NCA & AACCA

NCA is a member of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators, a non-profit educational association for the over 70,000 cheerleading coaches across the United States. Founded in 1988, AACCA is the recognized standard of care for all cheerleading activities.

NCA is dedicated to the safe and responsible practice of cheerleading, and all NCA Instructors are AACCA Safety Certified and use the AACCA Safety Manual as a teaching guide and resource. NCA also implements the AACCA safety guidelines at camps and competitions and encourages all coaches to become AACCA Safety-Certified.

AACCA certification is available in all 50 states by taking the accredited 4 hour course and, upon completion, remains in effect for 4 years. Over 20,000 coaches have been AACCA certified since 2000. On the high school level, AACCA certification is already a requirement to complete the Bronze Level NFHS Spirit Coaches Education Program.

Go to www.aacca.org for more information and to sign up to receive convenient email certification updates. You’ll find the latest on upcoming conferences, certifications, and safety news and updates.

The NCA Camp Management Team

The NCA Camp Management Team is made up of Camp Managers and First Aid Staff that are scheduled at NCA managed camps to ensure the safety and security of all participants and coaches attending camp.

Always “on call,” the Camp Management Team is responsible for general safety and security at camp. They conduct Camp Registration in order to collect and organize team paperwork. They work with campus personnel to ensure all safety procedures are followed, and they enforce all camp and facilities rules. At NCA resident managed camps, they conduct nightly bed checks of all participants.

The Camp Management Team in conjunction with the NCA Staff also assists in the prevention of injuries by inspecting facilities and/or fields for potential hazards and keeping a close watch on the weather for extreme heat, lightning, or other environmental factors.

The Camp Management Team offers 24-hour care, and they are available at any time to assist the participants and coaches at camp. Safety is the highest priority at NCA camp, and these individuals are instrumental in providing uncompromising care to all who attend.