Member Benefits
The association is interested in promoting the ideals of integrity and sportsmanship; unifying coaches on issues pertaining to basketball at all levels; and providing member services that address the needs of coaches professionally, emotionally, financially, physically, and spiritually.
Publications
NABC Time-Out quarterly magazine with interesting feature stories, informational updates and coaching clinics.
Monthly NABC Basketball Bulletin email newsletter for important information and updates.
Partner/Discount Programs
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Barrington Gifts of Distinction provides NABC members the opportunity to purchase premium gifts, with the ability to be personalized (with either initials or NABC logo), at exclusive pricing. This benefit is available year round and gifts may be purchased at, www.barringtongifts.com/nabc. A portion of each purchase goes to benefit the NABC’s Programs and Charities. Keep an eye in your email inbox for a special offers throughout the year.
FREE admission to the College Basketball Experience and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in Kansas City. http://www.collegebasketballexperience.com/
50% Discount on tickets to attend the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Induction. Annually takes place in November on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Click Here
Educating and Networking
NABC Convention
Most NABC members have the opportunity to purchase Final Four® tickets. In addition, members registered for the Convention will have access to accommodations in the official NABC hotel properties.
NABC Meetings and Clinics
Attend a variety of meetings for divisions, conferences and committees during the NABC Convention including numerous coaching clinics presented by the nation’s finest coaches.
NABC MARKETPLACE
The NABC MARKETPLACE is a three-day (Thursday-Saturday) business and networking event for all members. Connect with the exhibitors that have the products and services your program needs.
Professional Development Series (PDS)
PDS clinics are held throughout the NABC Convention and cover topics concerning various aspects of our profession, including coaching development, ethics and personal development. Member coaches can receive official PDS certification and the opportunity to earn continuing education college credit during the NABC Convention.
NABC Welcome Reception
The official “tip off” of the NABC Convention, this outstanding event is an opportunity to meet and greet coaches and friends in a festive atmosphere with food, drink and entertainment.
NABC Senior College All-Star Game
Played on Friday following practices by the Final Four® teams on the Final Four® floor for the past three seasons, the game features 20 of the top senior collegiate players in the nation. The teams are coached by some of the nation’s most outstanding college coaches, past and present.
Guardians of the Game Awards Show
Presented on Sunday evening, the Awards Show is the THE BIG NIGHT for the top coaching and player awards in all of men’s college basketball. In addition to coach and player of the year awards in each division, the Big Man and Defensive Player of the Year awards are presented along with the prestigious NABC Guardians of the Game Pillar Awards for Education, Leadership, Advocacy and Service
Awards & Recognition
The NABC offers numerous awards for its members. Only NABC members are eligible to nominate, vote and receive these awards.
Guardians of the Game Pillar Awards are the most prestigious awards presented by the NABC. Member coaches are eligible to receive these Guardians awards in the categories of education, leadership, service and advocacy.
Merit Awards are presented to coaches who have 15 years of NABC membership.
Honor Awards are presented to member coaches at significant career milestones, beginning at 300 wins and at each 100 level beyond that.
Coach of the Year Awards are presented on a national basis for junior colleges, NAIA Divisions I and II, and NCAA Divisions I, II and III. In addition, member coaches in the NCAA Divisions are eligible for coach of the year awards in each of their NABC Districts.
NABC Honors Court recognizes student-athletes for outstanding academic achievement during their junior and senior seasons.
Hillyard Champions Luncheon, NABC member coaches who have led their collegiate teams to regular season conference championships are invited to attend the Hillyard Champions Luncheon. Each championship coach is recognized individually at the Hillyard Champions Luncheon.
