"One athlete of character will improve a team. One team of character will improve a school. One school of character can impact a whole community." By Bruce Brown, NAIA Special Presenter.

"LIONS" – Leaders Influencing Our Nations Sport

Vanguard University picked the acronym "LIONS" to represent VU’s newly established student leadership group within the structure of the Champions of Character Program Center and also as a support system within the "Gold Pride" program.

The charter members listed below established the group’s Core Covenants, the Vision Statement, new positive athletic traditions, and were a resource of information for the staff, as well as being representatives and spokes persons for the Program Center. As individuals this group has agreed to hold themselves to the highest standards of character and to challenge their peers in the pursuit of significance in and out of competition.

"This is what we believe, therefore, this is what you will see." (Bruce Brown)

Core Covenants:

- Christ-Like Attitude

- Faithfulness

- Selflessness

- Passion

- Leadership

Vision Statement:

LIONS are leaders of character emulating Christ through faithfulness and selflessness, while passionately educating and influencing others to change the culture of sport.

2008-09 Members: