USTFCCCA CEO Warns of Threats to Collegiate Track and Field: Implications for Caribbean Athletes
The collegiate track and field community faces a dire warning from Sam Seemes, CEO of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Speaking at the 2024 USTFCCCA Convention in Orlando, Florida, Seemes declared that the sport is under immediate threat, with shrinking opportunities, budget cuts, and program eliminations looming large. His remarks carry significant weight for Caribbean athletes, many of whom rely on U.S. collegiate scholarships to launch their careers.