NFCA CAMPS
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA)'s camps are the most organized and reputable way for high school athletes to improve their skills and showcase their talent to college coaches. The NFCA holds three different types of camps: Classic, Academic, and EXCEL Camps.
The NFCA Classic and Academic camps are your opportunity to take reps, showcase your skills, and get your player profile in front of hundreds of college coaches.
In the NFCA EXCEL camps, players are provided both hitting and defensive instruction by collegiate coaches from all divisions. Defensively, players will select the position of their choice during this intense and unique learning opportunity. The afternoon is filled with competition games and on-field live action.
NFCA COACHES CLINICS PRESENTED BY GAMECHANGER
Join us for eight coaches clinics in 2022-2023! These clinics will be a tremendous educational opportunity for coaches of all levels to learn from the best in the game. Over two days, participants will gain knowledge from world-class speakers and be able to mingle with exhibitors, who will be showcasing some of the newest innovations in the softball world.
2022-23 Schedule
Chicago I - Dec. 2-3, 2022
Nashville - Jan. 6-7, 2023
Minneapolis - Jan. 13-14, 2023
Oklahoma City - Jan. 13-14, 2023
Chicago II - Jan. 20-21, 2023
Portland - Jan. 20-21, 2023
Kansas City - Jan. 27-28, 2023
Louisville - Jan. 27-28, 2023
NFCA NATIONAL CONVENTION
The NFCA National Convention is the largest gathering of softball coaches and exhibitors on earth. Each year, the Convention features numerous ways to get better as a coach, whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran.
2022 Convention attendees check your emails for a unique link. They must be downloaded by March 31, 2023. Future Convention Cities:
Dec. 6-9, 2023 - Louisville, Ky.
Dec. 4-7, 2024 - Dallas, Texas
Dec. 10-13, 2025 - Las Vegas
NFCC COURSES
The NFCA offers a series of coaching education courses, the National Fastpitch Coaches College, to help coaches continue to enhance their professional skills. Courses are taught by top coaches in the sport and provide both on- and off-field instruction. Courses may be taken in any order and if all eight courses are completed, coaches earn the distinction of a Four-Star Master Coach. Additionally, coaches may earn their pitching or hitting endorsements.
The offerings include:
"Unlock Your Coaching Potential" (Course 401)
"Advanced Analysis of Pitching" (Course 402A)
"Advanced Analysis of Hitting & Short-Game Skills" (Course 402B)
"Position Play and Individual Defensive Skills" (Course 403)
"Explosive Team Offense & Strategy" (Course 405)
"Coaching Dynamic Team Practices" (Course 406)
"World Series Coaching & Game Observations" (Course 408)
"Seminar in Coaching" (Course 410)
NFCA LEADOFF CLASSICS
The NFCA's Leadoff Classics gather top collegiate and high school teams from around the country for highly competitive softball action at one site. The Division II* and III Leadoff Classics will alternate every other year at various locations around the country chosen by their respective division’s membership, while the NAIA and Junior College Leadoff Classics will be similarly paired and alternate each year at the South Commons Complex in Columbus, Ga.
The NFCA has partnered with high schools across the country to bring NFCA Leadoff Classics to their home states.
If you are interested in having the NFCA endorse your high school tournament CLICK HERE for more information
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded National Convention and Coaches Clinics, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcats to legal counsel, to academic and skill camps across the country.
Learn more about the NFCA and consider joining our lineup of coaches today! In November 2022, for the first time in Association history, the NFCA surpassed 6,500 members.