About Us

Association Objectives

1. Promote better basketball for the state of Illinois.
2. Provide a consistent, strong voice for Illinois basketball coaches with the IHSA.
3. Serve our coaches by providing professional development and networking opportunities through our State-Wide Clinic, Satellite Clinics, Coaching Roundtables, Online Coaching Resources, Coach Assist, and more.
4. Maintain the IBCA Hall of Fame for Coaches, Players, Officials, Sportswriters, Teams and Friends of Basketball.
5. Conduct our annual Hall of Fame Banquet, Coach of the Year Luncheon, and All-Star Games.
6. Provide important updates to our coaches about IHSA/NFHS policies, IBCA initiatives, issues and trends within the game, and other pertinent information.
7. Honor players, coaches, schools, and organizations for their accomplishments and contributions to the game through our All-State Teams, Coach of the Year Awards, All-Star Selection, Milestone Awards, All-State Academic Team Awards, and other Achievement Awards.
8. Be a leader in helping to advance and grow the game of basketball in Illinois.

Membership Benefits

1. Gain access to our online coaching resources.
2. Be provided free access to our annual Satellite Coaching Clinics and Coaching Roundtables.
3. Become eligible to be selected for our IBCA Coach of the Year Awards.
4. Be able to be selected to serve in leadership roles and committees within the IBCA when needed.
5. Earn a variety of vendor discounts throughout the year as made available to us.
6. Receive constant communication from the IBCA about important news, updates, and reminders throughout the year.
7. Provided free membership in the National Association of High School Basketball Coaches.
8. Receive an IBCA Membership Card.