Terry Burdette

I am the National Travel Ball Representative to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Part of my role in the NFCA is to help increase membership. In the State of Tennessee, we have 9 members. I know there are a lot of excellent travel ball programs in the State and I encourage all to consider joining the association. Below, I've described the many benefits of membership. The NFCA is the professional growth organization for fastpitch softball coaches from all competitive levels of play. The idea for a softball coaching association first developed from discussions at the National Collegiate Women's Softball Championships in the early 1980s. Although mostly collegiate coaches comprised the organization's membership in the early days, today's college coaches are joined by high school and travel ball/club coaches, umpires, as well as other fans of fastpitch softball. In 1997, the Association's membership reached the 2,000 mark, and today there are more than 4,100 members. Besides services offered to the membership, the NFCA works with USA Today in producing polls for NCAA Division I and high school softball. In addition, NCAA Division II and Division III polls are produced. The NFCA also conducts collegiate tournament competitions, as well as recruiting camps throughout the nation. An annual NFCA National Convention is held every December. Annual membership fees are $70 for Travel Ball coaches. All Members Receive • 16 issues of the NFCA's own newspaper - Fastpitch Delivery. • Annual copies of the NFCA Directory and Calendar (sent every December). • Special discounts in the NFCA Web Store on videos, audios, books, softball equipment, clothes and more. • Professional networking opportunities. • Discounted prices to the NFCA National Convention and the National • Fastpitch Coaches College courses. • Representation of ideas to educational and softball governing bodies. • Special access to member-only features on the NFCA Web site. All members now have access to search through every drill and instructional article ever printed in Fastpitch Delivery. The database also includes pictures and diagrams. Additional Benefits Travel Ball/Club Coaches – • Receive liability insurance coverage o $1,000,000 per occurrence of bodily injury liability, property damage liability, and litigation cost to defend such claims. • Are eligible for national coaching staff of the year honors • Head coaches also are recognized through the Victory Club. Join the NFCA today by clicking this link: NFCA Membership Let me know if you have any questions. I coach an 18U travel team in Maryland, the Heartbreakers, and I'm also the President of the Heartbreakers organization. NFCA membership has been invaluable in my role as a coach and leader of our organization. Thanks. Terry Burdette hbredcoach@yahoo.com