HOUGHTON, N.Y. – Houghton College has been named the first-ever #KingChasing Institution of the Year by the National Christian College Athletic Association following the 2021-22 academic year.
 
The award was presented to Houghton Director of Athletics Matthew Webb at the NCCAA National Convention in Virginia Beach, Va., on June 2.
 
The #KingChasing program uses the four values of the Game Plan 4 LIFE – Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence – to enhance the purpose of collegiate athletics to be more than winning championships. The mission of the #KingChasing program is to keep Christ at the center of the student-athlete experience.
  
"It is an honor to receive this recognition from the NCCAA. This is more of a testament to who our coaches and student-athletes are than anything else, as we strive for a higher purpose than just winning games," said Webb.

NCCAA member institutions have the opportunity to be named an NCCAA #KingChasing Institution on an annual basis. Earning this title showcases the institution's commitment to integrating Christ within its athletic department. The top three point-earning institutions will be finalists for the NCCAA #KingChasing Institution of the Year.

The #KingChasing Standards are foundational elements that athletic department staff and student-athletes commit to represent and uphold.
 
Learn more about the #KingChasing program.