The name of the governing body responsible for oversight of intercollegiate athletics at California community colleges is the California Community College Commission on Athletics (COA). The purpose of the COA is to establish and oversee the enforcement of the rules and regulations and to guide the administration of the intercollegiate athletic programs of the California community colleges. The membership organization functioning under the jurisdiction of the Commission on Athletics is the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA).

The COA Board serves as the ultimate authority and provides operational oversight of the CCCAA. The Board is the policy-making body of the organization and, as such, approves all changes to the COA/CCCAA Constitution. The COA Board defines the direction of the CCCAA, supervises the COA Executive Director, and manages the COA/CCCAA finances.

2008-09 COA Board Members

Kathleen Hodge (Chair)
President
Fullerton College

Robin Calote
President
Ventura College

Rosa Carlson
President
Porterville College

Robert Deegan
President
Palomar College

Gary Lewis
President
Shasta College

Logan McKechnie
Commissioner
Central Valley Conference

Dave Bolt
VP of Educational Services
West Hills College Lemoore

Richard Rose
President
Modesto Jr College

Ned Doffoney
Chancellor
North Orange County CCD

Thomas Fallo
Superintendent/President
El Camino College

Brian King
Superintendent/President
Cabrillo College

Jackie Fisher, Sr.
President
Antelope Valley College

Tony Lipold
Athletic Director
Saddleback College

McKinley Williams
President
Contra Costa College

Pamela Walker
VP Student Services
American River College