NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust Settlement
Individuals 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.
Individuals 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. Payout: NCAA will pay $303,000,000 in cash across three equal payments over two calendar years. Proof of purchase is required to file. Claim deadline: June 2, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Individuals 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.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
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.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Confirm you served as a volunteer coach for an NCAA Division I athletics program (other than baseball) at any time between March 17, 2019, and June 30, 2023.
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2Locate the postcard mailed to you by the settlement administrator — it contains your unique claim ID and identification number needed to file online.
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3Go to the settlement claim website and file online using your claim ID and identification number, or download and print the PDF claim form and mail it to the administrator.
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4Review the pre-populated information from your school; if correct, complete the remaining fields, sign, and submit.
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5If any school-provided information is incorrect, complete all sections yourself and attach supporting documentation to dispute it.
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6Gather and attach proof of your volunteer coach role: acceptable documents include appointment letters, team rosters, NCAA compliance records, signed statements from former players or coaches, or other records showing your role and service dates.
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7Choose your payment method — direct deposit (ACH) or a mailed check.
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8If mailing a paper form, send it to: Ray v. NCAA Volunteer Coach Settlement, c/o A.B. Data Ltd., PO Box 173059, Milwaukee, WI 53217.
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9After submitting, watch for a confirmation of receipt from the administrator.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
Verify it yourself
How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 19, 2026
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Checked fields are matched against a named official source and re-checked on a schedule. We show the authority and the date, never our internal evidence link.
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Claim deadline
June 2, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Individuals 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.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The lawsuit encompasses individuals 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.
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
NCAA will pay $303,000,000 in cash across three equal payments over two calendar years
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
"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
A.B. Data Ltd.
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.claimform.ncaavolunteercoachlawsuit.com
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Eligible individuals must complete and submit a Claim Form to receive compensation.
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Objection deadline
March 21, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
March 21, 2026
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
March 17, 2019
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
June 30, 2023
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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.
Common questions
Is the NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust settlement legitimate?
Yes — the NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by A.B. Data Ltd. under case 1:23-cv-00425 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. File only through the official settlement website (ncaavolunteercoachlawsuit.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 19, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Individuals 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.
How much can I get from the NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust settlement?
NCAA will pay $303,000,000 in cash across three equal payments over two calendar years. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is June 2, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Claim period open. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Claim period open. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official NCAA $303 Million Volunteer Coach Antitrust Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, A.B. Data Ltd.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Listed on the official settlement website (A.B. Data Ltd.).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.