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.
OCU Champions Club
What is the OCU Champions Club?
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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
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
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 Athletics
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
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) 208-5431, or by email at camaxon@okcu.edu.
STUDENT-ATHLETES
ENDOWMENTS
MESSAGE FROM AD
FAQ
Support Excellence
We’re proud of the sustained tradition of excellence that is OCU Athletics. OCU has now won three 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 28 consecutive years! OCU now has 70 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.
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.
Want More Information?
We're here to help! Please contact Chris Maxon at camaxon@okcu.edu or (405) 208-5431
I'm grateful for those individuals and companies that support our efforts...
"I have spent more than 30 years of my life at OCU. I know first-hand the hard work that our coaches put into building successful programs. I'm grateful for those individuals and companies that support our efforts financially and I acknowledge just how important that financial support is to our success here at Oklahoma City University."
DENNY CRABAUGH
OCU Baseball Coach
I'm grateful OCU has prepared me well for life after basketball.
"In 2013, I didn't know what to expect when I signed to play basketball at OCU. Little did I know that I would have to ability to not only graduate with a bachelor's degree in my time here, but also complete a master's degree. OCU has challenged me to not just take the easy route, but to expect more from myself in all aspects of life. I'm grateful that OCU has prepared me well for life after basketball."
TERENCE BONHOMME
Current OCU Basketball All-American
Oklahoma City University has been a part of my life for over 50 years.
"OCU has been part of my life for over 50 years. I am a fan of all the teams and take great pride in supporting OCU Athletics. It brings pure joy to my life to watch the student-athletes learn, grow and succeed year after year, and to know that I have been a part of that. There is no other return on investment quite like it."
HUB WORRELL
BS 1962/MBA 1965
Champions in the Community
We are proud to represent Oklahoma City in every competition. Part of the formula for our winning tradition is commitment to community service. OCU Athletics emphasizes the importance of community service as a department and as a valued part of student life. We want our student-athletes to have a sense of civic duty and compassion for those in need. Our student-athletes are active with local non-profits and support various community engagement events throughout the year. We're preparing them to be champions on the field of play, in the classroom and in their local and global community.
NAIA Champions of Character
School playground project.
OCU Holiday Food Drive.
OCU Soccer Clinic
NAIA Champions of Character
Community can food drive.
NAIA Champions of Character
NAIA Champions of Character
NAIA Champions of Character
