NFCA International Member Benefits

Built for the International Softball Coach

Invest in yourself and your players. Tools, education, and a global coaching community, all in one membership.

 

Your Division Highlights

These benefits are included with International membership and set this division apart within the NFCA.
Division Benefit
Coaching Tools Spring 2026

Coaching Tools presented by USSSA

A fresh package twice a year — drills, practice plans, charts, and more delivered straight to your Coach's Box, exclusive to High School, International, Travel Ball, and Youth members.

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Included With Membership
Diamond Digest featured coach

Diamond Digest

NFCA's monthly newsletter built for the high school and travel ball community. News, education, and expertise from coaches who know your world.

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New for European Coaches
NFCA and EBSCA joint membership

EBSCA Joint Membership Initiative

Coaching in Europe? Register with the EBSCA by October 1 and receive a discounted NFCA International membership, plus a one-time credit for NFCA educational videos.

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Everything Included With Your Membership

All of this lives in your Coach's Box from day one.
Online Education
Drills Database

Drills Database

400+ videos from member coaches, sorted by skill and updated regularly.

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Video Vault

Video Vault

Full Convention presentations and educational videos, on demand in your Coach's Box.

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Webinars

Webinars

Live sessions with member coaches and experts, archived for access anytime.

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Podcasts

Podcasts

The Dirt, presented by Netting Professionals. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Forums

Forums

Educate to Elevate, open discussions on the issues shaping the sport.

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Digital Downloads

Digital Downloads

100+ videos available to purchase and keep.

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Coaching Tools

Coaching Tools

A semiannual package of drills, practice plans, charts, and performance plans for high school, travel ball, youth, and international coaches.

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Assistant Coach Hub

Assistant Coach Hub

Resources built for assistant coaches at every stage of their career.

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Awards and Scholarships
Coaching Awards

Coaching Awards

Recognize excellence at every stage of your coaching career.

  • Special Awards: Recognizing extraordinary leadership, perseverance, service, and lasting contributions to the softball community.
  • NFCA Hall of Fame: The Association's highest honor, recognizing a lifetime of excellence and impact on the game.
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Scholarships

Scholarships

Need-based scholarships and grants covering travel, registration, and hotel costs for NFCA events.

  • Access & Opportunity Scholarship: Presented by the ELLA Sports Foundation, awarded to a minority member coach committed to growing the game in their community.
  • Carolyn Watley Memorial Scholarship for Moms Who Coach: Presented with the Natasha Watley Foundation, honoring a coach who is also an active caregiver.
  • Geri Ann Glasco Memorial Scholarship: Presented with the Natasha Watley Foundation and the Glasco family, for a female coach in her first five years in the game, funding Convention attendance.
  • Mary Nutter Scholarship: Named for the NFCA Hall of Fame coach and founder of National Sports Clinics, funding Convention attendance.
  • Natasha Watley Scholarship for Social Change: Presented with Sue Enquist, for a Black coach creating change and opportunity in the sport, funding Convention attendance.
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Connect and Network
Mentoring Session and Triangles

Mentoring Session & Triangles

A year-round mentoring program presented by SixFour3, plus an in-person mentoring workshop at Convention.

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Networking and Professional Development

Networking & Professional Development

Connect with coaches through Convention, Divisional Caucus Meetings, committees, and the mentoring program.

Publications
Fastpitch Connected

Fastpitch Connected

NFCA's monthly members-only newsletter, with softball news, updates, and featured stories.

Diamond Digest

Diamond Digest

NFCA's monthly high school and travel ball publication, combining news and expertise from both communities.

Fastpitch Delivery

Fastpitch Delivery

NFCA's online hub for softball news, coach profiles, and features from around the sport.

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Calendar

Calendar

A digital calendar presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, plus a printed calendar featuring member coaches.

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Blog

Beyond the Fence

Stories from the NFCA on the game and the people in it.

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Blog

Membership Directory

Easy networking and direct communication among members.

Additional Benefits
Member Discounts

Member Discounts

Significantly discounted rates to the world's largest fastpitch-only Convention, as well as regional Coaches Clinics.

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Priority Access

Priority Access

First access and notifications for Convention, NFCC courses, Coaches Clinics, Camps, and Leadoff Classic Tournaments.

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StrikeOut Cancer

StrikeOut Cancer

Register your game or tournament for a goodie bag, a spot in the WCWS fundraising total, and a shot at a custom Louisville Slugger bat.

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Membership Pricing

One membership for every International coach — head or assistant.

Coaching in Europe? Save time and money by paying your EBSCA and NFCA dues at once through the EBSCA joint membership initiative.

Not coaching internationally?

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