Grow as a Coach, Develop as a Leader
The NABC Convention, held alongside the NCAA Men’s Final Four, is the nation’s premier professional development event for basketball coaches! NABC Convention programming includes keynote sessions, Professional Development Series clinics, networking events, the NABC Marketplace trade show, award ceremonies, and more.
Join Us for the 2026 NABC Convention in Indianapolis
The 2026 NABC Convention will take place April 2-6 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Registration opens soon via the NABC Member Portal.
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PDS Clinics
Learn from the sport's top coaching minds with PDS Clinics focusing on Xs & Os, leadership, ethics and more. NABC members who attend at least five PDS Clinics earn NABC PDS certification.
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Divisional Meetings
Make your voice heard on key issues impacting the sport at divisional head and assistant coach meetings.
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NABC Convention Opening Keynote
The NABC Convention tips off with a marquee keynote session open to all attendees.
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Hillyard NABC Champions Brunch
Regular-season conference champions and the NABC Coaches of the Year are celebrated during the Hillyard NABC Champions Brunch.
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NABC-Reese's College All-Star Game
The top senior talent in NCAA Division I takes to the Final Four court in the NABC-Reese's College All-Star Game.
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NABC Welcome Reception presented by Hillyard
Network with fellow coaches and enjoy food and beverages at the NABC Welcome Reception presented by Hillyard.
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NCAA National Semifinals
The Final Four teams take the court in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball national semifinals.
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Division II, Division III, NIT Championships
The title games of the NCAA Division II and Division III Men's Basketball Championships and NIT take place under one roof.
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NCAA National Championship
A national champion is crowned at the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball national championship game.
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NABC Member
- Early Registration $250
TBD-January 31, 2026
- Regular Registration $300
February 1-April 4, 2026
- Member Companion Pass $175
TBD-March 15, 2026
Non-NABC Member
- Regular Registration $400
March 15-April 4, 2026
PDS Clinics
The Professional Development Series (PDS) is a comprehensive continuing education program for basketball coaches of all levels at the NABC Convention. PDS Clinics are broken down into three categories – On-Court Clinics, Classroom Clinics and Fast Breaks – and cover a range of topics including Xs & Os, leadership, ethics and more. To become NABC PDS certified, coaches must attend at least five clinics during the NABC Convention.
NABC Marketplace
The industry’s most innovative coaching products and services are on display at the NABC Marketplace trade show.
Celebrating Coaches From Every Level
The NABC Convention schedule features multiple award ceremonies. Coaches are annually honored with numerous awards recognizing on-court accomplishments and off-court impact, including the NABC Coach of the Year awards from all divisions, the NABC Guardians of the Game pillar awards, and regular-season conference champion awards.
