NSCAA

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NSCAA is the (United States) National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Founded in 1941, the NSCAA has grown from a handful of college soccer coaches to 20,000 members, making it the largest coaching organization in the world. Its members coach at all levels of the game. One of the NSCAA's primary missions is coaching education. It offers a wide variety of diploma courses, from a two-hour Parent Coach Diploma, designed for the volunteer parent coach just starting out, to the Premier Diploma, a week-long course that is the pinnacle of the NSCAA Academy.

The annual NSCAA Convention is the Largest Gathering of Soccer Coaches in the World. Held in mid-January, the Convention offers a variety of on-field and classroom educational sessions. The nation's largest soccer-only trade show is a highlight of the Convention, with more than 300 companies displaying the latest in soccer equipment and technology. Major League Soccer's SuperDraft also has become a regular fixture at the Convention.

The NSCAA recognizes excellence in soccer with an extensive awards program that includes All-America teams for college, high school and youth play, Scholar All-America teams for college and high school, a national rankings program for college and high school and Coach of the Year awards for all levels of play.