List of Sports Events and Conferences
Attending a sports event is a time-tested method for networking with industry peers as well as exploring hot topics in your particular sport. I encourage using this list to gather information on dates, rates, and agendas for upcoming events attended by sports coaches, sports officials, sports administrators, and more.
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These events are often hosted by the national chapter of a professional association. For instance, NFCA is a national membership organization for fast-pitch softball coaches. It hosts an annual meeting that brings these professionals together from all over the country. This is just one example – do your research to identify the right event for you!
Here’s the list:
- ABCA Convention is the primary professional event for baseball coaches at the NCAA level and below.
- AFCA Annual Convention is the premier networking event for coaches from all around the country.
- AHCA Convention welcomes hockey coaches of all levels, as well as referees, administrators, sales representatives, and journalists on a yearly basis.
- AVCA Annual Convention provides a range of professional development and networking opportunities for volleyball coaches.
- NABC Convention is the nation’s premier professional development and networking event for basketball coaches.
- NCSA National Conference welcomes strength and conditioning professionals to connect one-on-one with top industry leaders and learn about the latest research.
- NFCA National Convention is an annual gathering for fast-pitch softball coaches from all competitive levels of play.
- Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference (SINC) is an annual event welcoming hundreds of college students to come together to learn about the sports industry.
- Sports Officiating Summit is an annual event hosted by NASO.
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