June 1-3, 2027
Hilton Orlando (Orlando, FL)
Celebrating its 11th anniversary in 2027, Head Coach Training Center is the premier annual off-the-court professional development and networking event for college basketball coaches.
Professional Development
Leadership Training
Networking
Official Sponsor
Explore the Head Coach Training Center Experiences
HCTC HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY COACH
current & aspiring head coaches
The premier annual off-the-court professional development and networking event for college basketball coaches. HCTC empowers aspiring and current head coaches with practical strategies to pursue highly coveted head coach positions and excel in those roles, while offering candid, behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Assistant Coaches & support Staff
Featuring focused breakout sessions that equip assistant coaches with proven strategies to make a greater impact in their current roles and position themselves for future opportunities. Along the way, participants build valuable relationships with current and aspiring head coaches, expanding their networks and gaining insights to advance their careers.
Athletics Administrators & DI head coaches
A dynamic professional development experience for athletic administrators and Division I head coaches. Through an exclusive workshop, collaborative discussion, and an information-sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball, participants strengthen their leadership and are empowered to navigate the evolving college basketball landscape with greater confidence.
210+
Previous Attendees
have obtained a first-time or new collegiate Head Coach position, including over 70+ at the Division I level!
WHY HCTC
Maximize Your Coaching Career.
HCTC brings together coaches, athletic administrators, search firm executives, industry leaders, and leadership experts for three impactful days of learning, growth, and meaningful connection – all within a uniquely intimate and energizing setting.
Unique Professional Development
The only event dedicated exclusively to off-the-court professional development for college basketball coaches.
Impactful Networking
Limited registration makes every connection count - stand out and build meaningful relationships with top coaches, athletic administrators, and search firm executives.
Featured questions
Common Questions about HCTC, ACTC, & WBLC
Absolutely not. HCTC’s exclusive focus on off-the-court professional development provides a unique and valuable learning opportunity for both current head coaches and assistant coaches who aspire to one day obtain a Head Coach position. Numerous head coaches from all collegiate levels have attended HCTC to learn proven strategies to be the most successful in their current role as a Head Coach.
Plus, during HCTC, the Women’s Basketball Leadership Consortium provides a unique professional development experience for athletic administrators and Division I head coaches, including an exclusive workshop and collaborative discussion and information sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball.
If your assistant coach’s ultimate goal is to become a Head Coach, it is never too early to learn and implement successful strategies. Hearing exactly what you go through on a daily basis as a Head Coach will help them better relate to you in your role. They will also learn critical responsibilities associated with being a Head Coach, which will make your job easier by allowing you to more easily delegate to them and allow them to take more ownership of those responsibilities.
HCTC also offers an Assistant Coach Training Center Track that runs in conjunction with HCTC. During HCTC, the ACTC Track features breakout sessions where assistant coaches learn proven strategies to improve and flourish in their current roles. Assistant coaches also have the opportunity to network with current and future head coaches.
During HCTC, the Women’s Basketball Leadership Consortium provides a unique professional development experience for athletic administrators and Division I head coaches, including an exclusive workshop and collaborative discussion and information sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball.
seats are limited!
Maximize Your Coaching Career!
Join college basketball’s best minds for three powerful days of professional growth, fresh perspectives, and career-shaping connections!
