Preparation is a key to the success of any athletic program.
It means understanding your talents as well as your limitations before setting a foot on the field. It means seeking out potential obstacles and working ahead of time to overcome them. Over the past decade, North Park has taken important steps to strengthen its athletic programs. Between 1987 and 1997, the number of full-time coaches has increased from 4 to 12. Currently 23 percent of North Park's full-time undergraduates participate in intercollegiate sports.