College athlete awarded for being a positive role model

There seems to be an increasing rash of athletes, both college and pro, who, shall we say,"don't behave themselves" off the field. One example would be another Cincinati Bengal player who has broken the law. I believe that make the Bengals' arrest talley at 12, something like that. New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver Dante Stallworth kills a pedestrian while driving drunk. There are many other examples of "bad behavior".

Therefore, it's always good to hear about stories of athles who take seriously their responsibilities of being role models to their peers and being a positive influence in their community while off the field or court.
One example can be found at Central Christian College in Kansas. Micah Johnson is a Sr. Captain on the Central Christian Men's Soccer Team and was recently awarded the NAIA's Dr. Leroy Walker Champions of Character Award.

The award goes to the student-athlete who excells in athletics and academics and also demonstrates the NAIA's core values of respect, responsiblility, integrity, servant-leadership and sportsmanship.
AMong other things, Johnson is a role model on campus and is involved in his community by being a Youth Coach for Victory Soccer Camps, as well assisting in the YMCA/United Way Triathlon, and leading a community house repair and food drive.

There are many stories of student-athletes such as Micah Johnson all over the country. We need to hear more about them. These youn men and women are tommorow's leaders. Things have gotten so bad that we may actually need them TODAY! To find out more about Micah Johnson and other fine student athletes, you can go to the NAIA website http://www.naia.org/

Credit for information in this article goes to Staci Shottman, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the NAIA.