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NFCA Affiliate Member Benefits

Welcome to the NFCA Affiliate member benefits page! 

Invest in yourself and your players.  The NFCA’s affiliate membership consists of retired and former coaches (non-Emeriti), fastpitch instructors, SIDs, umpires, players, parents, professional coaches, and softball fans. Become an NFCA member today and elevate your game with exclusive educational, networking, and awards benefits located within a division-specific  members-only “Coach’s Box."  What are you waiting for?  This is your home.  Join the fastpitch coaching community and become the best coach you can be.

Affiliate Softball Coach Member Benefits 

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  • DRILLS DATABASE

    Drills Database

    Members are granted access to a video database composed of drills from member coaches. With over 300 videos, this database is updated regularly and sorted by skill.

  • VIDEO VAULT

    Video Vault

    Located in your members-only "Coach's Box" you will find full presentations on a multitude of topics from previous Conventions. Over 1,500 hours of educational videos are available at your fingertips to help you excel in your coaching career.

  • WEBINARS

    Webinars

    Engage with a member coach, an expert in the field or another friend of the NFCA who will share their knowledge of a specific topic. Designed to help coaches be the best they can be, new episodes will be available throughout the year and archived in your “Coach’s Box” for future access at any time. Presented by Rapsodo.

  • PODCASTS

    Podcasts

    “The Dirt” NFCA podcast presented by Netting Professionals is designed to help coaches gain a better understanding of various facets of the game by listening to a member coach, expert in the field, or friend of the NFCA share their knowledge of a specific topic. New episodes go live on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • FORUMS

    Forums

    NFCA Forums are in-depth educational offerings that are open to everyone. Highlighted by our Educate To Elevate series, these forums take a look at current issues in the sport as well as society as a whole. We hope you enjoy these special offerings and welcome your feedback. New episodes, topics, and guests will be announced via the NFCA’s bi-weekly newsletter and through NFCA social media accounts (@NFCAorg across platforms).

  • PURCHASE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

    Purchase Educational Videos

    Can't get enough from your Coach's Box? Browse through our library of 125+ videos available for purchase.

  • COACHING TOOLS

    COACHING TOOLS (Grassroots & International)

    Coaching Tools presented by USSSA is a game-changing EXCLUSIVE annual benefits package to all high school, travel ball, youth and international coach members. Packages include drills, videos, practice plans, charts, mental training workbooks, nutrition, and performance plans to help you have your best season yet.

  • ASSISTANT COACH HUB

    Assistant Coach Hub

    The Assistant Coach Hub houses special resources designed specifically for Assistant Coaches. Whether you are new to coaching or a veteran, these resources will help you grow as an Assistant Coach both personally and professionally.

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  • COACHING AWARDS

    Coaching Awards

    The NFCA provides a number of opportunities to celebrate yourself and member coaches. Membership includes a number of achievement-based merits as well as the possibility of being selected by your peers to receive one of our many distinguished awards, including but not limited to, Victory Club Milestones, Easton / NFCA Assistant Coach of the Year, Regional & National Coaching Staffs of the Year, & our most prestigious honor - The NFCA Hall of Fame. Awards vary by division.

    Learn more

  • STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARDS

    Student-Athlete Awards

    Your membership serves your student-athletes as well! Member coaches can nominate their student-athletes for a number of NFCA awards, which recognize on and off-the-field successes, including All-Region and All-America teams, Easton / NFCA All-America Scholar-Athlete recognition, and many others. Awards vary by division.

    Learn more

  • SCHOLARSHIPS

    Scholarships

    Members may apply for - or contribute to - a number of need-based scholarships and grants covering travel, registration fees, hotel and expenses for NFCA events, including the NFCA National Convention. To view more information on scholarship criteria, visit our Awards page.

    Learn more

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  • Mentoring Session & Triangles

    Unique to the NFCA, members have access to a year-round mentoring program presented by SixFour3 that is designed to aid in the development of NFCA coaches and facilitate long-term goals. Be matched with legends of the game while simultaneously learning from those at the same stage in their career. Not only will you become more connected, you will have a support system that will check in with you every step of the way.

    Then, catch up with your “mentoring triangle” in-person at the NFCA National Convention! At Convention, take part in one of our most popular events — our mentoring workshop presented by SixFour3. Coaches with varying levels of expertise participate in a roundtable setting where everyone can benefit from the discussion of important coaching topics. We also give away THOUSANDS of dollars in scholarships and prizes at the event.

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  • Networking & Professional Development

    Members are able to exchange ideas and enhance their professional development, particularly by getting involved within their division. Network opportunities can also be found by attending the NFCA Convention & Divisional Caucus Meetings, by joining committees or by participating in the NFCA mentoring program.
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  • Scheduling Assistant & Tournament Network

    Your one-stop location for tournament openings, available dates, and scheduling assistance. Submit openings for your division or search to find open dates in your area.

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  • FASTPITCH DELIVERY

    FASTPITCH DELIVERY

    12 issues of the NFCA's digital newspaper - Fastpitch Delivery - which includes feature stories on coaches, instructional coaching articles, news of the game, member-written articles, and more.
  • FASTPITCH CONNECTED

    FASTPITCH CONNECTED

    NFCA's member digital newsletter, Fastpitch Connected - Each bi-weekly edition provides a quick look at the latest softball news.
  • NEWSLETTERS

    NEWSLETTERS

    NFCA's high school member digital newsletter, Fifth Inning Stretch - Each monthly edition provides hot topics, drills/videos, important reminders, poll information, upcoming events, and more!

    NFCA's travel ball member digital newsletter, On the Run presented by New Balance - Each monthly edition features more education, more expertise, more perspective and more content tailored to travel coaches.

    Other divisional newsletters sent periodically throughout the year.
  • TOP RECRUIT PRESENTED BY SIXFOUR3

    TOP RECRUIT

    Top Recruit presented by SixFour3 - our annual magazine focuses on the college-bound softball student-athlete. NFCA members will receive a digital link of the current year's publication for their campers and their athletes. It is published each May.

    Click HERE to access current and past issues.

  • CALENDAR

    CALENDAR

    All NFCA members will receive access to a digital calendar, presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, AND a published calendar featuring member coaches from all divisions across the country. Submit your own photos each year to be featured in the calendar!
  • BLOG

    Beyond the Fence

    In Beyond the Fence, you'll hear from us here at the NFCA, about us, on a variety of topics surrounding the inner workings and history of the NFCA and the game. We hope you'll stick around … for the good of the game.

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Member Discounts

Member Discounts

Members are able to attend the world’s largest fastpitch-only Convention, held each December at sites throughout the United States. NFCA members receive significantly discounted attendance rates (over $100 off).
Priority Access

Priority Access

Members receive first access and notifications about all NFCA events, including: the NFCA National Convention and programming schedule, National Fastpitch Coaches College (NFCC) courses, NFCA Coaches Clinics, NFCA Camps, and invitations to Leadoff Classic Tournaments.
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StrikeOut Cancer

As an NFCA member, you can register your game and/or tournament to receive a complimentary goodie bag with custom items for your athletes, have your funds counted in the total number displayed at the WCWS, and win a custom bat from Louisville Slugger if you raise the most funds in your division.

 

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