USCAA Mission Statement & Values

MISSION STATEMENT

At the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), we champion the future of collegiate athletics by empowering small colleges and universities as well as their student-athletes to thrive, on the competition surface, in the classroom, and in their communities. We exist to level the playing field, provide first class opportunities, and to define what success looks like in small college and university athletics. By living our core values, we are building more than champions. We are shaping leaders for tomorrow.

CORE VALUES

Leveling the Playing Field
We level the playing field by delivering high-quality, meaningful competition that provides student-athletes from small institutions with equitable access to recognition, opportunity for both personal and professional growth through sports, and the ability to compete with honor and integrity in every contest.

Member Driven
We foster a culture of collaboration and connection by prioritizing the needs of our institutions, administrators, and student-athletes leading to lifelong personal and professional relationships. The Association supports a democratic and collaborative environment ensuring that decisions reflect the collective interest, while remaining committed to honoring the past and focusing on the future.

Student-Athlete Centered
We put the student-athlete at the center of everything we do; championing their development on the competition surface, in the classroom, and in life so they are prepared to enter the next chapter with the skills necessary to succeed.

Future-Focused
We do not just follow tradition; we evolve it. We embrace innovation in how we compete, connect, and support the student-athlete experience.

Access + Opportunity
We believe talent is not limited by institution size. We exist to provide the opportunity to compete on a national stage, against like-sized and resourced institutions.

Integrity in Action
We lead with character. We hold ourselves to high standards and expect the same from our member institutions, administrators, and student-athletes, because how we win matters.