June 1-3, 2027
Hilton Orlando (Orlando, FL)
Celebrating its 11th anniversary in 2027, Head Coach Training Center is the premier annual off-the-court professional development and networking event for college basketball coaches.
Professional Development
Leadership Training
Networking
Official Sponsor
Explore the Head Coach Training Center Experiences
HCTC HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERY COACH
current & aspiring head coaches
The premier annual off-the-court professional development and networking event for college basketball coaches. HCTC empowers aspiring and current head coaches with practical strategies to pursue highly coveted head coach positions and excel in those roles, while offering candid, behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Assistant Coaches & support Staff
Featuring focused breakout sessions that equip assistant coaches with proven strategies to make a greater impact in their current roles and position themselves for future opportunities. Along the way, participants build valuable relationships with current and aspiring head coaches, expanding their networks and gaining insights to advance their careers.
Athletics Administrators & DI head coaches
A dynamic professional development experience for athletic administrators and Division I head coaches. Through an exclusive workshop, collaborative discussion, and an information-sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball, participants strengthen their leadership and are empowered to navigate the evolving college basketball landscape with greater confidence.
210+
Previous Attendees
have secured a first-time or new collegiate Head Coach position, including over 70+ at the Division I level!
WHY HCTC
Maximize Your Coaching Career.
HCTC brings together coaches, athletic administrators, search firm executives, industry leaders, 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
Limited registration makes every connection count - stand out and build meaningful relationships with top coaches, athletic administrators, and search firm executives.
Featured questions
Common Questions about HCTC, ACTC, & WBLC
HCTC is for both current head coaches and assistant coaches who aspire to lead a program. Assistant coaches learn how to prepare for the search and interview process and take on the responsibilities of a head coach. Head coaches from all levels of college athletics have attended to learn strategies they can apply in their current roles, from managing staff to building stronger relationships with athletic administrators.
During HCTC, the Women’s Basketball Leadership Consortium (WBLC) also offers an exclusive workshop for athletic administrators and Division I women’s basketball head coaches. Participants take part in an exclusive workshop, collaborative discussion, and an information-sharing session on current and emerging trends in women’s basketball.
HCTC focuses exclusively on the off-the-court skills coaches need to earn a head coaching opportunity and succeed in the role. It also brings coaches, athletic administrators, conference commissioners, search firm executives, and industry leaders together, giving attendees a chance to learn from one another and build relationships across college athletics.
The Assistant Coach Training Center (ACTC) Track features focused breakout sessions that equip assistant coaches with proven strategies to make a greater impact in their current roles and position themselves for future opportunities. Along the way, participants build valuable relationships with current and aspiring head coaches, expanding their networks and gaining insights to advance their careers.
seats are limited!
Maximize Your Coaching Career!
Join college basketball’s leading minds for three unforgettable days of elite professional development, stories you won’t hear anywhere else, and career-defining connections!
