Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches

KABC Membership Benefits

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  Players Eligible

  You must be a KABC member for you and your players to be eligible to receive awards and scholarships.

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  KABC representation on the KHSAA Basketball Committee

  Enables the KABC to have a direct voice in the legislation of our sport through ongoing dialogue with the KHSAA.

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  Extensive awards’ program for KABC members

  Our awards program is the BEST in the country for high school basketball. Some of our awards include:
  
  

  Regional Player and Coach of the Year – Awarded at the Boys and Girls Sweet 16
  
  Century Club – Recognition for number of wins
  
  Court of Honor – Recognition for contributions to the game
  
  Ultimate Teammate Scholarship Award

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  KABC Annual Coaching Clinic and golf outing in Lexington

  Outstanding lineup of speakers including state champions and national champions.

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  Hotel Discounts

  Special room rates at the Sweet 16 and KABC Clinic.

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  National High School Basketball Coaches’ Association (NHSBCA)

  Join the KABC and you automatically become a member of the NHSBCA, also receiving its benefits.

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  All-star games

  Your players are eligible to participate in the East/West KABC All-Star game on Saturday afternoon (between sessions) of the Boys and Girls Sweet 16.
  
  
  Players of the Year in all 16 regions receive an automatic invitation to try-out for the Kentucky/Indiana All Star game.
  
  

  Coaches of the Year in all 16 regions are automatically placed on the selection committee for the Kentucky/Indiana All Star team tryouts.

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  Bi-annual newsletters

  Included is the “Letter from the President.”

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  Vote | Receive Awards | Hold Office

  Opportunity to vote, receive awards and serve on the KABC board, as well as hold office

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  Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

  New in 2012! The first class will be announced at the Sweet 16 in 2012 and annually thereafter.

• Sharing ideas and information among state Basketball Coaches Associations through networking and social media.
• Access to the Members Only section of the NHSBCA Website (Fall 2011) and its Coaching Resources.
• Eligibility for National Awards Program
• A voice in National rules and regulation changes.

• Reduced rate to join the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) which includes benefits of the NABC and their annual Convention at the FInal Four.
• Attend other states' Basketball Coaches Association clinics at a reduced rate.
• Corporate Discounts
• Monthly e-Newsletter from the NHSBCA