You Belong Here
The Professional Home for Swim Coaches
Whether you’re coaching your first swimmers or preparing athletes for national competition, ASCA is here to help you grow. Through world renowned certification, coaching resources, live education, meaningful connections. and impactful clinics, your membership supports every stage of your coach journey.
Why Join ASCA?
Great coaches never stop learning. ASCA gives you the education, resources, connections, and opportunities to keep moving forward – wherever you are in your coaching journey.
Get Certified
Build your professional foundation through ASCA’s Gold Standard in coaching education and a professional certification pathway designed to support your growth throughout your career.
Keep Learning
Turn new ideas into better coaching with the many resources available in the ASCA Coaches HQ on your desktop or in the mobile app.
Get Recognized
Celebrate coaching excellence through ASCA’s new Performance-Based Coaching Excellence Recognition program. Coaches whose athletes achieve established performance standards can earn 3-Star, 4-Star, and 5-Star recognition (now separate from certification).
Find Your Community
Connect with coaches who understand the work. Share workouts and ideas, ask questions, learn from peers, and stay connected through the Coaching Deck Online Community and Coaches HQ App.
Make an Impact
Go beyond professional development through mentoring, ASCA programming, committees, leadership, recognition, and advocacy for the coaching profession.
Be Supported
ASCA’s got your back if you have questions about SafeSport or need a legal consultation.
Membership Opens the Door
Your ASCA membership is the starting point for the full ASCA experience. Membership is required to begin ASCA Certification and to attend the ASCA World Clinic, while also connecting you to year-round education, coaching resources, community, programming, and professional opportunities.
“I’m so proud of the growth and everything that ASCA is doing for coaches. The attitude and spirit of ASCA is on its best trajectory yet. We need ASCA because we need to continue to grow our sport. Excellence in coaching helps our athletes perform their best. I encourage you to join ASCA and fully plug in: get certified, participate in their programs and get involved in all aspects of ASCA from soup to nuts. And let’s keep growing the sport of swimming.”
David Marsh
4x USA Olympics Swimming Coach
Choose Your Membership
One membership. One coaching community. Choose the option that works best for you.
| Membership | Dues | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Membership | $129 | Coaches who want flexibility of annual membership |
| ASCA+NISCA Joint Membership | $204 | Great for high school coaches as it includes membership in ASCA and the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association |
| 3-Year Membership BEST VALUE! | $349 | Coaches ready to invest in long-term professional growth. Save $38 compared with three consecutive 1-year memberships. |
Both options include the same core ASCA member access and benefits. The 3-Year Membership simply locks in your membership for three years at the better overall value.
Team Memberships
Invest in your entire coaching staff with ASCA Team Membership. Give your coaches access to the professional education, resources, and community that help them grow – while creating a shared commitment to professional development across your program.
| Number of Coaches | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| 3 – 9 members | $110 per member/year |
| 10 – 19 members | $105 per member/year |
| 20 – 29 members | $100 per member/year |
Take Your Team Commitment Even Further
Ask about our 100% ASCA Team and 100% ASCA Certified programs, designed to recognize clubs that are committed to coach development and professional excellence.
International Coaches Are Part of ASCA
ASCA is a worldwide coaching community, and international coaches are an important part of who we are. Individual membership uses the same pricing structure regardless of where you coach.
SPECIAL NOTE: Coaches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia should follow the exclusive PS&L membership process. For more information on PS&L hosted clinics, or for any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact PS&L directly, via email, at sportslifeguard@gmail.com OR info@professionalsports.ae.
Every Coach Has a Place Here
Age Group • Senior • High School • College
YMCA • Masters • Learn-to-Swim • Summer League
Adaptive • Open Water • International
No matter who you coach, where you coach, or where your career takes you, you’ll find a professional community committed to helping you learn, connect, and succeed.
Membership FAQ
Yes. ASCA Membership is required to begin the ASCA Certification pathway. Membership also connects you to the education, resources, and community that support your continued professional development.
Yes. The ASCA World Clinic is a members-only experience. Coaches who are not yet members can join ASCA as part of their path to attending.
Absolutely. ASCA is a worldwide coaching community, and individual membership pricing is the same for domestic and international coaches. Coaches in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia use an exclusive PS&L membership process. For more information on PS&L hosted clinics, or for any questions, comments, and/or concerns, please contact PS&L directly, via email, at sportslifeguard@gmail.com OR info@professionalsports.ae.
Yes. Team Membership is available for staffs of 3-29 coaches, with per-member pricing based on team size. It is designed to make professional development easier to build across your entire coaching staff. Please email membership@swimmingcoach.org with any questions about membership or team membership.