Wibca

What Wibca does

WIBCA (Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 26-4593613) founded in 1978 and officially chartered in 1982. It serves as the official governing body for high school boys basketball coaches in Washington State, operating as a branch of the Washington State Coaches Association (WSCA) while maintaining autonomy over boys basketball matters. The organization provides a unified voice to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), runs player selection for All-State Games, oversees Hall of Fame inductions, and manages the Coach of the Year and Mr. Basketball award programs.

The organization's core deliverables are event- and recognition-based rather than technology-based. Flagship offerings include the annual WIBCA Basketball Showcase (23rd edition scheduled April 25-26, 2026 at Mount Si High School, presented by Watts Basketball), All-State Games expanded to six classifications plus a Futures Game and Unified inclusive athletics game, the Northwest Shootout Division 1 recruiting event, and the Spring Coaches Clinic in Lake Chelan. Non-event programs include the BADEN Basketball Scholarship ($1,500), the Gary Wusterbarth Community Service Scholarship, the WIBCA vs Cancer initiative with the American Cancer Society, a Hall of Fame program, and the WIBCA Mentoring Program. Member benefits include $1,000,000 liability insurance via WSCA, quarterly newsletters, a coaching jobs board, a coach resources library, and a seasonal podcast. The technology backbone is a WordPress-based website (wibca.com) with a third-party skills assessment integration via Ballogy (Official Skills Assessment Platform).

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) coaches' membership dues collected through WSCA with a portion directed to the boys basketball checkbox, (2) tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $500 (Free Throw) to $5,000 (Half Court Swish) annually, (3) tax-deductible donations ranging from $25 to $1,000+, and (4) event registration fees for showcases, tournaments, and clinics. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with the board of directors (12+ members) composed of active and retired Washington State high school coaches. The organization operates in a single geographic market (Washington State, USA) and has no subsidiaries, parent company, or external equity funding.

Name

Wibca

Legal name

Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association

Website

https://wibca.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WIBCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that serves as the official association for high school boys basketball coaches in Washington State. It runs the annual Showcase, All-State Games, Northwest Shootout, Hall of Fame, scholarships, and clinics under the WSCA umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

High School Basketball Coaches Association Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

University/School Sport Governing Bodies (Collegiate/Scholastic Associations) (MPAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF)

Keywords

• High school basketball association
• Coaches membership programs
• Athletic scholarship awards
• Basketball showcase events
• Youth sports recognition

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonds

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Coaches join through the Washington State Coaches Association with a portion directed to their sport (boys basketball checkbox)
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Four-tier partnership packages ranging from $500 (Free Throw) to $5000 (Half Court Swish), providing web advertising, e-blasts, event exhibits, and program ad space
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations through online portal (501(c)(3) status, Tax ID 26-4593613) at various levels ($25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000, custom amounts)
4. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from showcase events, tournaments, and coaching clinics

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

WIBCA is a nonprofit coaches association that delivers membership services, signature basketball events (Annual Showcase, All State Games, Northwest Shootout), recognition programs (Hall of Fame, Coach of the Year), scholarships (BADEN Basketball Scholarship, Gary Wusterbarth Community Service Scholarship), coaching clinics, and a coach resource library for high school boys basketball coaches and student-athletes in Washington State. Its members join through the parent Washington State Coaches Association, with a portion of dues directed to the sport to unlock liability insurance, awards eligibility, and event access.

Product overview

WIBCA (Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association) is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 that provides programs and services for high school boys basketball coaches and student-athletes in Washington State. The organization operates as a single entity offering multiple interconnected programs including the annual Basketball Showcase, All State Games, Northwest Shootout, Hall of Fame inductions, scholarships (Baden Basketball Scholarship and Gary Wusterbarth Community Service Scholarship), coaching podcasts, and a coach resources library. Additional programs include WIBCA vs Cancer community initiative, a mentoring program for coaches, and the Ballogy skills assessment platform partnership. The association functions under the umbrella of the Washington State Coaches Association and is governed by an elected board of directors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WIBCA Basketball Showcase Annual invitational basketball showcase event featuring top high school talent from across Washington State, designed to provide college recruiting exposure and competition opportunities for athletes. Target audience: high school boys basketball players and college recruiters.
• All State Games All-State Games featuring senior player selections across six WIAA classifications, with a Futures Game for underclassmen and Unified Games for inclusive athletics with students with disabilities. Target audience: selected high school boys basketball athletes and their coaches.
• Northwest Shootout Annual Division 1 college recruiting event held in June, coordinated by WIBCA, providing top basketball prospects with exposure to NCAA Division 1 college programs. Target audience: elite high school basketball prospects and Division 1 college recruiters.
• WIBCA Hall of Fame Annual recognition program inducting outstanding Washington State basketball coaches, with awards including Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Cliff Gillies Service Award, and Pat Fitterer 'You Gotta Love It' Coach/Contributor Award. Target audience: distinguished high school basketball coaches in Washington State.
• BADEN Basketball Scholarship $1,500 scholarship awarded to outstanding senior boy basketball players who demonstrate academic rigor, attitude/leadership, community service, and athletic ability, sponsored by BADEN Sports. Target audience: graduating high school senior boys basketball players in Washington State.
• Gary Wusterbarth Community Service Scholarship Award Scholarship award honoring community service contributions, named after Gary Wusterbarth who retired as head coach at Steilacoom High School after 34 years. Target audience: high school basketball players demonstrating community service leadership.
• WIBCA Podcast Seasonal podcast featuring interviews with past and present WIBCA coaches discussing their journeys, programs, and experiences navigating high school coaching. Target audience: WIBCA member coaches and the broader Washington basketball community.
• Coach Resources Library Online resource library providing coaching books, practice templates, team building materials, mental health resources, and drill guides submitted by WIBCA member coaches. Target audience: WIBCA member coaches and Washington high school basketball programs.
• WIBCA vs Cancer Program Community charity initiative partnering with the American Cancer Society through the Coaches vs Cancer program, raising fan contributions to support cancer research, patient seminars, and youth prevention programs. Target audience: WIBCA member coaches, players, families, and fans.
• WIBCA Mentoring Program Formal mentoring program connecting experienced and new Washington high school basketball coaches to share coaching experiences and best practices. Target audience: new and developing Washington high school basketball coaches.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Watts BasketballflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerWatts Basketball is the presenting sponsor of the Annual WIBCA Basketball Showcase, providing significant support for this flagship event featuring top high school talent across Washington State.
• BADEN SportscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBADEN provides the WIBCA/BADEN Basketball Scholarship ($1,500) for outstanding senior boy basketball players demonstrating academic rigor, attitude/leadership, community service, and athletic ability.
• BallogycoreTechnology or IntegrationBallogy is named the Official Skills Assessment Platform of WIBCA, providing standardized skills evaluation tools for student-athletes in the Washington State basketball community.
• Seattle SeahawksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeattle Seahawks partnership provides community engagement and brand association with the NFL team for Washington State basketball community.
• Washington State Coaches Association (WSCA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSCA is the parent organization of WIBCA. All sport coaches are covered by the umbrella of WSCA, and WIBCA operates as a branch while maintaining autonomy over boys basketball matters. WSCA provides $1,000,000 liability insurance coverage for members.
• Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIBCA serves as a voting member liaison to WIAA, advocating for high school basketball policy and overseeing All-State Games selections. WIAA was established in 1905.
• National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIBCA is a voting member of NHSBCA, participating in national coach of the year nominations, court of honor selections, and policy positions on high school basketball matters.
• PGC BasketballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPGC Basketball provides scholarship opportunities to invited players through WIBCA's partnership, supporting player development and camp attendance.
• JostensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJostens provides championship rings and awards for Hall of Fame inductees and state championship recognition.
• Domino's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing food and refreshments for WIBCA events.
• O'Reilly Auto PartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting WIBCA events and programs.
• Tulalip TribesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTulalip Tribes gaming sponsor supporting Washington State high school basketball programs and events.
• Colville TribesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerColville Tribes gaming sponsor supporting WIBCA basketball programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Washington State Coaches Association (WSCA): Parent organization under which WIBCA operates; provides the membership registration infrastructure, $1M liability insurance, and umbrella advocacy for all sport coaches in Washington State. The structural relationship rather than competitor.
• PGC Basketball: National player-skills and coach-education partner that provides scholarships and camp opportunities through WIBCA. Comparable as a basketball-coaching ecosystem participant rather than a state association.
• Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA): State governing body for interscholastic athletics (est. 1905). WIBCA serves as a voting-member liaison to WIAA, advocating on basketball policy. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA): Wisconsin's statewide high school basketball coaches association running All-State games, clinics, and recognition programs. Operates a directly comparable event- and award-based member model to WIBCA.
• Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC): Texas basketball coaches association running All-Star games, regional showcases, and recognition programs. A direct comparable to WIBCA at much larger scale.
• California Basketball Coaches Association (CBCA): Statewide California coaches association with All-State selections, Coach of the Year awards, and showcase events. Direct functional peer running a comparable model to WIBCA in a larger state.
• Indiana Basketball Coaches Association: Indiana coaches association with All-Star showcases, Senior All-State games, and Coach of the Year awards; a long-established functional peer in a basketball-passionate state.
• Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM): Michigan coaches association offering All-Star games, Coach of the Year, Hall of Fame, and clinics. Strong functional peer in a different geography with the same member-driven, event-based model.
• Oregon Basketball Coaches Association (OBCA): State-level basketball coaches association serving Oregon, with a directly comparable structure: member coaches, All-State game selections, showcase events, and Hall of Fame program. Operates as the closest geographic and functional peer to WIBCA.

Broad incumbents

• National High School Basketball Coaches Association (NHSBCA): National umbrella body of which WIBCA is a voting member. Provides Court of Honor recognition, Coach of the Year nominations, and national-level policy advocacy; functions as the incumbent national-tier body to which WIBCA belongs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wibca
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Washington-Interscholastic-Basketball-Coaches-Association/255944484435908?fref=nf
• Instagraminstagram.com/wa_state_coaches
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wibca

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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