National Collegiate Athletic Association

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the main organization in the United States that governs college athletics. It sets rules and standards for competition among colleges and universities, primarily in sports like football, basketball, and soccer. The NCAA aims to promote fairness and healthy competition while ensuring student-athletes’ well-being and academic success. It organizes national championships and oversees scholarship programs, helping schools support talented athletes. The NCAA is divided into three divisions, each with its own set of rules and levels of competition, ranging from highly competitive programs to schools focusing more on academics.