If you are looking for local coaching courses, the NSCAA offers Non Residential Courses ranging from the Parent Coach Diploma , State Diploma , Regional Diploma, Advanced Regional Diploma, Special Topic Courses and Clinics, National Youth Diploma, Youth Diploma, Advanced Youth Diploma, High School Diploma, Director of Coaching Diploma and the Goalkeeping Institute. The NSCAA Schedules these courses all over the country (and occasionally Internationally). To learn more about the Non Residential Courses, you can go to the Education Section of the site.

If you are looking for Residential Courses, the NSCAA offers them including the National Diploma, Advanced National Diploma and Premier Diploma. These courses are offered at different locations and you can find them on the Residential Course Schedule.

There are also opportunities for Professional Development Certificates, the Master Coach Diploma, International Courses and Exchanges and College Credits.

One of the best sources for education is the NSCAA Annual Convention held each January. Whether it's Education, Awards or Exhibits, the NSCAA Annual Convention is the place to be.

When you Join The NSCAA you receive the Soccer Journal which is published eight times a year. The Soccer Journal is the Official Publication of the NSCAA and is one of the few publications in the world produced exclusively for soccer coaches. Each issue contains technical and tactical articles, news and updates on important events, thoughts from opinion leaders in the sport and features on the interesting people and issues of the game.

One of the best benefits of NSCAA Membership is the $1,000,000.00 Professional Liability Insurance which covers members in almost all soccer-related coaching activities. The NSCAA Insurance comes with membership and is the type of thing you hope you never need but if you do need it, it's WONDERFUL.

The NSCAA Awards and Recognition programs is where the NSCAA recognizes coaches, players and outstanding individuals and groups for their accomplishments over the course of a year or lifetime.

As a member of the NSCAA you also are eligible for Special Discounts on hotels, field equipment, medals and awards, DVD and Books and TactFoot animation software. Also, members receive additional discounts on Award Rings, LifeLock Identity Theft Protection, admission to the National Soccer Hall of Fame, Patchworks, Reedswain books and videos, USL professional games, Magazines and more.

The NSCAA Administers the NSCAA College Scoreboard and also runs the national and regional High School Rankings and College Rankings.

Coaches teach players, the NSCAA teaches coaches!