Athletes in Action Fact Sheet

Athletes in Action
Fact Sheet

In a world consisting of thousands of dialects and cultures, sport is a universal language with the capacity to share a universe-changing message of hope.

MISSION
Athletes in Action, the sports ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ, works with athletes and coaches to use the unique platform of sport to help people around the world with questions of faith.

FOUNDING
1966, by Dave Hannah

HEADQUARTERS
Xenia, Ohio

EVENTS

Sports Legend Series
The Athletes in Action Sports Legend Series is comprised of four events designed to honor athletes and coaches who model exemplary character, values, integrity, and faith. The Sports Legend Series events include:

• The Super Bowl Breakfast
  Founded in 1988, this NFL-sanctioned event is held every year in the host city of the Super Bowl. One of the marquee Super Bowl events, it features speakers and special guests from the NFL, both past and present, and the presentation of the Bart Starr Award.
   

• Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast
  Known as one of the most anticipated events during the NCAA Men's Final Four weekend, the Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast is hosted annually by Athletes in Action and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The event features speakers and special guests from the world of basketball, as well as the presentation of the Coach Wooden "Keys to Life" Award.
   

• All-Star Breakfast
  Held annually during the week of the NBA All-Star Game, this All-Star event gives attendees the opportunity to get "up close and personal" with professional coaches and players. The breakfast features NBA greats and honors athletes for exemplary leadership, character, and integrity.
   

• Night of Champions
  Held annually at Athletes in Action World Headquarters in Xenia, Ohio, the Night of Champions includes inductions into the Athletes in Action "Hall of Faith," an elite honor given to athletes or coaches who display exemplary character in the game, in their families, and in the community.

For more information on the Sports Legend Series visit www.aiasportslegendseries.com. 

MINISTRY TEAMS

• AIA Opportunities/Sports Teams
  AIA staff, coaches, and collegiate athletes participate in athletic camps, projects, and domestic and international sports tours each year. The purpose of each opportunity is to use sport to show people how to know and experience God's love and plan for their lives.
   

• Pro, Campus, and International Ministries
  Through worldwide evangelistic strategies and mentoring, thousands of college, professional, and international athletes, coaches, and sport administrators are trained and equipped for a lifetime of ministry in 75 countries around the world.

WEB SITES
www.aia.com

www.aiaSportsLegendSeries.com

www.BeyondtheUltimate.org

BeyondtheUltimate.org was originally developed in partnership with Athletes in Action as a platform for 2007 Super Bowl coaches Tony Dungy, Lovie Smith, and their players to share the important role that faith in Jesus Christ has played in their lives. BeyondtheUltimate.org has since expanded to include athletes and coaches from all major sports.
 

A MINISTRY OF CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
Athletes in Action is the sports ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International, a worldwide Christian evangelism and discipleship organization that seeks to show people how to know and experience God's love and plan for their lives. Comprised of 29 different ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ is served by more than 25,000 full-time staff in 191 countries around the world. For more information, visit the Campus Crusade for Christ virtual newsroom at www.DeMossNewsPond.com/CCCI.

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