Founded in 1922

The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America works to strengthen collegiate swimming and diving, its member institutions and member coaches through advocacy, education and promotion. CSCAA member coaches and institutions work to build successful programs that create transformative educational experiences.

The CSCAA works on both the front lines and behind the scenes to advocate for the sport. This means helping get new programs off the ground and fighting to preserve those that are vulnerable. The CSCAA also provides a voice for college coaches to the NCAA, campus leaders and the broader swimming and diving community in areas ranging from championship access to recruiting.

Signature events like the the Collegiate Open Water Championship, College Swimming and Diving Awards and National Invitational Championship showcase the sport and create championship access. Members also have access to tools like our Budget Calculator, customized Alumni Portal and Program Health Index.

Only CSCAA members are eligible for All-America and Scholar All-America awards. Each year we recognize dozens of coaches and over two thousand student-athletes. These highly-visible awards bring positive attention to your program and help your alumni stand out from the crowd.

The CSCAA is also responsible for Swimmer, Diver and Coach-of-the-Year Awards. These awards are selected by the membership and presented annually at the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA Championships.

The CSCAA Annual Meetings stands as the year's best professional development opportunity for coaches. It is far from the only one though. Events like the CSCAA Coach Academy and Women's Advisory Committee offer smaller, highly-focused curricula to help coaches build and defend their program. Members also have access to dozens of webinars, videos, and articles.

Members have access to a host of programs designed to save them money. The Member Bid Portal leverages the purchasing power of hundreds of programs to save thousands on equipment, apparel, and travel. Members also have access to dozens of Health Insurance plans through our partnership with LIG Solutions and receive pro discounts on hundreds of athletic and lifestyle brands with Expert Voice. Most members can save more than the cost of membership through just one purchase.

The CSCAA works with both coaches and institutions to find the best match. Members have access to employment listings, real time salary data, and career advice. The CSCAA also assists athletic departments in coaching searches by helping identify and recruit a pool of qualified candidates.

The CSCAA Coach Academy, Women’s Coaching Forum, Mentoring Network and member committees provide leadership and networking opportunities for coaches to build their network and advance their career.

Membership Types

• Institutional Memberships - All NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, CCCAA institutions are eligible for memberships. Institutional memberships run from July 1-June 30 and include all members of your coaching staff. 

• 2024-2025 Membership Fees:

  • NCAA Division I: $325 per gender or $650 per combined program.

  • NCAA Division II & III, NAIA, NJCAA AND CCCAA: $275 per gender or $550 per combined program.

    • A $150 late fee is assessed to any membership renewed after December 15th.

• Legacy Memberships: Memberships for any person who coached for approximately 20 years at the collegiate level, been a bona fide CSCAA member and has retired from coaching.

  • $25.00 annual membership fee. Legacy members receive all CSCAA newsletters and information. 

  • Members may register for any meetings/clinics of the Association as an ex-officio member at current member rate.