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Coaching and Sports Training

Resources & Associations

The American College of Sports Medicine provides education, practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine, and certification.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
6510 Telecom Dr., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN, 46278-6030
Tel: (317) 637-9200
Fax: (317) 634-7817
Email: publicinfo@acsm.org
https://www.acsm.org

The American Council on Exercise provides certification programs for personal trainers, fitness instructors, and health coaches.
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
9444 Balboa Ave. Suite 290
San Diego, CA, 92123-4901
Tel: (858) 576-6500
Tel 2: (888) 825-3636
Fax: (858) 576-6564
Email: getcertified@acefitness.org
https://www.acefitness.org/

The National Academy of Sports Medicine provides educationa and certification programs, resources, and tools for health and fitness, sports performance and sports medicine professionals.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
355 E. Germann Rd., Suite 201
Gilbert, AZ, 85297-2957
Tel: (800) 460-6276
Tel 2: (602) 383-1200
Email: nasmcares@nasm.org
http://www.nasm.org/

The National Collegiate Scouting Association provides resources and networking tools to help college coaches and student-athletes in the recruitment process.
National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA)
5650 Bollettieri Blvd.
Bradenton, FL, 34210-2211
Tel: (866) 495-5172
Email: NCSAweb@ncsasports.org
https://www.ncsasports.org/

The National Federation of Professional Trainers offers professional and accredited certification programs for fitness professionals, as well as continuing education and career development resources.
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
PO Box 4579
Lafayette, IN, 47903-4579
Tel: (800) 729-6378
Email: info@nfpt.com
https://www.nfpt.com

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is a membership organization for elite strength coaches, personal trainers, and sports researchers and educators.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO, 80906-4000
Tel: (719) 632-6722
Tel 2: (800) 815-6826
Fax: (719) 632-6367
https://www.nsca.com/

The U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals is an internationally recognized registry of exercise professionals in the United States.
U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS)
8120 Lehigh Ave., Suite 100
Morton Grove, IL, 60053-2657
Tel: (847) 979-0529
Email: info@usreps.org
http://www.usreps.org