This paper proposes replacing the NCAA with a federally chartered nonprofit, modeled after the USOPC, in order to restore legitimacy, protect athlete interests, and ensure uniform governance across college athletics while preserving educational and Olympic sports.
Key points:
- A congressionally chartered nonprofit, modeled after the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, would provide legitimacy and stability.
- The United States Collegiate Athletics Corporation (USCAC) would set national standards on NIL, eligibility, health, recruiting, and revenue sharing while preserving women’s and Olympic sports.
- Athlete representation would be guaranteed, with at least one-third of governance roles occupied by current or former athletes, ensuring direct participation in decision-making.
- Federal oversight without direct control would balance autonomy and public accountability, securing the future of college athletics as an engine for opportunity, leadership, and national pride.