The 2022-23 USA Basketball Gold Coach License is open to any coach ready to affiliate with the national governing body and join our community of committed and credible coaches. The USA Basketball Gold Coach License operates on a static calendar year of October 1, 2022-September 29, 2023 and carries an associated annual fee. Gold Coach License requirements include passing a USA Basketball background screen and completion of two online education courses.
Please note: No refunds will be issued once the licensing components have been started. Read the complete License Terms & Agreement.
GOLD COACH LICENSE FEE STRUCTURE
Domestic Applicant Annual Fees
This license is valid from the day of completion through September 29, 2023, and only available to applicants who possess a valid U.S. Social Security number.
- $58.00 – If registering through December 31, 2022.
- $68.00 – If registering in January-March, May-June, & August.
- $136.00 - If registering in April and July.
Important: If you live, have lived, or your alias appears in the state of New York, your county may charge an additional fee of $95 per alias to access your background. This fee will be paid directly through our screening provider, Sterling Volunteers.
International Applicant Annual Fees
This license is valid from the day of completion through September 29, 2023, and should only be selected by those applicants who do not have a valid U.S. Social Security number.
- $77.00 – If registering through December 31, 2022.
- $87.00 – If registering in January-March, May-June, & August.
- $153.00 - If registering in April and July.
STEPS TO APPLY FOR A COACH LICENSE
Step 1: Visit community.usab.com and click "GET LICENSED" or "RENEW".
Step 2: Once you are registered and LOGGED IN, you will land on your dashboard, click “START” next to “BACKGROUND SCREENING” to begin your background screen through Sterling Volunteers.
Step 3: On your dashboard, select CONTINUE and click the START button to complete the two required courses – Developing You Coaching Craft and SafeSport.
Once your background screen has cleared and you have completed your courses, you automatically will become licensed for the season and receive the benefits associated with your license.
If you are participating in or operating a NCAA certified event, in addition to completing your USA Basketball Gold Coach license, you will need to register and complete the necessary components on the NCAA’s BBCS system.
The USA Basketball Coach License will expire on September 29, 2023, this season.
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