Membership Opportunities for Coaches at Every Level

The NABC offers numerous awards for its members and their student-athletes. Only NABC members are eligible to nominate, vote on, and receive these awards.

Guardians of the Game Pillar Awards are presented to members who embody the NABC’s core values of advocacy, leadership, service, education and inclusion.

NABC Coach of the Year Awards are presented on a national basis for high schools, two-year colleges, the NAIA, and NCAA Divisions I, II and III. In addition, member coaches in each of the NCAA divisions are eligible for District Coach of the Year awards.

NABC Special Achievement Awards, which include the NABC Metropolitan Award, NABC Cliff Wells Appreciation Award, and NABC Hillyard Golden Anniversary Award, recognize coaches and contributors for their on and off-court impact on the game of basketball.

NABC Honor Awards are presented to members in recognition of significant win milestones, beginning at 300 career wins and at each 100 level beyond.

NABC Player Awards are presented annually for a variety of academic and athletic achievements. NABC player awards include the NABC Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, Pete Newell Big Man of the Year, and NABC Honors Court.

Conference Champion Awards honor NABC member head coaches who have led their collegiate teams to regular-season conference championships. Each championship coach is recognized individually at the Champions Brunch at the NABC Convention.

NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards recognize teams that have achieved a combined 3.0 or higher GPA for all active members of the roster.

The NABC Honors Court recognizes college basketball players who excelled in academics during the previous season. In order to be named to the Honors Court, a student-athlete must meet a high standard of academic criteria.

Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Awards are presented to members annually for their outstanding contributions to the Coaches vs. Cancer program.

NABC Merit Awards are presented to coaches who have accumulated 15 years of NABC membership.

NABC committees work to advocate for coaches and advance their interests relative to basketball legislation and policies. The NABC and its committees work closely with the NCAA and other oversight bodies to collaborate on how the sport is governed. NABC members have the opportunity to serve on various committees, which have included the NABC Board of Directors; NABC Congresses; NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation; NABC Ad Hoc Committee on College Basketball Issues; NABC Assistant Coaches Committee; NABC Division II and Division III All-America Committees; and the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional Advisory Committee.

Championship Productions Video Library: All active NABC members are eligible to receive 25% off instant video and DVD purchases from the Championship Productions instructional video library. To take advantage of the offer, members can log in to their NABC Member Portal account and access detailed instructions under the “Discounts” tab.

Cole Haan: All active NABC members are eligible to receive 30% off online purchases from Cole Haan. To take advantage of the offer, members can log in to their NABC Member Portal account and access detailed instructions under the “Discounts” tab.

BetterHelp: All active NABC members are eligible to receive one month of therapy from BetterHelp at no cost and 15% off BetterHelp services after that. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy platform, providing over 30,000 licensed and vetted therapists to choose from based on your personal needs and preferences. More information is available in the NABC Member Portal.

Staples Membership Account: A Staples Membership Account provides discounted pricing on office, cleaning, and a variety of other supplies. The Staples Membership Account also offers discounts on numerous coaching-related products, including laptops, tablets, camp supplies and marketing products. NABC members can take advantage of free shipping and a dedicated Staples account manager to help with your personal and coaching needs. More information is available in the NABC Member Portal.

Risk Strategies Company dba Academic HealthPlans (AHP) Coaches’ Choice Insurance Programs – Risk Strategies Company/AHP tailors its programs to address the needs of amateur and youth sports associations, intercollegiate, and interscholastic organizations. Coverage provided under this program includes important liability protection for the camp or clinic operator, including employees and volunteers, for liability claims arising out of its operations. In addition, the program provides medical payments coverage to the camp or clinic participants. Programs are also available for individual coaches and organizers who conduct camps, clinics, and leagues. NABC members are eligible for discounted group rates. More information is available in the NABC Member Portal.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental:  NABC members receive discounted rates and benefits through National and Enterprise for all your professional and personal rental car needs. Enroll for free in the Emerald Club, the loyalty program for National and Enterprise. Benefits for NABC members include:

• Free Emerald Club membership
• Match, for free, any status you currently have with other rental car agencies
• As an Emerald Club member you will have access to the Emerald Aisle when you check-in (no lines, no waiting, select your car from the Emerald Aisle and  drive out)
• You can use the link above to join the Emerald Club and make your reservations for professional and personal use

More information is available in the NABC Member Portal.

College Basketball Experience: NABC members receive free admission to the CBE and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Kansas City, MO. NABC members can also receive free admission for a team trip to the venue (up to 21 players and two coaches). For more information on the CBE and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, visit collegebasketballexperience.com