General Support for Women's Basketball

General Support for Women's Golf

ENDOWMENT

Athletics General Endowment

Denney Crabaugh Endowment

Decker Family Scholarship Endowment

Paul and Carol Hansen Scholarship Endowment

Brian Harvey Endowment

Abe Lemons Scholarship Endowment

William Nashert Scholarship Endowment

Hugh and Diane Scott Endowment

General Jim Wade Endowment

James and Sharon Peterson Endowment for Athletics

Eugene Morrison Endowment for Baseball

Eugene Morrison Endowment for Men’s Golf

Eugene Morrison Endowment for Men’s Basketball

Devon Boathouse Endowment

Michael Toney Memorial Endowed Scholarship

OCU Endowment for Women's Basketball

OCU Endowment for Women's Golf

Message From AD

Thank you for considering a gift to the Champions Club. Our alumni, fans, donors, and friends, like you, make our success possible. Our mission is to develop and enhance athletic programs promoting academic integrity, athletic competition, and social responsibility. We strive to provide student-athletes an environment that encourages, supports, and promotes academic, athletic and personal achievement

Oklahoma City University is a small, embracing institution that strives for excellence. Each year, OCU Athletics supports individuals and teams that work hard to achieve noteworthy accomplishments across varying disciplines. The simple truth is that attaining excellence in Athletics requires us to raise funds each year. These funds provide opportunities, equipment, coaches, travel, academic support, and other items necessary to maintain our tradition of academic and athletic success

I invite you to join me and the OCU coaching staff in our mission by making a gift to the Champions Club today. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of our student-athletes and coaches.

"Our mission is to develop and enhance athletic programs promoting academic integrity, athletic competition, and social responsibility. Support from the Champions Club makes it possible."

Athletic Director

FAQ

What is the function of the Champions Club?

The Champions Club raises funds to support Oklahoma City University's 22 intercollegiate athletic programs and approximately 375 student-athletes.

How are Champions Club contributions used?

Absolutely 100 percent of donations to the Champions Club support OCU athletic programs and improvements to our athletic facilities. Donations are NOT used for administrative costs.

Why is the Champions Club important?

The Champions Club is integral to maintaining the tradition of OCU Athletics. It provides the university's student-athletes with competitive facilities, and all the equipment needed to make them the best athletes they can be.

Is there a minimum gift amount?

Every gift, no matter the amount, brings us closer to properly funding the programs that benefit OCU student-athletes.

Is my gift tax-deductible?

Yes, 100 percent of Champions Club donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.

Who can join the Champions Club?

Anyone interested in the future of OCU Athletics may join the Champions Club by making a contribution today.

How many options are there for giving?

Make an online gift - Click Here
Make your gift today by downloading this form - Click Here
Make a planned gift with stocks or including us in your estate plan - Click Here
Give to one of our endowments - Click Here
Check to see if your company has a matching gift program

I have more questions, so who do I contact?

Questions about the OCU Champions Club? Please contact Chris Maxon, Associate Athletic Director for Development, at (405) 208-5301, or by email at camaxon@okcu.edu.

STUDENT-ATHLETES

ENDOWMENTS

MESSAGE FROM AD

FAQ

We 100% believe in our mission.

Support for OCU Athletics begins with us! 100% of Athletic Department staff members make a financial contribution to support OCU Athletics each year. We believe in our mission and invite you to join us as members of the Champions Club! You can give by mail, phone, or online. Please contact us for information on making gifts of stock or property, or establishing an endowed fund.