What does AFCA mean in FOOTBALL

The primary objectives of the AFCA are to provide a forum for promoting and protecting the interests of all football coaches, to maintain high standards of integrity in the profession, and to help foster positive relationships between players, coaches, administrators and fans.

Any full-time assistant or head coach employed by an NCAA institution may become a member of the American Football Coaches Association by submitting an application along with his or her official school certificate.

As an AFCA member, you'll be able to access invaluable resources such as a comprehensive job search engine, discounts on coaching clinics and camps, grant funding opportunities, and access to coaching certifications. You will also have access to networking opportunities with other football coaches across all divisions.

Yes! The AFCA Good Works Team® contributes over 0,000 annually in scholarships for players and assistant coaches involved in community service activities.

Yes! The AFCA publishes its official magazine — Football Coach Magazine — numerous times per year featuring articles highlighting trends in coaching education, profiles of successful football programs from college through middle school levels, and interviews with key contributors shaping today's game. Additionally, every fall at their annual convention they publish Coaching News & Notes which contains stories on all aspects of coaching academic success strategies.