NCAA Rules for Event Coaches

REMINDER: All individuals who engage in coaching activities at an NCAA-certified event OR involved in the operating or managing of an NCAA-certified event or league must be approved prior to participation through the NCAA Participant Approval Program administered by LexisNexis. Click Here

FYI: Everything you need to know regarding the certification process including certification requirements, step-by-step instructions and links to the online process are available on the Certified Basketball Events and Leagues Web site.http://www.ncaa.org/basketballcertification

If the applicant has questions concerning the processing of the application OR if the applicant believes that they were falsely denied an approval based on inaccurate information or a case of mistaken identity, he/she should contact the LexisNexis NCAA Support team at 866 777 1979 and e-mail: employment.support@lexisnexis.com.

When To Call:

Notification that:

  • Name Spelled Incorrectly.
  • SSN entered incorrectly.
  • Date of Birth entered incorrectly.

Questions pertaining to:

  • Login Issues to the site, questions on viewing approval lists.
  • Applicants unable to enter application or print approval number/ticket.
  • Delays on applications.
  • ETA requests.

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