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"Sports Leadership for the 21st Century: Rediscovering and Remembering the Love of the Game"
Pre-Convention Seminar, December 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
National Convention, December 9 - 12
National Convention Exhibitor Show
December 10 & 11
Learn, Network and Discuss
• Choose To Attend the Pre-Convention Seminar:
Dr. Will Keim is one of the nation's most sought-after speakers on leadership and character. His four-hour two-part seminar will cover topics such as 10 characteristics of great coaches and understanding today's student-athletes.
• More Than Two Days of Clinic Sessions by Excellent Speakers, Covering the Game:
Learn valuable drills and tips from some of the best speakers in softball today. Veteran coaches and national experts tell their secrets of the game.
• The Latest Innovations in Softball Equipment, and Some Excellent Buys at the Silent Auction:
More than 70 different companies are expected for the Exhibitor Show, December 10 & 11. Learn about the newest in softball training technology and pick up great discounts at the Silent Auction, on display Thursday.
• Forums To Discuss Changes and Future of the Sport:
Thursday and Friday will feature business meetings for the individual membership groups, including a softball summit on Thursday afternoon for the exchanging of ideas. It’s the perfect time to discuss the key softball issues.
• Lots of Networking Opportunities
"Sports Leadership for the 21st Century: Rediscovering & Remembering 'The Love of the Game'"
Pre-Convention Seminar, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Presented by Will Keim,
Founder of Will Keim Speaks! Inc. and The Character Institute
Dr. Will Keim, one of the nation's most sought-after speakers on leadership and character, has spoken to more than 2 million students, faculty and staff from 2,000 campuses in all 50 states, and most provinces of Canada.
Some of the
areas to be covered include:
Seminar Part I: Defining the Role of "Coach as Educator" and "Coach as Leader" through the 10 characteristics of great coaches
- Define leadership for the 21st century;
- Learn 10 characteristics to inspire, empower and motivate a team;
- Discover a four-step model for ethical decision making;
- Reveal a conflict resolution process for use on the field and off;
- Discuss the concept of "The Education of Character" and its importance to successful coaches and maximally achieving teams
Seminar Part II: Understanding Today's Student-Athletes
- How student-athlete demographics are impacting coaching;
- The 10 keys to success in college and life for student-athletes;
- How to build community and a sense of common purpose on a team;
- The role of sex, alcohol and drugs (S.A.D.) on classroom and "on the dirt" performance and what to do about it;
- How to establish trust in relationship with players and coaches.
Dr. Will Keim is the founder of Will Keim Speaks! Inc. and The Character Institute.
Keim has been published eight times and produced six videos directed towards students, character and leadership.
Keynote Speaker - Sue Enquist, former UCLA head coach and 2006 NFCA Hall of Famer
Sue Enquist, former UCLA All-American and coaching great, will present the keynote address at this year's "For the Love of the Game" NFCA National Convention.
Enquist, who concluded her 27-year career as UCLA head coach in 2006, holds more national championships (11) than anyone in the history of collegiate softball. Her 887-175-1 (.835 winning percentage) makes her first all-time in Division I coaching, and she is the only person in NCAA softball history to win a championship as a head coach and player. Hailed a "coaching legend" by ESPN, Sue Enquist's tenure produced 65 All-Americans and 12 Olympians.
Beyond her roles as coach and player, Enquist is regarded as a leading innovator of softball instructional materials and equipment. Off the softball field, Enquist has gained the reputation as a dynamic and highly sought-after international motivational speaker. Besides speaking for companies and clinics throughout the world, she runs over 30 seminars for parents, coaches and players here in the United States.
How to Register
General Registration — Please note that the convention fees are all-inclusive, except for the optional pre-convention seminar (Wednesday,
December 9) and the golf and tennis tournaments (Tuesday,
December 8). The NFCC Coaches College courses being held in conjunction with the convention require additional fees. Your convention registration fee covers all events except those mentioned above, through the afternoon of Saturday,
December 12; this includes all receptions, luncheons, banquets and breakfasts.
Friday/Saturday Registration Only
— For high school and travel ball coaches only able to attend
Friday and Saturday, we are offering a special two-day only
Early Bird Special rate — $250 for NFCA members and $375 for nonmembers. (You can join on the registration form to get the lower rate and receive NFCA membership benefits, including 12 issues of our official newspaper Fastpitch Delivery.) The two-day only rate includes continental breakfast Friday and Saturday, and lunch on both days. Two-day registrants who wish to attend the Friday night NFCA Hall of Fame Banquet may buy a ticket for $50 (please see form).
NFCA Attendee Refund Policy — Cancellations
received prior to November 25 will receive a full refund,
minus an administrative fee of $25. Cancellations after
November 25 but prior to December 2 will receive a one-half
refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations on or
after December 2.
How to
Register —
You can access the online
registration form by clicking here, or you can register by
filling out the form included with the August Fastpitch
Delivery. This information is also on the NFCA Forms page. |
