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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

NAVIGATE PLATFORM | PLATFORM SCHEDULE | LIVE SESSIONS | ON-DEMAND

TIPS & TRICKS | EXHIBIT SHOW | DIGITAL AUCTION | HAPPY HOUR

The NFCA is bringing the experience you know and love to the comfort of your own home or office. The NFCA Virtual Convention (Dec. 9-11) will boast expert speakers, drills sessions, networking opportunities, business meetings, social events, an Exhibit Show, and much more. Before you join us, learn more about the virtual and connected platform.

HOW TO NAVIGATE THE VIRTUAL PLATFORM

If you have signed up, you should have already received your login credentials from our virtual platform (CTE). Check your inbox for an email from: nfca1-reg@cteusa.com.

Haven't received it? Check your spam.

HOW TO VIEW THE SCHEDULE ON THE VIRTUAL PLATFORM

We encourage you to get acquainted with the schedule prior to the start of convention.

Join the LIVE sessions

All times are Eastern

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

? 12:00 PM, Coaching Connection: Work/life balance

? 1:30 PM, Building Blocks Q&A with select presenters

? 2:00 PM, Generation Z Q&A with Theresa Beeckman

? 2:30 PM, Coaching Connection: Equality Coaches Alliance: LGBTQ+ Gathering

? 4:00 PM, Drills, Drills, Drills Q&A with select presenters

? 5:30 PM, Mentoring Session presented by Republic Bank
? 7:00 PM, Fireside Chats: Hitting, COVID-19 Best Practices, or Pitching presented by The Alliance Fastpitch

THURSDAY, DEC. 10

? 10:00 AM, Administrator Panel
? 10:00 AM, TB/HS Education: College Coach Panel
? 11:00 AM, Head Coach Education

? 12:30 PM, Head and Assistant Coach Education Q&A with select presenters

? 4:00 PM, Grassroots & Chalk Talks Q&A with select presenters
? 5:00 PM, Diversity & Inclusion Panel with Breakouts
? 7:00 PM, Trivia presented by PGF

FRIDAY, DEC. 11

? 12:00 PM, Defensive Shifts Q&A with Matt Meuchel and Christina Sutcliffe
? 1:00 PM, Softball Summit presented by USA Softball
? 3:00 PM, Emeriti Coffee Chat (open to all)
? 3:30 PM, Name, Image, Likeness: What does it mean?
? 4:30 PM, Drills, Drills, Drills Q&A with select presenters

? 5:00 PM, NFCA Hall of Fame Panel & Class of 2021 Announcement
? 6:00 PM, Mentoring Session presented by Republic Bank

DID YOU MISS A SESSION?

Worried you'll miss a session? Don't stress! Most sessions will be available immediately on-demand following the live air time. You can go back and watch sessions at a later time. Live Q&A sessions will be available post-Convention.

Video content will be available on the platform until January 11, 2021.

Don't have LIFETIME access? Members can click the button below to sign up!

TIPS & TRICKS

✅ Watch the platform introduction video to get acquainted BEFORE Dec. 9th!

✅ Dedicate a quiet space for yourself, whether that be at home or in your office.

✅ Be sure to have Zoom Zoom

downloaded to your computer, tablet, or phone. You'll need it for live sessions and to meet with Exhibitors.

✅ Have adequate snacks, drinks, and water available.

✅ Take time to stand and move every hour.
✅ Use headphones to enhance the experience.
✅ Keep track of your favorite drills, ideas, & more by having a notebook nearby.
✅ Use your new coaster and mousepad, courtesy of USA Sotball!
✅ Take advantage of the lives sessions and connect with your peers.

✅ Get on social media and share your setup, favorite sessions/speakers, etc.

During live sessions

✅ Keep yourself muted unless asking a question or talking with peers in breakout rooms.

✅ Ensure you are in a well-lit space without a bright background (like a window).

✅ Download and use NFCA virtual backgrounds.

EXHIBIT SHOW

? 72 Exhibitors and counting!
? Ability to have LIVE one-on-one conversations with exhibitors via video conferencing. See who is live in their booth in platform lobby (green logo).
? Deals, discounts, giveaways, and new products.
? Ability to drop a "virtual business card" to seal the deal.
? Ability to schedule appointments with exhibitors through "My Account."
? Search keywords in "My Account"
? 24-hour access to booths throughout Dec. 9-11.
? "Batting Cage Educational Sessions" ranging from roundtable discussions to demonstrations and more.
? Three-day Digital Auction featuring products, services, and more!