CAA rebrands, modifications identify to Coastal Athletic Affiliation

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The convention is altering its identify to replicate its growth.

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The Colonial Athletic Affiliation (CAA) introduced on Thursday that it might be altering its identify to the Coastal Athletic Affiliation.

The CAA’s rebrand comes as a response to its speedy growth over the previous three years. The convention has added a number of packages in that point, and it’s rising sufficient to the place the convention may quickly welcome full members outdoors of the colonial states.

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“The Convention’s new identify represents a fruits of its efforts over the previous three years, mentioned CAA commissioner Joe D’Antonio, “to develop its membership, solidify its geographic footprint and affirm its long-standing mission…”

The CAA is dwelling to Northeastern College and different notable packages equivalent to Drexel College and the Faculty of William and Mary. The convention presently stands at 14 full members—the best in CAA historical past—and will proceed including.

This rebrand is greater than only a identify change to the CAA. It’s a approach to develop the convention’s attain and unity amongst new and present members.

“Our new identify is reflective of the Convention’s continuity and unity,” mentioned D’Antonio, “in addition to every establishments’ dedication to be United in Excellence.”

Seven establishments have joined the CAA as full members for the reason that convention welcomed Northeastern College in 2005. 5 of these faculties joined inside the final three years, with Campbell College turning into the CAA’s latest member on July 1. Growth has even begun outdoors of the colonial states, with the College of California, San Diego and Japanese Michigan College getting into the convention as associates.

“The addition of Campbell, Hampton, Monmouth, North Carolina A&T and Stony Brook haven’t solely solidified the CAA’s membership,” mentioned CAA board chair and Faculty of Charleston President Andrew Hsu, “however by means of the CAA Educational Alliance have supplied enhanced alternatives for educational collaboration and civil engagement amongst the Convention’s members.”