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Top 7 Reasons to Join a State Coaches Association
The following are a few of the many reasons why coaches both young and experienced should join their state’s coaches association.
#1 – Networking: One of the best ways of connecting with other coaches. Provides a great opportunity to meet other coaches that are passion about the sport.
#2 – Mentorship: Provides opportunities for young coaches to work with and study veteran coaches. It also gives veteran coaches opportunities to mentor younger coaches.
#3 – Awards & Recognition Programs: Coaches association typically provide awards for coaches (Coach-of-Year, Longevity Awards, Career Success, etc.) and players (Player-of-Year, Academic Awards, Scholarship, etc.).
#4 – Professional Development: Most coaches association provide their members opportunities to attend clinic, webinars, virtual clinic, etc. at discounted prices. These opportunities are priceless and give more opportunities to development a network of coaching col leagues.
#5 – Information on Sport Related Issues & Trends: Most coaches association have direct communication with the governing bodies of their sport. (Ex: state associations, NFHS, NCAA, NABC, WBCA, etc.) Many times associations provide the most updated and accurate information coming from these organizations.
#6 – Leadership Opportunities: Most coaching association provide opportunities for coaches to get involved in leadership position. These positions can be anything for officers positions (president, treasurer, secretary, executive board, etc.) to directors of association events (ex: all-star game director, showcase director, banquet director, etc.)
#7 – Resume Builder: Being a member of a professional organization is a great way to send a message to future employers that you are serious about your profession.
Tom Barrick (@Coach_Barrick) is a 33 year head coach from Ohio. He is the past president and the first executive director of the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association (OHSBCA) as well as past president of the National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA). He was inducted into the OHSBCA Hall of Fame in 2015 & the NHSBCA Court of Honor in 2018.
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