Jean Macon was appointed the head men's and women's golf coach in January, 2022 after serving as interim golf coach during the Fall 2021 season. She led the Wildcats to their first match victory over Johnson C. Smith. During the Fall 2021 season, she coached the men's team to a 3rd place finish in the USCAA Golf National Championships in the program's first ever appearance. Three Wildcat players were named 2nd Team All American, while two team members were named to the USCAA All Academic Team.
Macon is an LPGA Teaching Professional with over 15 years of teaching experience. She owns and operates Flagstick Golf Academy in the greater Charlotte region. At Flagstick Golf Academy, Macon has put her teaching and coaching knowledge to use, teaching the game of golf to a wide spectrum of students ranging from youth, disabled veterans, senior citizens, and adults. After starting FGA, Macon became a teaching professional at TPC Piper Glen in Charlotte. She also previously served as a volunteer coach for Director of Golf Sam Puryear and the Queens University women's golf team. She has also served as an instructor for Duke University Associate Head Golf Coach Jon Whithaus and his Nike Junior Golf Camps. In addition, she is an instructor with the First Tee of Charlotte.
"I know as coaches we all want good players, but it is more important to me that my players are good people," replied Macon when asked about what she values in creating a team.
Before beginning her career in golf, Macon served in the the United States Army, and is an Iraqi War veteran. Following her military duty, she became a police offer in Rock Hill, SC and served in law enforcement for over 12 years. Macon is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning a B.A. in Sociology.
Our membership consists of a group of unique post-secondary institutions. From 2006 2013, USCAA membership grew more than 100%. As growth continues, so to will expansion of sports, divisions, and award opportunities. The USCAA has successfully developed a strong organization of small colleges from diverse backgrounds and offerings. We will continue to serve our mission by accepting small colleges across the country with similar enrollment figures and athletic department resources. The USCAA provides a national setting that traditional and non-traditional institutions can thrive in. The membership is made up of several types of nationally accredited higher education programs. Member institutions offer varying types of degrees.
Each year, the USCAA awards more than 150 players of the week, 75 All-Tournament awards, 375 All-Americans (1st Team, 2nd Team, and Honorable Mention), and 700 scholar athletes. We strive to provide first-class events, quality awards, and memories that will last a lifetime for student-athletes across the country.
On average, 70% of member institutions compete in one or more national championship each year. As the USCAA has grown in numbers, we have expanded tournaments and made significant developments in the quality of our events. Each USCAA championship is planned to ensure that all participants have a first class experience. We strive to make our championships more than games, but also an experience to remember.
The USCAA sponsors national championship play in Men’s Golf, Men’s & Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Volleyball (Divisions I & II), Men’s & Women’s Soccer (Divisions I & II) , Men’s & Women’s Basketball (Divisions I & II), Softball, and Baseball. Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, and Swimming are current emerging sports in the USCAA.
The USCAA was founded in 1966 as the National Little College Association, primarily to sponsor a national basketball tournament for small colleges and junior colleges. It began adding more sports in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1989, it changed its name to the National Small College Association. It adopted its current name in 2001. Member schools stretch across the country from Maine south to Florida and west to ArizoThena.
USCAA is a national governing body that provides quality intercollegiate athletic competition on a national level. The USCAA exists to provide small colleges the opportunity to compete against like institutions in size and resource for National Championships and student-athlete recognition. By providing unique services to small colleges, the USCAA allows its members the opportunity to enhance their recruiting capabilities by way of more consistent national recognition and a level playing field for post season competition.
The USCAA Basketball National Championships are one of the largest intercollegiate tournaments in the country, featuring 34 teams playing in two men’s and two women’s divisions. All participants are housed at a world-class five-diamond resort. Additionally, USCAA championships are simulcast online via ESPN Radio and live video broadcasts on the USCAA Network.
