HCTC is more than an event – it’s an experience!
Official Sponsor
Registration includes:
Ticket to Teamworks Opening Night Networking Mixer
All-access to all speaker and panel sessions, as well as Sponsor Showcase
Coffee & Tea Bar (sponsored by Dr. Dish)
Full access to INFLCR event app weeks prior to, during, and post-HCTC22
Event materials
T-Shirt
*T-shirt size only guaranteed for registrations prior to TBD*
Official certificate
Opportunity to win one of numerous giveaways
About:
Now in its seventh year, Head Coach Training Center® is the premier annual event for current and aspiring college basketball head coaches. HCTC focuses exclusively on off-the-court professional development strategies and networking opportunities for coaches looking to obtain a highly coveted first-time or new Head Coach position and learn how be most successful in that role.
Current head coaches will share stories about their distinct career paths and unique approaches to succeeding as a Head Coach. HCTC also features college AD’s, athletic administrators, conference commissioners, search firm executives, industry leaders, and leadership experts who will share their perspective on how coaches can thrive during the search process and excel in a Head Coach position.
Since 2016, 80 attendees have obtained a first-time or new collegiate Head Coach position, including 22 at the Division I level!
Who Should Attend:
HCTC provides a uniquely beneficial learning experience for both current head coaches and assistant coaches who aspire to become a Head Coach. Numerous head coaches from all collegiate levels have attended HCTC to learn strategies to not just obtain a new Head Coach position, but also how to be the most successful in their current role as a Head Coach.
Examples of Topics Covered:
Preparing to be a Head Coach as an Assistant Coach * Preparing to become a Head Coach at a higher level * Networking * Resume materials * Pursuing positions * Creating an interview portfolio * Interview * Contract * Benefits of an agent * Leadership skills * First 30 days * Hiring and managing staff * Making the transition from Assistant Coach to Head Coach * Making the transition as a Head Coach from one NCAA level to another * Lessons learned after year one as a Head Coach * and more!
Behind the Scenes:
HCTC is coordinated by With The Assist, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and led by Brian D. Stanchak. Brian is also the President of The BDS Agency, a nationally respected sports agency specializing in the representation of college basketball coaches.
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