Established in 1909 in Ada, Oklahoma, East Central University is a public institute that is dedicated to offer an excellent instruction, research and other forms of academic activities and community services to all students. Within East Central University mission statement,
“The Department of Athletics will be an integral part of the institution and its education programs. The Department of Athletics will develop a comprehensive program of gender balanced sports programs, operating in compliance with NCAA regulations and enjoying success at the Division II level while maintaining the best interests of the student-athlete and the academic integrity of the institution. East Central University is committed to the pursuit of excellence. To that end, the Department of Athletics will strive to: Create an environment that affords student-athletes the opportunity to
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East Central University Department of Athletics is currently offering 15 different sports including men’s & women’s basketball, men’s & women’s cross country, men’s & women’s track and field, men’s & women’s tennis, men’s & women’s golf, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and football. Within these 15 sport teams East Central University provide the academic, athletic and professional development of more than 350 athletes. In order to provide and guarantee the highest athletic performance, health and well-being of the student-athletes, the Department of Athletics in conjunction with the kinesiology department provide a sport medicine staff with all the qualifications required by the Oklahoma medical board, the national athletic trainers’ association and the board of