The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and the U.S. Council for Athletes' Health (USCAH) have announced a partnership for the 2022-23 academic year. The alliance will deliver health and safety consultation, education, and compliance resources to support and promote the health, safety and welfare of CCAA student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
"The CCAA is committed to the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff," said CCAA Commissioner Mitch Cox. "This exciting new partnership with USCAH will bring additional health and educational resources to our institutions that can only benefit all members of the CCAA family."
The U.S. Council for Athletes' Health provides independent, third-party athlete health and safety consultation, education, and compliance from a team of experienced experts in athletics healthcare and administration. USCAH staff comprises sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, university and high school athletic administrators, and former student-athletes with professional experience from leading institutions and organizations across the country.
"The U.S. Council for Athlete's Health (USCAH) is excited to partner with the CCAA in their mission to enhance comprehensive student-athlete health, safety and wellness," said USCAH CEO and President Dr. James Borchers. "USCAH is committed to collaboration and programming that will transform athletic healthcare and safety for the CCAA, their member institutions, and constituents."
USCAH will work with the CCAA to tailor content for CCAA student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Through the partnership, the CCAA will also have access to Athletics Healthspace, the proprietary e-learning platform from the USCAH, which houses a growing library of approximately 150 courses that can be customized by the audience and completed via the website or app. These courses are grouped into specific programs and packages, addressing requirements and best practices around health, safety, and wellness education across all levels of sports.
About the CCAA
The CCAA is a 12-team, 13-sport, NCAA Division II conference located entirely within California. The CCAA has been the nation's most successful Division II intercollegiate athletic conference since its establishment in December 1938. CCAA members have won 155 NCAA Championships (103 men, 52 women) all time, far and away the most of any Division II conference. For more information, visit GoCCAA.org.
About USCAH
The U.S. Council for Athletes' Health (USCAH) was founded in 2017 upon the apparent need within athletic institutions for trusted, independent partners with the experience and expertise to advise and consult with organizations regarding their healthcare delivery system. USCAH is committed to providing independent and unbiased medical expertise to organizations and individuals dedicated to the optimal health and safety of the athletes they serve. For more information, visit uscah.com.
