Warner University Athletes Awarded Academic All-Conference Honor

Warner University is proud to announce that 30 of its student-athletes have been recognized as 2025 Fall Academic All-Conference honorees by The Sun Conference. This prestigious distinction celebrates student-athletes who exemplify excellence in both academics and athletics. To qualify for this recognition, recipients must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors and maintain a cumulative GPA of … Read Post

Warner University Earns Champions of Character Gold Again

At Warner University, success isn’t just celebrated—it’s cultivated through purpose, faith, and fierce determination. On the field, in the classroom, and in our community, Royals rise—living out our calling to be Academically Challenging. Biblically Faithful. Culturally Courageous. That’s why we’re proud to share that Warner University has once again been honored with the prestigious Champions … Read Post

Warner University Men’s Basketball Players Bring Energy and Joy to Victory Ridge Academy’s Field Day

On March 14, Victory Ridge Academy, a public charter school dedicated to serving students with special needs, hosted its annual Field Day. The event, designed to provide fun and interactive activities for students and their families, was made even more special this year thanks to the involvement of Warner University’s men’s basketball team. The players … Read Post

Leading Through Service: Warner University’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes Partners with Bok Academy South

Warner University’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) program was revamped this academic school year. With such a large percentage of our student body participating in athletics, the integration of FCA into our weekly calendar was a natural fit. FCA provides not only a place for fellowship–hence the name–but also a place for certain students to … Read Post

Sikes Family Field Dedication: A Day of Celebration and Legacy

Saturday, March 1, 2025, was a historic and heartfelt day for Warner University as we gathered to honor a true legend with the dedication of Sikes Family Field. The day began with a VIP Luncheon at 11:00 AM in the Tye Performance Center’s overlook, where over 120 guests had the privilege of sharing a special … Read Post

Sikes Family Field Announcement

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On Saturday, March 1, 2025, Warner University will be celebrating and honoring a long-time staff member who embodies what it means to be a Royal. For 40 years, Coach Jeff Sikes served Warner University faithfully. Aside from his many professional accolades and achievements on the baseball field, Coach Sikes was always known for and committed … Read Post

Sean Hanrahan Named the New WU Athletic Director

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Sean Hanrahan has been selected as Warner University’s athletic director. Hanrahan brings a distinguished career in sports and education that spans more than two decades, a wealth of experience and expertise and a track record of success. Hanrahan previously served as the head men’s basketball coach for the past eighteen years resulting in five conference … Read Post

4th Annual Clay Target Fundraiser

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By Delaney Elder, WU Student On October 15, 2022, the Warner University Clay Target team held its fourth annual Clay Target fundraiser-PULL! For Warner. We had the pleasure of hosting over 20 teams of alumni and members of the community, as well as five recruits! We welcomed donors out to Polk Sporting Clays in Haines … Read Post

Hassaan Stamps Announced as the New Director of Men’s and Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country

LAKE WALES, Fla. – Warner University announces the appointment of Hassaan Stamps as the new Director of Cross-Country and Track and Field programs on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. The former East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Associate Head Coach will begin his duties immediately. 
 
President Dr. Hoag said, “I’m excited to see what the future looks like with the addition of Hassaan Stamps.  His experience at the NCAA D1 level and international experience will help move our Track and Cross-Country program to the next level.  In addition to his great experience, I’m so encouraged by his faith journey and commitment to the sport.”
 
Coach Stamps comes to Lake Wales, Fla. after spending the last nine years in Johnson City, Tenn. with the ETSU Buccaneers Program. During his tenure, the Men’s and Women’s programs reached unprecedented heights. The Women’s program were runners in the Southern Conference Championships three times in the last two years. The performance of this year’s outdoor SOCON Championships was the best Overall Team finish and second, most points scored at the Outdoor Championship meet since 1996. The ETSU Men’s program won the Commissioners Cup as the Most Outstanding Men’s Athletic Program in the Southern Conference.  
 
Stamps was the Domestic and International Recruiting Coordinator during his time at ETSU and changed the recruiting landscape during his tenure. ETSU Track and Field programs also enjoyed much success in the classroom highlighted by 18 straight semesters of above 3.0 GPA for the Men’s and Women’s programs.
 
Coach Stamps said, “I first and foremost, want to give all praise to God because without him I would not be prepared to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has been presented to my family. I want to thank President David Hoag, Athletic Director Chrissy Moskovits, and Vice President of Student Life Anne Tohme for their diligence, transparency, and vision for this position. I am excited to bring my energy and creativity to Warner University in beautiful Lake Wales, Fla., and build a program the student-athletes, university, community, and families of the student-athletes will be proud of. Calling all Kings and Queens in the United States and Internationally. #RoyaltyAwaits.

Athletic Director Chrissy Moskovits said, “Coach Stamps is going to bring our track and cross-country programs to the next level. He has an electric personality and an amazing story that I truly believe our student-athletes will gravitate towards. I’m excited about the front row seat as he begins the next chapter for these programs.”
 

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Coach Stamps ETSU By the numbers: 
100+ All-Conference Award Winners (Top 3)
38 x SOCON Conference Champions
13x NCAA Regional Qualifiers
8x School Records
3x NCAA All-Americans (Women’s 100m hurdles, Women’s 400m Hurdles, Men’s 400m Hurdles) 
2x Academic All-Americans  
1x Bahamian National Record in (Women’s 400m Hurdles) 

Warner University Announces Ryan Bruursema as Clay Target Head Coach

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LAKE WALES, Fla. – Warner announces Ryan Bruursema as the new Head Coach for the Clay Target Team.  In July 2022 Ryan Bruursema will take over as head coach for Warner’s Clay Target Shooting Team. Ryan has been a competitive shooter for 25 years and has served as assistant coach to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s own Delta County Crushers Trap … Read Post

Watch the Athletic Turf Field Construction – LIVE!

  Rain or shine – come here to watch the construction of Warner University’s new athletic turf field LIVE! Follow along as we bring the excitement of football, flag football, lacrosse, soccer and track & field to Warner’s campus along Highway 27 in Lake Wales! To get involved, reach out to President david.hoag@warner.edu or call … Read Post

WU’s Campaign for a Clay Target 5-Stand

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Click HERE to print.  For more information about Warner’s Clay Target Team, or the campaign for Warner’s Five-Stand Facility, please reach out to Coach Doug Elmore at doug.elmore@warner.edu.  To donate, please click HERE. Thank you to all who support Warner University’s Clay Target team through the annual “PULL for Warner!”

Warner Student Vlogs: COVID-19 Updates

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COVID-19 Return Plan for Fall 2020 Student Video Update: Welcome Back Royals 8/7/2020 4 pm. CARES Act Reporting Link for June Student Video Update: Royal Return this Fall 5/20/2020 2 pm. CARES ACT Update link here. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/16/2020 10 am. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/10/2020 6 pm. Student Video Update: COVID-19 4/3/2020 … Read Post

Alumni Spotlight: Catherine Lind

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Since the age of 12, Catherine Lind has been “serving” on the court. In 2015 her journey at Warner University began, playing on both the indoor and beach volleyball teams and serving as an intern coach her last year. She graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Sports Management. Coaching was something she knew she … Read Post

Dedication of the NEW Tye Athletic Performance Center

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Let’s Hit It Out of the Park for Warner’s 50th!

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We’re excited and blessed to be able to share some BIG news for Warner University baseball! Because of the generosity of a faithful donor, we have kicked off a matching campaign to completely renovate the baseball stadium. We started the campaign with a matching challenge of $500,000 from a generous supporter… and with the help … Read Post

Rod Shafer Announces Retirement After 43-Year Coaching Career

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LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Coach Rod Shafer era draws close to an end as he has announced his retirement from 43 years of coaching football. The Warner University Royals Head Coach Rod Shafer will retire following the 2018 football season. Rod Shafer has come a very long way since the beginning of his career. … Read Post

Warner Under Construction

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There are some BIG changes happening around campus! Such as, the MAJOR renovation of Spencer Hall: adding all new bedrooms, updated air conditioning, a new roof, outside patios and a whole new look! The new Swindle Agriculture complex, being built for the 2018-2019 school year allows for a more interactive learning experience for all of our … Read Post

Have You Seen Duke?

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Our beloved mascot Duke has been out-of-sorts since the students left for summer. Being alone on campus is hard for the Royal, as he searches for fun and friends. Whether it is sitting in the Gazebo overlooking the pond and fountain…. Or striking up a game of pool in Williams Hall… Duke even wandered out … Read Post

Warner’s 2nd Annual Apples of Gold Luncheon Brings in Pam Tebow

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Warner University is proud to announce Pam Tebow as this year’s Apples of Gold Scholarship Luncheon Speaker! The luncheon will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at Mountain Lake Colony House.   “Pam is the perfect fit for our Apples of Gold luncheon, as she is an advocate for young women living lives of Christian … Read Post

The Ledger Covers Story: All of the Great Things Happening at WU!

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Thank you to The Ledger for highlighting all of the exciting things happening at Warner!   – $3 M Gift: Largest, Single Gift in Warner’s 50-Year History Excitement is “Building”: – Adding or renovating more than 45,000 square feet of building space – Swindle Agriculture Complex set to be completed by August – Spencer Hall … Read Post