The Collegiate Athletes Coalition

The Collegiate Athletes Coalition (CAC) is a group created by UCLA athletes for the sole reason of addressing student-athlete welfare issues. The ultimate goal of this group is to establish a national players association of Division I-A football teams in order to influence NCAA legislation.

Mission

The Collegiate Athletes Coalition is an organization that seeks to improve the conditions and lives of student-athletes.

Purpose

The CAC strives to create a national players association in order to balance the power in NCAA sports. A players association will give us the means to accurately and effectively voice our concerns. Most importantly, a players association will give us the means to prevent and eradicate unjust NCAA regulations.

Some Major Goals

• Secure health coverage for ALL sports-related injuries, including those suffered from “voluntary” activities.

· Increase life insurance policies for student-athletes.

· Increase monthly stipends.

· Eliminate of salary cap in the off-season.

· Allow student-athletes make education their top priority and improve graduation rates.

There are many other goals being considered and this list will evolve as other schools join the players association and bring new ideas.

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Email the CAC at cac@ucla.edu