Stay connected with the softball community and continue growing your business. Become an NFCA member to receive exclusive benefits and reach decision-makers in the sport. NFCA company members include business owners, sales managers, employees ofsoftball businesses, leaders of travel ball tournament associations, and others. Members log into their ‘Coach’s Box’ to enjoy specific benefits, including company involvement opportunities and nominating for NFCA awards, including the prestigious Hall of Fame, Donna Newberry Perseverance, and Humanitarian Award. Additionally, your membership offers access to our NFCA publications, making it easy to stay 'in the know' with the softball community.
12 issues of the NFCA's digital newspaper - Fastpitch Delivery - which includes feature stories on coaches, instructional coaching articles, news of the game, member-written articles, and more.
FASTPITCH CONNECTED
NFCA's member digital newsletter, Fastpitch Connected - Each bi-weekly edition provides a quick look at the latest softball news.
NEWSLETTERS
NFCA's high school member digital newsletter, Fifth Inning Stretch - Each monthly edition provides hot topics, drills/videos, important reminders, poll information, upcoming events, and more!
NFCA's travel ball member digital newsletter, On the Run presented by New Balance - Each monthly edition features more education, more expertise, more perspective and more content tailored to travel coaches.
Other divisional newsletters sent periodically throughout the year.
TOP RECRUIT
Top Recruit presented by SixFour3 - our annual magazine focuses on the college-bound softball student-athlete. NFCA members will receive a digital link of the current year's publication for their campers and their athletes. It is published each May.
All NFCA members will receive access to a digital calendar, presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, AND a published calendar featuring member coaches from all divisions across the country. Submit your own photos each year to be featured in the calendar!
Beyond the Fence
In Beyond the Fence, you'll hear from us here at the NFCA, about us, on a variety of topics surrounding the inner workings and history of the NFCA and the game. We hope you'll stick around … for the good of the game.
Member Discounts
Members are able to attend the world’s largest fastpitch-only Convention, held each December at sites throughout the United States. NFCA members receive significantly discounted attendance rates (over $100 off).
Priority Access
Members receive first access and notifications about all NFCA events, including: the NFCA National Convention and programming schedule, National Fastpitch Coaches College (NFCC) courses, NFCA Coaches Clinics, NFCA Camps, and invitations to Leadoff Classic Tournaments.
As an NFCA member, you can register your game and/or tournament to receive a complimentary goodie bag with custom items for your athletes, have your funds counted in the total number displayed at the WCWS, and win a custom bat from Louisville Slugger if you raise the most funds in your division.
COMPANY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Are you looking for email blasts and social media posts to our membership and followers?
Complimentary vendor opportunities at our events?
Year-round advertising and awareness for your company?
Access to decision makers at every level in the game?
You’ve come to the right place! Our goal is to provide avenues in which your company receives direct benefit. Every company has different goals, so our contracts are tailored that way. In helping us grow the game, we can help you grow your business!
Vendor Opportunities:
The NFCA hosts events across the country each year ranging from our annual National Convention, eight regional Coaches Clinics, camps, NFCC courses, and several Leadoff Classic tournaments. If you’re looking to connect with coaches of all levels face-to-face, you need to be at our events. Over 4,400 coaches attended NFCA events in 2019 and softball, as well as the NFCA, are growing at unprecedented rates.
Advertising Opportunities:
The NFCA offers a variety of platforms for your company to advertise. Whether you are trying to reach a specific level of coach, a certain publication or you have something else in mind, our Association can tailor an advertising package that fits your needs.
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Membership Pricing:
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