Coastal Collegiate Sports Association

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Coastal Collegiate
Sports Association
Coastal Collegiate Sports Assoc logo.svg
FormerlyCoastal Collegiate Swimming Association
Association NCAA
Founded2008
CommissionerMike Hagen (since October 2015)
Sports fielded
  • 1 (Beach Volleyball)
Division Division I
No. of teams4
Headquarters Macon, Georgia
Official website theccsa.com
Locations
Coastal Collegiate Sports Association map.png

The Coastal Collegiate Sports Association is an NCAA Division I college athletic conference.

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Established in 2008, the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) was originally developed by four regional Division I conferences — the ASUN Conference, Big South Conference, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and the Southern Conference — to create a centralized home for their members with swimming and diving programs.

In October 2015, the CCSA added the newly recognized NCAA sport of beach volleyball and rebranded itself the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association.

CCSA beach volleyball went through major changes in 2021. The CCSA entered into a beach volleyball partnership with Conference USA (C-USA) under which the 2021 CCSA championship in that sport was split into two groups, with the six full C-USA and Sun Belt Conference members playing in one group. Following the 2021 championship, those six schools—C-USA members Florida Atlantic, FIU, Southern Miss, and UAB, plus Sun Belt members Georgia State and Louisiana–Monroe (ULM)—formed a new C-USA beach volleyball league, with another Sun Belt member, Coastal Carolina, joining them. [1] At the same time, Charleston and UNC Wilmington (UNCW) left CCSA beach volleyball for the ASUN. [2]

In August 2023, ASUN began sponsoring men's and women's swimming and diving fully absorbing the entirety of the CCSA swimming and diving members, and SMU from The American, leaving the four beach volleyball members as the only remaining members of the conference. [3] In February 2025, the remaining members of the CCSA announced they would all move their respective beach volleyball programs to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation beginning in the 2026 season (2025-26 academic year), effectively bringing an end to the CCSA after 17 seasons. [4]

The CCSA currently has 4 member schools, representing four states (Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas).

Members

All four remaining members are beach volleyball members.

SchoolNicknameJoinedPrimary
Conference
Florida State University Seminoles 2015 ACC
Louisiana State University Tigers 2015 SEC
University of South Carolina Gamecocks 2015 SEC
University of Texas at Austin Longhorns 2024 SEC


Former members

SchoolNicknameJoinedLeftSportPrimary
Conference		CCSA Sport
Conference
Bellarmine University Knights 20202023Swimming & diving (M / W) ASUN
Campbell University Camels 20082023Swimming & diving (W) CAA
College of Charleston Cougars 20082013Swimming & diving (M / W) CAA None [a] [5]
20162021Beach volleyball CAA Sun Belt
Davidson College Wildcats 20082014Swimming & diving (M / W) A-10
Florida A&M University Rattlers 20082011Swimming & diving (M / W) SWAC None [b]
Florida Atlantic University Owls 20152021 [1] Beach volleyball American C-USA
2023Swimming & diving (M) ASUN
Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles 20082023Swimming & diving (W) ASUN
Florida International University (FIU) Panthers 20152021 [1] Beach volleyball Conference USA
Gardner–Webb University Runnin' Bulldogs 20082023Swimming & diving (M / W) Big South ASUN
Georgia Southern University Eagles 20082023Swimming & diving (W) Sun Belt
Georgia State University Panthers 20152021 [1] Beach volleyball Sun Belt
Grand Canyon University Antelopes 20222024Beach volleyball WAC MPSF
Howard University Bison 20082020 [6] Swimming & diving (M / W) MEAC NEC
University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals 20132022 [7] Swimming & diving (M / W) Southland MPSF
James Madison University Dukes 20222023Swimming & diving (W) Sun Belt
Liberty University Lady Flames 20112023Swimming & diving (W) C-USA ASUN
University of Louisiana at Monroe Warhawks 20192021 [1] Beach volleyball Sun Belt
Missouri State University Lady Bears 20192023Beach volleyball MVC C-USA
Mount St. Mary's University The Mount 20172020 [6] Swimming & diving (M) NEC
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Highlanders 20132020 [8] Swimming & diving (M) AmEast
North Carolina A&T State University Aggies 20082016Swimming & diving (W) CAA None [c]
University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs 20122023Swimming & diving (W) Big South ASUN
University of North Florida Ospreys 20082023Swimming & diving (W) ASUN
Old Dominion University Monarchs 20152023Swimming & diving (M) Sun Belt ASUN
2022Swimming & diving (W) Sun Belt
Queens University of Charlotte Royals 20222023Swimming & diving (M / W) ASUN
Radford University Highlanders 20082014Swimming & diving (W) Big South None [d]
University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss) Golden Eagles 20182021 [1] Beach volleyball Sun Belt
Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs 20182023Beach volleyball Big 12
Tulane University Green Wave 20152022Beach volleyball American C-USA
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers 20152021 [1] Beach volleyball American C-USA
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Retrievers 20132017Swimming & diving (M) AmEast
University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Seahawks 20162021 [2] Beach volleyball CAA Sun Belt
Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Keydets 20082017Swimming & diving (M / W) SoCon AmEast
  1. ↑ Charleston's Men's and women's swimming joined the CAA after the 2012-13 season before the sport was dropped after the 2014-15 season.
  2. ↑ Florida A&M's men's and women's swimming was dropped after the 2010-11 season.
  3. ↑ North Carolina A&T's women's swimming was dropped after the 2015-16 season.
  4. ↑ Radford's women's swimming was dropped after the 2013-14 season.

Membership timeline

Coastal Collegiate Sports Association

Men's & Women's SwimmingBeach VolleyballWomen's SwimmingMen's SwimmingMen's Swimming & Beach Volleyball

Swimming & Diving Champions

[9] [10]

YearMen's
Champion		Women's
Champion		Site
2008College of CharlestonDavidsonHuntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics • Huntersville, NC
2009College of CharlestonFlorida Gulf Coast Gabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2010DavidsonFlorida Gulf CoastAllan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center • Knoxville, TN
2011DavidsonFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2012DavidsonFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2013DavidsonFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2014Incarnate WordLibertyAllan Jones Natatorium • Knoxville, TN
2015UMBCFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2016UMBCFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2017UMBCFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2018Incarnate WordFlorida Gulf CoastGabrielsen Natatorium • Athens, GA
2019Incarnate WordLibertyLiberty Natatorium • Lynchburg, VA
2020Incarnate WordLibertyAllan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center • Knoxville, TN
2021Gardner-WebbLibertyLiberty Natatorium • Lynchburg, VA
2022Incarnate WordLibertyLiberty Natatorium • Lynchburg, VA

Beach Volleyball Champions

YearRegular Season
Champion (Record)		Tournament
Champion		Tournament
Runner-up		Tournament SiteTeams to
NCAA Tournament
2016
[11] [12] [13] 		Florida State (7–0)Florida StateGeorgia StateLakePoint Sporting Community • Emerson, GA Florida State
Georgia State
2017
[14] [15] [16] 		Florida State (8–0)Florida StateFIULakePoint Sporting Community • Emerson, GAFlorida State
LSU
South Carolina
2018
[17] [18] [19] 		Florida State (10–0)Florida StateLSULakePoint Sporting Community • Emerson, GAFlorida State
FIU
LSU
South Carolina
2019
[20] [21] 		Florida State (13–1)Florida StateLSULakePoint Sporting Community • Emerson, GAFlorida State
LSU
2020No championship held due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021Florida State (17–1)Florida State (Aqua Bracket)
FAU (Blue Bracket)		LSU (Aqua Bracket)
Georgia State (Blue Bracket)		John Hunt Sand Volleyball Complex • Huntsville, ALFlorida State
LSU
TCU
2022TCU (7–1)Florida StateTCUJohn Hunt Sand Volleyball Complex • Huntsville, ALFlorida State
LSU
TCU

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "CCSA Announces Beach Volleyball Membership Split With Conference USA; 2022 Championship Dates Set" (Press release). Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. September 28, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "ASUN Conference Announces Additions of Col. of Charleston and UNCW in Beach Volleyball" (Press release). ASUN Conference. July 6, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  3. ↑ "ASUN Conference Adds Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving". asunsports.org. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
  4. ↑ "MPSF Beach Volleyball Adds Four Teams in '26". mpsports.org. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  5. ↑ "Statement From College of Charleston Director of Athletics Joe Hull" Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine . CofCSports.com. Disbanded at the conclusion of the 2014-2015 school year
  6. 1 2 "Six Howard University Athletics Programs Join the Northeast Conference As Associate Members" (Press release). Northeast Conference. July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  7. ↑ "MPSF SWIMMING & DIVING ADDS INCARNATE WORD" (Press release). July 11, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  8. ↑ "NJIT to Join America East Conference as 10th Member Institution" (Press release). NJIT Highlanders. June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  9. ↑ "2015-16 CCSA Men's Swimming & Diving Record Book" (PDF). Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  10. ↑ "2015-16 CCSA Women's Swimming & Diving Record Book" (PDF). Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  11. ↑ "CCSA Beach Volleyball Championship Seeds Set; FSU Top Seed". Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 17, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Florida State Claims First CCSA Beach Championship". Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  13. ↑ "CCSA CHAMPIONS!!!". Florida State University. April 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  14. ↑ "CCSA Championship Seeds Set; Florida State and LSU Earn Top Seeds". Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 15, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  15. ↑ "Florida State Goes Back-to-Back as @CCSA_Beach Champions". Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 23, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  16. ↑ "Florida State, LSU and South Carolina To Play in #NCAABeachVB Championship". Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 30, 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  17. ↑ "Florida State Earns Top Seed for 2018 CCSA Championship; Pool Play Begins Friday" (Press release). Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 15, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Florida State Captures Third Straight #CCSABeachVB Championship" (Press release). Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 22, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Conference Record Four #CCSABeachVB Teams Selected for NCAA Championship" (Press release). Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 29, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Beach Goes 3-0 in Texas" (Press release). Florida State Seminoles. April 12, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Florida State Four-Peats as #CCSABeachVB Champions" (Press release). Coastal Collegiate Sports Association. April 21, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
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