NCAA ECAG NEW CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES FOR AAU COACHES
(January 4, 2017) – If you are planning to coach a travel team in 2017, the NCAA ECAG (Enforcement Certification and Approvals Group), has implemented a new certification process through USA Basketball. All Coaches must obtain a USA Basketball GOLD License as part of the certification. Coaches must:
- Create an account. Click here to start.
- Complete a new background check through Verified Volunteers
- Take the 3 required courses
- Pay the required fees
The courses will take longer this year; therefore, we recommend that Coaches start this process now. Fees will double in the certified months (April and July). Don’t wait!
NEW TO THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS?
If you are a coach who is new to the NCAA ECAG process, you must become familiar with all of the rules and regulations pertaining to events held during the spring and summer live evaluation period, which include:
- Player Eligibility
- Team Residency Requirements (“Adjoining State Rule”)
- Participant Approval
- Roster Submission
- General Legislation
All Tournament Operators are required to enforce to the NCAA ECAG rules and regulations and can deny participation in their events should a team or player be non-compliant. To learn more, click here.
To contact NCAA ECAG, click here.