LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Whether its business, networking or education, the 2022 NFCA Convention, Dec. 7-10 in San Antonio, Texas, has something for everyone. It does not matter the level, experience or background, attendees can find what fits their needs.
Below, check out the variety of programming offered at the Convention held at luxurious JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa!
BUSINESS MEETINGS
The premier business event of the Convention, each Caucus brings together the membership group to discuss current issues, review and discuss pending legislation, create action plans for future changes to the game and collaboratively shape the sport for the future.
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
Coaching is more than X's & O's. There is programming designed to enhance your skills off the field. Featured session, "Enneagram & Team Management" with Dot Richardson (Liberty), shows attendees how to use the TOOL of the Enneagram to understand yourself and others better in order to build the best staff and team culture possible!
SOCIAL EVENTS & NETWORKING
The connections you make at Convention will last a lifetime. A crowd favorite is the "Mentoring Workshop." This event pairs coaches from all membership categories for conversation and promotes professional growth and networking between coaches at all levels of the game.
NEW PROGRAMMING – RESUMÉ BUILDING
Does your resumé need a refresh? Would you like to talk in a safe space with someone about climbing the ladder and job mobility? Attendees can sign up for a time to visit with experienced industry leaders for a one-on-one session to help prepare you for the next step in your career. Sign ups coming soon!
DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION
Attend the "Equality Coaches Alliance: LGBTQ Gathering" or "Diversity & Inclusion Gathering" to facilitate change and strengthen the softball community. These are great forums to ask questions, share information, or listen to best practices for helping student-athletes thrive as valued members of their teams.
GRASSROOTS EDUCATION
The NFCA offers programming for all levels of play, including a focus on high school, travel ball, and youth coaches. From the Triple Play Classroom Series to the Grassroots Summit presented by Wilson, we have you covered.
Head over to nfca.org/convention-2022 for more about the above-mentioned first-rate educational opportunities and all Convention information.
The NFCA (National Fastpitch Coaches Association) is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded coaches polls and All-America awards, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcasts to awards, to in-person events and National Convention.
Learn more about the NFCA and consider joining our lineup of coaches today! In August 2022, for the first time in Association history, the NFCA surpassed 6,000 members.
