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NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust Settlement
Court case: Ray v. NCAA
The NCAA agreed to pay $303 million to settle an antitrust case over its "volunteer coach" rule, which barred pay for certain Division I coaching positions. The case covered people who served as volunteer coaches in NCAA Division I programs, excluding FBS football and men's and women's basketball, between March 17, 2019 and June 30, 2023. The claim filing window has closed.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals who served as volunteer coaches for NCAA Division I programs (excluding FBS football and men's/women's basketball) between March 17, 2019, and June 30, 2023. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify People who served as volunteer coaches for NCAA Division I athletic programs, other than FBS football or men's and women's basketball, between March 17, 2019 and June 30, 2023.
- Estimated payoutNCAA will pay $303,000,000 in cash across three equal payments over two calendar years
- Claim deadlineJune 2, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needThe claim deadline passed on June 2, 2026, and no new claims are accepted.
- CourtU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Important dates
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What the form asks
- — The claim ID printed on the postcard you received by mail from the settlement administrator. (On the postcard mailed to you by the settlement administrator.)
- — The identification number printed alongside the claim ID on your mailed postcard. (On the same postcard as the claim ID.)
- — The NCAA Division I school(s) where you served as a volunteer coach during the class period. (Auto-populated from administrator records; correct it if wrong by completing all sections manually.)
- — The sport(s) in which you served as a volunteer coach (must not be baseball, FBS football, or men's/women's basketball). (Your appointment letter, team roster, or staff listing.)
- — The start and end dates of your volunteer coaching service, within March 17, 2019 – June 30, 2023. (Appointment letters, offer or onboarding emails, signed volunteer coach agreements, or team rosters.)
- — Select either direct deposit (ACH) with your bank account details, or request a mailed check. (Your bank account information for ACH, or your current mailing address for check.)
- — Your legal signature certifying the accuracy of the claim. (Sign at the designated signature line on the form.)
Documents you'll need
Watch out for
- Coaches in baseball are excluded from the settlement class and cannot file a claim.
- Coaches in FBS football and men's/women's basketball are also excluded from the class.
- Taking no action means you receive no payment and you forfeit your right to pursue independent legal action.
- If the administrator's pre-populated school data is wrong, you must affirmatively dispute it by completing all sections and submitting supporting materials — silence is treated as agreement.
- Payment will not be issued until after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
- Your actual payment depends on the number of valid claims submitted and the wages of the lowest-paid coach on your team — the estimated average is not guaranteed.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
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Claim deadline
June 2, 2026
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
Yes
Eligible individuals must complete and submit a Claim Form to receive compensation. Those who take no action will receive no payment and forfeit their rights to pursue independent legal action.
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Payment status
Claim period open
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Estimated payout
NCAA will pay $303,000,000 in cash across three equal payments over two calendar years
"NCAA will pay $303,000,000 in cash across three equal payments over two calendar years" to resolve claims against the NCAA and related defendants.
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Administrator
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Official claim URL
www.claimform.ncaavolunteercoachlawsuit.com
Eligible individuals must complete and submit a Claim Form to receive compensation.
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Objection deadline
March 21, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
March 21, 2026
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Class period start
March 17, 2019
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Class period end
June 30, 2023
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
The case is titled "Ray v. NCAA," Case No. 1:23-cv-00425, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
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Court case number
1:23-cv-00425
The case is titled "Ray v. NCAA," Case No. 1:23-cv-00425, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
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Case name
Ray v. NCAA
The case is titled "Ray v. NCAA," Case No. 1:23-cv-00425, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
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