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Track Coaches Warn NCAA Changes Threaten Scholarships, Programs

3/13/2025

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Track and field coaches are sounding the alarm in a heartfelt open letter, expressing deep concerns over financial risks stemming from NCAA changes, including a staggering $2.8 billion settlement for revenue sharing. They worry that this shift could lead to slashed scholarships and program cuts, as schools increasingly favor revenue-generating sports. USA Track & Field leaders are calling on the NCAA to safeguard the future of track and field in these turbulent times.

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Track and field coaches are sounding the alarm in a heartfelt open letter, expressing deep concerns over financial risks stemming from NCAA changes, including a staggering $2.8 billion settlement for revenue sharing. They worry that this shift could lead to slashed scholarships and program cuts, as schools increasingly favor revenue-generating sports. USA Track & Field leaders are calling on the NCAA to safeguard the future of track and field in these turbulent times.