Eastern University Athletics

Eastern University Athletics aims to provide student-athletes with opportunities for competition and development in multiple sports. Eastern University understands athletic competition within the context of the development of the whole person. This perspective does not diminish the significance of athletic achievement, but rather frames it in within the educational process.

The coaches and administrators in the department value the academic process and believe that the pursuit of excellence in the field of competition supports that same endeavor in all aspects of life. The focus, teamwork, and discipline required to accomplish great things on the field or in the gym are the same character traits that will enable Eastern student-athletes to become leaders in their communities, churches, families, and workplaces.

Eastern University student-athletes perform in the classroom. As a group, they average over a 3.0 GPA and many of our teams have over a 3.2 GPA. Student-athletes routinely earn recognition from the Middle Atlantic Conference and other organizations for performance in the classroom and on the field. Eastern student-athletes graduate and go on to extraordinary opportunities in the workforce and graduate schools.

Eastern University coaches aim to support the spiritual formation and community awareness of their student athletes. Eastern coaches are committed to the Christian mission of the University. Throughout the academic year, student-athletes work with various community groups as with their teams and as part of Eastern’s S.A.A.C. Several Eastern teams include service projects into team travel experiences.

Eastern has over 500 student-athletes competing for conference, regional, and Division III National Championships in 22 intercollegiate sports. Since joining the Middle Atlantic Conferences in 2008, the Eagles have won 41 Conference Championships and had over 35 All-Americans.