The Academy

Students who finish their associate’s degree from Coastal Alabama Community College (CACC) will now have increased access to finish their bachelor’s degree in a sport-related field at the United States Sports Academy (USSA), thanks to a new agreement between the institutions signed June 25. This collaboration revitalizes a longstanding relationship and aims to expand opportunities for CACC student athletes and traditional students.

Meet the President: Dr. Steve Condon Dr. Steve Condon has served as the third President and CEO at the United States Sports Academy since January of 2023. He is a longtime chancellor, university president, collegiate athletics director, coach, professor, and higher education leader. Dr. Condon has more than four decades of service to higher education institutions and a wealth of experience dedicated to academic and administrative change management through a student-centered philosophy.

The latest edition of the USSA Alumni Newsletter is out now! Alumni Spotlight: Scott Schumacher Scott Schumacher is a 1989 graduate of the United States Sports Academy with a master’s degree in Sports Management. For more than 30 years, Scott Schumacher has been a staple in the NJCAA basketball community. He is serving his 12th year as the Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas.

The United States Sports Academy launched their first ever intercollegiate athletic team in the fall of 2023 with men’s soccer. This upcoming academic year, USSA will be home to five new intercollegiate sports teams, adding more opportunities for students to pursue their athletic passions. Among the new sports additions are baseball, softball, women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s track and field.

Congratulations to all United States Sports Academy graduates! Commencement at America’s Sports University will be held on June 22, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. If you have earned your degree from USSA and would like to visit the university’s campus on the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast, now is the time! Meet our faculty, staff, and coaches, tour our amazing facility, and take part in the full graduation experience at this special event.

Scott Schumacher is a 1989 graduate of the United States Sports Academy with a master’s degree in Sports Management. For more than 30 years, Scott Schumacher has been a staple in the NJCAA basketball community. He is serving his 12th year as the Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas.

The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the United States Sports Academy is responsible for overseeing all aspects of strength and conditioning programs for student-athletes within the university’s athletic department. This role involves designing and implementing evidence-based strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance, reduce the risk of injury, and promote overall physical development.

The Head Athletic Trainer for the United States Sports Academy is responsible for overseeing the comprehensive sports medicine program for student-athletes within the university’s athletic department. This role involves providing leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative oversight to a team of athletic trainers while collaborating closely with coaches, team physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes.

Foley High School’s Aliyah Williams and Citronelle High School’s Brayden Helton are the first recipients of the United States Sports Academy’s inaugural Pat Summitt and Jim Thorpe Scholar Athlete Scholarships. Williams and Helton are the first students to receive the scholarships, which provide full tuition coverage to attend USSA for four years as they pursue their bachelor’s degrees.

Baker High School’s Helen Hendrix was crowned the Scholar Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 school year at a banquet on the campus of the United States Sports Academy (USSA) in Daphne on April 22, 2024. Hendrix is a senior at Baker, she is captain of both the cross country and track and field teams. She has a 4.79 GPA, scored a 32 on the ACT and is ranked among the top 10 students in her graduating class.