All ROSTER for Class of 2024 - 2028 must enter ROSTER in Basketball Certification System (BBCS)
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The NCAA requires all individuals that engage in coaching activities at an NCAA certified event must be approved BEFORE participating through USA Basketball and the Basketball Certification System (BBCS).

1. You will be required to obtain a USA Basketball Gold License. The NCAA Enforcement Certification and Approval Group (ECAG) has adopted the USA Basketball Gold License program as a requirement  to participate in coaching activities/sit on a team's bench during an NCAA-certified event.

2. After receiving your USAB Gold License number, the NCAA requires ALL coaches (head coaches and assistants)

3. ALL players to create accounts on the Basketball Certification Site (BBCS).

To renew your USAB gold license:

• Visit https://community.usab.com and click "GET LICENSED" or "RENEW".
• Once you are registered and are LOGGED IN, you will land on your dashboard. Click “START” next to “BACKGROUND SCREENING” to begin your background screen through Sterling Volunteers.
• On your dashboard, select CONTINUE and click the START button to complete the two required courses – Developing You Coaching Craft and SafeSport.

To renew/register in the BBCS:

• Follow the steps in the Operator or Coach Registration links.

New App!  Since most coaches and athletes access the BBCS through their phones, we have created an easier way to access the system and our resources.  Please scan the QR code below (or click this link if you are reviewing this email from your phone: NCAA Basketball Certification) then tap the icon at the bottom of your phone screen and scroll down until you see “Add to home screen”.  

Instructions for obtaining your USAB gold license,
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Basketball Certification System (BBCS)
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BBCS CERTIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
ATHLETE  RENEWAL
ATHLETE 1st TIME REGISTRATION 
COACH
FORGET USERNAME
FORGOT PASSWORD

Coaches' Tournament Check-in & Registration 
Players DO NOT attend registration

Registration is MANDATORY. Only coaches need to attend registration. NO PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED AT REGISTRATION. At this time you will receive all coaches' bands, table help band, updates, and other important information. ALL COACHES MUST WEAR COACHES BAND ON THE BENCH AT ALL TIMES.

At the Coaches Check-In: 

The check in process will be quick and smooth for all of you. 

• Registration Times -

  Ernest P. Morial Convention Center
  900 Convention Center Blvd
  New Orleans, LA 70130

  Big Easy Coaches Registration  July 19th 6:00p - 9:00p Room 260   July 20th   8:00a - 12:00p Tournament Lobby

  Basketball on the Bayou Coaches Registration  July 21st 6:00p - 9:00p Room 260   July 22nd    8:00a - 12:00p Tournament Lobby

   

• Coaches will have to show ID at checkin to receive their coaching bands credentials. 
• Quick check on roster to check off all players attending and  make sure all numbers are correct. 
• Players will have to show UNIFORMS  in order to get into the facility. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Any coaches that loss the credentials will be charged $25.00 for new credentials. Any coaches with damaged credentials and need a new one must present the damaged credential and will be charged $5.00 to replace.