United States Fencing Coaches Association

Name

United States Fencing Coaches Association

Legal name

United States Fencing Coaches Association

Website

https://usfca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Coaching Certification

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Coach Education, Certification & Clinics (HSADAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Referee, Umpire & Coach Education/Certification Academies (MPAKAJAN), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Fencing coach certification
• Coaching education programs
• Professional sports association
• NCAA fencing support
• Continuing education credits

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: USFCA operates as a membership-based professional association. Coaches pay annual membership dues to access certification programs, online courses, member-only resources, clinic discounts, and other association benefits.
2. Certification Fees: The organization generates revenue through certification examination fees at various levels (Level 2-$50 written exam, Level 4-$170 practical exam, Level 5-$170 practical exam). Candidates pay for each level of certification examination.
3. Online Course Fees: NCDP online courses are sold to members for continuing education and certification preparation. Course fees range from free to $150 per clinic series, including courses like CFD 101 ($50), CFD 301 ($50), and Everything Epee series ($150/clinic).
4. Clinic Registration Fees: Revenue generated from coaches attending NCDP Core Clinics and Special Topics Clinics. Members receive discounts on registration fees. CEUs are issued for all approved clinics.
5. Merchandise Sales: USFCA sells branded merchandise including coach's jacket patches for $10 each as a representation of professional affiliation and commitment to standards.
6. Equivalency and Certification Services: Fees charged for certification equivalency reviews including Past Coaches College Certified Students Equivalency ($70) and Foreign Certification Equivalency ($150).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) professional membership organization that delivers fencing coach education and certification through the National Coaching Development Program (NCDP). The program is structured across five certification levels — Level 1 (Gateway), Level 2 (Assistant Moniteur), Level 3 (Moniteur), Level 4 (Prévôt), and Level 5 (Maître) — and is delivered via online courses, in-person clinics, written exams, and practical assessments. The association also issues continuing education units (CEUs), operates NCAA collegiate fencing awards and statistics (including the Season Performance Index), and offers Para (wheelchair) coaching certification.

Product overview

The United States Fencing Coaches Association (USFCA) offers a comprehensive suite of coaching education and certification products centered around the National Coaching Development Program (NCDP). The NCDP is a five-level certification framework (Level 1 through Level 5 Maître) that progresses coaches from entry-level to master fencing instructors. Supporting the core certification program are online courses covering first aid, sports psychology, biomechanics, and fencing-specific techniques; face-to-face coaching clinics including NCDP Core Clinics and Special Topics Clinics; Para (Wheelchair) Coach Certification; NCAA team support with the Season Performance Index (SPI) ranking system; Coaches Academy Scholarships; and visa support services. The organization also provides resources for Coaches in Training including study guides and practical exam preparation materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Coaching Development Program (NCDP)
• NCDP Online Courses
• NCDP Coaching Clinics
• Level 1 Coach Certification
• Assistant Moniteur (Level 2) Certification
• Moniteur (Level 3) Certification
• Prévôt (Level 4) Certification
• Maître (Level 5) Certification
• Para (Wheelchair) Coach Certification
• Season Performance Index (SPI)
• Visa Support Services
• USFCA Coach Patch Merchandise

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Académie d'Armes Internationale (AAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFCA is a member of the Académie d'Armes Internationale (AAI). As a result, all USFCA certifications are recognized in all AAI member countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States. USFCA members can practice coaching in any AAI country with their USFCA certification.
• USA FencingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSFCA has entered into a strategic alliance with USA Fencing for the purpose of certifying instructors, creating educational opportunities, and promoting the sport of fencing. The CEUs awarded from USFCA clinics are recognized by USA Fencing. USA Fencing handles background checks and SafeSport certification which are prerequisites for USFCA certification.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American Red Cross developed the SFA - First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches online course and certification in partnership with the National Federation of High School Associations. This course is required for Level 2 (Assistant Moniteur) certification.
• NikeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNike and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) created the free How to Coach Kids and How to Coach Girls online courses. These 30-minute courses on coaching fundamentals are available as NCDP electives and provide 1 CEU each.
• U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSOPC collaborated with Nike to create How to Coach Kids and How to Coach Girls courses. These free courses are integrated into the NCDP curriculum as electives for professional development.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC's HEADS UP to Youth Sports Coaches: Online Concussion Training provides concussion safety and prevention guidance integrated into NCDP curriculum as SFA 102 - CDC Heads Up course (1 CEU, free).
• National Federation of High School AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with American Red Cross to develop the First Aid, Health & Safety for Coaches course required for Level 2 certification. Provides access to first aid and mental health training resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• USA Fencing: The national governing body for the sport of fencing in the United States, with overlapping interest in coach education and certification. Operates the Coaches College and the SafeSport program; USFCA has a strategic alliance with USA Fencing.
• National Federation of State High School Associations: Sets coaching education and first-aid standards used across US high school sports. USFCA partners with NFHS to deliver required First Aid coursework for Level 2 certification, and NFHS operates in an overlapping coach-credentialing role.
• United States Golf Association: National governing body for golf with a PGA-aligned coach education pathway. Operates at much larger scale than USFCA but functions in a structurally similar role of setting and recognizing coaching standards in a single sport.
• United States Tennis Association: National governing body for tennis that runs coach credentialing pathways and clinics. A broader incumbent with sport-specific coach education analogous to USFCA's fencing focus.

Emerging players

• Positive Coaching Alliance: Provides coaching education and development workshops for youth and high school sports coaches. USFCA integrates NCAA-created 'How to Coach Kids' content; PCA addresses an adjacent coach-development niche.

Direct peers

• United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association: National coaches association for track and field with multi-level certifications, awards, and NCAA-level recognition programs. Directly comparable in scope and member economics to USFCA.
• National Wrestling Coaches Association: National coaches association that runs a multi-tier coach education and certification program (NWCA), awards, and rankings. Closely comparable in structure, governance, and member-base profile to USFCA.
• National Soccer Coaches Association of America: Coaches association with extensive coaching education, multi-tier certifications (NSCAA diplomas), and a large dues-paying membership. Similar member-driven, certification-centric model to USFCA.
• American Swimming Coaches Association: Long-running coaches association offering multi-tier certifications, clinics, and educational resources to swim coaches. Highly analogous membership-and-certification business model to USFCA.

Others

• International Council for Coaching Excellence: International body advancing global coaching standards and frameworks. Adjacent ecosystem player whose international coach-education charter parallels AAI's role for USFCA certifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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