May 27-29, 2026
Hilton Orlando (Orlando, FL)
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, HCTC is the premier annual professional development and networking event for men’s and women’s college basketball coaches.
Professional Development
Leadership Training
Networking
Official Sponsor
A Quick look into all hctc experiences
HCTC HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY COACH
current & aspiring head coaches
Premier annual event for current and aspiring college basketball head coaches, focusing exclusively on off-the court professional development and networking. HCTC provides coaches with invaluable strategies for pursuing and excelling in highly coveted Head Coach positions.
180+
Previous Attendees
have obtained a first-time or new collegiate Head Coach position, including over 60 at the Division I level!
WHY HCTC
Maximize Your Coaching Career.
HCTC26 brings together coaches, athletic administrators, search firm executives, industry innovators, and leadership experts for three impactful days of learning, growth, and meaningful connection – all within a uniquely intimate and energizing setting.
Unique Professional Development
The only event dedicated exclusively to off-the-court professional development for college basketball coaches.
Impactful Networking
With limited registration, every connection counts - stand out while networking with top coaches, athletic administrators, and search firm executives.
Featured questions
Common Questions about HCTC, ACTC, & WBLC
Absolutely not. HCTC’s exclusive focus on off-the-court professional development provides a unique and valuable learning opportunity for both current head coaches and assistant coaches who aspire to one day obtain a Head Coach position. Numerous head coaches from all collegiate levels have attended HCTC to learn proven strategies to be the most successful in their current role as a Head Coach.
Plus, during HCTC, the Women’s Basketball Leadership Consortium provides a unique professional development experience for athletic administrators and Division I head coaches, including an exclusive workshop and collaborative discussion and information sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball.
If your assistant coach’s ultimate goal is to become a Head Coach, it is never too early to learn and implement successful strategies. Hearing exactly what you go through on a daily basis as a Head Coach will help them better relate to you in your role. They will also learn critical responsibilities associated with being a Head Coach, which will make your job easier by allowing you to more easily delegate to them and allow them to take more ownership of those responsibilities.
HCTC also offers an Assistant Coach Training Center Track that runs in conjunction with HCTC. During HCTC, the ACTC Track features breakout sessions where assistant coaches learn proven strategies to improve and flourish in their current roles. Assistant coaches also have the opportunity to network with current and future head coaches.
During HCTC, the Women’s Basketball Leadership Consortium provides a unique professional development experience for athletic administrators and Division I head coaches, including an exclusive workshop and collaborative discussion and information sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball.
seats are limited!
Maximize Your Coaching Career!
Join us for three days of development, growth, and connection with college basketball’s best minds!
