DALLAS – Conference USA concluded its annual Spring Meetings with its Board of Directors, Athletics Directors, Senior Woman Administrators, Faculty Athletic Representatives and Head Coaches for football and men’s and women’s basketball participating in focused discussions on conference initiatives to improve competitive success, support academic achievement, enrich conference mental health programming through a partnership with Mindflow, and in cooperation with U.S. Integrity enhance sports gambling education. NCAA Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Tim Buckley also joined the meetings to provide updates regarding governmental affairs, national office initiatives and congressional engagement activities.
“We had great discussions regarding national policy issues and identifying opportunities for the continued growth of Conference USA,” Commissioner Judy MacLeod said. “Our membership is committed to collaboratively addressing the challenges in the national landscape and development of initiatives which strategically support competitive and academic success.”
The Board supported scheduling and championship formats for 2024-25, selected future championship host sites and awarded CUSA Jim Castaneda postgraduate scholarships, which will be announced at a later date. Also new in 2024-25, football will see the addition of upgraded sideline video as well as coach to player communication technology.
In recognition of his outstanding service as Board Chair, the group acknowledged Western Kentucky University President Dr. Tim Caboni’s leadership in navigating CUSA through monumental changes in the collegiate landscape. “President Caboni’s leadership as Chair of our Board of Directors has proved invaluable,” MacLeod said. “His strategic vision and guidance during a period of significant transition has been critical to transforming our membership for continued success and prominence.” A new leadership slate for the Conference USA Board of Directors was selected with Sam Houston State University President Dr. Alisa White appointed Chair and Jacksonville State University President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr. appointed Vice Chair.
The following championship sites for the 2024-25 academic year were supported.
| Sport |
Host |
| Baseball |
Liberty |
| Men's/Women's Basketball |
Huntsville, Alabama |
| Beach Volleyball |
TBD |
| Bowling |
Colonial Lanes in Harahan, Louisiana |
| Cross Country |
Jax State |
| Football |
Team with highest winning percentage |
| Men's Golf |
Texarkana CC in Texarkana, Arkansas |
| Women's Golf |
TBD |
| Women's Soccer |
FIU |
| Softball |
WKU |
| Track and Field (Indoor) |
Liberty |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) |
Middle Tennessee |
| Men's Tennis |
TBD |
| Women's Tennis |
Liberty |
| Volleyball |
UTEP |
The following future host sites were approved beyond the 2024-25 academic year:
| Sport |
Host |
Year |
| Baseball |
Dallas Baptist University |
2025-26 |
| Baseball |
Sam Houston |
2026-27 |
| Men's/Women's Basketball |
Huntsville, Alabama |
2025-26 |
| Softball |
Delaware |
2025-26 |
| Volleyball |
FIU |
2025-26 |
| Women's Soccer |
Liberty |
2025-26 |