North Central College athletics are steeped in tradition and focused on developing “curious, engaged, ethical and purposeful” student-athletes in the classroom and during competition. Home to 43 National Championship teams, 151 individual and relay national champions, 238 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) team championships and over 800 national academic awards, Cardinal Athletics’ culture of excellence is fostered by talented and passionate coaches and sustained by support from leadership, the Naperville community and the generosity of alumni, parents and friends.