Grow as a Coach, Develop as a Leader

The NABC Convention 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, awards ceremonies, and more.

Details for the 2025 NABC Convention will be announced soon!

2025 NABC Convention Update

Join Us for the 2024 NABC Convention in Phoenix

The 2024 NABC Convention will take place April 4-8 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Registration is now open via the NABC Member Portal.

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Registration Categories

NABC Member

  • Pre-Registration $175
  • October 25-November 30, 2023

  • Early Registration $200
  • December 1, 2023-January 31, 2024

  • Regular Registration $250
  • February 1-April 6, 2024

  • Member Companion Pass $125
  • October 25, 2023-March 15, 2024

Non-NABC Member

  • Regular Registration $350
  • March 15-April 6, 2024

  • The NABC Convention housing block and Final Four tickets are subject to waitlist starting February 1, 2024.

 

 

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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 Ceremony presented by the Marines

The NABC Convention tips off with a keynote speaker and the presentation of the NABC's top coaching awards.

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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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Hillyard NABC Champions Brunch

Regular-season conference champions are celebrated during the Hillyard NABC Champions Brunch.

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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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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.

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NABC MARKETPLACE

The industry’s most innovative coaching products and services are on display at the NABC MARKETPLACE trade show.

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Grow the Game - Student Managers

Active undergraduate student-managers who are part of the Grow the Game program receive free registration for the NABC Convention, including a dedicated Grow the Game manager event. Managers can also apply for a limited number of Grow the Game grants to cover NABC Convention lodging expenses.

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