Six USA Basketball Coach Academies today were announced for 2020, giving basketball coaches and administrators of all levels the ability to improve their knowledge and expertise.

USA Basketball Coach Academies – presented by Nike – will take place May 16-17 in Los Angeles; June 13-14 in Dallas; Aug. 8-9 in Minneapolis; Aug. 29-30 in Orlando; Sept. 12-13 in New York and Sept. 26-27 in Washington, D.C.

Registration for all six academies is available online.

Launched in 2015, USA Basketball Coach Academies provide valuable insight and education to basketball coaches and administrators. Academy sessions impart the USA Basketball curriculum for a proper skill development path to teach the game to children of all ages and ability levels. Guest speakers focus on areas of expertise to present on basketball and leadership topics applied both on and off the court.

“USA Basketball is excited to announce the 2020 dates and locations for six USA Basketball Coach Academies,” said Jay Demings, USA Basketball Youth & Sport Development director. “This is the sixth year of this programming, and every year we refine the experience so that we provide coaches and administrators content that really helps them grow as leaders and teachers in the basketball community.”

USA Basketball Coach Academies feature a multi–day format with presentations led by USA Basketball staff and respected guest speakers in coaching and leadership positions.

Attendees will have networking opportunities to meet and socialize with one another, as well as with speakers. In addition, USA Basketball and sponsor gift items will be provided to all registered attendees. 

Sessions at a USA Basketball Coach Academy feature a variety of styles of teaching, including player demonstrations, lectures, panel discussions, on court basketball instruction and off court coaching techniques and life skills training.

Attendees must be at least 18 years old to register.