Welcome to the National Committee
for Accreditation of Coaching Education
The National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) is the premier authority on coaching education in the United States. Operating as a program of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence, NCACE offers accreditation and national recognition to sport organizations and institutions responsible for the preparation of coaches at any and all levels of sport. Our rigorous review process ensures alignment with SHAPE America’s National Standards for Sport Coaches, and that coaches are trained to effectively meet the unique developmental needs of every athlete. Through forward-thinking leadership and our team of expert reviewers, NCACE is uniquely positioned to provide the highest quality, empirically-based guidance for the creation, implementation and evaluation of coaching education programs.
Recent News
November, 2021
The USCCE is pleased to announce that the following programs achieved accreditation or re-accreditation:
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USA Weightlifting Achieves Domain Specific Accreditation for its Level 2 Coach Certification Program
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Smith College Re-Accredits their Exercise and Sport Studies Master Program
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The USCCE and members of the NCACE Review Panel congratulate all of these programs for their commitment to improving their coach education programs.
National Standards
Coaches, coaching educators, administrators, athletes and the public use the National Standards for Sport Coaches for direction regarding the skills and knowledge that coaches should possess. Click here to see the National Standards.
June, 2020
The USCCE is pleased to announce that the following programs achieved accreditation or re-accreditation:
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ACEing Autism Achieves Accreditation of their Program Director Training Program
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Emporia State University Re-Accredits the Coaching Minor Program
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Professional Tennis Registry Accredited their Level 2 Tennis Instructor Program
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USA Track and Field Re-Accredits their Level 1 Coach Education Program
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The USCCE and members of the NCACE Review Panel congratulate all of these programs for their commitment to improving their coach education programs.
United States Center for Coaching Excellence
NCACE is a program within the US Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE). Learn more about USCCE at http://www.uscoachexcellence.org/
UPCOMING EVENTS
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June 15
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June 22
Virtual Accreditation Training (New Accreditation)
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JAN 15
Accreditation Folio Submission Date
UPCOMING EVENTS
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May 10
Virtual
Recognition
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May 12
Virtual Reader Training Workshop
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May 25
Virtual Accreditation Workshop
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1:00 PM
THU
JULY 15
Accreditation / Recognition
Folio Submission Date
5:00 PM