Calumet College of St. Joseph men's soccer team has received the Buffalo Funds Five Star Award for exhibiting exceptional character values.  This is the first time any Crimson Wave coach, student-athlete or team has received this honor.

 

A release from the NAIA national office awarding the honor features quotes from Peter Haze Haring and men's soccer player Eric Ruiz.  This was released from Staci Schottman at the NAIA:

 

 

Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) – Men’s Soccer – Head Coach Peter Haring
“Character has helped grow the Calumet College of St. Joseph men’s soccer team. As captain I lead by example and instill the Champions of Character core values,” said Calumet sophomore Eric Ruiz. “Throughout the season, the focus of keeping a high level of character helped the team grow as it continued to mature and build for the future. The core values pushed each player to stay committed to the concept of togetherness in order to achieve all goals set at the beginning of the year.”  

Servant Leadership: At the start of the season, several incoming players had a hard time adjusting to the demands of conditioning and time management. The captains of the Calumet soccer team decided to get all the players together and explain the importance of preseason and how it will benefit the team not only for the upcoming season but also the future of the program. The team responded through the creation of a simple mission plan to maintain control and focus and commit to all goals set.