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2024 NFCA Convention NFCC Courses

Where else can you receive the unique learning opportunity to receive in-depth information from top coaches in the game that features the live demonstration of drills and the ability to have all of your questions answered over a two-day span? The NFCC is a unique program that is unmatched in its content and access to the premier coaches in the game. You will learn how to elevate your athletes' game by attending any or all of the eight courses offered by the NFCA.

Below are the three courses offered in conjunction with the NFCA National Convention in Dallas, Texas.

* These courses are NOT included in the Convention registration fee.


NFCC Courses Offered at 2024 NFCA Convention

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  •  COURSE 403

    COURSE 403: POSITION PLAY AND INDIVIDUAL DEFENSIVE SKILLS

    Dec. 3-4, 2024 | NFCA Convention (Dallas)

    Instructors: Joanna Hardin (Virginia), Lauren Lappin (Arizona), Taylor Smartt (UAB)

    If defense wins championships, then this course will point you in the right direction. The emphasis of this course is placed on how to analyze, teach, and drill all the defensive skills required to play fastpitch softball at a high level. In addition, you will:

    • Study the mechanics of throwing, fielding, receiving, and footwork that is needed to play the game;
    • Examine the techniques that are used for fielding ground balls, fly balls, covering bases, fielding bunts, tagging runners, and turning double plays;
    • Identifying and break down the skills required to play each defensive position;
    • Accumulate a progression of teaching techniques and drills that will improve team and player efficiency;
    • Learn how the ball's "speed and direction" and "depth and distance" will determine a players technique, decision and performance.

  •  COURSE 405

    COURSE 405: EXPLOSIVE TEAM OFFENSE & STRATEGY

    Dec. 3-4, 2024 | NFCA Convention (Dallas)

    Instructors: Bobby Buchanan (Ole Miss), Bryce Neal (LSU), Taylor Wike (Duke)

    *This course qualifies for one credit towards an NFCA hitting endorsement

    You have to score to win. As offenses throughout the country are putting more and more big numbers on the board you can come learn the strategies integral to offensive success. Learn how to read your opponent and coordinate the actions of your individual players in order to score and manufacture runs. In addition, you will:

    • Examine the pieces of an explosive offensive puzzle (power, running and short game);
    • Learn the elements of play-mapping and apply them to numerous tactics and strategies;
    • Practice and evaluate your play calling by going head-to-head with classmates and instructors in various game situations;
    • Discuss how to put together a batting order and how to use the DP-FLEX rule to your advantage;
    • Study offensive strategy factors and principles of strategic thinking;
    • Learn how to interpret opponent statistics and apply the information to your game plan;
    • Explore your offensive philosophy, personnel management, scouting, and the evaluation of offensive performance;
    • Accumulate drills for the practice of offensive team skills and strategies.

  •  COURSE 410

    COURSE 410: Seminar - The Role of Technology in Hitting

    Instructors: JT Gasso (Oklahoma), Lea Wodach (Louisiana Monroe)

    Dec. 7-8, 2024 | NFCA Convention (Dallas)

    The impact technology has on a team's offensive production continues to grow at all levels. From individual metrics to the way a coach scouts and prepares for an opponent, technology is in everything we do. It doesn’t have to be expensive and it doesn’t have to be confusing. Register today to learn more about the ways you can implement and harness technology throughout your program to achieve major gains on the field.


HITTING & PITCHING ENDORSEMENTS

The NFCA recognizes those coaches who have a specific, vested interest in hitting and pitching education and who have committed to their personal and professional growth through NFCA-sponsored education. An official NFCA coaching endorsement will be provided to coaches who attend three pitching or hitting-specific courses in a four-year period. To view eligibility criteria and see a list of endorsement-eligible courses, please click the button below.


MASTER COACH PROGRAM

After you complete two NFCC courses you will receive a one-star award and be honored as a One-Star Master Coach. The process continues with the completion of every two new courses until you have taken eight unique NFCC courses. 

One-Star Master Coach = 2 courses

Two-Star Master Coach = 4 courses

Three-Star Master Coach = 6 courses

Four-Star Master Coach = 8 courses

At that time, you will receive an award being honored as a Four-Star Master Coach. Many coaches repeat courses for different perspectives on the content and some choose to not complete all eight courses, and that is just fine. However, we do want you to know that if you complete all NFCC courses the NFCA believes you deserve special recognition.


 Questions? Email joanna@nfca.org

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