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ASCA will also host an exhibit booth and have a brief speaking opportunity during the conference, helping introduce additional professional development opportunities and resources available to coaches. Registration and more information about the NISCA Conference are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/niscaonline.org\/index.php\/conference\">https:\/\/niscaonline.org\/index.php\/conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>NISCA will promote ASCA resources and upcoming educational clinics that benefit high school coaches through communications with its national membership. The organizations will also collaborate on social media initiatives to highlight coaching education, promote conference and clinic participation, and encourage joint membership opportunities. More information on ASCA resources and ASCA-NISCA joint membership can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimmingcoach.org\">www.swimmingcoach.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, ASCA will contribute ongoing coach educational content to NISCA publications, including quarterly features in the NISCA Journal and monthly content for the NISCA newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration will also include specialized educational programming such as the ASCA Stroke School led by renowned stroke technique expert <strong>Russell Mark<\/strong> prior to the 2026 NISCA Conference.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership extends beyond the conference setting. NISCA will have a booth presence at ASCA\u2019s Central States Swim Clinic, and the organizations will offer joint ASCA\u2013NISCA membership options through their respective websites.<\/p>\n<p>Leaders from both organizations believe the partnership will expand access to valuable professional development resources.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe partnership between NISCA and ASCA reflects the power of collaboration to strengthen coaching education and advance the sport,\u201d said <strong>Kyle Bedalov<\/strong>, President of the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful for ASCA\u2019s leadership in helping revitalize the NISCA Conference and excited to work together to support coaches and student-athletes nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHigh school coaches play an incredibly important role in developing athletes and growing our sport,\u201d said <strong>Jennifer LaMont<\/strong>, CEO of the American Swimming Coaches Association. \u201cPartnering with the 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