Mission Statement
The United States Post-Graduate Accreditation Council™ (USPGAC™) exists to establish, maintain, and advance the highest standards of excellence for post-graduate basketball academies through accreditation, governance, academic accountability, competitive integrity, and student-athlete development.
Vision Statement
To become the nationally recognized accrediting and sanctioning authority for post-graduate basketball academies, ensuring every certified institution provides an exceptional educational and athletic experience while preparing student-athletes for collegiate and professional success.
Core Responsibilities
Accreditation
Schools would become officially accredited members.
Requirements include:
Academic standards
Student-athlete housing standards
Background checks
Insurance requirements
Coaching qualifications
Medical procedures
NCAA® recruiting compliance
Financial transparency
Athlete protection policies
National Rankings
Weekly Top 25
Regional Rankings
National Power Index
Strength of Schedule
Player Rankings
Coach Rankings
Recruiting Rankings
Scheduling Exchange
NPGBA would operate:
National scheduling database
Game contracts
Officials standards
Neutral-site showcases
Holiday classics
National championships
Recruiting combines
Eligibility Center
Similar to NCAA® Eligibility Center.
Athletes would register and verify:
High school graduation
Academic status
Amateur status
Age
Previous enrollment
Transfer history
Every athlete receives an NPGBA™ Eligibility Number
Certification Levels
Blue Academy
Startup school
Silver Academy
Fully operational
Gold Academy
Premier institution
Membership Categories
Accredited Academy
Associate Academy
International Academy
College Affiliate
Corporate Partner
Scouting Member
Media Partner
Membership Benefits
National accreditation seal
Official USPGAC™ member designation
National rankings eligibility
Recruiting exposure
Scheduling network
Coach certification
Eligibility verification
Statistical database
Marketing support
National championship eligibility
Insurance coverage
Legal and compliance resources
Coaches union
Players union
Annual Events
National Coaches Summit
Athletic Director Conference
Academy Leadership Symposium
Student-Athlete Leadership Summit
National Championship Tournament
National Showcase Series
College Recruiting Combine
Academic Excellence Awards Banquet
National Standards Manual
Every accredited academy would be evaluated in areas such as:
Governance
Academic programming
Housing and residential life
Nutrition
Sports medicine
Strength and conditioning
Coaching qualifications
Financial stability
Student conduct
NCAA® recruiting compliance
Emergency preparedness
Risk management
Facility standards
Transportation
Parent communication
Athlete support services
Each area would receive a score, resulting in an overall accreditation rating.