For the second consecutive year, fundraising efforts within the department allowed for a significant purchase to enhance the athletic facilities at Avila . An outdoor sound system was purchased for the three playing areas on the Zarda Athletic Complex to allow for a public address system and music entertainment for the sports of Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Baseball, and Softball. The volleyball team under the direction of first year head coach Amy Carlson suffering through a difficult vehicle accident earlier in the season, still managed to qualify for the Heart of America Athletic Conference playoffs for the second consecutive year losing to William Jewell in the first round. Coach Carlson, who was selected HAAC Coach of the year, resigned her position at season's end and was replaced by Jan Madlock. The Athletic Hall of Fame inducts former Men's Soccer standout Craig Kasten, Avila 's only back-to-back first team All-American in school history. Under the direction of first year head coach Larry Williams, the Women's basketball team qualifies 6 th overall and loses at Missouri Valley College in round one of the playoffs. The Men's basketball team also qualifies for post season play, traveling to MidAmerica Nazarene and losing in round one. The spring season sees the Avila softball team finish the year with an overall record of 30-15 and qualifying for the HAAC post season tournament in Springfield , MO where their season came to a finish. The baseball team finished with an overall record of 38-17, third in the HAAC and runner-up in the Region V tournament. Senior outfielder Willie Keene was named the Region player of the year and was selected as a first team NAIA All-American. The women's golf team in only their fourth year of existence made their strongest showing ever at the HAAC/Region V tournament finishing 3 rd in the conference and 4 th in the region. Head coach Jerry Krause was selected HAAC coach of the year for his team's effort.

Through fundraising efforts, the Athletic Video room is renovated and outfitted with a projection video unit to be utilized by all athletic teams. The volleyball team, under the direction of second year coach Fredrick Wagner qualifies for the Heart of America Athletic Conference tournament - the first time ever since Avila became a member of the HAAC. At season's end, Coach Wagner announced his resignation and Amy Carlson is hired to lead the program. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors women's basketball alumnus Kari Donnell - Clevenger as the only inductee of the 2005-06 class. Women's basketball coach Greg Mittlesteadt resigns at the conclusion of the season and is replaced by Larry Williams. Head Cheer coach Jason Sack leaves Avila for a similar position at an NCAA Division 2 school and is succeeded by Assistant Coach Brittany Baber.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer both won the 1st ever Dr. Fred Geer Academic Cup for their teams’ academic performance during the 02-03 school year.  Nick Totta resigns mid-season as the Head Men’s Basketball coach.  Assistant Anthony Hall takes over on an interim basis and is later named to be the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach.  Men’s Volleyball represents Avila for the first time as a club team.  Men’s Soccer Coach Patrick Phillips resigns and is replaced by Head Women’s Coach Paul McNally who will direct both programs.  Women’s Golf makes its’ debut as a Varsity program for Avila.  Head Volleyball Coach Brett Talcott resigns at the conclusion of the Men’s season and is replaced by Fredrick Wagner.  The baseball team earns a share of the HAAC title for the second year in a row.  The Hall of Fame inducts two new members, Sr. Olive Louis Dallavis and Jessica Pankey.  The football team earns an invitation to the 10th annual Wheat Bowl, which serves as the kick-off to the 2004 NAIA football season.