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New Members
BENEFITS OF JOINING THE VHSCA


I. COACHES COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM
Commercial General Liability Insurance is provided to all VHSCA members through the National Organization of Coaches Association Directors Insurance Program.  Through the joint efforts of the VHSCA and NOCAD, the premium costs to members is significantly discounted and affordable to everyone!  Insurance Description:

Carrier: Lexington Insurance Company  
Policy Period: 8/1/08 to 8/1/09  
Limits of Insurance: Each Occurrence $ 1,000,000
  General Aggregate $ 1,000,000
  Products & Completed Operations $ 1,000,000
  Personal & Advertising Injury $ 1,000,000
  Fire Damage $ 50,000
  Medical Payments $ Excluded


II. COACHES YOUTH SPORTS CAMP INSURANCE PROGRAM
Today, most coaches in Virginia are involved in some type of sports camps.  Coverages such as General Liability for coaches and Participant/Accident for participants are now available through the joint efforts of the VHSCA and the National Organization of Coaches Association Directors (NOCAD).  Please note that the above General Liability policy covers all VHSCA  members while working at youth sports camps and/or conducting their own personal camp.


III. YOUR PERSONAL COACHES PORTAL
The VHSCA website includes direct access to all VHSCA members; private communication tools; calendar and event planning and publishing.  In addition, each coach is provided with:

  • Direct Access to all Member Coaches Statewide
  • Your Team Websites are linked to the Association (and School) Websites
  • All competition levels supported – Varsity, JV, Freshman, etc
  • All sports - boys, girls, and coed
  • Integrated with your School
  • Integrated with your Team’s District and Region
  • Integrated with Virginia state website
  • Team Management systems:
    • Team Communication tools
    • Schedule and Game Results Management
    • Player and Team Statistics - Displayed at personal, team, district, region, and state levels
    • Media Tool - "Swingman" - Giving you the ability to automate delivery of scores, stats, and results to media outlets of your choice
    • Roster Management
    • Family Communication system
    • Team Records and Archives
    • Video System
    • Photo Gallery


IV. ACCESS TO THE VHSCA PORTAL
Every VHSCA Member is provided access to the website at NO COST to your or your school; and includes the following features:

  • Secure and Password Protected
  • Website includes Audio & Video Capabilities (For communication and recognition of acheivement)
  • Association Sponsorship Program
  • Association Revenue Generation Opportunity
  • Recognition Program:
    • Coaches Awards & Achievements
    • Player Awards & Scholarships
    • Online Nominations and Voting Systems
    • Presentation of Current and Past All Star Events
    • Presentation of Current and Past Post Season Records and Awards
    • Association Hall of Fame
    • Archived "Memory Lane" of History and Tradition
  • Association Tools & Systems Include:
    • Membership Management – Including Online and Offline Registration & Renewals
    • Membership Recruitment Platform
    • Membership Directory
    • Online Association Newsletter
    • “Open Dates” Coordination – Statewide - with search capability
    • Job Openings with search capability
    • Private Communication System: email; instant messaging; message center
    • Document Management
    • Planning Calendar
    • Education & Training Facilitation
    • First-Class Presentation of Your Announcements and Special Events
    • User Friendly Content Management System


V.  BENEFITS TO YOUR PLAYERS
Every Player provided with personal iDAP (interactive Digital Athlete Profile)
  • Password protected and secure
  • No access by outsiders
  • No content published without coach's approval
  • Features Include:
    • Personal statistics
    • Athletic Awards and Achievements
    • Academic & Extracurricular Awards and Achievements
    • Community Service
    • Teacher and Coach Recommendations
    • Highlight and Game Videos
    • Coach and School contact information
  • Can be provided to colleges through email or secure electronic means