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What the PCSA Could Mean for Small Colleges

Meg Smith June 17, 2026 No Comments

FROM THE PRESIDENT The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) was introduced in May 2026 to establish guardrails for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, transfers, and media rights. With the SCORE Act…

Student-Athletes as Employees Would Devastate Small Colleges

NAIA Staff March 3, 2026 No Comments

The uncertainty around college athletics continues to pose unique challenges for smaller institutions, like those found in the NAIA. While higher-profile concerns, such as eligibility limitations, transfer behavior, and NIL,…

University of Saint Francis: Revitalizing Athletics with Data-Driven Insights

NAIA Staff June 12, 2025 No Comments

The University of Saint Francis (Ill.) has experienced a significant revitalization of its athletics department, thanks in part to the data-driven insights provided by Return on Athletics® (ROA). Between the…

Watch Now: Why the NAIA is the Right Way to Play  

NAIA Staff June 3, 2025 No Comments

At the national convention earlier this spring, the NAIA officially launched its new brand advocacy campaign: The Right Way to Play. This member-driven initiative amplifies the distinct value of the…

Five Practical Steps to Foster a Positive Mental Health Culture on Your Team

NAIA Staff May 22, 2025 No Comments

Coaches play a crucial role in shaping a team’s mental health culture. However, determining how to effectively foster an environment where student-athletes feel safe seeking support can be a daunting…

The Top Five Factors Influencing Student-Athlete Enrollment

NAIA Staff May 15, 2025 No Comments

Understanding the factors that influence student-athlete enrollment is fundamental to achieving recruitment goals. This is especially true at NAIA institutions, where, on average, student-athletes make up 20 percent of undergraduate…

Watch Now: College Athletics at a Crossroads

NAIA Staff May 1, 2025 No Comments

College athletics and the broader higher education sector are facing sustained headwinds from ongoing challenges, emerging threats, and unprecedented change. The complex and ever-changing nature of this instability makes it…

The House Settlement: Required Roster Limit Changes will be a Temporary Fix

NAIA Staff April 24, 2025 No Comments

Anyone with even a minor interest in college athletics is aware of the House vs. NCAA lawsuit. It’s everywhere you turn – and with good reason. The House settlement stands…

Emerging Opportunities in Women’s Flag Football

NAIA Staff January 18, 2025 No Comments

As the first collegiate governing body to sanction women’s flag football, NAIA institutions have a unique opportunity to create programming for a relatively untapped and growing market of prospective student-athletes. …

An Exploration of Factors Impacting First-Generation College Athlete Retention

NAIA Staff November 17, 2024 No Comments

In recent years, the landscape of college athletics has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. This groundbreaking change has opened new doors…

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