Uni-USA

06/06/2026

See results from Day 1 & 2 of the FISU World University Championship🙌 Tomorrow marks the final day of competition. Watch live on the livestream in our link in bio🔗

The results from Day 2 of the FISU World University Championship Cheerleading are now available. You can find the results here. Thank you to all athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators for another fantastic day of competition. We look forward to seeing you for the final day of the championship!

06/06/2026

05/29/2026

USA Team Blue from takes home the 2026 FISU America 3X3 Championship Title🏆

Congratulations on a well-deserved win in Honduras!

05/27/2026

Both the USA Red Team from Harvard University and the USA Blue Team from Yale University are advancing to the semifinals in the FISU America 3X3 Competition in Tegucigalpa, Honduras🔥🙌

Catch the action live at the link in our bio 🔗

05/18/2026

We’re proud to announce Leah Shackley as the first recipient of the Female Student-Athlete of the Year award as part of our inaugural Gary Cunningham Award series. Leah delivered a standout performance at the FISU World University Summer Games, winning five gold medals and one silver for USA Swimming.

The Student-Athlete of the Year award honors one female and one male student-athlete who demonstrate exceptional athletic performance during FISU competition — whether at the Summer, Winter, or FISU America Games. This recognition highlights record-breaking achievements, medal-winning efforts, and athletes who exemplify personal growth, competitive excellence, and the pursuit of athletic achievement on the world stage.

“Leah’s recognition as Female Athlete of the Year is well-deserved and a testament to her consistency, competitiveness, and spirit. I could not be prouder of what this group accomplished.” - USA Swimming National Team Director, Greg Meehan

Congratulations to Leah on this well-deserved achievement!

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Sunghyun Eric Gun on being named the first recipient of the Male Student-Athlete of the Year award as part of our inaugural Gary Cunningham Award series. Eric delivered a standout performance at the FISU World University Summer Games, representing UniUSA with excellence in Taekwondo. Beyond the podium, he set the standard with his leadership, consistency, and competitive excellence — inspiring teammates and elevating the Taekwondo community on the global stage.

The Student-Athlete of the Year award honors one female and one male student-athlete who demonstrate exceptional athletic performance during FISU competition — whether at the Summer, Winter, or FISU America Games. This recognition highlights record-breaking achievements, medal-winning efforts, and athletes who exemplify personal growth, competitive excellence, and the pursuit of athletic achievement on the world stage.

“This award means a lot not just to me, but to the UniUSA team as well as the NCTA. It reflects the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices that our entire staff and team have put in together. Representing UniUSA at the Summer World University Games was an incredible experience, and I’m proud of what we were able to accomplish as a group.”

05/05/2026

The Female Coach of the Year award goes to Coach Abigail Dunkin as the first recipient of as part of our inaugural Gary Cunningham Award series. On the fast-paced 3x3 stage, Coach Dunkin led with clarity and confidence, preparing her team to compete at a high level throughout the FISU World University Summer Games. Her approach emphasized resilience, ex*****on, and trust.

The Coach of the Year award honors the most impactful coach in both men’s and women’s sports, recognizing their vital role in fostering unity, strategic excellence, athletic development, and success during FISU competition. These coaches embody the values of FISU and UniUSA, serving as leaders and mentors who inspire character, resilience, and personal growth.

“This award reflects the heart, resilience, and unity of a truly special group of athletes and staff. Being part of the first-ever women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball team at the 2025 World University Games was a historic moment, and I was honored to play even a small role in it. It speaks to the heart of the Paralympic movement, and I’m inspired every day watching the inclusion of para sport continue to grow.” - Coach Dunkin

04/29/2026

The Male Coach of the Year award goes to Coach Adam Wright of UCLA Water Polo as the first recipient of as part of our inaugural Gary Cunningham Award series. Coach Wright led his team with precision and purpose through elite international competition at the FISU World University Summer Games. His leadership translated into performance, preparation, and composure under pressure.

The Coach of the Year award honors the most impactful coach in both men’s and women’s sports, recognizing their vital role in fostering unity, strategic excellence, athletic development, and success during FISU competition. These coaches embody the values of FISU and UniUSA, serving as leaders and mentors who inspire character, resilience, and personal growth.

“Receiving the inaugural UniUSA Gary Cunningham Men’s Coach Award is truly humbling.  Gary is a UCLA Legend but more importantly he is an incredible human being and a dear friend.  The credit goes to my staff Kyle Boal, Nico Tierney, Matt Kubeck and Alleah Gogley for being committed to ensuring our team was in a position to be their best when their best was needed.  There absolutely no way we place both of our teams in the gold medal matches without REAL TEAM BEHIND THE TEAMS BTI who made our lives so much easier and allowed our staff to focus on our preparation.  More specifically I would like to thank Dan Guerrero the head of the USA Delegation, Nels Hawkinson and David Knoop for their unwavering support.  Lastly to the players as we just follow their lead.  They were all in from the very beginning and kept their focus, drive and passion throughout this process.” - Coach Wright

04/27/2026

We’re proud to announce Dr. Sherri LaShomb as the first female recipient of the Spirit of Sport award as part of our inaugural Gary Cunningham Award series. Sherri brought experience, integrity, and commitment to UniUSA’s mission at the FISU World University Games. Her impact was felt across the entire delegation.

The Gary Cunningham Spirit of Sport Award is presented to individuals who embody dedication, resilience, and excellence through service and leadership during the World University Games. This award honors those whose impact reaches beyond the field of play — celebrating integrity, sportsmanship, and global citizenship while upholding the values Gary Cunningham championed.

“I am incredibly honored and extremely humbled to receive the inaugural Gary Cunningham Spirit of Sport Award. This award means a great deal to me  because of what the award represents. The level of dedication and commitment to collegiate sports that Mr. Cunningham has demonstrated is something to aspire to. To be associated with such an icon of selfless volunteerism is an amazing privilege. I am so proud to be a part of this community and can only hope to be a small part of the continued success of collegiate sports.  

I am so grateful to UniUSA and the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association for the continued opportunity to work with our USA Collegiate Taekwondo Team, and the extraordinary support I have received from the athletes, their families, our coaches, and the rest of the USA Team staff. I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank my husband, Carlos Pena, for his ongoing continued support of my love of providing medical care to athletes and my time away from home.“ - Dr. LaShomb