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At Taylor, our commitment to Christ affects every aspect of life—including how our student-athletes play the game, run the race, and finish the match. Taylor’s athletic success is not measured solely by points and times, but by the way our student-athletes and coaches demonstrate respect, sportsmanship, integrity, and humility on and off the field.
Taylor Athletics now has 16 intercollegiate athletic teams—including baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, track & field, and volleyball—that uphold this commitment. We pray with our competition. We honor officials. We applaud our fans. And we strive to come out on top.
Since 1933, when intercollegiate athletics first began at Taylor, Taylor Athletics has focused on developing student-athletes holistically—body, mind, and soul—for excellence on and off the field and for service at home and around the world.
Taylor University is as dedicated to excellence in athletics as it is to excellence in the classroom—strengthening our bodies as well as our minds. All of Taylor’s athletic teams average a 3.0 or higher GPA, placing Taylor first in the nation among NAIA schools.
Trojans are routinely recognized collectively and individually for their well-rounded excellence, on the field or court and in the classroom. Taylor’s athletic teams receive numerous scholar-athlete recognitions, ranging from NAIA Players-of-the-Year and Capital One All-American awards, to Crossroads League Players-of-the-Year and CoSIDA Academic All-American awards.
Our academic and athletic successes can largely be attributed to our unique understanding of and dedication to community and our united profession of faith in Jesus Christ. What results is an expectation that each of us desires to know God better and live for Him. We boldly encourage one another in the faith as we share life together in residence halls, in the classroom, in chapel, or on the field or court.
If you are a student-athlete who strives for excellence in all areas of life, our coaches want to meet you. We also invite you to contact your Admissions Counselor with questions about the admissions process, life at Taylor or the difference of a Taylor education.
Interested in joining Trojan Athletics? Fill out a Recruit Form.
Students who love sports can participating in plenty of athletic clubs or intramural sports. Like the intercollegiate teams, these opportunities allow our students to be good stewards of their bodies, extending healthy competition for all athletic skill levels. Students participate in athletic programs not only to have fun, but to build relationships with their teammates and live their faith out on the field.
Taylor has a variety of club teams that are composed of students dedicated to their sport. The competition levels and time commitments are as varied as the clubs themselves.
If you are looking for a casual athletic setting, check out our intramural programs. Our intramurals provide recreational, competitive, social, and stress-reducing activity to promote the importance of overall wellness and strengthen relationships among the Taylor University community through common interests.
Throughout campus, intramural participation is high. Nearly half the student body participate in intramurals at some point during their time at Taylor; many participate in several sports. Current Taylor students, as well as faculty, staff, and their spouses, are eligible to compete in league-style sports like flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, and dodgeball.
Intramurals also offer great opportunities for leadership and growth. Student captains can form teams to compete against teams from other floors, wings, halls, and majors around campus. Faculty, staff, and off-campus teams are also common and encouraged.
Current academic year intercollegiate athletes may not participate in their respective sport or related sport (i.e., Taylor baseball team players are ineligible for intramural softball), although they may participate in unrelated sports as cleared by coaching staff.
Intramurals offer something for everyone:
Fall | J-Term | Spring |
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Flag Football (Men & Women) | Volleyball (Coed) | Basketball (Men & Women) |
Soccer (Men, Women, & Coed) | Futsal (Men, Women, & Coed) | |
Dodgeball (Men, Women, & Coed) | 4-on-4 Beach Volleyball (Coed) | |
Ultimate Frisbee (Men & Women) | ||
Wiffleball (Coed) |
For more information on intramurals, contact Steve Austin, Student Development, at staustin@taylor.edu or 765-998-5305.