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2024 NFCA Pre-Convention Seminars
Want more education? For an additional fee, build your coaching knowledge by selecting one of three Pre-Convention seminars. The NFCA offers two seminars on Dec. 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., while OnBaseU will host a two-day Level I Pitching Seminar on Dec. 3 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) and Dec. 4 (8:00 AM-Noon). All Pre-Convention Seminars are offered at the 2024 NFCA National Convention in Dallas, Texas. See below for more details.
* These seminars are NOT included in the Convention registration fee.
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Paying Attention to YOUR Mental Game: Building a coach's toolbox for success
December 4 | 1-4:00 PM
Coaches often find themselves overlooked and lacking support regarding opportunities for growth and mental health. This seminar will provide practical tools and strategies to respond effectively to the unique pressures, challenges, and opportunities coaches face. Enhance your coaching effectiveness by adding tools to your mental game and increase your well-being while elevating your program to new heights.
Speaker: Julie Jones (SSB Performance)
How to Register for a Pre-Convention Seminar
- Sign up for a seminar when registering for Convention.
- Already registered for Convention? Click the link to register.
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THE NEXT LEVEL OF PITCHING
December 4 | 1-4:00 PM
Join leaders in pitching technology, player development, strength & conditioning, biomechanics, and winning to learn how when all facets of pitching are trained together, the next level of pitching can be unlocked.
Panelists: Denise Davis (Planet Fastpitch), Kyla Holas (More Than A Game), Dr. Kaila Holtz (Sport Physiatrist), Josh Johnson (Virginia Tech), Dana Sorensen (Sorensen Elite Softball Pitching)
*This seminar qualifies for one credit towards an NFCA pitching endorsement.
How to Register for a Pre-Convention Seminar
- Already registered for Convention? Click the link to register.
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FASTPITCH LEVEL 1 SEMINAR (ONBASEU)
Dec. 3 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) | Dec. 4 (8:00 AM-Noon)
This two-day live seminar hosted by OnBaseU at the NFCA Convention allows students to learn and interact with instructors as they guide attendees through a detailed analysis of how to evaluate pitchers, from technique to physical screening. Instructors will highlight the most common pitching characteristics that limit performance and show how physical limitations can be the root cause of each. Attendees will learn how to physically assess players using OnBaseU's Fastpitch physical screen.
*This seminar does not qualify for an NFCA pitching endorsement.
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 events@nfca.org
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