OREGON ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION

What OREGON ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION does

The Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) is a private non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1999 and headquartered at 222 First Avenue West, Suite 220, Albany, Oregon. It serves Oregon high school, junior high/middle school, and college coaches across all six OSAA classification levels (6A through 1A), athletic directors, and retired coaches with a minimum of ten years of Oregon coaching experience. Governance rests with an elected Executive Board of more than 20 members representing each classification, sport, and constituent group (e.g., assistant coaches, spirit coaches, women's leadership, DEI, OADA/OAOA/OATS liaisons); operations are run by three full-time staff — Executive Director Rob Younger, Associate Director Chris Knudsen, and Office Manager Melissa Chambers.

The organization's core product is the Gold Card Membership: $75 annually for ASEP/NFHS-certified coaches and athletic directors, and $60 for retired coaches. Membership bundles a $2,000,000 liability policy, $50,000 sexual abuse litigation coverage, free admission to OSAA high school athletic events, free admission to ten partner Oregon colleges, camp insurance eligibility, reduced clinic rates, and eligibility for student-athlete scholarships (eight $2,000 awards plus named specialty scholarships). Registration and renewal run through the FinalForms AMP online platform. OACA also operates six annual sport-specific clinics (basketball, football, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling), all-star games across baseball, basketball, football, softball, and volleyball, a May awards banquet honoring Coach of the Year by sport/classification, All Sports Winners, Years of Service, and special recognitions, and a publicly accessible statewide coaches directory hosted via partnership with the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA).

Revenue is generated from two streams: subscription-recurring membership dues and clinic registration fees, and a tiered corporate sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Scholarship, In-Kind). Named sponsors include Pacific Office Automation, Buffalo Wild Wings, BSN Sports, Oregon Army National Guard, Leading Edge Fundraising, Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, Hudl, Nike, Jostens, Crown Trophy, Oregon State Credit Union, Prime Time Sports, and FlipSled. OACA holds formal liaison positions with OSAA, OADA, OAOA, and OATS to provide sport- and classification-specific representation of Oregon coaches at the state governing body level.

Name

OREGON ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION

Legal name

OREGON ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION

Website

https://oregoncoach.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Oregon Athletic Coaches Association is a private non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1999 and based in Albany, Oregon, serving high school, middle school, and retired coaches throughout Oregon with liability insurance, sport-specific clinics, all-star games, awards, scholarships, and state-level representation through the OSAA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Coaching Association Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur Event & Tournament Organizers (Meets, Invitationals, Opens) (MPAKACAL), Sports Combine, Tryout & Showcase Programs (MPAKAJAM), Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN)

Keywords

• Coaching membership association
• High school athletics
• Coaching professional development
• Liability insurance coaches
• Athletic awards program

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gold Membership Dues: Annual membership fee of $75 for ASEP/NFHS-certified coaches, college coaches, and athletic directors. Provides $2,000,000 liability policy, accidental life insurance, free event admission, clinic discounts, and scholarship eligibility.
2. Retired Gold Membership Dues: Annual membership fee of $60 for retired coaches no longer coaching or teaching with at least 10 years of Oregon coaching experience.
3. Clinic Registration Fees: Fees for attending sport-specific coaching clinics. Basketball clinic: $60 members / $75 non-members. Football clinic on-site: $125. Track & Field clinic on-site: $135.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Scholarship level corporate sponsors provide funds enabling affordable membership rates and scholarship programs. Sponsors include Pacific Office Automation, Buffalo Wild Wings, BSN Sports, Oregon Army National Guard, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization serving high school, junior high/middle school, and college coaches across Oregon. It provides annual Gold Card memberships that bundle $2,000,000 liability insurance with event admission benefits, and runs annual sport-specific coaching clinics, awards programs, all-star games, and scholarship programs for members' children.

Product overview

The Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) operates as a professional membership organization rather than a product company. Its core offerings include sports-specific coaching clinics (basketball, football, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling), annual scholarships for student-athletes of members ($2,000 awards), an awards program recognizing coaches of the year and service milestones, all-star games across multiple sports, and a statewide coaches directory. Membership (Gold Card) provides liability insurance, event admissions, and professional development benefits.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gold Card Membership Annual membership at $75 for certified coaches and $60 for retired coaches, providing $2,000,000 liability insurance, $50,000 sexual abuse litigation coverage, free admission to high school and OSAA events, college event access at participating schools, reduced clinic rates, scholarship eligibility for members' children, and camp insurance eligibility.
• OACA Sports Clinics Sport-specific annual coaching clinics providing professional development, networking opportunities, equipment demonstrations, and continuing education for Oregon coaches. Registration fees apply (e.g., $60 members/$75 non-members for basketball clinic; $125 on-site for football clinic; $135 on-site for track & field clinic).
• OACA/OBCA Basketball Clinic Annual basketball coaching clinic for Oregon basketball coaches offering professional development and networking, held on October 10, 2025. Registration at $60 members / $75 non-members with $5 discount per coach when registering 4+ together.
• 30th Annual Football Clinic Annual football coaching clinic held March 6-8, 2026 providing professional development for Oregon football coaches at on-site registration of $125 per coach.
• 4th Annual Nike Track and Field Clinic Annual track and field coaching clinic held January 30-31, 2026 at Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, offering professional development for track and field coaches. On-site registration at $135 per coach.
• All-Star Games Organized all-star games across multiple sports including Les Schwab Bowl (6A/5A football), East-West Shrine Game, basketball (2A-4A), volleyball, softball, baseball series, and 6/8/9-person football games for graduated senior athletes.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered scholarship level, platinum, gold, silver, bronze, in kind and core.

• Oregon State Credit Unionscholarship levelGTM or Marketing PartnerOregon State Credit Union is a Scholarship Level sponsor providing annual $2,000 scholarships to high school senior members through their Tomorrow Leaders Today (TLT) program. They have 15 branch locations across 24 Oregon counties and 118,000+ members.
• Pacific Office AutomationplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor Pacific Office Automation is dedicated to solving office management solutions and community support. Founded in 1976, they operate 25 offices across Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, and Colorado.
• Buffalo Wild WingsplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor providing Gold Card members a 15% discount when dining at Oregon Buffalo Wild Wings locations. Strong supporter of high school coaches and athletes across the state.
• BSN SportsgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor with representatives throughout Oregon assisting with athletic program needs. Partners with Nike and OACA to sponsor two $1,000 Bill Bowerman scholarships and annual Nike/OACA Football and Basketball Clinics.
• Oregon Army National GuardgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor providing $1,000 annual student scholarship. Offers 100% State Tuition Assistance for Oregon colleges, job training, and potential $50,000 student loan repayment and $20,000 enlistment bonuses.
• Leading Edge FundraisinggoldGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor and Official Fundraising Company of OACA. Provides funds enabling affordable membership rates and annual $1,000 scholarship to child/grandchild of OACA member. Sponsors Coach of the Year awards and basketball/football clinics.
• Sheraton/Pollin HotelssilverGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor operating Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel for 45 years. Provides $1,000 to scholarship program and offers OACA members 20% off single night room rate, free airport shuttle, and up to 14 days free parking. Hosts annual Nike Football Clinic.
• HudlsilverTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor and Official Video Software Partner. Provides innovative video software technology for coaches and athletes to improve performance through video analysis, editing tools accessible from any device.
• Prime Time SportsbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor owned by John McCallum. Contributes funds to OACA and manages the Les Schwab Bowl featuring 5A/6A football All-Stars from Oregon high schools.
• FlipSledbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor providing power development equipment for football programs. Designed to build athletic power for driving, finishing, and competing. Trusted by championship programs nationwide.
• Nikein kindGTM or Marketing PartnerIn Kind sponsor co-sponsoring Nike/OACA Football and Basketball Clinics. Also partners with BSN Sports to sponsor Bill Bowerman scholarships in honor of Nike co-founder and former OACA President.
• Jostensin kindGTM or Marketing PartnerIn Kind sponsor and Official OACA Souvenir & Championship Rings Sponsor. Supplies Executive Board President's Rings annually.
• Crown Trophyin kindGTM or Marketing PartnerIn Kind sponsor with locations in Beaverton and Gresham supplying plaques and trophies for OACA events and other athletic organizations. Known for excellent workmanship and friendly service.
• Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOACA works with OSAA as the nonprofit governing body for Oregon high school athletics. OSAA hosts the statewide coaches directory accessible through OACA website. OACA provides representation for each sport/classification to OSAA.
• 10 Oregon Colleges/UniversitiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Bushnell University, Corban University, Eastern Oregon University, Linfield University, Linn-Benton Community College, Portland Community College, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, Treasure Valley Community College, and Western Oregon University providing free event admission for OACA Gold Card members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA): National professional association for interscholastic athletic administrators that provides certification, professional development, and recognition for high school athletic administrators — the closely adjacent professional segment to OACA's coach membership.
• National Federation of State High School Associations: The national governing body for high school athletics that coordinates with OACA through its Oregon state affiliate; it offers coach certification and national recognition pipelines (NFHS Coach of the Year) that OACA's members access.
• National High School Coaches Association: The national umbrella for state high school coaches associations, providing national awards, ethics training, and convention programming that overlaps with OACA's development and recognition offerings.

Others

• Hudl: OACA's Official Video Software Partner (Silver sponsor) and a leading video analysis platform used by high school coaches nationwide; an adjacent technology provider whose adoption patterns materially affect the coaching tools ecosystem OACA members operate in.
• BSN Sports: A Gold sponsor and major distributor of team athletic equipment that also co-sponsors OACA's Bill Bowerman scholarships and Nike/OACA clinics; an ecosystem partner with deep overlap in the high school coaching customer base.

Direct peers

• Washington State Coaches Association: A statewide high school coaches association in a neighboring Pacific Northwest state, offering the same combination of liability insurance, awards recognition, clinics, and scholarships to its coaching membership.
• California Coaches Association: One of the largest state high school coaches associations in the U.S., providing liability coverage, annual clinics, Coach of the Year awards, and scholarships — directly analogous to OACA's service mix but at materially larger scale.
• Texas High School Coaches Association: A long-established state coaches association with a similar mission of professional development, awards, clinics, and scholarship programs for high school coaches, operating in a much larger state footprint.

Regional players

• Oregon Athletic Directors Association (OADA): A parallel Oregon-based professional association for athletic directors, with whom OACA maintains a formal liaison relationship; serves a closely related but distinct professional segment within the same state.
• Oregon Athletic Officials Association (OAOA): Oregon-based professional association for athletic officials, also maintaining a formal liaison relationship with OACA; comparable membership-association structure but serving officials rather than coaches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

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